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Telecare and learning disability: using telecare effectively in the support of people with learning disabilities |
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Stirling: University of Stirling. Dementia Services Development Centre; Joint Improvement Team, 2010. 40p. |
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This booklet provides practical guidance on how telecare can contribute to improved outcomes and enhance the support, protection, and quality of life of people with a learning disability. It also considers the importance of telecare in providing support and reassurance to carers. Sections in the booklet include: definitions of telecare and related concepts; the importance of good needs and risk assessment if telecare is to help meet those needs and manage risk; ethical dilemmas and how they can be resolved; how telecare can form part of a package of care and support, and issue particular to carers. Illustrative case studies are include throughout. Suggested content and a timetable for a one-day training programme are included to help trainers design both awareness raising and skill-development programmes. Examples of equipment which might contribute to the safety and quality of life of the telecare user are featured. A reference list and additional resources are included at the end of the book. This is one of four publications funded by the Scottish Government’s National Telecare Development Programme. The books are primarily aimed at assessors, care and support staff and their managers, telecare service managers and development staff. |
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book; |
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alarm systems; assistive technology; carers; communication; ethics; learning disabilities; needs assessment; risk assessment; telecare; training materials; |
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www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=7d914719-50bb-4779-aae9-1d458a02d631 |
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