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People with physical impairments and mental health support needs: a critical review of the literature
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 53p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This report reviews the literature on the mental health support needs of people with physical impairments. The review is divided into two parts. The first part reviews research literature concerned with psychology, psychiatry and rehabilitation services. The second part of the review looks at what is known about the mental health support needs and experiences of people with physical impairments from a social model perspective. It was the first stage of a research project. (Edited publisher abstract)
One town for my body, another for my mind: services for people with physical impairments and mental health support needs
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 76p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Reports on high levels of dissatisfaction among mental health services users with physical impairments. Two-thirds reported difficulty accessing services. Key concerns included lack of assistance, accessible environments, withdrawal of medication for physical impairment on admission and non-availability when needed, community mental health workers' unfamiliarity with impairments, lack of a co-ordinated approach by GPs and psychiatrists, and fragmented physical/mental needs. People wanted to be seen as whole, with services and professionals communicating and working together. Concludes that services should work together to prevent needs being fragmented by professional and service boundaries.
Disabled parents and schools: barriers to parental involvement in children's education
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This book deals with barriers experienced in terms of dealing with/relationship with schools (physical barriers, attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information etc) . It gives examples of good practice: where e.g. a school or education professional had facilitated a disabled parent to play the role that any parent would expect to play in their child's education. The term 'disabled parents' includes those with physical and/or sensory impairments, learning disabilities, mental health support needs, long-term illness, HIV/AIDs.
Mind and body together
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.09.04, 2004, pp.38-39.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on the findings of a research which looked at the support needs of people with physical impairments who also have mental health and their experiences of both types of services. The study was carried out by Jenny Morris in partnership with Mind for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. The research found that people experienced significant barriers to getting their needs met
One town for my body, another for my mind
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 129, September 2004, p.13.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Reports on high levels of dissatisfaction among mental health services users with physical impairments. Two-thirds reported difficulty accessing services. Key concerns included lack of assistance, accessible environments, withdrawal of medication for physical impairment on admission and non-availability when needed, community mental health workers' unfamiliarity with impairments, lack of a co-ordinated approach by GPs and psychiatrists, and fragmented physical/mental needs. People wanted to be seen as whole, with services and professionals communicating and working together. Concludes that services should work together to prevent needs being fragmented by professional and service boundaries.
They said what?: some common myths about disabled parents and community care legislation
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 18p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This booklet is made up of a series of questions and answers which identify and explain some common misconceptions about the assistance and equipment available to disabled parents to help them look after their children. The idea for this booklet came from disabled parents who had difficulties in getting what they required. Some of the things they were told by social workers and other professionals were not accurate, but the parents usually did not have the necessary knowledge about their rights to challenge these statements. This booklet sets out some of these statements and gives information about what disabled people are entitled to. At the end of the booklet is a list of legislation and government guidance, and details of how to get hold of them. There is also information about organisations that can provide advice and information. The booklet covers England and Wales.
They deserve better
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 2.9.04, 2004, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Draws attention to the difficulties disabled parents often have in obtaining their entitlements under community care legislation. A failure to meet needs relating to impairment and disabling barriers can mean that parents lack the practical support required to carry out parenting tasks. Some parents cannot get help unity their family is in crisis and this can result in their ability to look after their children being questioned.
Independent living and community care: a disempowering framework
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 19(5), August 2004, pp.427-442.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The British disability movement has had significant achievements in its struggle for independent living. However, the current community care framework contains many barriers to independent living. This article sets out a conceptual framework for an understanding of independent living and provides an analysis of the barriers posed by the social care system. These range from financial incentives for placing disabled people in residential care, to a failure to address needs relating to employment, parenting and leisure. Disabling attitudes held by social services professionals about 'risk' and 'capacity' are also major barriers. It is clear that, unless the legislative framework is amended to include an entitlement to independent living, disabled people will continue to be denied their full human and civil rights.
Two sides to everything
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 20.7.04, 2004, pp.27-28.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Reports on a survey carried out in partnership with Mind and funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. The survey asked people with physical impairments, who also have mental health support needs, about their experiences of services. Results found a lack of joined up thinking between physical and mental disability services.
They have to be special
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.1.04, 2004, p.36.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Earlier this year Amaze, a Brighton based voluntary organisation, brought together a group of parents whose children are at residential special schools to write an information booklet on choosing a school. Looks at what parents want.