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Is policy having an impact? Commentary on “A summary of government initiatives relating to employment for people with learning disabilities in England”
- Author:
- MELLING Kathy
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 20(3), 2015, pp.166-169.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: This paper provides a commentary on “A summary of government initiatives relating to employment for people with learning disabilities in England” by Kate Blamires. Design/methodology/approach: In her paper, Blamires outlines the development of policy in employment for people with learning disabilities. This commentary explores whether this policy development is having any impact. Findings: The statistics indicate that development of policy does not appear to be making a difference. It is concluded that this is about how it is being implemented and the time it takes for policy to have an impact. What is needed to fully implement these changes is a huge cultural shift, changing people’s mindset about what people with learning disabilities can achieve. (Edited publisher abstract)
An employers guide to supported employment
- Authors:
- MELLING Kathy, TURNER Sue
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 52
- Place of publication:
- Bath
This guide sets out the business case for employing people with a mental health condition, a learning disability and / or autism. It provides information to help employers understand how they can address four key employment challenges: attitudes and the social model of disability; recruitment, selection and retention; implementing reasonable adjustments; and ensuring good communication and social integration. It includes case studies and provides links to resources and more detailed case studies which set out how local areas have addressed particular issues. Each section includes a summary of action points for employers to consider. The guide is aimed at NHS and other public sector employers who have a responsibility to lead on the employment of disabled people, but it provides useful resources for all employers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Supported employment for people with learning disabilities in the UK: the last 15 years
- Authors:
- MELLING Kathy, BEYER Stephen, KILSBY Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 16(2), April 2011, pp.23-32.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
In the April 1997 issue of Tizard Learning Disability Review these authors wrote of their aspirations for the development of supported employment in the United Kingdom. This paper revisits these aspirations against a changing policy context with the introduction of Valuing People and Valuing People Now. It reviews developments in employment policy, innovation, the framework for funding supported employment and changes in the level of employment for people with learning disabilities since 1997. Despite significant improvements in policy, not much has changed for England in terms of the number of people with learning disabilities employed. However, there are a number of positive developments to draw on to ensure that this number increases. This article summarises the progress in this area over this 15 year period and the challenges that remain. It suggests the need for further action to deliver the Government's vision of employment inclusion and to secure the rights of people with learning disabilities to a place in the workplace.
How many people with intellectual disability are employed in the UK?
- Authors:
- FORRESTER-JONES Rachel, GORE Nick, MELLING Kathy
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 15(1), January 2010, pp.56-58.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Increasing employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities has recently become a priority for service provision in England. It is generally recognised that very few people with learning disability are currently employed, with estimates being that fewer than 10% of those known to local authorities are employed. However, precise figures and characteristics of employees with learning disability are hard to find. This paper outlines some of the reasons for this shortfall, with the objective of promoting improved data quality and accessibility in the future. The paper considers the diversity of potential sources, the diversity of data on disability that is collected, and the definition of employment.