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Community care and mental health services for adults with sensory impairment in Scotland: research publication
- Authors:
- SKELLINGTON ORR Kate, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 110p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This paper outlines the key findings from a study which examined the community care and mental health needs of, and current service provision for, sensory impaired adults in Scotland. The study involved a literature review, a mapping exercise of existing services, and consultation with service planners and providers and with service users and their carers. The research focussed on Deaf, deafened, blind, partially sighted and dual sensory impaired adults. Across sensory impairment categories, the main community care needs identified were rehabilitation, mobility, communication, benefits and services, accessibility and social inclusion. The research literature suggests that sensory impaired adults are at higher risk of social exclusion and isolation than other members of the community, which can impact on mental health. Other factors combine making mental health needs complex among sensory impaired adults. Across sensory impairment categories, specific areas of unmet need included a lack of social work contact, particularly an on-going relationship with an individual social worker; a lack of pro-active dissemination of information regarding services and entitlements, and a lack of joint working between health professionals and social work services.
Substance misuse research: review of evidence relating to volatile substance abuse in Scotland
- Authors:
- SKELLINGTON ORR Kate, SHEWAN David
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 55p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report presents the findings of a review of the evidence that is currently available regarding volatile substance abuse in Scotland, with a particular focus on young people aged under 18. The review included analysis of existing statistical data relating to the prevalence and nature of volatile substance abuse in Scotland and elsewhere. It also included a review of research carried out to explore user profiles, the causes, consequences and nature of volatile substance abuse, representations of solvent abuse in public media and the educational and other resources that have been developed to raise awareness of volatile substance abuse among young people, their carers and professionals.
Community care and mental health services for adults with sensory impairment in Scotland: research findings
- Authors:
- SKELLINGTON ORR Kate, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This paper outlines the key findings from a study which examined the community care and mental health needs of, and current service provision for, sensory impaired adults in Scotland. The study involved a literature review, a mapping exercise of existing services, and consultation with service planners and providers and with service users and their carers. The research focussed on Deaf, deafened, blind, partially sighted and dual sensory impaired adults.