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The road ahead?: literature review
- Author:
- TOWNSLEY Ruth
- Publisher:
- Norah Fry Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 59p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
A review of the literature on transition for young people with learning difficulties, families and professionals.The report for the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) brings together the findings from three inter-linked investigations relating to the information needs of young people, their parents and supporters at transition. It was undertaken over a six month period between October 2003 and March 2004 and included: focus group interviews with young people, their parents and supporters; a systematic review of the literature on transition; and a review of the information already available for young people, parents and professionals, including an evaluation of materials by young people and parents. The project was carried out by the Norah Fry Research Centre (NFRC) in partnership with North Somerset People First (NSPF) and the Home Farm Trust (HFT).
The select few
- Author:
- TOWNSLEY Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 18.7.02, 2002, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Describes a project in which people with learning difficulties were trained to help recruit staff had mixed results. Enabling people with learning difficulties to have more control over their own lives is a central objective of the recent learning disability white paper Valuing People. It emphasises that people with learning difficulties should be fully involved in decisions that affect them, including operational matters such as staff selection. Involving people with learning difficulties in staff recruitment also offers many opportunities for putting Valuing People's key principles of rights, independence, choice and inclusion into practice
Putting it plainly: producing easy to understand information for people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- TOWNSLEY Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Focus, 22, October 1997, pp.9-17.
- Publisher:
- RNIB
Discusses the production of "Plain Facts" and provides guidance on how to produce clear information for people with learning difficulties.
Avon calling
- Author:
- TOWNSLEY Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 12.1.95, 1995, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Researchers at the North Fry Research Centre in Avon are involving users in their work. Describes a research project on gender issues in services in Avon which drew on the experiences and concerns of people with learning difficulties.
Effective relationships, better outcomes: mapping the impact of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate service (1st April 2009 to 31st March 2010)
- Authors:
- TOWNSLEY Ruth, LAING Adele
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 118
- Place of publication:
- London
This report presents the findings of a study on the impact of the IMCA service in England, focusing on casework undertaken between 1st April 2009 and 31st March 2010. Specifically, it looks at the difference that IMCAs made during the casework they conducted for instructions relating to the following areas: change of accommodation (CoA) decisions; serious medical treatment (SMT) decisions; deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) cases; care reviews; and safeguarding of vulnerable adults (SOVA) cases. Data was collected from a sample of IMCAs from 11 advocacy provider organisations, via an online survey and semi-structured telephone interviews, and included a total of 151 separate instructions/cases. In just over half of the total number of cases included in this study, IMCAs reported that their input had made a noticeable difference to the outcome of the decision. IMCAs were providing practical, emotional and social support to enable their clients to understand, and become more involved, in the decision-making process. The research also showed how IMCAs were aware of the need to value relationships with clients, as well as results, and that paying attention to the interplay between process and outcome is key to delivering a quality service that makes a real difference to people’s lives. (Edited publisher abstract)
The implementation of policies supporting independent living for disabled people in Europe: synthesis report
- Authors:
- TOWNSLEY Ruth, et al
- Publisher:
- Academic Network of European Disability Experts
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- Utrecht
- Edition:
- Rev. Ed.
The area of interest for this Academic Network of European disability experts (ANED) enquiry is the progress within European countries on policies supporting independent living for disabled people. Independent living is defined as enabling disabled people to be able to decide where and how they live, with access to a range of services including personal assistance to support their life in the community. An aim of this research was to review the national legal framework and implementation of policies in support of independent living for disabled people in each country. Another aim was to evaluate national policy development from a comparative perspective and to understand the state of the art in each country. Further aims were to share good practice, to provide the Commission with useful evidence in support of future activities, and to provide recommendations to the Commission on priorities for future policy and research development. A questionnaire was sent out to all the countries. The initial reports submitted in response to the questionnaire were reviewed and clarification or further details requested where necessary. This report is based on the final, revised, reports of 25 countries.
More than giving people a voice ....
- Authors:
- TOWNSLEY Ruth, MARRIOTT Anna
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 10(5), June 2010, pp.35-37.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The authors present an overview of a project which reviewed the literature between 1997 and 2009 on the needs, costs and benefits of independent advocacy for young disabled people at transition. The research found that independent advocates can play a vital role in supporting young people with learning disabilities at transition. Access to independent advocacy at transition can mean: young people are involved more often in transition planning; young people’s views are better represented and respected during transition planning; professionals are better informed about the transition process and what is expected of them; professionals provide a better service to young people before, during and after transition; and young people have more confidence, self-esteem and higher expectations for their futures. A case study illustrates these points and gaps in current knowledge and suggestions for further research in this area are discussed.
Choosing staff: involving people with learning difficulties in staff recruitment
- Authors:
- TOWNSLEY Ruth, MACADAM Margaret
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 94p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
More organisations are beginning to involve people with learning difficulties in choosing staff, and service users themselves have highlighted this issue as crucial if they are to be fully involved in planning and delivering services. The authors explored the extent and nature of user involvement in recruiting staff for statutory, voluntary and private day and residential services.
‘It's about a dialogue...’ Working with people with learning difficulties to develop accessible information
- Authors:
- WARD Linda, TOWNSLEY Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 33(2), June 2005, pp.59-64.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Examines the importance of targeting information needs to match that of people with learning disabilities. It is argued that a partnership between 'expert' or experienced information user and those new to the area can be forged, but that it needs to occur throughout every stage of information production. Evaluating the information after it is produced is also highlighted as important. In conclusion the author reviews how working in partnership has both costs and benefits. The article is based on experience from the Information for All project.
Commissioning information for people with learning difficulties
- Authors:
- RODGERS Jackie, TOWNSLEY Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 13(2), April 2005, pp.44-48.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Organisations need to think about how to share information with people with learning difficulties. Draws on findings from a recent research to inform the commissioning of easier read information. Its aim is to promote more effective information provision and the best possible value for money.