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Reaching out to people with learning disabilities and their families from black and minority ethnic communities
- Authors:
- POXTON Richard, et al
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- London
People with learning disabilities and their families from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities continue to experience inequalities in health and social care despite various efforts to improve engagement. The aim of the Reaching out to Families project was to find new ways of addressing this issue - with particular attention to the role of third sector organisations and the use of action learning techniques in order to identify examples of good practice. Four areas agreed to become ‘development sites’: two London boroughs and two English cities, all with very diverse populations. The project used a broad action learning approach, supporting participants to work together to solve real work-based problems, acknowledging and building on actions already being taken in each site. A number of themes were identified through analysis of the interviews with families and in-depth discussion about the issues: effective identification of the needs, concerns and aspirations of different local communities; making sure that people understand what’s available and how local systems work; getting to grips with ‘personalisation’; developing local responses with community organisations; a competent workforce; working together; and being able to measure the impact of policies and practices on different BME communities. This report focuses on these aspects.
Connecting people diagnostic toolkit
- Author:
- FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 17p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Research into what makes community connecting effective suggests that some organisations are better placed than others to deliver an effective service. This tool is based upon those findings. It is designed to highlight what is believed to be the necessary conditions for establishing a good connecting service for people with learning disabilities. In other words the authors believe that organisations that are doing well in the areas listed here have the best chance of getting it right. The tool should generate an accurate appraisal of organisational readiness to think about community connecting. That outcome depends on organisational willingness to be both honest about what is done now. The tool is divided into six main areas: your organisation; values and culture; the services you offer; meeting individual needs; you staff; and supervision and mentoring.
An ordinary life: supporting families whose child is dependent on medical technology or has complex health needs
- Author:
- DAVIES Jill
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 64p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The booklet is based on the findings of phase 1 of the ‘An Ordinary Life’ project. The aim of the project is to offer information to families who have a child with complex health needs or who is dependent on medical technology about ways they can seek support to lead as ordinary a life as possible. The information in this booklet is based on the experiences of 13 families who have a child with complex health care needs who uses medical technology. They described what life is like for them as a family, the barriers to leading an ordinary life, and what makes their lives better. The booklet is divided into 3 sections. The first, ‘family life’, explores some of the key issues experienced by children and young people and their family members through the families’ stories. The second section, ‘information to help families get an ordinary life – what can make a difference’, provides information and useful links on some of the ideas and practical things that people have used to improve the quality of family life. Finally, the booklet concludes by listing organisations and websites that can provide further information and support.
Reaching out to people with learning disabilities and their families from black and minority ethnic communities: guidance for practitioners from social care and health services in developing culturally competent practice
- Authors:
- COLE Angela, BURKE Christine
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Reaching out to families project set out to find new ways of addressing the inequalities that people with learning disabilities from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities and their families experience in health and social care. The project paid particular attention to the role of third sector organisations and used action learning techniques to identify good practice. During the project it became clear that many families are left frustrated by their contact with statutory social care and health services. The identified themes revolved both around culturally competent practice and basic good practice around contact with families. This guidance was produced in order to support practitioners to respond effectively to people and families from BME communities. It comprises 3 parts: essential do’s; essential don’ts; and things to check out. In addition, 2 core elements of good practice with people with learning disabilities from BME communities which underpin all others are emphasised. Firstly, it should not be assumed that people from the same minority community share the same beliefs, aspirations, or social circumstances; person-centred approaches are central to an effective response. Secondly, it is important that practitioners go beyond a person-centred approach and consider the whole family.
Learning difficulties and ethnicity: updating a framework for action: accessible summary
- Author:
- FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Learning Difficulties and Ethnicity – A Framework for Action was published in 2004. This easy read edition of the update draws attention to the continuing relevance of its key messages together with information on the priority areas from Valuing People Now. There is a simplified action plan for action that should be taken locally and how to track progress. The update will be of interest to a wide range of local people and agencies involved in identifying and addressing the needs of people with learning difficulties from BME communities, and will be of particular relevance for commissioners and providers in local authorities and other statutory agencies, as well as local providers, who all have duties to take certain actions. Learning Disability Partnership Boards, Local Involvement Networks and the new Health and Wellbeing Boards should also use the Framework to ensure progress is made locally and to hold the statutory bodies to account.
Learning difficulties and ethnicity: updating a framework for action
- Author:
- FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 38p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Learning Difficulties and Ethnicity – A Framework for Action was published in 2004. This update draws attention to the continuing relevance of its key messages together with information on the priority areas from Valuing People Now. There is a simplified action plan for action that should be taken locally and how to track progress. The update will be of interest to a wide range of local people and agencies involved in identifying and addressing the needs of people with learning difficulties from BME communities, and will be of particular relevance for commissioners and providers in local authorities and other statutory agencies, as well as local providers, who all have duties to take certain actions. Learning Disability Partnership Boards, Local Involvement Networks and the new Health and Wellbeing Boards should also use the Framework to ensure progress is made locally and to hold the statutory bodies to account.