This practice guide provides information on how to best support people with learning disabilities to access their local Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service. It is aimed at those who work in, commission, or refer to the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services. The guide outlines the reasonable adjustments that are recommended to ensure that people with learning disabilities get the maximum benefit from treatment within an IAPT service. Areas discussed include: service models, changes to referral and access pathways; screening; adjustments to mainstream IAPT pathways; assessment; adaptations to treatment and interventions; and making information accessible. Practical examples are included to show how some teams have made reasonable adjustments to support access to IAPT service. The guide also covers the importance of training and developing the workforce and provides key points for commissioners of IAPT services consider to ensure that mainstream services effectively meet the needs of people with learning disabilities.
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This practice guide provides information on how to best support people with learning disabilities to access their local Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service. It is aimed at those who work in, commission, or refer to the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services. The guide outlines the reasonable adjustments that are recommended to ensure that people with learning disabilities get the maximum benefit from treatment within an IAPT service. Areas discussed include: service models, changes to referral and access pathways; screening; adjustments to mainstream IAPT pathways; assessment; adaptations to treatment and interventions; and making information accessible. Practical examples are included to show how some teams have made reasonable adjustments to support access to IAPT service. The guide also covers the importance of training and developing the workforce and provides key points for commissioners of IAPT services consider to ensure that mainstream services effectively meet the needs of people with learning disabilities.
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Subject terms:
learning disabilities, access to services, psychotherapy, mental health problems, commissioning, health needs, case studies, depression, anxiety, service development;
This briefing summarises findings about some of the current issues affecting children and young people with complex health needs (who may also be using medical technology) and their families. It is based on a development project funded by the Department of Health Voluntary Sector Investment Programme and carried out by the Foundation for People with LearningDisabilities. Nearly 40 children
(Edited publisher abstract)
This briefing summarises findings about some of the current issues affecting children and young people with complex health needs (who may also be using medical technology) and their families. It is based on a development project funded by the Department of Health Voluntary Sector Investment Programme and carried out by the Foundation for People with LearningDisabilities. Nearly 40 children and families across England took part in the project sharing their experience of the barriers they face to achieving an ordinary family life and how they were trying to overcome these. The project worked in five different areas with some families to help them try new approaches. Families described the difference that a suitable home, personal budgets (including the new personal health budgets) and person-centred approaches can make to their quality of life and discussed the support they need to achieve this. The briefing is aimed at practitioners, children's health and social care commissioners, and aims to raise awareness about issues children with complex health needs and their families face.
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Subject terms:
health needs, person-centred care, family-centred approach, quality of life, home adaptations, personal budgets, personalisation, access to information, children, disabilities, assistive technology;
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.
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.
Subject terms:
multiple disabilities, person-centred care, quality of life, young people, access to information, assistive technology, children, families, health needs;
These guidelines have been written for parents and carers of young people with learning disabilities who want to know what help is available if their son or daughter develops an emotional health problem, and how they might go about getting that help.
These guidelines have been written for parents and carers of young people with learning disabilities who want to know what help is available if their son or daughter develops an emotional health problem, and how they might go about getting that help.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, parents, young people, carers, emotions, health needs;