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People with physical impairments and mental health support needs: a critical review of the literature
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 53p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This report reviews the literature on the mental health support needs of people with physical impairments. The review is divided into two parts. The first part reviews research literature concerned with psychology, psychiatry and rehabilitation services. The second part of the review looks at what is known about the mental health support needs and experiences of people with physical impairments from a social model perspective. It was the first stage of a research project. (Edited publisher abstract)
Rethinking disability policy
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 20p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
There are concerns that reductions in benefits and public services will significantly and disproportionately affect disabled people. This report examines the progress that has been made in disability policy in the last 20 years. It shows that there have been some key improvements in both the socio-economic experiences of disabled people, and in related government policies. Nevertheless, few disabled people are optimistic about what the future holds. Some aspects of the arguments made by disability organisations have been capitalised on by the politics and ideology driving recent and current policies in ways which disadvantage disabled people. In particular this has happened with the social model of disability and concepts of ‘independent living’, ‘user involvement’ and ‘co-production’. In order to experience equal access to full citizenship, disabled people require some kind of collective and redistributive mechanism. Such redistribution needs to be in the context of a value system which values diversity and in which disabled people are treated as belonging and contributing to the communities in which they live.
Employing people with learning disabilities: a handbook for employers
- Authors:
- HEMMINGS Susan, MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 62p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This guide shares the experiences of employers who have successfully employed people with learning disabilities. The information and advice it contains comes entirely from the experiences of 26 employers who were interviewed as part of the project. Its suggestions and proposals are based on the practical realities of employing people with learning disabilities. Each section provides detailed guidance on the employment process - from recruitment, induction and training, through management and supervision to appraisal, performance monitoring and dealing with problems. Examples are given to illustrate ways in which employees with learning disabilities make a positive contribution and how employers can work with staff to make this happen. Each section concludes with a checklist of tips for employers, based on the experience of employers interviewed as part of this project.
One town for my body, another for my mind: services for people with physical impairments and mental health support needs
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 76p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Reports on high levels of dissatisfaction among mental health services users with physical impairments. Two-thirds reported difficulty accessing services. Key concerns included lack of assistance, accessible environments, withdrawal of medication for physical impairment on admission and non-availability when needed, community mental health workers' unfamiliarity with impairments, lack of a co-ordinated approach by GPs and psychiatrists, and fragmented physical/mental needs. People wanted to be seen as whole, with services and professionals communicating and working together. Concludes that services should work together to prevent needs being fragmented by professional and service boundaries.
Disabled parents and schools: barriers to parental involvement in children's education
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This book deals with barriers experienced in terms of dealing with/relationship with schools (physical barriers, attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information etc) . It gives examples of good practice: where e.g. a school or education professional had facilitated a disabled parent to play the role that any parent would expect to play in their child's education. The term 'disabled parents' includes those with physical and/or sensory impairments, learning disabilities, mental health support needs, long-term illness, HIV/AIDs.
They said what?: some common myths about disabled parents and community care legislation
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 18p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This booklet is made up of a series of questions and answers which identify and explain some common misconceptions about the assistance and equipment available to disabled parents to help them look after their children. The idea for this booklet came from disabled parents who had difficulties in getting what they required. Some of the things they were told by social workers and other professionals were not accurate, but the parents usually did not have the necessary knowledge about their rights to challenge these statements. This booklet sets out some of these statements and gives information about what disabled people are entitled to. At the end of the booklet is a list of legislation and government guidance, and details of how to get hold of them. There is also information about organisations that can provide advice and information. The booklet covers England and Wales.
The right support: report of the task force on supporting disabled adults in their parenting role
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 51p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
A task force on supporting disabled adults in their parenting role was set up by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, with support from the Department of Health, the Association of Directors of Social Services, the Disabled Parents' Network and relevant voluntary organisations. Members also included disabled parents. The task force met seven times over two years and also hosted two conferences
Service user involvement: synthesis of findings and experience in the field of community care
- Authors:
- LINDOW Vivienne, MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 102p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Draws together research into the involvement of individuals in decisions which affect their lives. Looks at: barriers to involvement; what service providers can do to facilitate involvement; and professional education and staff development. Concludes with a chapter on researching user involvement.
Housing and floating support: a review
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 55p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Examines the funding mechanism of 'floating support' which enables housing associations to provide support to people living in ordinary housing. Looks at the advantages and disadvantages experienced by schemes already up and running; assesses how the schemes measure up against the needs identified by service users; how the support provided by housing associations relates to assessment and care management provided by social services authorities; and asks whether the existing funding mechanism is effective.
Community care or independent living
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 46p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Report exploring some of the experiences of people with disabilities of receiving assistance from partners and other family members, in the form of statutory services and through the direct purchase of the help required. Raises issues for the implementation of community care policies at both local and national levels, including human and civil rights issues.