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From the grassroots up
- Author:
- MOURANT Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, November/December 2014, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Social isolation can be a big issue for people with dementia. This article looks at how local grassroots initiatives in Yorkshire have helped to improve the quality of life of people with dementia and tackle issues of social isolation. The Tea Cosy Memory Cafe is held every month and provides a place for people with dementia to meet, take place in activities and have a cooked breakfast. Another social initiative was set up with the help of Leeds United football club, where people with dementia and their carers can re-live sporting memories. Other social initiatives have been set up by the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds and at a local pub. All have been set up by individuals in the community who have had some connection with the condition of dementia. (Edited publisher abstract)
Exploring how churches include people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- PATERSON Donna
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 13(6), November/December 2013, pp.24-26.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The study explored how two churches in the northwest of England aimed to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities in their own communities. One church was not used by any individuals with learning disabilities, the second church ran a bible study group for people with learning disabilities with approximately 45 members. The church leaders from both churches, the bible study group leader, and a sample of 10 people with learning disabilities were interviewed. The findings identified the importance of churches including people with learning disabilities; the barriers that exist in the church community (structural, attitudinal and intellectual); and examples of some good inclusion practices. (Original abstract)
What does Big Society mean for people with learning disabilities?
- Authors:
- RUNSWICK-COLE Katherine, GOODLEY Dan
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 13(4), July/August 2013, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
A new research project project aims to assess what Big Society means for people with a learning disabilities, the challenges and opportunities they may face and how they fit into it. The research is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and will be carried out over the next two years. Four universities will be involved in the project: University of Sheffield, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), the University of Bristol and Northumbria University. This article describes the main aims of the project and the main phases of the research. (Original abstract)
Bank on it
- Author:
- SACHA Laura
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, March 2012, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
In 2008, Depression Alliance began piloting a 3-year pilot employment and well-being project in East Croydon. The aim was for members to support each other through a range of non-medical interventions based around a timebanking scheme. Timebanking schemes work by individuals trading skills and then being rewarded with ‘payment’ in a local currency based on time. One hour equals one credit, with everyone’s skills and time valued equally. Depression Alliance’s TimeBank was co-ordinated by 2 staff members and based at the East Croydon Medical Centre. The members were living with depression, with the majority referred by the local NHS Psychological Therapies team on completion of treatment. The article describes how the members developed a sense of community together, identified their skills, and learnt to accept help, and commit to arrangements. The benefits of the scheme were: structured social support; increased confidence through new experiences; opportunities to practice therapy techniques in a safe setting; a sense of purpose and fulfilment; a step towards voluntary or paid employment; and access to free services.
Community care
- Author:
- RALPHS Jon
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, November 2010, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The role that community pharmacies can play in easing the burden on clinical pharmacists in mental health trusts are discussed. By utilising the expertise and experience to provide effective dispensing services, community pharmacies can be used as a cost-effective partner in improving patient care. Education in pharmacies plays an important role in patient care. The availability of dosage monitoring systems can encourage medicine compliance at home, while usage reviews conducted in the community pharmacy means that patients have less frequent visits back to the hospital. Also, private consultation rooms in many pharmacies enable patients to discuss their medication with the pharmacist. The author suggests that those trusts that have taken a step towards working collaboratively with community pharmacies are in a position to provide a more dependable solution to health services.
Can we fix it?
- Author:
- LOCKWOOD Sian
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 10(9), November 2010, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
‘Big society’ will involve people in local communities taking on more responsibility for defining local priorities and developing and delivering local solutions. This article discusses the work of the social enterprise Community Catalysts Ltd which supports people in communities to set up micro-enterprises that provide support and services to other local people. The article argues that these micro-enterprises play a vital role in the community, providing personal and local services, and are part of the solution to the public sector funding gap. However, micro-enterprise requires support in order to flourish. People setting up these enterprises are likely to need general business advice, to understand the rules and regulations covering their service, how to make their service safe and of high quality, how to get affordable insurance, and also good financial and legal help. Community Catalysts helps by providing the help and advice that people need to set up an enterprise through local ‘fixers’. These are people with good local networks and a practical approach and determination to sort out problems. The article ends with emphasising the need for the continued financial support of this service.
Coming out of the shadows
- Author:
- BLYTH Craig
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 10(5), June 2010, pp.15-16.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Research has shown that the way men with learning disabilities are supported to develop romantic and sexual relationships may be different for heterosexual and gay relationships. Some men experienced negative attitudes from staff and the assumption of heterosexuality was common. ‘Gay spaces’ such as Manchester’s Gay Village can play a crucial role in enabling gay people to develop a range of relationships, providing them with a sense of community and territory and the opportunity to develop positive gay identities validated by others. A four-year project explored the experiences of disabled gay men who had accessed or attempted to access this space. Four key findings arose: accessing the Village, for many this was part of the wider process of coming out and some support staff felt uncomfortable about visiting gay venues; attitudinal barriers from within the gay community itself; “the cult of the perfect body”, which some believe runs deep in the gay community; and alternative gay spaces. For some, their experiences of accessing the Village had led them to abandon it and seek out other, higher risk, locations, such as public toilets, to meet gay men. The author concludes that for some gay men with learning difficulties a lack of appropriate recognition and support is resulting in them placing themselves in extremely vulnerable situations simply in order to develop sexual or romantic relationships. He suggests these men have a right to receive high quality and appropriate support to pursue the relationships they choose.
A voluntary effort
- Author:
- McMILLAN Ian A.
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, April 2010, pp.28-30.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Volunteering is a powerful tool to promote social inclusion, challenging stigma and helping unemployed people move into the workplace. Under the Access to Volunteering initiative, organisations that support disabled people who want to become volunteers stand to receive small grants worth up to a total of £2 million. The concern that volunteers may be used to replace experienced and trained staff is discussed. The article then looks at the work of Community Service Volunteers in west Norfolk and Essex in supporting adults with learning disabilities to become volunteers in their communities. The CSV teams in west Norfolk and Essex typically have around 80 and 60 people with learning disabilities respectively on their books. The aim is to increase independence and community integration, and to break down barriers and stereotypes about disability. Also discussed is the work of the Kingston Volunteer Group. This project provides a ‘buddy’ scheme, partnering volunteers and people with learning disabilities with similar interests to go out and have fun together doing various activities such as cycling, arts and crafts, and visiting museums and theatres.
It’s about time
- Author:
- BARLETT Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 10(1), January 2010, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Timebanking aims to build interdependence between members of communities. When an individual donates their time helping someone else they receive a credit which they can spend when they need help with a task themselves. Everyone’s time is considered of equal worth. This article describes a pilot timebank set up near Huddersfield by United Response. The aim was that timebanking would offer people with learning disabilities the opportunity to socially interact with non-disabled members of the community on an equal footing, and to challenge society’s view of them as receivers of services and show that they can make a valued contribution. The article gives examples of how the timebank has helped make a difference to both disabled and non-disabled members of the community.
Have faith: wellbeing centre marks a turning point for Jewish Care services
- Author:
- EATON Lynn
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, November 2009, pp.10-12.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Jewish Care is a well-established organisation with more than a thousand staff and 2,500 volunteers, providing help to people with a variety of social care needs, including the elderly and those with mental health problems. In line with the general move towards community-based provision, it has closed its three day centres, six group homes and two residential homes, replacing them with a newly-opened wellbeing centre in Edgware. The wellbeing centre aims to provide an atmosphere of sanctuary and privacy, away from the more traditional perceptions of a mental health establishment, and provides services to all those who identify as being Jewish. The Jewish community has specific mental health issues that make this culturally-sensitive service worthwhile. However, there are ongoing issues around funding for the service, including uncertainties about the impact of direct payments.