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Noticing and helping neglected children in Scotland: ‘... sometimes it's just too hard to talk...’
- Authors:
- DANIEL Brigid, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 32(1), 2016, pp.11-23.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
This paper sets out the policy context for noticing and helping neglected children in Scotland. The overarching framework, Getting it Right for Every Child, now enshrined in legislation, provides the context for a response to a broad range of concerns about children whose needs may not be fully met. Supportive and protective responses are required of those working in the universal services and in targeted services with the aspiration of providing seamless services for children. The paper reports on evidence gathered in a review of neglect in Scotland which focused on three questions: how many children are currently experiencing neglect in Scotland?; How good are we at recognising children who are at risk of, or are experiencing, neglect?; and how well are we helping children at risk of, or currently experiencing, neglect? It also draws on the views of children gathered as part of a review in the UK to explore the nature of the response to neglected children in Scotland. The paper suggests that Scotland is in a strong position to develop a holistic framework to tackle neglect but that a number of tensions need to be addressed to ensure this direction of travel. (Edited publisher abstract)
Relationship boundaries in residential child care: connection and safety in group care relationships
- Author:
- COADY Phil
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 31(2), 2014/15, pp.79-91.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Following a period in which the place of relationships in social care has been marginalised by an approach focusing on targets, outcomes, standards and regulation, there is a resurgence of interest in relationship-based approaches in both policy and practice arenas. However, it is not clear whether or not practices that have been influenced by prior policy positions and powerful discourses about the nature of professionalism will easily embrace this new position. This practitioner research project was undertaken as part of a knowledge exchange project organised by University of Edinburgh in partnership with local authority children and families social work services to work towards reducing the gap between research and practice. The research project explores one aspect of the relationships between workers and young people in residential child care services – relationship boundary decisions of workers in a range of everyday situations, and the individual, organisational and contextual factors that appear to influence them. A complex picture emerges, which suggests that relationship boundary decisions are influenced by a wide range of factors and does not support the idea that there are, or can be, clear boundary positions delineating the limits of professional behaviour. (Edited publisher abstract)
Service use and prevention of emergency hospital admissions: a comparison of the views of older people and health and social care professionals
- Authors:
- THEMSESSL-HUBER Markus, HUBBARD Gill
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 24(3), 2006, pp.165-178.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
This paper presents a comparison of the perceptions of health and social care professionals and older people on the prevention of emergency hospital admissions and the use of care services. The study was carried out in six Primary Care Trust regions in Scotland. Whereas older people viewed emergency admissions as an inevitable part of ageing, professionals attributed many emergency admissions to the social isolation of older people. Professionals reported that the majority of services were not designed to minimise isolation in older age. Older people listed quality of life, boosted by socialising and support during periods of good health, as their first priority. Older people and professionals presented differing arguments why some health and social care services were underutilised. Older people explained that they deliberately avoided using some services because they believed these would undermine their independence and level of activity. Professional reasoned that low uptake of services was associated with service providers' lack of knowledge and trust as well as problems with the accessibility of services. This shows that service users and providers differ in their assessment of need and service delivery. Hence, it is argued that both professional and patient perspectives are required to inform service development that meets the needs of older people and health and social care staff.
Youth South Asians with learning disabilities: still socially excluded?
- Authors:
- SIM Duncan, BOWES Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 23(2), 2005, pp.99-110.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
This paper report on a study undertaken in Glasgow of young South Asian people with learning disabilities and their carers, and explores the extent to which they are socially excluded. Although there is an increasing political emphasis on the inclusion of people with learning disabilities, the families concerned continue to experience isolation, both socially and in terms of service provision. Access to service is often problematic, because of linguistic and cultural barriers and families appear to be reluctant to use day centres. Young people with learning disabilities themselves feel stigmatised, while carers are in need of support, and also apprehensive as to the future care of their children. Although government is promoting a range of relevant initiatives, young South Asians with learning disabilities continue to be an excluded group.
Estimating the prevalence of unpaid adult care over time
- Author:
- HIRST Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 23(1), 2005, pp.1-15.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
To help fulfil their responsibilities towards unpaid carers, service providers need some idea of the carer's situation and how many might require support. This paper argues that estimating the prevalence of unpaid care across service planning and budgeting cycles provides a better indication of the size and composition of the carer population than estimates at a point in time. The article presents prevalence rates of unpaid adult care from the British Household Panel Survey. It estimates the number of adults providing care at any time during the year for typical catchments or organisational settings, including social services and primary health care. It also provides related figures on carer turnover and changes in the carer population with an explanation of how they may be used and interpreted. As well as focusing on carers who are heavily involved in their caring activities, variations in the psychological well-being are assessed to provide and indication of unmet needs for support.
Policy into practice: carers
- Author:
- STALKER Kirsten
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 21(2), 2003, pp.57-62.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Presents an overview of recent measures to support carers.
Joined up working: the policy agenda
- Author:
- WELLS Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 17(3), 1999, pp.17-20.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
This paper was presented at the SSRG day on inter-agency working in theory and practice on behalf of the Association of Directors of Social Work in Scotland (ADSW). Taking as its central theme co-operation and collaboration in social work services in Scotland, it explores the inter-relationship between the social work, the local government and the broader national policy agendas. The paper concludes with some possible ways of implementing a complex agenda from strategic planning to operational levels.
A consumer survey of meals on wheels in the City of Edinburgh
- Author:
- CUNNINGHAM Eleanor
- Journal article citation:
- Social Services Research, 2, 1998, pp.23-37.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
The increasing emphasis on community care and the subsequently higher number of dependent people remaining in their own homes has had an influence in the way in which the purpose of the service has been redefined. The literature on the service suggests that it has two main functions - nutritional and social. Discusses the results of a consumer study and considers whether the service is meeting its objectives. Also considers user satisfaction with the service.
Balancing power: advocacy in a Scottish Health Board area
- Author:
- LINDSAY Meg
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 15(2), 1997, pp.31-33.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Describes a study which collected information about advocacy services throughout Scotland.
Reforming the voluntary sector in Scotland
- Author:
- KEMP Arnold
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 15(2), 1997, pp.2-4.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Describes the work of the Commission on the Future of the Voluntary Sector in Scotland.