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Addressing barriers to work for disabled people and those with long term health conditions in Brighton & Hove: research report
- Authors:
- BENNETT Lauren, RAY Kathryn, WILSON Tony
- Publisher:
- Learning and Work Institute
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 65
- Place of publication:
- Leicester
A research study into the barriers to employment, volunteering and skills development for disabled people and individuals with long term health conditions in Brighton & Hove. The research comprised a scoping stage, stakeholder research and consultation workshops. Key themes covered in the report include: experiences of employment support – those further from work wanted more intensive and personalised employment support, including help to prepare for work, look for work and to apply for jobs and disabled people’s experiences of support often reflected the quality of their relationship with the adviser or staff who supported them; provision of support in Brighton & Hove – there is a range of provision available in Brighton & Hove, but a lack of awareness of such provision amongst employees and local residents; experiences of employment – some employers held misconceptions about disabled people and individuals with health conditions, including the automatic assumption that disabled employees would have a physical impairment and therefore be unsuitable for certain roles; support for employers – when employers received appropriate support, this was often key to their decision and ability to hire a disabled person. However, there was a lack of awareness of wider local and national support services amongst employers and employees. (Edited publisher abstract)
Delivering benefits, tax credits and employment services: problems for disadvantaged users and potential solutions
- Authors:
- FINN Dan, et al
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 72p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
The front-line delivery of benefits, tax credits and employment services has changed significantly in the past decade. While many people have found new services less complicated, problems have emerged for disadvantaged users. This review looks at recent evidence of service delivery problems and proposes potential solutions.
Problems in the delivery of benefits, tax credits and employment services
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The front-line delivery of benefits, tax credits and employment services has changed significantly in the past decade. While many people have found new services less complicated, problems have emerged for disadvantaged users. This review looks at recent evidence of service delivery problems and proposes potential solutions.
The geography of poor skills and access to work
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Despite employment growth, high levels of worklessness persist for some people and in some places. Substantial investment has been made to raise the skills levels of those who are most disadvantaged and skills policy is being embedded in regional and local economic development strategies. This study, analyses statistics from the 2001 Census on access to work for people with poor skills in the context of important changes in the industrial and occupational profile of employment and the location of jobs.
Gaining and retaining a job: the Department for Work and Pensions' support for disabled people
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. National Audit Office
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 59p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In 2004, of the 6.7 million disabled people of working age in Britain, 50 per cent were in employment compared to 75 per cent of the working age population as a whole. The Government has made a commitment to increase the employment rate of disabled people and to reduce the difference between their employment rate and the overall rate by 2006. This NAO report examines the barriers faced by disabled people in finding and retaining employment, the specialist programmes and schemes provided by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to address this issue, the quality and accessibility of support available, and the cost effectiveness of such schemes. The report finds that the DWP funds a broad range of schemes (which are managed by Jobcentre Plus and contracted out to a range of providers in the public, private and voluntary sectors) and is on course to meet its target for increasing the employment rate of disabled people. However, more progress is needed to ensure such programmes benefit a wider number of people.
All aboard
- Author:
- BARTLETT Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.02.05, 2005, p.41.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on a scheme which employs disabled people in London to test the accessibility of buses and taxis. The scheme run by Westminster Employment Service (WES) in partnership with TNS Mystery Shopping and Transport for London won the Community Care Awards' disability category.
Supporting people in accessing meaningful work: recovery approaches in community-based adult mental health services: summary
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Key findings from a research review and practice survey are summarised. The research review covered the process and impact of vocational and training interventions community-based adult mental health services that are employing recovery approaches. The practice survey identified vocational and training interventions being delivered in community-based adult mental health services in the UK that adopt recovery approaches. Recommendcations for policy and practice and suggestions for future research are included.
Supporting people in accessing meaningful work: recovery approaches in community-based adult mental health services
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, DICKSON Kelly, GOUGH David
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 85p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The current social care transformation policy has at its heart the personalisation of services so that people can choose the type of support that is more suited to their individual needs and preferences. This knowledge review focuses on an approach to delivering mental health services that is vital to achieving personalised support for those accessing opportunities for employment, education and meaningful occupation. The knowledge review consisted of a research and practice review. The research review covered the research evidence which evaluated the impact of recovery-orientated training and vocational interventions on non-vocational outcomes and also on the process of delivering interventions.
Participation in employment and day care for adults with intellectual disabilities: equal access for all?
- Authors:
- ENGELAND Jeanette, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 34(3), 2021, pp.752-762.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: The employment rate for people with intellectual disabilities is low. This study aims to increase the knowledge about the association between age, gender, diagnosis, functional level, educational level, and daily activities for adults with intellectual disabilities. Method: A multinomial logistic analysis was applied to registry data on 12,735 adults with intellectual disabilities from the Norwegian Information System for the Nursing and Care Sector (IPLOS) and Statistics Norway (SSB). Results: Higher likelihood of employment and day care participation were associated with younger age but differed between genders and diagnoses. High functional level and lack of a registered functional level decreased the likelihood for employment. Educational level was not associated with employment. Conclusions: The systematic differences in employment and day care participation among people with intellectual disabilities indicate that actions are needed to prevent inequalities. Improved individual assessment of personal resources and wishes might promote participation in employment and day care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Made possible: stories of success by people with learning disabilities – in their own words
- Author:
- SALMAN Saba
- Publisher:
- Unbound
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 236
This book looks at the experiences of eight individuals including a campaigning councillor, a professional musician, artists, trainers, social care professionals – who are also adults with learning disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)