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Day services in the nineties for people with learning difficulties in Northern Ireland
- Authors:
- FLYNN Margaret, THOMAS Derek
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health and Social Services. Social Services Insp
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 23p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
An overview of Barnardo's residential services for young people with a mental handicap
- Author:
- FLYNN Margaret
- Publisher:
- Barnardo's
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 71p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Ilford
Focuses on eight residential projects, examining their aims and the age range of the young people accommodated. Describes the basic features of the management of the units. Summarises admission criteria. Gives an account of the experiences of three residents in different units, and outlines the views of other residents. Looks at the role of keyworkers, at creating comfortable homes, and links with families. Examines issues of neighbours and neighbourhoods and the roles of volunteers. Concludes with a chapter on lessons learned.