A Leeds based project which supports people with learning disabilities to develop friendships and relationships, helping to combat isolation and loneliness and improving health and wellbeing is described. Luv2meetU receives funding from the Big Lottery, councils and support provider Hft. Anecdotal evidence shows improvements in members' confidence, health and well-being. The project was nominated for an award at the Laing & Buisson independent specialist care awards.
A Leeds based project which supports people with learning disabilities to develop friendships and relationships, helping to combat isolation and loneliness and improving health and wellbeing is described. Luv2meetU receives funding from the Big Lottery, councils and support provider Hft. Anecdotal evidence shows improvements in members' confidence, health and well-being. The project was nominated for an award at the Laing & Buisson independent specialist care awards.
There are huge barriers in the way of people with learning difficulties when it comes to dating someone with a similar disability. This article looks at a north London project, Stars in the Sky, which won the overall prize in the Community Care Awards for its innovative work in breaking down these barriers.
There are huge barriers in the way of people with learning difficulties when it comes to dating someone with a similar disability. This article looks at a north London project, Stars in the Sky, which won the overall prize in the Community Care Awards for its innovative work in breaking down these barriers.
Learning Disability Today, 10(10), December 2010, pp.20-22.
Publisher:
Pavilion
Place of publication:
Hove
This article describes the use of person-centred reviews as part of the transition process for children and young people with learning disabilities. Person-centred reviews are designed to replace other review processes. They meet all statutory requirements but aim to be a more comfortable and engaging process for the young person, their families, and supporters. As well as having professionals attending for statutory requirements, the young person can invite who they want, such as friends and family. The review is held in an environment which uses colour, hospitality and music in order to make the young person feel as comfortable as possible. The article describes a pilot project in the Friars School and Sports College in Northamptonshire to develop person-centred reviews. The pilot group consisted of 8 pupils in year 11 aged 15 and 16, 2 sixth formers at a crucial transitional time in their lives, and 1 visually impaired and physically disabled child in year 10. This pilot has had positive feedback from teachers, parents, grandparents, and pupils.
This article describes the use of person-centred reviews as part of the transition process for children and young people with learning disabilities. Person-centred reviews are designed to replace other review processes. They meet all statutory requirements but aim to be a more comfortable and engaging process for the young person, their families, and supporters. As well as having professionals attending for statutory requirements, the young person can invite who they want, such as friends and family. The review is held in an environment which uses colour, hospitality and music in order to make the young person feel as comfortable as possible. The article describes a pilot project in the Friars School and Sports College in Northamptonshire to develop person-centred reviews. The pilot group consisted of 8 pupils in year 11 aged 15 and 16, 2 sixth formers at a crucial transitional time in their lives, and 1 visually impaired and physically disabled child in year 10. This pilot has had positive feedback from teachers, parents, grandparents, and pupils.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, person-centred care, person-centred planning, schools, special education, service transitions, young people;
Next Steps 25+, run by the Cambridgeshire-based voluntary advocacy organisation Speaking Up, was launched as a reaction to the slow modernisation of day services for learning disabilities. The coaching and mentoring scheme helps adults with learning difficulties who are leaving day services to develop, work, leisure and learning opportunities. However it has evolved from a guerrilla activity into an established partnership with the local authority for people leaving day care services.
Next Steps 25+, run by the Cambridgeshire-based voluntary advocacy organisation Speaking Up, was launched as a reaction to the slow modernisation of day services for learning disabilities. The coaching and mentoring scheme helps adults with learning difficulties who are leaving day services to develop, work, leisure and learning opportunities. However it has evolved from a guerrilla activity into an established partnership with the local authority for people leaving day care services.
Subject terms:
joint working, learning disabilities, service transitions, voluntary organisations, adults, day centres, day services;
Dimensions is a care provider that supports people with a learning disability or autism in their own homes, shared living or residential care. In 2008 they transformed the way they provided care in line with the personalisation agenda. This article looks at the process and provides tips for other service providers.
Dimensions is a care provider that supports people with a learning disability or autism in their own homes, shared living or residential care. In 2008 they transformed the way they provided care in line with the personalisation agenda. This article looks at the process and provides tips for other service providers.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, personalisation, person-centred care, residential care, shared lives schemes, supported living, autism, case studies;
Priory Grange Potters Bar is a specialist nursing home for people with disabilities which dedicates itself to re-integrating residents with the community. Discusses the services it provides.
Priory Grange Potters Bar is a specialist nursing home for people with disabilities which dedicates itself to re-integrating residents with the community. Discusses the services it provides.