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The use of seclusion: good practice guide
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 21
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The Mental Welfare Commission first published guidance on the use of seclusion in 2007, focusing on restrictions placed on people in a hospital setting and the authorisation, regulation and monitoring required to safeguard the rights of the individual. As assessments and treatment are increasingly provided by community services, similar restrictions are now being applied in a variety of community settings. This reviewed guidance reflects these changes and attempt to address the implications of current practice. The use of seclusion can place severe restrictions on an individual’s freedom of movement and lead to untoward physical and psychological consequences for the person. Seclusion should only be considered where there is a clear and identified risk that the person who is to be secluded presents a significant degree of danger to other people; and that the situation cannot be managed more safely or appropriately by any other means. It should only take place in the context of a clear care plan, with a concern for the safety of the individual and ensuring that the restriction is not perceived as a punishment. (Edited publisher abstract)
Intellectual disability and dementia: research into practice
- Author:
- WATCHMAN Karen
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 336
- Place of publication:
- London
Presenting up-to-date information about dementia and intellectual disabilities, this book brings together the latest international research and evidence-based practice, and describes the relevance and implications for support and services. Experts from the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands discuss good practice and the way forward in relation to assessment, diagnosis, interventions, staff knowledge and training, care pathways, service design, measuring outcomes and the experiences of individuals, families and carers. The breadth of information offered is meant to inform support and services throughout the whole course of dementia, from diagnosis to end of life. Particular emphasis is placed on how intellectual disability and dementia services can work collaboratively to offer more effective, joined up support. (Edited publisher abstract)
Transforming care: supporting people with learning disabilites, autism and challenging behaviour to live happily in their local community
- Author:
- UNITED RESPONSE
- Publisher:
- United Response
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
This resource seeks to make the move from long stay institutions and Assessment and Treatment Units to community settings more successful for people with learning disabilities and autism. It provides detail on supporting people with complex needs and challenging behaviour, giving information on how to help them live happily in their local community. The document highlights the role of Active Support in helping people engage in activities and relationships and shows how it is essential in underpinning Positive Behaviour Support. The document is illustrated with examples and case studies. (Edited publisher abstract)
Commissioning effective employment supports (for people with learning disabilities and people with mental health problems): a practical review tool for commissioners
- Author:
- NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 27
- Place of publication:
- Bath
A practical tool to help commission and provide cost effective employment support that also achieves good outcomes for people with learning disabilities and people with mental health problems. The review tool provides a number of questions and identifies data to collect to help commissioners gain an insight into the effectiveness of current provision and identify further action. The questions focus more on individualised employment support (supported employment for people with learning disabilities and Individual Placement and Support for people with mental health problems) and self-employment as the NIHR School for Social Care commissioned research on which the toolkit is based found these options delivered the best employment outcomes. Key findings from the research are also included. (Edited publisher abstract)
Social care: guide to the 0 to 25 SEND code of practice: advice for social care practitioners and commissioners
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Education
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Education
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- London
A guide for social care professionals on the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. It is designed to help practitioners and commissioners understand their statutory duties under the special educational needs and disability reforms in the Children and Families Act 2014. It draws out the social care elements from the statutory 0-25 SEND Code of Practice and helps navigate the full document. The guide sets out the principles underpinning the code and examines its key elements, including: provision of impartial information, advice and support; working together across education, health and care for joint outcomes; the local offer; preparing for adulthood from the earliest years; education, health and care needs assessments and plans; children and young people in specific circumstances; and resolving disagreements. (Edited publisher abstract)
Supporting older people with learning disabilities: a toolkit for health and social care commissioners
- Authors:
- TURNER Sue, BERNARD Caroline
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Older people with a learning disability often experience health inequalities as a result of factors sitting outside of health services eg poverty, poor housing, social exclusion, lifestyle factors and barriers to accessing health services. This toolkit brings together information from policy and practice to support commissioners in developing services for older people with learning disabilities and their family carers. The seven sections of the toolkit cover: knowing about the local population; planning for the local population; information and advice; accommodation and support; support to remain active and maintain relationships; support with health; and support at the end of life. Each section includes details of the rationale, good practice examples, and self-assessment questions to measure progress. Although the policy and legislation referred to relate to England only, many of the the broad issues discussed are relevant to the UK as a whole. (Original abstract)