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Housing support for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- HUDSON Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.04.08, 2008, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Supporting people programmes are part of the personalised care agenda. The favoured model for providing housing and support to people with learning disabilities is some variant of supported housing or independent living. The Supporting People programme aims to improve housing related support to people who need help to retain their tenancies and secure independence. This article summarises the findings of research funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, to examine the impact of the programme on people with learning disabilities in England. Although it reveals that most users are glad to be in their own home, it expresses some problems with the way Supporting people is working in practice.
Bridging the gap
- Author:
- HUDSON Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 8.8.91, 1991, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Recent guidance from the Department of Health on services to people with learning disabilities demonstrates a commitment to the principle of an ordinary life, but this is not reflected in the practical details of service guidance.
Rights and wrongs...
- Author:
- HUDSON Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 28.7.88, 1988, pp.86O-861.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Distinguishes between "claim rights" and "moral rights" of handicapped people and the need to clarify practice.
Value of local provision for complex needs
- Author:
- HUDSON Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.10.08, 2008, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Summarises the findings of a knowledge review, commissioned by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), which draws together evidence from research and practice on the effectiveness of out-of-area placements for people with learning disabilities.
Knowledge gaps on people with learning disabilities in England
- Author:
- HUDSON Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 10.7.08, 2008, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Summarises the findings of a report, commissioned by Mencap and the Learning Disability Coalition, which aimed to investigate the numbers, life experiences and services used by people with learning disabilities in England. As well as reporting on the available evidence, the report also considers the viability of this data in support of an outcomes-based approach to service development. The results found a worryingly incomplete picture, with a lack of available information to create a complete picture.
Ignored but still in need
- Author:
- HUDSON Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 1.3.90, 1990, pp.33O-331.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Outlines the problems faced by elderly people with a learning disability, whether in hospitals or living with their own families and outlines some solutions.
Making and missing connections: learning disability services and the transition from adolescence to adulthood
- Author:
- HUDSON Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 21(1), January 2006, pp.47-60.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The transition from adolescence to young adulthood for people with a learning disability is complex and has not generally been handled well in the UK. The response from Government agencies has been to introduce law, regulation, guidance and good practice guides, but these appear to have only limited effect. Drawing upon evidence from a national study, this article examines explanations for the limited progress in this area. The study in England, funded through the Service Delivery and Organisation R&D programme that focuses on 'continuity of care'. The study, undertaken at the Nuffield Institute for Health at the University of Leeds consisted of two components - people who have suffered a severe stroke, and young people with a learning disability making the transition to young adulthood. It identifies inter-organisational divisions as a crucial factor, and is critical of the ‘top-down’ approach that has characterised policy responses. It is suggested that a person-centred approach based upon Elmore's concept of ‘backward mapping’ provides both a tool for understanding and a model for improved implementation.
Going it alone
- Author:
- HUDSON Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 25.2.93, 1993, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
For people with a learning disability, life in the community is often far from idyllic and sometimes positively harmful. But it is vital to listen to users' experiences, and purchasers must give a sense of direction to fragmented providers.
A complex picture
- Authors:
- HUDSON Bob, HENWOOD Melanie
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, February 2009, pp.22-24.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Reports on the findings of a study commissioned by the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) which aimed to investigate whether the new model of personalised support can work for people with multiple and complex needs, especially where their capacity to indicate preferences may be limited. Five councils in England took part who were all at different engagement points with the personalisation agenda. In addition to analysis of policy documents, semi-structured interviews and focus groups were undertaken.
Transition from adolescence to young adulthood: is partnership working up to the task?
- Author:
- HUDSON Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 11(4), August 2003, pp.43-47.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The transition from adolescence to young adulthood in young people with a learning disability is fraught with complexity. Looks at the policies and processes that should aid transition and considers the extent to which the challenges are currently being addressed.