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Jobs for the boys - and girls
- Author:
- CANHAM Kathy
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, December 2008, pp.16-18.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The Realistic Opportunities for Supported Employment (ROSE) project run by Havering College in Essex places people with learning disabilities into paid employment and supports them until they feel able to hold down the job. ROSE has an 80% success rate. This article looks at how the project works.
Intellectual disability in homeless adults: a prevalence study
- Authors:
- OAKES Peter M., DAVIES Ros C.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 12(4), December 2008, pp.325-334.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
There has been considerable recent interest in the health and associated socio-economic inequalities faced by adults with learning disabilities. A serious and so far under-reported aspect of this is homelessness. This study sought to determine the prevalence of intellectual disability in a homeless population. Fifty people registered at a general practice in north-east England for socially excluded groups, and staying in temporary accommodation for the homeless during 2006-7, were assessed for learning disability. Full-scale and verbal IQ scores for the group were significantly lower than would be expected in the general population, but there was no significant difference in performance IQ. Homeless people are significantly more likely to have an intellectual disability than the general population. The implications for practice and policy development are far reaching. Further work is required to confirm these findings and to explore the experience of homeless people with intellectual disability.
Chopping and changing
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, May 2008, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Chopsticks is a not-for-profit supported employment scheme in Northallerton that converts wood that no-one else wants and sells it on to local business and people as a carbon-neutral source of fuel. This article presents an overview of the enterprise with employs people with learning disabilities.
Putting people at the heart of services
- Author:
- ROWAN Katie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 20(3), February 2007, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
The author looks at supported volunteering which provides extra support to people with learning difficulties and other needs to enable them to work as volunteers. She draws on her experience at Nugent Care where she worked to set up and develop the Step Up supported volunteering project and the Connect Volunteer Friendship Scheme with older people with learning difficulties.
Movers and shakers
- Author:
- SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 28.09.06, 2006, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
This article reports on Funky Feet, a disco for people with learning difficulties in south London which was set up by the London Borough of Merton.
Disabling progress: the Law Commission's proposals on mentally incapacitated adults' decision-making
- Author:
- CARSON David
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 5 1993, 1993, pp.304-320.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The law in England and Wales which concerns the making of legally significant decisions by adults who are mentally incapable is disorganised and out dated. Discusses proposals put forward by the Law Commission to solve this problem.
Deaths of people with intellectual disabilities: analysis of deaths in England from COVID-19 and other causes
- Authors:
- HESLOP Pauline, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 34(6), 2021, pp.1630-1640.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: People with intellectual disabilities experience significant health inequities. The aim of this report is to understand the circumstances leading to death from COVID-19 in people with intellectual disabilities. Method: Local areas in England prioritised reviewing 200 deaths of adults with intellectual disabilities. Of these, approximately 80% were required to be deaths from suspected or confirmed COVID-19 as this was the focus of the study; the remainder from other causes. All deaths occurred between 2 March2020 and 9 June 2020. Results: People with intellectual disabilities differed from the general population in their symptoms of COVID-19 and age at death. The overall quality of care was rated similar to other deaths of people with intellectual disabilities. Concerns were raised relating to recognising acute deterioration and do not attempt cardio-pulmonary resuscitation decisions. Conclusions: Service improvements are indicated in the ways in which people with intellectual disabilities encounter COVID-19 and experience the disease. (Edited publisher abstract)
Commentary on: a comparison of dementia assessment service provision across three English county intellectual disability services
- Author:
- DODD Karen
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 26(3), 2021, pp.142-147.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to consider the issue of types of assessment offered by services for people with learning disabilities from the research study “A Comparison of Dementia Assessment Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities”. Design/methodology/approach: The commentary is based on a review of the associated literature. Findings: Assessment for possible dementia is a complex activity. The gold standard is to ensure that the assessment process is comprehensive including both direct assessments with the person and gathering information from key informants. The issues in not adopting this methodology are considered, as are issues in what services and assessments are called. Originality/value: The commentary considers the studies presented from a practitioner perspective. (Edited publisher abstract)
The impact of austerity measures on people with intellectual disabilities in England
- Authors:
- FORRESTER-JONES Rachel, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Long-Term Care, August 2021, pp.241-255. Online only
- Publisher:
- King's College London
- Place of publication:
- London
Context: UK austerity measures following the 2008 financial crisis included budget reductions for health and social care. This study aimed to investigate the extent to which austerity-measures had impacted the lives of people with intellectual disabilities in England, and whether their support costs were associated with their characteristics, needs and outcomes. Objectives: this paper reports on what services people with intellectual disabilities were using, whether they had lost care, the costs of their support, and what impact any loss of benefits and services had on individuals’ lives. Methods: 150 participants with intellectual disabilities across England were interviewed about their services and their well-being. Service and individual support costs were calculated. Statistical and thematic analyses were employed. Results: The largest proportion (42%) of the sample had lost care. 14% had experienced changed care, and care had remained the same for 36%. Only 7% said their care had improved. No associations were found between costs and characteristics and needs except for whether the person had mild or severe intellectual disabilities. Those who had lost care engaged in fewer activities and had significantly lower self-esteem and quality-of-life scores compared with those who had not lost care. Loss of care impacted on individuals’ independence and future aspirations. Limitations: A comparative study of austerity impacts across the whole of England was not possible. The costs data may be underestimated because full information on support from home, key, or support workers was unavailable. Implications: In attempting to mitigate against COVID-19 impacts on people with intellectual disabilities, policy-decisions will need to consider the backlog of a decade of cuts. (Edited publisher abstract)
‘It's a good thing we're doing, we just need to be better at it’. Forensic intellectual disability nursing experiences of Transforming Care: a multi-perspectival interpretive phenomenological analysis
- Authors:
- HUDSON Nicholas, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 34(4), 2021, pp.1066-1075.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Concerns have been expressed regarding the impact of Transforming Care (TC) an English deinstitutionalisation mandate, on forensic services. With nursing staff positioned as significant in delivering TC; this research explored nursing experiences. Method: Nine face-to-face semi-structured interviews were completed with nursing staff working in either inpatient or community forensic teams. Multi-perspectival interpretive phenomenological analysis was used to explore participants' experiences. Interviews were analysed independently, prior to a mini meta-synthesis. Results: Participants from the inpatient group experienced TC as a threat, which resulted in consistency of perspective and practice. Participants from the community group viewed TC as a worthwhile challenge, which presented opportunity. The community infrastructure was experienced as inadequate by both groups, with the needs of people in forensic services needing more consideration, leading to widespread frustration. Conclusions: The blanket approach of TC may not be suitable for this population, with those leading TC perceived as naïve. (Edited publisher abstract)