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The HARC challenging behaviour project: report 2: the prevalence of challenging behaviour
- Authors:
- EMERSON Eric, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Hester Adrian Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 33p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
In 1994 the Department of Health commissioned the Hester Adrian Research Centre at the University of Manchester and the Centre for Health Economics at the University of York to undertake a series of projects to investigate aspects of challenging behaviour shown by people with learning disability. These projects extended workv previously undertaken at the Hester Adrian Research Centre. In particular they built upon a study of the prevaence of challenging behaviour in the areas served by seven District Health Authorities in the North West of England in 1988.
The HARC challenging behaviour project: report 3: user perspectives
- Authors:
- MASON Heidi, SWARBRICK Rebecca, EMERSON Eric
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Hester Adrian Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
In 1994 the Department of Health commissioned the Hester Adrian Research Centre at the University of Manchester and the Centre for Health Economics at the University of York to undertake a series of projects to investigate aspects of challenging behaviour shown by people with learning disability. These projects extended workv previously undertaken at the Hester Adrian Research Centre. In particular they built upon a study of the prevaence of challenging behaviour in the areas served by seven District Health Authorities in the North West of England in 1988.
The HARC challenging behaviour project: report 1: persistence and change in challenging behaviour of people with learning disability
- Authors:
- KIERNAN Chris, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Hester Adrian Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
In 1994 the Department of Health commissioned the Hester Adrian Research Centre at the University of Manchester and the Centre for Health Economics at the University of York to undertake a series of projects to investigate aspects of challenging behaviour shown by people with learning disability. These projects extended workv previously undertaken at the Hester Adrian Research Centre. In particular they built upon a study of the prevaence of challenging behaviour in the areas served by seven District Health Authorities in the North West of England in 1988.
The HARC challenging behaviour project: summary report
- Authors:
- EMERSON Eric, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Hester Adrian Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 21p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
In 1994 the Department of Health commissioned the Hester Adrian Research Centre at the University of Manchester and the Centre for Health Economics at the University of York to undertake a series of projects to investigate aspects of challenging behaviour shown by people with learning disability. These projects extended workv previously undertaken at the Hester Adrian Research Centre. In particular they built upon a study of the prevaence of challenging behaviour in the areas served by seven District Health Authorities in the North West of England in 1988.
The HARC challenging behaviour project: report 4: experience and views of parents caring for people with learning disabilities living in the family home
- Authors:
- KIEMAN Chris, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Hester Adrian Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 31p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
In 1994 the Department of Health commissioned the Hester Adrian Research Centre at the University of Manchester and the Centre for Health Economics at the University of York to undertake a series of projects to investigate aspects of challenging behaviour shown by people with learning disability. These projects extended workv previously undertaken at the Hester Adrian Research Centre. In particular they built upon a study of the prevaence of challenging behaviour in the areas served by seven District Health Authorities in the North West of England in 1988.
Development of services for people with learning disabilities (mental handicap) or mental illness in England: ninth report prepared pursuant to Section 11 of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament. House of Commons
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 24p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Permanent exclusions and special school pupils
- Authors:
- PARSONS Carl, ORLOWSKA Danuta
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 2(3), July 1997, pp.43-45.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Considers permanent exclusions from schools, giving data for the overall pattern of exclusions from schools in England, with specific attention to exclusions from special schools. Looks at two case histories of exclusions of pupils with learning disabilities from a residential special school. Also considers the impact of exclusion on young people and their families.
Regional development for inclusion: community development and learning disabled people in the north west of England
- Author:
- KAGAN Carolyn
- Publisher:
- Manchester Metropolitan University. Interpersonal and Organisational Development Research Group
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 23p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Outcomes of a project of research into the active inclusion of learning disabled people in community development plans in the north west of England.
Developing mental health services for people with learning disabilities in England
- Author:
- SIMPSON Neill
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 2(2), April 1997, pp.35-42.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Many people with learning disabilities experience mental health problems, and the outcome is likely to be better if they have a good mental health service. Opinions vary about what form of good mental health service for people with learning disabilities would take. Great changes have occurred in services, but research about the effect of these changes is sparse. This article explores the nature of mental health problems which require services and compares two models for providing a specialist mental health service for people with learning disabilities.
Improving services for South Asian adults with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- HATTON Chris, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Focus, 22, October 1997, pp.1-9.
- Publisher:
- RNIB
Discusses the results of a survey of Asian families in the North-West of England with a person who has learning difficulties. The aims were to identify the circumstances and support needs of the families, and to find out how effectively these needs are met and how services could be improved.