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Lines in the sand: final report
- Authors:
- SIMONS Ken, RUSSELL Oliver
- Publisher:
- Norah Fry Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 129p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
A research project on the interface between mental health and learning disability services. The main objective of this research project, which was funded by the South West Regional NHS Research and Development Directorate, was to carry out an audit of ‘pressure points’ within services for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs in South West England. A retrospective two-year census of case files (n=348) was carried out, supplemented by in-depth interviews with key clinical staff (n=30), and semi-structured interviews with commissioners from Valuing People Partnership Boards (n =10) and Local Implementation Teams for the National Service Framework for Mental Health (n=9). The main outcome measures were descriptions of patterns of service use, along with the presence (or otherwise) of disputes and/or joint working, set in the context of the views of providers and commissioners.
It's not a race, but
- Authors:
- VALIOS Natalie, SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 10.4.03, 2003, pp.30-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Compares social care policy in England and Scotland, and argues that Scotland's provision in many areas is well above that of England.
Young disabled people and the new arrangements for leaving care in England and Wales
- Authors:
- PRIESTLEY Mark, RABIEE Parvaneh, HARRIS Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 25(11), December 2003, pp.863-890.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Using examples from a qualitative research project carried out a the Centre for Disability Studies at the University of Leeds in partnership with First Key (the UK National Leaving Care Advisory Service) involving young disabled people in an English local authority, this article argues that key issues such as family involvement, friendship, accommodation, education and employment, information, sexuality and parenting, health, independent living skills and transitional support all carry additional significance for young disabled people. Critically reviews new legislative arrangements for care leavers in England and Wales which came into force in 2001. Concludes with recommendations on support for young disabled people leaving care under the new arrangements.
How far are people with learning disabilities involved in funeral rites?
- Authors:
- RAJI Oyenpeju, HOLLINS Sheila, DRINNAN Ange
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31(1), 2003, pp.42-45.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Many referrals to specialist learning disability services follow bereavement and loss experiences. Research and clinical experience both suggest that people who have not been fully involved in funeral rituals have delayed and/or prolonged grief reactions. This study in a multicultural inner London borough examined local religious and cultural practices following bereavement of people with learning disabilities. Interviews were sought with funeral directors and representatives from six religious groups to build up a picture of local practice, resources and knowledge, particularly with regard to how people with learning disabilities are involved in the process. It was found that most of the local funeral directors had little direct experience of people with learning disabilities. The religious group representatives who were interviewed also spoke of a lack of involvement of people with learning disabilities. A pamphlet has been designed for funeral directors and religious groups to give to families or friends of people with learning disabilities who have been bereaved.
Parents with learning disabilities: a study of gender and cultural perspectives in East London
- Authors:
- O'HARA Jean, MARTIN Hemmie
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31(1), 2003, pp.18-24.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The rights of people with learning disabilities to marry and have a family is at the heart of the Government's new strategy (Valuing People), yet there are few integrated and co-ordinated services to meet their needs. All too often, learning disability is the sole reason why children are removed from their biological parents. Whilst there is a small but growing literature on the quality and extent of the social supports available, little attention has been paid to culture and gender. This study analyses data on parents who came into contact with the specialist community learning disability health team in East London over a 5-year period in respect of culture, gender and outcomes.
Access to and use of Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) by children, young people and parents: a national survey
- Author:
- SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCH UNIT
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) are a key part of the user involvement system in the NHS in England. Reports on a national survey of PALS to examine the extent to which PALS have developed in ways that are inclusive of children, young people and parents. Respondents from 243 PALS provided information for the survey; 122 in PCTs, 101 in NHS trusts, 15 serving both PCTs and NHS Trusts, and 5 in Children's Hospitals. Discusses the findings in relation to staffing, location and open hours, links with other organisations, training and ability to deal with users concerns.
The challenges of European comparative research
- Author:
- WEYTES Arabella
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Europe, 10(1), 2003, pp.1-8.
- Publisher:
- Russell House
Discusses the language difficulties that had to be overcome by the author when undertaking a comparative study of the experience of children in state care in Belgium (the region of Flanders), Great Britain (England), Spain (the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country) and Norway (the region of Hedmark). The countries were selected for the study as they represent specific welfare models. Basque County represents the 'Mediterranean model', England the 'neo-liberal welfare model', Flanders the 'corporatist-conservative' model and Hedmark the 'social-democratic model'. Reference is made to the difficulties of translating concepts rooted in historic and cultural traditions that have shaped current policies and styles of service delivery. Also examines the ways in which the different origins of welfare and social work practices have led to distinct ways of service delivery. To illustrate these factors practitioners were asked to assess what would happen to the child and the family in their country by answering a series of questions. Finally discusses how the use of a common framework to identify needs, set thresholds, chart services and assess outcomes across the countries can be useful for making meaningful international comparisons.