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Housing side by side with holistic support
- Author:
- NICKALLS Susan
- Journal article citation:
- Third Force News, 16.1.98, 1998, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Looks at the organisation Carr-Gomm, a registered housing association, which provides vulnerable people with a safe, secure and supportive environment.
Protection of the finances and other property of people incapable of managing their own affairs
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Scottish Office. Social Work Services Group
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Scottish Office
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 46p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Draft circular on protecting the finances and property of people who cannot manage their own affairs because of learning difficulties or mental health problems.
Residential provision for people with intellectual disabilities in England, Wales and Scotland
- Authors:
- EMERSON Eric, HATTON Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 11(1), 1998, pp.1-14.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Describes the nature and extent of residential provision for people with intellectual disabilities in 1991 in England, Scotland and Wales. Data from the OPCS Census suggest that: (1) substantial regional and national variation existed; (2) overall, the level of provision was significantly lower than Department of Health targets for 1991; (3) the majority of people with intellectual disabilities were living in relatively large-scale congregate care settings; (4) the majority of residents were younger and middle-aged adults; (5) young black men were significantly more likely to be placed in residential provision than their peers from other ethnic groups; (6) young Asian men, young Chinese/Other men and young Asian women were significantly less likely to be placed in residential provision than their peers from other ethnic groups; (7) rates of employment and marriage among residents were markedly lower than for the general population. The results are discussed in relation to national policy aims and existing and future demand for residential provision.
Challenging and inappropriate sexual behaviour in people with learning disabilities: a literature review
- Author:
- BROWN Louise
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Scottish Office
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 67p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Literature review aiming to: describe and assess the quality of evidence from recent research literature relevant to challenging and inappropriate sexual behaviour among people with learning difficulties; to comment on the extent to which current literature adequately addresses the issues surrounding these behaviours; to describe current policy and practice guidance documentation; and to compare the findings of research with policy and practice guidance in Scotland and discuss any implications which this might have for research on this topic.
Unsettling times
- Authors:
- STALKER Kirsten, HUNTER Susan
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.11.98, 1998, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
As the Scottish Office embarks on a major review of services for people with learning difficulties, the authors explain how long-stay institutions are still home to many people.
Think local act vocal
- Authors:
- HOPKINSON Patrick, POLLOCK Linda, COYLE David
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Care, 1(7), March 1998, pp.220-221.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
The NHS white papers for England, Wales and Scotland herald a completely new framework for the organisation and delivery of health care services. Commentators from the field outline the main points, and analyse the implications for mental health and learning disabilities services.
Kirk or community?
- Author:
- LEAR Anne
- Journal article citation:
- Roof, January 1998, p.15.
- Publisher:
- Shelter
Looks at how supported housing projects in Glasgow are at the centre of a bitter battle between the church and housing providers. The author explains why her housing association has pulled the plug on Church of Scotland projects.
Partners in Advocacy: enabling the participation of children with special needs through citizen advocacy
- Author:
- ARTHURS Marjorie
- Publisher:
- Children in Scotland
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 18p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Partners in Advocacy has been linking of children with special needs and learning difficulties with citizen advocates since 1987. The experience of citizen advocates suggests that children no matter the degree of their special needs can in some way contribute to the decisions that affect their lives.