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Researching Together: conference pack: held in Bristol 28th January 1999
- Editors:
- WILLIAMS Val, GYDE Karen (comp.)
- Publisher:
- Norah Fry Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 98p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
The research supporter needs to learn how to step back, and find ways for researchers with learning difficulties to do things for themselves. It is important that people with learning difficulties know how powerful they can be when they are doing research.
Learning difficulties
- Author:
- WARD Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 1999, pp.28-30.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
Asks how people with learning difficulties can be empowered to live "ordinary lives". Looks at some answers to this question that may be found in the USA, the country that has led the way.
Quality and costs of residential supports for people with learning disabilities: a comparative analysis of quality and costs in village communties, residential campuses and dispersed housing schemes
- Author:
- UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER. Institute for Health Research
- Publisher:
- University of Lancaster. Institute for Health Research
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 128p.
- Place of publication:
- Lancaster
This report provides the results of a large-scale research project commissioned by the Department of Health. The aims of the project were to identify or explore the nature, quality and costs of residential or village communities and community-based dispersed housing schemes for people with learning disabilities.
Quality and costs of residential support for people with learning difficulties: comparative analysis of quality and costs in village communities, residential campuses and dispersed housing schemes: summary and implications
- Authors:
- EMERSON Eric, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Lancaster. Institute for Health Research
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 24p.
- Place of publication:
- Lancaster
This report provides a brief summary of the results of a large-scale research project commissioned by the Department of Health. The aims of the project were to identify or explore the nature, quality and costs of residential or village communities and community-based dispersed housing schemes for people with learning disabilities.
Vulnerable people as victims of crime: recent developments in England and Wales
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Brian
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 1(2), November 1999, pp.22-25.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Starting from the standpoint that adult protection has significant overlaps with a range of other areas of interest, this article considers how criminal justice systems in key countries are responding to the challenge of vulnerable adults. American, Canadian and UK legal frameworks and recent practice are examined in relation to vulnerable adults as victims, witnesses and perpetrators. Particular attention is paid to the implementation of the Crime and Disorder Act, 1988.
Social care in London: trends in social services activity 1993-97
- Editor:
- FLATLEY John
- Publisher:
- London Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 186p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report bringing together a wide range of data on social services activity in London. Examines the pressure on London's services in the context of an active Government agenda to tackle social exclusion and modernise social services. Includes chapters on: London's population; social indicators; children; older people; people with learning difficulties; people with sensory impairments; disabled people; mental health; drug and alcohol misuse; day and domiciliary care; residential care for adults; and resources and charging for social care.