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Unchecked cruelty
- Author:
- FISER Ivan
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.07.03, 2003, p.45.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on an inquiry's failure to bring prosecutions or recommend safeguards to prevent future ill-treatment of children with learning difficulties in state homes in Bulgaria.
Setting up participatory research: a discussion of the initial stages
- Authors:
- BURKE Anne, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31(2), June 2003, pp.65-69.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The authors share their experience of setting up a participatory research project with people with learning difficulties over a period of 9 months to examine 'keeping fit'. The authors include adults with learning disabilities, clinicians and a researcher from a primary care NHS trust, and support workers who work directly with the adults with learning disabilities in various community settings. An understanding of what is involved in participatory research is important as a first stage, and so the authors invited speakers undertaking a similar project investigating direct payments to a one-day conference that was set up locally. At the end of the conference, the present authors requested volunteers for the local project to investigate health. This approach enabled well-informed agreement to participate. Discusses the initial 9 months of the project, including a description of the volunteers and the major issues which all the participants learned during these early stages.
Getting informed: research the production of accessible information for people with learning difficulties
- Authors:
- TOWNSLEY Ruth, RODGERS Jackie, FOLKES Liz
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 11(3), June 2003, pp.39-43.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on the Information for All Project at the Norah Fry Research Centre, which in investigating the current evidence on accessible information. The study has involved a systematic review of the research literature, and interviews with information providers (including service user-led groups) about their practical experience of making information easier to understand. Major themes emerging include the importance of defining the target audience and their information needs and involving this audience through direct consultation and evaluation.
Acting the part
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.7.03, 2003, p.38.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on the production of a video called Assert Yourself, in which professional actors with learning difficulties use drama to help service users speak up. the project was commissioned by the national charity Voice UK and funded by the Department of Health, with a section 64 grant.
People, plans and practicalities: achieving change through person centred planning
- Authors:
- RITCHIE Pete, et al
- Publisher:
- Scottish Human Services Trust
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 196p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This book examines the thinking behind person centred planning when providing services for people with learning difficulties and looks at how the process works in practice. It focus in particular on joint working across services, including health and education, and looking at the person's whole environment.
Valuing people
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 28, 29.1.03, 2003, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Outlines progress to date with the Valuing People White paper, and highlights key issues for practice and practitioners.
The draft Mental Incapacity Bill
- Author:
- SCHWEHR Belinda
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 40, 16.7.03, 2003, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
The draft Mental Incapacity Bill aims to clarify the legality of decision-making for adults with less than full mental capacity. Provides a critical overview of the Bill, highlighting the Bills main features. Argues that the main beneficiaries of the Bill are not service users but carers, care homes and social care staff.
Death and learning disability: a vulnerability
- Authors:
- READ Sue, ELLIOTT David
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 5(1), February 2003, pp.5-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Explores issues associated with death and dying from the perspective of people with learning disabilities, and considers proactive ways of working in this area.
Sounds familiar
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.4.03, 2003, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the importance of communicating with service users sensibly and sensitively, avoiding patronising expressions that may give offence.
Change for the worse
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 6.3.03, 2003, pp.34-36.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Many care home owners are de-registering their properties to create independent tenancies for people with learning difficulties. Asks whether this reflects a desire to implement Valuing People or an attempt to avoid the constraints of the Care Standards Act.