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Cutting day services is not modernisation
- Author:
- HOLMAN Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 21(2), 2007, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Day services for people with learning disabilities have become targets for cuts by local authorities using the argument that it is modernisation. Yet few people with learning disabilities are in work. The author argues that proper community based-support that meets people's needs and promotes employment opportunities is required.
Who cares for us?
- Authors:
- RANK Eve, HOLMAN Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 20(3), February 2007, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Although carers have received more attention over the past decade, the rights of people with learning difficulties who are carers are still not recognised. The authors describe the campaign 'Who Cares for Us?' which aims to get this changed.
Time for some added value
- Authors:
- WILLIAMS Jo, HOLMAN Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 6.9.07, 2007, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The authors, the first the Chief Executive of Mencap and the second a member of the Inspired Services (Advocacy Group), debate the achievements of Valuing People policies and the kinds of changes that should be introduced in this year's policy "Refresh".