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Ball and chain
- Author:
- CLAWSON Rachael
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, April 2011, pp.26-28.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Children and adults with learning disabilities can be at risk from forced marriage. This article discusses the risk and possible consequences of forced marriage, and the role of professionals in preventing abuse. It also highlights key factors which differentiate forced marriages of people with learning disabilities from those without.
The estimated prevalence of visual impairment among people with learning disabilities in the UK
- Authors:
- EMERSON Eric, ROBERTSON Janet
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 35p.
- Place of publication:
- London
It has been known for some time that visual impairments are more common among people with learning disabilities, especially people with more severe learning disabilities, and that the presence of visual impairments can significantly impair the independence and quality of life of people with learning disabilities. The aim of this report is to estimate how many people with learning disabilities in the UK are likely to have visual impairments. The report suggests that, at present, approximately 50,000 people with learning disabilities who are known to services in the UK have visual impairment. An additional 15,000 are blind. Whilst most children with learning disabilities are known to services, not all adults with learning disabilities are known to adult health or social care learning disabilities services – it is estimated that there may be an additional 44,000 adults with learning disabilities and visual impairment and 11,000 with learning disabilities and blindness. It is estimated that all of these figures will rise by approximately 0.5% each year over the next two decades.
Structured observational research in services for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- MANSELL Jim
- Publisher:
- NIHR School for Social Care Research
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 31p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The authors review structured observational research, primarily in services for people with learning disabilities. Observational research is of particular value where people using services are unable to answer interviews or questionnaires about their experiences, and where proxy respondents may not be sufficiently accurate sources of data. The review illustrates the use of observational data in assessing and improving the quality of services. Drawing on the published research evaluating services for people with learning disabilities, it deals with the question of what to observe and how to define it so that the information gathered is valid and reliable. It discusses sampling in order to obtain representative information, considers the practical steps that have to be taken in order to make observations in services, and, using examples from the research literature, it shows how to analyse and present observational data.
Getting better in hospital
- Authors:
- LEEDS ANIMATION WORKSHOP, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Leeds Animation Workshop
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- (13 mins.), DVD
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Six short animated films about people with learning disabilities who need to go into hospital for different reasons. The films feature the following situations: going to A&E with a broken arm; going to the Diabetes clinic; needing an eye operation; being rushed to hospital with chest pains and having treatment for breast cancer. An easy read booklet is included in the pack.
Impact of positive images of a person with intellectual disability on attitudes: randomised controlled trial
- Authors:
- VARUGHESE Sabu John, MENDES Vania, LUTY Jason
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatrist (The), 35(11), November 2011, pp.404-408.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
Tackling discrimination, stigma and inequalities in mental health is a major UK government objective but those with intellectual disabilities continue to suffer serious stigma and discrimination. There is a view that a disfigured or dysmorphic facial appearance may further stigmatise people. This study examined the effect of viewing pictures of a person with intellectual disability on stigmatised attitudes. The 20-point Attitude to Mental Illness Questionnaire (AMIQ) was used to assess attitudes. Members of the general public were randomised to complete the questionnaire having looked at a good (attractive) or a bad (unattractive) photograph of a person with intellectual disability. Questionnaires were received from 187 participants (response rate 74%). The mean age of respondent was 51 for the “bad” photo group and 54 years for the “good” photo group. There were slightly more women than men in both groups and just over half were in paid employment. The mean AMIQ stigma score for the bad photo group was 1.3 and for the good photo group it was 2.8. This difference was highly significant. It appears that looking at a good (attractive) picture of a person with intellectual disability significantly reduces reported stigmatised attitudes, whereas a bad (unattractive) picture has no effect.
Food for thought: people with learning disabilities and family carers share their experiences of healthy eating
- Authors:
- SCOTTISH CONSORTIUM FOR LEARNING DISABILITY, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- DVD, booklet
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
In this DVD people with learning disabilities and their family carers tell their story of healthy eating. Their stories show how some people and families have overcome barriers to healthy eating. As well as healthy eating, the DVD also covers enjoying cooking and eating, having choice and control about what you eat, where you eat and who you eat with. It shows that healthy eating works best when everyone works together.
Wish you were here?
- Author:
- CALLEN Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, July 2011, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
For people with learning disabilities, being able to choose where they go on holiday, and what they do there, is fundamentally important. This article discusses the importance of choice, and describes the work of a project in southern France, Go Provence Supported Holidays, offers people with learning disabilities genuine choice in their holidays and what they want to do when they are there.
Care UK
- Author:
- WINNEY Fran
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, May 2011, pp.20-22.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Care UK employs approximately 1,400 staff and provides 39,000 hours of support each week to more than 600 people with learning disabilities. This article explains why Care UK have joined 'Good2Great', an international programme to encourage organisations to use person-centred thinking to lead change and enable organisations to become more person-centred.
The role of supported employment agencies in promoting the health of people with learning disabilities: a briefing report for Department of Health and agencies
- Authors:
- VIGNA Elisa, BEYER Stephen, KERR Michael
- Publisher:
- Welsh Centre for Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 22p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Health promotion is particularly important for people with learning disabilities. Particular health problems faced by people with learning disabilities include obesity, smoking and alcohol use. This research examines the role of supported employment agencies (SEAs) in promoting the health of people with learning disabilities. A web survey was set up to investigate the strategies used by the UK SEAs to prevent behaviour that risks health. Fifty agencies completed the survey: 79% from England; 13% from Wales; 4% from Scotland; and 4% from Northern Ireland. The report presents the results regarding the activities of SEAs in assessing, training and providing ongoing support in relation to health and well-being promotion initiatives. Data on the agency’s awareness of the health problems people with learning disabilities face were included in the survey results. The research identified health promotion assistance agencies either delivered directly or outsourced to health professionals. The paper identifies the potential for agencies to capitalise on their role as employment mediators to promote healthy lifestyles for employees with learning disabilities.
Supported employment for people with learning disabilities in the UK: the last 15 years
- Authors:
- MELLING Kathy, BEYER Stephen, KILSBY Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 16(2), April 2011, pp.23-32.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
In the April 1997 issue of Tizard Learning Disability Review these authors wrote of their aspirations for the development of supported employment in the United Kingdom. This paper revisits these aspirations against a changing policy context with the introduction of Valuing People and Valuing People Now. It reviews developments in employment policy, innovation, the framework for funding supported employment and changes in the level of employment for people with learning disabilities since 1997. Despite significant improvements in policy, not much has changed for England in terms of the number of people with learning disabilities employed. However, there are a number of positive developments to draw on to ensure that this number increases. This article summarises the progress in this area over this 15 year period and the challenges that remain. It suggests the need for further action to deliver the Government's vision of employment inclusion and to secure the rights of people with learning disabilities to a place in the workplace.