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Health inequalities and people with a learning disability
- Author:
- BLACK Lesley-Ann
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland Assembly. Research and Information Service
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 26
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This paper examines the evidence relating to the health inequalities faced by people with a learning disability, who have diverse needs and will often experience multiple health problems. The paper also considers policy developments from the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) in terms of addressing health inequalities in the learning disability population in Northern Ireland. These include the Bamford Action Plans (2009-2011 and 2012-2015) and a Service Framework for Learning Disability (2012). (Edited publisher abstract)
Learning disabilities: good practice project
- Authors:
- HOUGH Jo, MARTIN Kerry
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 57
- Place of publication:
- London
This report gives people who commission, design and deliver services a better understanding of how to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities. It is partly based on these good practice indicators: co-production; a capabilities approach to disability; community capacity building; a move towards more integrated services; and a commitment to personalisation. It presents six examples of good practice: Public Health Norfolk & Equal Lives (formerly Norfolk Coalition of Disabled People) and its provision of easy-to-access information on local health services; the Quality Checking project in Gloucestershire; London Borough of Hackney and Advance Support and supported living for people with complex needs; MacIntyre Care in Oxfordshire, representative of transition support for young people with complex needs; the Open University’s Social History of Learning Disability Group on sharing life stories; and Merseycare NHS Rebuild Service, which offers support for people with Down’s Syndrome and early onset dementia. It gives briefer details for other shortlisted projects. The report also includes an EasyRead summary. The project was completed under an action from ‘Transforming Care: A national response to Winterbourne View Hospital’. (Original abstract)
Looking into abuse: research by people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- LOOKING INTO ABUSE RESEARCH TEAM
- Publisher:
- University of Glamorgan
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 118
A participatory research project which aimed to develop better ways for people with learning disabilities to find support after being abused and to prevent abuse. The research questions asked were: What do people with learning disabilties understand by abuse?; what are their views about abuse?; What help and support do they need to keep safe?; and what is the best way to help someone who has been abused? The study also wanted to learn more about how participatory research could work effectively. For the first part of the study, data were gathered from people with learning disabilities in Wales by means of individual interviews (n= 14), focus groups (47 people in 7 groups) and questionnaires (n=107). Data indicated that participants were aware of a range of different types of abuse and aware of the negative effects it can have on people but whilst they can identify strategies that could help to keep people safe and support them if they are abused, there seems to be a lack of education regarding personal safety issues. In addition they do not always feel that they are listened to and/ or believed. The study also identified important issues to consider when undertaking participatory research. These included: building and maintaining relationships, issues relating to how people are employed, practical issues such as money and accessibility and time. (Original abstract)
Guardianship under the Mental Health Act 1983, England: 2013
- Author:
- HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE
- Publisher:
- Health and Social Care Information Centre
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Statistical report providing information about cases of guardianship under Sections 7 and 37 of the Mental Health Act 1983 in England. It contains information at national, regional and local authority level. Of relevance to anyone with responsibility for handling applications for guardianship or who is involved in monitoring uses of the Mental Health Act and the rights of people with mental problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
Adapting delivery of the Thinking Skills Programme to include prisoners with learning disabilities: project report
- Authors:
- GIRAUD-SAUNDERS Alison, et al, FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 10
- Place of publication:
- London
The Thinking Skills Programme helps prisoners to understand their behaviour, make better choices and set positive goals, all of which help to reduce their chance of reoffending. The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities (part of the Mental Health Foundation) was awarded a grant by the Department of Health (DH) to adapt delivery of TSP for offenders with learning disabilities. This report outlines the work done at the Foundation to adapt the course structure, sessions and resources. It notes the initial piloting of the programme at HMP Whatton, the subsequent revision of manuals and other material, and further pilots at HMP Wakefield and HMP Wymott. The feasibility was subjected to what is known as “realistic evaluation”, which found good evidence of benefits for the 22 offenders participating, and which will meet the needs of offender with learning disabilities, whether in custody or in community settings. (Original abstract)
Supported internship trial for 16 to 24 year old learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities: an evaluation: research report
- Authors:
- COOPERGIBSON RESEARCH, DISABILITY RIGHTS UK
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Education
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 149
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
One of the initiatives proposed in the 2011 special educational needs (SEN) green paper ‘Support and aspiration: a new approach to special educational needs and disability’ was supported internship, providing structured study programme for students aged 16 to 24 with a learning difficulty assessment (LDA). The Department for Education commissioned CooperGibson Research, in partnership with Disability Rights UK, to undertake an evaluation of the trial to determine whether the supported internship trial had been effective in enabling colleges to support young people with different learning difficulties and/or disabilities to progress into sustainable employment. The evaluation also examined how the initiative had been delivered and any lessons learned from the set-up, design and delivery; also, whether the initiative provided value-for-money. Of the 190 young people who completed a supported internship, 36% gained paid employment, including apprenticeships (5%); 26% gained voluntary work; 4% were progressing to further education or training (or in a small number of cases continuing their internship); and 25% had no employment, paid or unpaid, or plans for further education or training. This report describes the methodology, the different approaches to setting up trials (including 10 case studies), and the perceived benefits of the trials, employment, education, other outcomes, and how the key principles of supported internships have been managed and met. It makes recommendations regarding: publicity and raising awareness; eligibility criteria; employer engagement; and supporting interns. (Edited publisher abstract)
Green light toolkit 2013: a guide to auditing and improving your mental health services so that it is effective in supporting people with autism and learning disabilities
- Author:
- NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 76
- Place of publication:
- Bath
An earlier report by NDTi, ‘Reasonably adjusted’ (2012) described the reasonable adjustments mental health services were already putting in place for people with learning disabilities and people with autism. The NHS Confederation, supported by the Department of Health, commissioned the NDTi to develop and produce materials to help services review their own quality and share and replicate good practice. These are published as the Green Light Toolkit 2013, which comprise practical new materials designed to help improve the quality of mental health services for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. The toolkit includes an audit framework to support reviews; an easy-read version of the audit framework and toolkit; and examples. (Edited publisher abstract)
Care home census 2013: statistics on adult residents in care homes in Scotland
- Publishers:
- ISD Scotland, Information Services Division, NHS National Services Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 35
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This publication presents information on adult residents in Care Homes in Scotland collected as part of the annual Scottish Care Home Census (SCHC) held at 31st March 2013. The census covers all adult care homes in Scotland that are registered with the Care Inspectorate and data are collected via the Care Inspectorate’s web based “eForms” system. The report also includes care homes for older people, and care homes for other main client groups (adults with physical disabilities, adults with mental health problems or adults with learning disabilities). As at 31st March 2013 there were 1,282 care homes for adults in Scotland providing 42,755 places to 36,578 residents. This report notes that for the 2011 census, ISD Scotland (Ihe Information Services Division of NHS National Services Scotland) published two reports: an interim report and a detailed findings report. For the 2012 census onwards, ISD has produced a single annual report. (Edited publisher abstract)
Thinking ahead: a planning guide for families
- Author:
- TOWERS Christine
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 140
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide offers ideas for how different people can help parents, and contribute to thinking and planning for the future of their son or daughter with learning disabilities..People with learning disabilities need support to shape their future and to be central to any planning. People working in local authorities and voluntary organisations have a role to play in supporting families through discussions, providing information and supporting change. The nine sections of the guide look at different aspects of thinking about preparing for the future: making decisions; making ploans for the future; building friendships and support networks; talking about difficult subjects; making financial plans; housing and support; making a plan for emergencies; keeping an eye on things to help make a relative's future settled and secure; and making a plan for the future. The guide includes templates to help the user with these tasks. (Edited publisher abstract)
Six lives: progress report on healthcare for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 85
- Place of publication:
- London
This report charts the progress that has been made in healthcare for people with a learning disability since 2010. It is the second of two progress reports that the Department has published since the original Six Lives report, published in 2009, which investigated the deaths of six people with learning disabilities. It includes the personal perspectives of people with learning disabilities and their families and an easy read summary. (Edited publisher abstract)