Next Steps 25+, run by the Cambridgeshire-based voluntary advocacy organisation Speaking Up, was launched as a reaction to the slow modernisation of day services for learning disabilities. The coaching and mentoring scheme helps adults with learning difficulties who are leaving day services to develop, work, leisure and learning opportunities. However it has evolved from a guerrilla activity into an established partnership with the local authority for people leaving day care services.
Next Steps 25+, run by the Cambridgeshire-based voluntary advocacy organisation Speaking Up, was launched as a reaction to the slow modernisation of day services for learning disabilities. The coaching and mentoring scheme helps adults with learning difficulties who are leaving day services to develop, work, leisure and learning opportunities. However it has evolved from a guerrilla activity into an established partnership with the local authority for people leaving day care services.
Subject terms:
joint working, learning disabilities, service transitions, voluntary organisations, adults, day centres, day services;
The government's consultation document on a multi-agency strategy to tackle the abuse of vulnerable adults has been broadly welcomed. Reports on what it will mean to social services.
The government's consultation document on a multi-agency strategy to tackle the abuse of vulnerable adults has been broadly welcomed. Reports on what it will mean to social services.
Subject terms:
joint working, learning disabilities, multidisciplinary services, police, policy, prevention, social services, adult abuse, adults, central government;
Some clients refuse to accept help. Yet social services are still blamed when a crisis results. The author unpicks some of the legal, ethical and practice issues.
Some clients refuse to accept help. Yet social services are still blamed when a crisis results. The author unpicks some of the legal, ethical and practice issues.
Subject terms:
intervention, learning disabilities, mental health problems, older people, physical disabilities, public opinion, social services, unmet need, adult abuse, adults, attitudes, death, ethics;