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Reaching out to people with learning disabilities and their families from black and minority ethnic communities
- Authors:
- POXTON Richard, et al
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- London
People with learning disabilities and their families from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities continue to experience inequalities in health and social care despite various efforts to improve engagement. The aim of the Reaching out to Families project was to find new ways of addressing this issue - with particular attention to the role of third sector organisations and the use of action learning techniques in order to identify examples of good practice. Four areas agreed to become ‘development sites’: two London boroughs and two English cities, all with very diverse populations. The project used a broad action learning approach, supporting participants to work together to solve real work-based problems, acknowledging and building on actions already being taken in each site. A number of themes were identified through analysis of the interviews with families and in-depth discussion about the issues: effective identification of the needs, concerns and aspirations of different local communities; making sure that people understand what’s available and how local systems work; getting to grips with ‘personalisation’; developing local responses with community organisations; a competent workforce; working together; and being able to measure the impact of policies and practices on different BME communities. This report focuses on these aspects.
Services for all: sources of information for families of people with learning disabilities from minority communities
- Authors:
- ASSOCIATION FOR REAL CHANGE, MENCAP
- Publisher:
- Association for Real Change
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 80p.
- Place of publication:
- Chesterfield
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
This is a handbook of information about learning disability services for people from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities. It lists information on national organisations and policies which provide support to families and people with learning disabilities who are from a BME background. The handbook starts by providing information on Language Line, a telephone interpretation service which most public authorities and a number of charities are able to access. The organisations and information provided in this handbook are listed under the following categories: key contacts; sources of information; health and information on specific conditions; BME social care issues; financial help; leisure; sport; advocacy; holidays and travel; moving on from children’s to adult services; and further help and resources.
Towards race equality in advocacy services: people with learning disabilities from black and minority ethnic communities
- Authors:
- FULTON Rorie, RICHARDSON Kate
- Publisher:
- Race Equality Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 6p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
People with learning disabilities from black and minority ethnic communities are a particularly vulnerable group often cut off from public services and support. This briefing paper sets out the arguments for providing appropriate and effective advocacy services for people with learning disabilities from black and minority ethnic communities, and considers the challenges that advocacy service providers must confront if they are to offer support to this group. The paper looks at discrimination, advocacy, cultural knowledge, and language needs. The paper explains that people with learning disabilities from black and minority ethnic communities face ‘double discrimination’ in accessing public services. It argues that the concept of advocacy is itself problematic as it may not be widely or fully understood or easily translatable for many black and minority ethnic communities. Developing cultural knowledge is crucial in working towards race equality in advocacy services, so that the advocacy practitioner is able to respond appropriately and constructively to a black and minority ethnic client’s experience of racism. In order to promote full and equal access to public services, it is essential to meet the language requirements of those black and minority ethnic individuals who need to use advocacy services.
What do we know about the health and health care of people with intellectual disabilities from minority ethnic groups in the United Kingdom? A systematic review
- Authors:
- ROBERTSON Janet, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 32(6), 2019, pp.1310-1334.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: People with from minority ethnic communities face inequalities in health and health care. This systematic review considers the question of what is known about the health and health care of children and adults with intellectual disabilities from ethnic minority communities in the UK. Method: Studies published from 1990 to 2018 were identified via electronic literature databases, email requests and cross‐citations. Studies were reviewed narratively in relation to identified themes. Results: Twenty‐three studies were identified, most commonly focusing on South Asian communities. Very little information was identified on physical health or physical health care, with the identified evidence tending to focus on mental health care, access to specialist intellectual disability services, and inpatient services. Conclusion: Little is known about the health status of people with intellectual disabilities from minority ethnic groups in the UK. It is clear that they may experience barriers to accessing specialist intellectual disability services and other forms of health care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Reaching out to people with learning disabilities and their families from black and minority ethnic communities: guidance for practitioners from social care and health services in developing culturally competent practice
- Authors:
- COLE Angela, BURKE Christine
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Reaching out to families project set out to find new ways of addressing the inequalities that people with learning disabilities from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities and their families experience in health and social care. The project paid particular attention to the role of third sector organisations and used action learning techniques to identify good practice. During the project it became clear that many families are left frustrated by their contact with statutory social care and health services. The identified themes revolved both around culturally competent practice and basic good practice around contact with families. This guidance was produced in order to support practitioners to respond effectively to people and families from BME communities. It comprises 3 parts: essential do’s; essential don’ts; and things to check out. In addition, 2 core elements of good practice with people with learning disabilities from BME communities which underpin all others are emphasised. Firstly, it should not be assumed that people from the same minority community share the same beliefs, aspirations, or social circumstances; person-centred approaches are central to an effective response. Secondly, it is important that practitioners go beyond a person-centred approach and consider the whole family.
Children with special needs: use of health services, behaviour and ethnicity
- Authors:
- CHUNG Man Cheung, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 21(5), May 1999, pp.413-426.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This article aims to describe the types of health services used by children with special needs, in relation to their ethnic background and to investigate the relationship between the severity of their behaviour and the use of services.
The 'Here to Stay' project 2010-2015: access to services, experience and outcomes of care for people with intellectual disabilities from black and minority ethnic communities, including new migrants
- Authors:
- SALLAH David, et al
- Publishers:
- University of Wolverhampton, Association for Real Change
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 129
- Place of publication:
- Wolverhampton
Reports on findings from a five year research project conducted by researchers from University of Wolverhampton in partnership with the Association for Real Change into access to services by people with learning disabilities from Black and Minority Ethnic Communities (BME), including new migrants and considered their experience and outcomes of care. The research investigates the numbers and prevalence, needs and quality of care experienced by people with learning disabilities requiring support in England. It also looks at how statutory, private, voluntary sectors and others should engage with the minority communities to promote their wellbeing and improve their life chances. Data were collected from an online survey of 575 practitioners, interviews with 73 people with learning disabilities and their family carers. An additional 34 people participated in two consensus building conferences and approximately 100 people, including service providers attended a community engagement event to comment on solutions. It also draws on findings from a review of the literature. Research findings report that: that data collection around BME groups is unreliable; that services often don't distinguish between people from BME communities and new migrants, despite their needs potentially being very different; communication between practitioners and service users needs improving; and the workforce require better training to meet the needs of BME groups. (Edited publisher abstract)
Critical issues in social research: power and prejudice
- Editors:
- HOOD Suzanne, MAYALL Berry, OLIVER Sandy
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 186p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Buckingham
Addresses questions such as: whose interests are served by research; for whom is it undertaken; what research methods are appropriate; and how can those researched find a voice in the research process. To illustrate these questions, contains papers on: children and childhood; children in developing countries; learning difficulties and research; disturbed young people; women's private past; black and minority ethnic health; frail elderly people; gay men; the targets of health promotion; and users of health services.
A practical guide to working with people with learning disabilities: a handbook for care assistants and support workers
- Editors:
- BROWN Hilary, BENSON Sue
- Publisher:
- Hawker/Care Concern
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 176p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical text that includes chapters on: how services have changed; the caring relationship; individual planning; effective communication; sight and hearing; challenging behaviour; sharing the tasks of daily living; teaching new skills; day services; employment; leisure and recreation; meeting the needs of black people; mealtimes and personal care; sexuality; movement and lifting; health and medical care; rights, advocacy and support; how the home is managed; emergencies; and career planning.
A practical guide to working with people with learning disabilities: a handbook for care assistants and support workers
- Editors:
- BROWN Hilary, BENSON Sue
- Publisher:
- Hawker/Care Concern
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 176p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical text for people working with people with learning difficulties. Looks at all aspects of the work, including: how services have changed; coming into care; the caring relationship; individual planning; effective communication; sight and hearing; challenging behaviour; teaching new skills; day care; finding and keeping a job; leisure and recreation; meeting the needs of black people; mealtimes and personal care; sexuality; health care; medical matters; rights, advocacy and support; how the home is managed; managing an emergency; and career planning.