This is the second report of the learning disabilities taskforce. It is nearly 3 years since Valuing People, the learning disability White Paper for England came out. Since then really good changes have been happening for some people with learning disabilities and their families. But most people with learning disabilities still do not have basic rights and face discrimination. This is especially so for people who are from minority ethnic communities, and people who have high support needs. We are now working with the Department of Health to check how Valuing People is making a difference. It is very important that people with learning disabilities and families are fully involved in this.
This is the second report of the learning disabilities taskforce. It is nearly 3 years since Valuing People, the learning disability White Paper for England came out. Since then really good changes have been happening for some people with learning disabilities and their families. But most people with learning disabilities still do not have basic rights and face discrimination. This is especially so for people who are from minority ethnic communities, and people who have high support needs. We are now working with the Department of Health to check how Valuing People is making a difference. It is very important that people with learning disabilities and families are fully involved in this.
Subject terms:
independence, learning disabilities, policy, rights, unmet need, user participation, black and minority ethnic people, decision making, Department of Health;
Argues that people from ethnic minorities who have learning difficulties are not feeling the benefits brought about by Valuing People policies. Reports on attempts by government to address this problem
Argues that people from ethnic minorities who have learning difficulties are not feeling the benefits brought about by Valuing People policies. Reports on attempts by government to address this problem
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, policy, racial discrimination, social exclusion, black and minority ethnic people, central government, discrimination, ethnicity, government policy;
Discusses the results of a survey of Asian families in the North-West of England with a person who has learning difficulties. The aims were to identify the circumstances and support needs of the families, and to find out how effectively these needs are met and how services could be improved.
Discusses the results of a survey of Asian families in the North-West of England with a person who has learning difficulties. The aims were to identify the circumstances and support needs of the families, and to find out how effectively these needs are met and how services could be improved.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, policy, social care provision, South Asian people, adults, Asian people, black and minority ethnic people, families;
Tizard Learning Disability Review, 4(4), November 1999, pp.6-15.
Publisher:
Emerald
Recent research and a series of field studies looking at the issue of learning difficulties among the black and minority ethnic populations. The research considers the hypothesis that black and minority ethnic people experience the same levels of learning difficulty as the rest of the population. Some studies suggest that general prevalence may actually be higher, and that multiple incidence may be more frequent among certain minority ethnic communities. The literature indicates that black and minority ethnic communities are much less aware of what services are available, take-up is lower still, and there is a common view that services are unwelcoming or inappropriate.
Recent research and a series of field studies looking at the issue of learning difficulties among the black and minority ethnic populations. The research considers the hypothesis that black and minority ethnic people experience the same levels of learning difficulty as the rest of the population. Some studies suggest that general prevalence may actually be higher, and that multiple incidence may be more frequent among certain minority ethnic communities. The literature indicates that black and minority ethnic communities are much less aware of what services are available, take-up is lower still, and there is a common view that services are unwelcoming or inappropriate.
Subject terms:
independence, learning disabilities, needs, policy, social care provision, voluntary organisations, voluntary sector, attitudes, black and minority ethnic people, community care, equal opportunities;
Reports on new research which shows that few culturally sensitive services exist for Asian adults with learning difficulties and their families - despite policy commitments to provide them.
Reports on new research which shows that few culturally sensitive services exist for Asian adults with learning difficulties and their families - despite policy commitments to provide them.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, multicultural approach, needs, policy, severe learning disabilities, social care provision, surveys, young people, Asian people, black and minority ethnic people, families;