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Case studies about improving support for people with a learning disability and autistic people
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Place of publication:
- London
This resource brings together case studies relating to people with a learning disability and autistic people. The case studies come from the Care and Health Improvement Programme's new Supporting adults with a learning disability to have better lives outcomes and improvement framework. (Edited publisher abstract)
A star with the cars
- Author:
- PARTON Dan
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 14(1), January/February 2014, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article looks at how one young man, Michael, was able to secure employment with the support of the learning disability charity, Norwood. First Michael gained experience at Norwood Future Clean, a car wash and valet service run by Norwood supported employment programme. He was then able to move on employment at car dealership with some initial support from the charity Norwood. (Original 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)
Does every disabled child matter?: Hannah's story
- Authors:
- DERBYSHIRE Hannah, RUNSWICK-COLE Katherine, GOODLEY Dan
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, July 2011, pp.30-32.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article reviews the findings of an ESRC-funded research project, Does every child matter, post-Blair? which ran from September 2008 to April 2009. The article critically reviews the policy context of the Every Child Matters outcomes, outlines the research methodology used in the study and reports on one individual case, that of 15-year old Hannah who is credited as a co-author of this article. Hannah's story shows what a young person with a learning disability can achieve, given the right supports.
Employment: what we have learned
- Author:
- SPENCER Charlotte
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 16(2), April 2011, pp.33-38.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
It is clear from many UK and international examples that people with learning disabilities can secure and retain jobs that employers value. With the right support, this applies to people with severe impairments as well as those with milder disabilities. This article summarises work done under Valuing People Now to improve employment prospects and outcomes for people with learning disabilities in England. It summarises the barriers to improvements, such as the benefit system, employer prejudice, and families’ low aspirations. It explains how understanding these barriers has helped to unlock solutions and new approaches. The Valuing People Employment Team has been attempting to tackle the barriers through: the Getting A Life demonstration sites; Project Search internships; the Jobs First project; and campaigns and training to increase work aspirations and expectations. Case examples demonstrate the use of these initiatives.
Turning dreams into reality
- Author:
- MILLARD Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 10(2), April 2009, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article looks at the case of one individual with learning disabilities, and how person-centred planning made a lasting difference to his quality of life. The planning process allowed him fulfil his ambition to travel and attend an international conference.
Billy's story: a game a snakes and ladders
- Author:
- BURTON John
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 12(4), December 2007, pp.4-10.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
A case study is presented as an experience of care provided by health and social services; the events are taken from the stories of several clients. The story illustrates the failures of a system of care that is not person-centred or integrated. Billy's story was used as a central part of a system wide review commissioned by Kent's new joint services for people with learning disabilities. By examining the real experiences of a small number of clients and testing the outcomes against the principles underpinning the plans for a new integrated and person-centred service, Kent has been able to pinpoint areas of failure and consequently priorities for development and change. The paper ends with a summary of the questions Billy's story raises and the proposals stemming from it.
Towering achievements
- Author:
- PARTON Dan
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 15(6), November/December 2015, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Project Search helps young people in Blackpool with learning disabilities gain work experience and employment, and has enjoyed a high level of success thanks to its personalised approach. Each student on the project takes part in two months of college-based learning, before gaining experience in a variety of work placements sessions to find a suitable career. This article describes the development and some of the achievements of the Project, which is run by Blackpool Council, along with the Blackpool branch of learning disability Mencap, Blackpool and the Fylde College and three of the town's special schools. (Edited publisher abstract)
A working life
- Author:
- BROUGHTON Laura
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 14(4), July/August 2014, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Laura, who has learning disabilities, explains how she has overcome a number of barriers in her life to live independently, work in three part-time jobs as a trainer for Choice Support, as a CQC Expert by Experience, and as a trainer for Paradigm. Laura's story illustrates can be achieved with determination, training and support. (Original abstract)
A leap of faith
- Authors:
- MARSHALL Catherine, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 13(5), September/October 2013, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
An account of how a partnership of family and professionals helped a man with learning disabilities to move from residential care to a personalised supported living bungalow. The article looks at the challlenges and the role Hertfordshire County Council's Positive Moves team and the care provider Look Ahead played. (Original abstract)