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Her reassessment led to depression
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.2.11, 2011, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Professionals offer advice on a case in which a women with learning disabilities who was re-assessed using a resource allocation system and found she could no longer afford her local authority carers.
Using assistive technology and telecare to provide people with learning disabilities with improved opportunities to achieve greater independence
- Author:
- WILKIE Jon
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Assistive Technologies, 4(3), September 2010, pp.50-53.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Although standard telecare services have quickly become very successful in many areas, their extension to other groups, including people with learning disabilities, has been delayed by issues such as ethics, and a need for a wider range of technologies. A series of pilot studies by Cheshire Telecare Service aimed to extend telecare and assistive technology provision to people with learning disabilities. The ethical position taken in these pilot studies is discussed, and includes the four basic considerations of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. The pilot studies demonstrated over £400,000 of cost savings in a year, and enabled improved processes for assessment and prescription to be developed. The article describes four case studies and their successful outcomes. The article concludes that these pilot studies establish a way forward for Cheshire East Council Community Services to roll out improved provision to support many more service users in the future.
Peter's story: the perspective of a person supported by a named social worker
- Authors:
- INNOVATION UNIT, SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Innovation Unit
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 6
- Place of publication:
- London
Illustrates how the Named Social Worker initiative has supported and helped Peter, who is a 19 year old man with an autistic spectrum condition and a learning disability. When Peter was matched with a named social worker, his family had reached crisis point and Peter was close to being detained under the Mental Health Act. The named social worker worked closely with Peter and his family to understand what support would work best for him. Peter has now settled into a new home, his package of support has been gradually reduced and he has not had any incidents that have required police involvement since moving into his new home. It also details the cost of Peter's current support package and the cost of care when he was in crisis. (Edited publisher abstract)
Peter's story: the perspective of a person supported by a named social worker
- Authors:
- INNOVATION UNIT, SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Innovation Unit
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 6
- Place of publication:
- London
This publication describes the journey of a Peter, a 19 year old man who has autism and a learning disability, and his family who were supported by a Named Social Worker. When Peter was matched with a named social worker, his family had reached crisis point and Peter was close to being detained under the Mental Health Act. The named social worker worked closely with Peter and his family to understand what support would work best for him. Peter has now settled into a new home, his package of support has been gradually reduced and he has not had any incidents that have required police involvement since moving into his new home. It also details the cost of Peter's current support package and the cost of care when he was in crisis. (Edited publisher abstract)
Learning disability services efficiency project: report
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 17
- Place of publication:
- London
This report outlines the findings from the Learning Disability Services Efficiency Project and pulls together the evidence and some key messages for the sector. The project was set up by the Local Government Association in 2014 and is part of the Transforming Care programme. The Project aims to enable local authorities to develop and share new and innovative approaches to improve care and support for people with learning disabilities and to make efficiencies. The practice examples are based on the principles of promoting independence; working collaboratively to develop person centred solutions; maximising the use of resources, including digital technology and reducing costs. Five councils were tracked over a two year period and learning is being shared for the benefit of the wider sector. The Councils who took part were the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, Darlington Borough Council, Cumbria County Council, Kent County Council and Wiltshire Council. The findings are described using the following headings: understanding need and the cost of meeting that need, the progression model, carers, transitions, NHS as key partners, staff, housing, transport and efficiency savings. (Edited publisher abstract)
People with intellectual disabilities at the end of their lives: the case for specialist care?
- Authors:
- FORRESTER-JONES Rachel, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 30(6), 2017, pp.1138-1150.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: People with intellectual disabilities have a shorter life expectancy, but healthcare improvements mean that they are beginning to live longer, with associated health difficulties. This means that there is an urgent need to focus research on ageing as well as end-of-life care. This study aimed to explore a specialist intellectual disability service for older people who are dying and how it related to their quality of life and to costs associated with care provided. Method: Data were collected for nine residents and 15 staff members of the specialist service. A single case study design with mixed methods including observations, interviews, standardised questionnaires and costs analysis was utilised. Results: The study found positive results regarding overall quality of life, although individuals had limited social networks. Placement fees paid by local health trusts and social services departments were slightly higher than the estimated cost of care reflecting good financial management by a small voluntary sector organisation. Conclusion: Whilst the philosophical arguments around “specialist” care persist, this service fills a gap in intellectual disability care provision. (Edited publisher abstract)
Assistive technology (AT): Cheshire Learning Disability: case study
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Care Services Efficiency Delivery
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Care Services Efficiency Delivery
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This case study reports on Cheshire's use of telecare for people with learning disabilities which involved five shared houses for people with learning disabilities. The initiative had a particular focus on improving risk management in supported living accommodation, particularly at night time. Innovative features, cost savings and details of an evaluation are briefly discussed.
Better lives: an evaluation of personalisation in Southwark
- Authors:
- ELLIS Roger, SINES David, HOGARD Elaine
- Publisher:
- Centre for Welfare Reform
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 84
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
An evaluation of the Personalisation Programme jointly developed by Southwark Adults Services and the learning disability provider Choice Support. The programme involved using Individual Service Funds (ISF) and working with individuals to get the best value for money. This evaluation focuses on outcomes, process and stakeholder perspectives. Data were gathered from an audit of the quality of life of 70 individuals and from questionnaire surveys of the views of support staff, social services staff, and parents, next of kin or friends. This quantitative data was supplemented with five individual case studies. The report summarise the challenges facing the implementation of a personalisation programme for people with learning disabilities, also identifying elements of best practice; looks the way in which Choice Support has implemented their Personalisation Programme; and then reports on the evaluation in detail. The evaluation data includes the results of the Quality of Life Audit; case studies of individuals, details of savings, the results of the surveys of staff, relatives and friends, and social work staff. The results detail the savings achieved; improvements in outcomes and citizenship; and benefits for staff and social workers. The majority of the 70 individuals in the evaluation experienced an improved quality of life with the introduction of ISFs with PCPs, however around 12 individuals did not. A minority of negative views of the Programme were also received from both staff and relatives. Recommendations including rolling out the Choice Support Personalisation Programme to other commissioners and to follow up the unfavourable audits and negative views of staff and relatives. An Action Plan from Choice support developed from the recommendations is included in the Appendices. The evaluation was undertaken by the Social Health Evaluation Unit. (Edited publisher abstract)