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Respite services (short-term breaks) for adult citizens with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- HAYES Lesley, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 23(3), 1995, pp.106-109.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Respite which has traditionally been perceived as a service for cares is increasingly being seen as one which also benefits service users. To gauge the extent to which this shift might be occurring, the definition of respite as applied by Social Services departments is explored. Despite a range of options across authorities, and an informal desire to shift the nature of provision, choice continues to be limited largely to residential provision.
Developments in community care for adults with learning disabilities: a review of 1993/4 community care plans
- Authors:
- TURNER Stephen, SWEENEY Dawn, HAYES Lesley
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 103p.,diags.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
An analysis of 108 community care plans for 1993/94 in relation to services for adults with learning difficulties. Looks at progress in involving users and carers, and gives examples from the plans of developments which reflect the philosophy of community care. The study also revealed wide variation in progress between local authorities, and questions the adequacy of plans as planning and monitoring documents. Suggests ways in which they could be improved.
Care in the community: five years on; life in the community for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- CAMBRIDGE Paul, HAYES Lesley, KNAPP Martin
- Publisher:
- Arena
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 121p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Research study looking at key aspects of the lives of more than 200 people with learning difficulties who left long-stay hospital for the community in the mid-1980's. Evaluates the community care services they received, service principles and practices and outcomes and effectiveness. Looks at staffing issues, organisation and management of services, costs, and care management.