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Community services available to older adults with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- BUYS Laurie, RUSHWORTH Jennifer S.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 22(1), March 1997, pp.29-37.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
As older adults with intellectual disabilities live longer and reside in community-based accommodation, the availability of support programmes and services becomes important to the maintenance of independent living. One hundred and sixty-two community-based organisations in Brisbane, Australia, that assist older adults or people with intellectual disabilities were surveyed regarding the types of programmes offered to older adults with intellectual disabilities. Reports on the services provided by these agencies.
Home at last
- Author:
- KINSEY Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 2.10.97, 1997, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Reports on the obstacles facing a three-year resettlement programme of people with learning disabilities when the Royal Earlswood Hospital closed in March 1997.
The end of an institution?
- Author:
- SMITH Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Soundtrack, 9, February 1997, p.4.
- Publisher:
- National Development Team
Ely Hospital has been subject to a public enquiry which revealed widespread abuse and neglect of people with learning disabilities. The author looks towards the future, and towards the hospital's closure.
Reflections on resettlement: a report on the Stallington Hall resettlement programme in North Staffordshire
- Author:
- STAFFORDSHIRE JOINT DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES
- Publisher:
- Staffordshire County Council/North Staffordshire Health/South Staffordshire Heal
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- Stafford
Brief report presenting an overview of the resettlement of 300 people with learning difficulties from residential care into group homes in the community.
Next steps in developing services for people with learning disabilities in Greater Glasgow
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Integrate News, 67, December 1997, pp.15-17.
Provides extracts from a consultation paper on the future development of services for people with learning disabilities issued by Greater Glasgow Health Board.
The resettlement of people with learning difficulties from Scottish hospitals
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Integrate News, 67, December 1997, pp.7-9.
Describes an interim report of a study into resettlement of people with learning disabilities in Scotland which is being carried out by the University of Stirling's Social Work Research Centre.
Direct payment for people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Integrate News, 66, October 1997, pp.15-16.
Discusses the results of a study which highlights that although many have valuable experience of using indirect payments, many people are unaware of the possibilities.
Rise to the challenge
- Author:
- BOND Henrietta
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 2.10.97, 1997, p.28.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Discusses how people with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour need not be 'a danger to society' if they are properly supported in the community.
Bringing the house down
- Author:
- GRIFFITHS Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.5.97, 1997, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Changes to the housing benefit regulations mean supported housing projects for people with learning difficulties or mental health problems may face serious funding problems.
Integration or sanctuary?
- Authors:
- HARKER David, COLLINS Jean
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.1.97, 1997, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
In recent years it has been the accepted wisdom that people with learning difficulties benefit from living in the community. But how do we know this is the best solution? The authors debate the merits of institutions and village communities versus care in the community.