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New directions in day activities: for people with multiple handicaps and challenging behaviour
- Authors:
- ALLEN D., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap, 17(3), September 1989, pp.101-103.
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Mental Handicap
Describes a day service based on staff supporting clients carrying out individual activity programmes.
Day services for people with learning disabilities
- Editor:
- SEED Philip
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 192p.,diags.
- Place of publication:
- London
Presents longitudinal case studies to illustrate the potential contribution of day services to community care for people with learning difficulties. Examines policy and practice with reference to older service users and older carers, respite, preparation for more independent living, people with profound and multiple disabilities, and people with challenging behaviour. Looks at the advantages of day care and at the challenges of providing day care services in rural areas.
Planning for life: no.3; good practice in the independent sector; developing community services for people with complex multiple disabilities
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Letter accompanying paper focusing on services and good practice in the independent sector for people with complex multiple disabilities.
Planning for life: no.3; good practice in the independent sector; developing community services for people with complex multiple disabilities
- Authors:
- FIEDLER Barrie, ELLIS David
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 48p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores the contribution of independent sector organisations as providers of services for people with complex multiple disabilities. Aims to assist statutory and non-statutory agencies to develop appropriate quality community services for people with complex multiple disabilities by describing some examples of good practice in the independent sector and suggesting how good practice can be encouraged.
Days of change: a practical guide to developing better day opportunities with people with learning difficulties
- Editors:
- McINTOSH Barbara, WHITTAKER Andrea
- Publisher:
- King's Fund
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 303p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical guide on ways of integrating adults with learning difficulties into the community. Aimed at managers, commissioners, providers and anyone else who has an interest in improving opportunities for people with learning difficulties. Includes chapters on: strategic planning and commissioning; creating inclusive communities; keeping users central; planning for individuals; involving parents and families; moving towards adulthood; supported employment; access to continuing education; making it happen for people with complex disabilities; health care in the community; from hospital to community; finance; staff development; and transport.