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Ways to work
- Authors:
- RITCHIE Pete, JONES Chris, BRODERICK Laura
- Publisher:
- SHS Limited
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 80p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Aims to offer advice and encouragement to people who want to convert their day services from a service controlled model based on segregation to a person centred model based on inclusion. Designed mainly for those who managed day centres directly or indirectly.
Is day care still at the crossroads?
- Author:
- SEED Philip
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 135p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Updates 'Day care at the crossroads', the wide-ranging evaluation of day services for people with learning difficulties in Scotland. The update takes account of the NHS and Community Care Act 1990 and a changed economic and social culture.
Managing challenging behaviour literature pack: children with emotional behavioural difficulties
- Author:
- STUDIO III TRAINING SYSTEMS
- Publisher:
- Studio III Training Systems
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 20p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Plymouth
Pack containing an outline training course developed specifically to aid staff in managing challenging behaviour among children with emotional and behavioural difficulties in an effective and acceptable manner. The 3 day course is based on a non-confrontational, non-violent approach.
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.
Changing day service for people with learning disabilities: a case study of Staffordshire social services
- Author:
- SCRAGG Terry
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care Management and Planning, 4(2), April 1996, pp.61-68.
- Publisher:
- Pavillion
Describes developments in day services for people with learning disabilities in Staffordshire since 1993 when a major review of these services began a process of change, with the intention of creating a community based service more responsive to service users' needs. The case study reports on an evaluation of two key recommendations of the review; the introduction of an individual planning system and self-advocacy initiatives in adult training centres.
Managing challenging behaviour literature pack
- Author:
- STUDIO III TRAINING SYSTEMS
- Publisher:
- Studio III Training Systems
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- n.p.
- Place of publication:
- Plymouth
Literature pack designed to accompany a 3 day course on managing challenging behaviour in children with learning difficulties. The course is based on applied research carried out in residential homes, day care services and institutional settings. The aim of the course is to give carers the skills they need to manage challenging behaviour so that the environment for the users improves and the carers begin to develop more positive relationships with them. A non-confrontational, non-aggressive approach is advocated throughout.
Changing policy and practice for people with learning disabilities
- Editors:
- MITTLER Peter, SINASON Valerie
- Publisher:
- Cassell
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 232p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Records a series of campaigns and lobbies designed to persuade governments to improve the quality of services and provision for people with learning difficulties. Includes chapters on: advocates and advocacy; expanding opportunities 1994 to 1970; bringing children out of hospital; the work of the Warnock committee; education legislation 1988 to 1994; developing new approaches to family support and community development; disability and the European Community; changing residential services; changing day services; the National Development Team; and alternative communities.
Changing days: developing new day opportunities with people who have learning difficulties
- Editor:
- WERTHEIMER Alison
- Publisher:
- King's Fund
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 137p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practice guide providing examples of current good practice and information on day care provision for people with learning difficulties. Also looks at how to develop new opportunities in employment, education and in local communities. Each chapter focuses on a specific area, giving pointers for managers, staff, users and their families.
Purchasing services for people with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and mental health needs
- Editor:
- HARRIS John
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 72p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Contains chapters on: care management and joint commissioning; quality assurance; purchasing and residential care; commissioning individual day services; and purchasing for people with learning difficulties, challenging behaviour and mental health needs.