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Delivering the Bamford vision: the response of the Northern Ireland Executive to the Bamford Review of Mental Health and Learning Disability: action plan 2012-2015
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 69
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
An action plan for the implementation of the recommendations set out in the Bamford Review of Mental Health and Learning Disability, an independent review of legislation, policy and service provision, concluded in August 2007. Broadly the review called for: continued emphasis on promotion of positive mental health; reform of mental health legislation; a continued shift from hospital to community-based services; development of a number of specialist services, to include children and young people, older people, those with addiction problems and those in the criminal justice system; and an adequate trained workforce to deliver these services. The plan sets out in detail key actions aimed at: promoting positive health, wellbeing and early intervention; supporting people to lead independent lives; supporting carers and families; providing better services to meet individual needs; and developing structures and a legislative framework. (Edited publisher abstract)
Bamford Taskforce: annual report 2011
- Authors:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Health and Social Care Board, NORTHERN IRELAND. Public Health Agency
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Health and Social Care Board
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 38p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
The Bamford Taskforce was set up to take forward the recommendations of Bamford Review of Mental Health and Learning Disability. This is the 2nd annual report of the Bamford Taskforce and sets out the progress made during 2011. The key themes for the Taskforce and the associated workgroups, drawn from ‘Delivering the Bamford Vision (DHSSPS 2009)’ are: promoting positive health, wellbeing and early intervention; supporting people to live independent lives; supporting carers; providing better public services to meet people’s needs; and providing structures and a legislative base to deliver the Bamford Vision. Additionally in 2011 the Taskforce has paid increased attention to recovery approaches. The report discusses the key themes across the work undertaken and the achievements to date and also gives details on progress and challenges in each specific service area. The specific service areas are: Mental Health Services; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services; Protect Life and Mental Health and Wellbeing Promotion; Learning Disability; Autistic Spectrum Disorder; and Substance Misuse. The report also contains the final Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) and Public Health Agency (PHA) return to the 2009-2011 Department of Health and Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) Bamford Action Plan.
‘How long are we able to go on?’ Issues faced by older family caregivers of adults with disabilities
- Authors:
- DILLENBURGER Karola, MCKERR Lyn
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 39(1), March 2011, pp.29-38.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
As the population ages, the number of older carers of disabled children rises accordingly. This paper reports findings from a study of parents/carers of disabled children asking them about relationships, social support and future planning. These carers are often under a lot of stress because of failing health, financial pressures, bereavement and worry about the future of their sons/daughters. Participants included 29 older parents/cares of 27 adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. They were interviewed to investigate their views and experiences regarding long-term care and service arrangements, health and psychological needs and future planning. Results revealed a serious lack of support, respite care and future planning which caused high stress levels for caregivers. The authors concluded that policy makers and researchers working in this should take into consideration the needs of older caregivers when making future plans for adults with disabilities.