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Learning disability policy in the UK
- Authors:
- WHITEHEAD Simon, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 13(3), October 2008, pp.4-11.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article provides separate, but linked, overviews of learning disability policy in the four countries of the UK, commenting on current policy and its links to the wider policy agenda, delivery strategies and challenges for the future.
Review of transitions to adult services for young people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- LUNDY Laura, BYRNE Bronagh, MCKEOWN Paschal
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 82p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Young people with learning disabilities continue to encounter significant difficulties on transition from school and from child to adult health and social care. The remit of the project was to provide a critical analysis of transitions to adult services for young people with learning disabilities in Northern Ireland (NI) in the context of: education; employment and training; and health and social care. In addition, the areas of social security, and leisure and transport were identified as important during the course of the project. The report is underpinned by a children’s rights-based approach. The research consisted of: an analysis of children’s rights standards in the context of the study; a review of legislation, policy and literature; and discussions with a variety of stakeholders. The findings reveal issues relating to the general availability, adequacy and appropriateness of provision for young people with learning disabilities in all areas, and the need to join up planning and provision. Provision for young people appears to vary considerably across services and across regions. A number of significant, cross-cutting issues are identified: integrated planning; person-centred planning; consistency in provision across NI; access to information; and the participation of young people in decision making. The report concludes with a number of recommendations for the different areas of practice.