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Getting the right result
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, June 2011, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
CMG and Pure Innovations is a national non-for-profit employment scheme that helps people with learning disabilities and mental health needs to get into work. This article describes how the scheme worked with and supported one of their clients, who had mild learning disabilities and mental health needs, so he was able to secure a permanent job.
In control
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 114, January 2010, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Ellen Goodey, who has a learning disability, briefly describes how she uses her individual budget to help her get the support she needs to live the life she wants. Two years ago she began to use her budget to hire a job coach who has helped her establish herself as a performing artist and disability inclusion trainer. The job coach helps her to think about what she wants to do and to make the connections. He also ensures that she gets paid as a professional for the work she does, as people often assume she will work for free.
A working life
- Author:
- BROUGHTON Laura
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 14(4), July/August 2014, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Laura, who has learning disabilities, explains how she has overcome a number of barriers in her life to live independently, work in three part-time jobs as a trainer for Choice Support, as a CQC Expert by Experience, and as a trainer for Paradigm. Laura's story illustrates can be achieved with determination, training and support. (Original abstract)
The public sector and equality for disabled people
- Authors:
- ROBERTS Simon, et al
- Publisher:
- Corporate Document Services; Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 129p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This research was commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions to find out how public bodies are approaching the implementation of the Disability Equality Duty (part of the Disability Discrimination Act 2005). Public authorities such as Government Departments or Primary Care Trusts will be under a positive duty to promote equality of opportunity for disabled people, including employees, service users and others, from December 2006.
Learning difficulties
- Author:
- WARD Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 2, October 1996, pp.11-15.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
Describes how services which have involved people with learning difficulties in the recruitment of staff have found that it means better and more suitable staff are appointed, but there are concerns to be allayed before proceeding. Reports on a study of supported employment which has found it is more satisfying for service users than traditional day services, with jobs being found for those with both mild and severe difficulties.
Coronavirus and people with learning disabilities in England
- Author:
- LEARNING DISABILITIES ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Learning Disabilities England
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 11
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
This briefing paper highlights the policy implications of the Covid-19 pandemic in England, drawing on the Coronavirus and People with Learning Disabilities Study and the experiences and reflections of people with learning disabilities, family members and those supporting people. The Coronavirus and People with Learning Disabilities Study directly interviewed (by video call or telephone) adults with mild/moderate learning disabilities at three time points over 12 months (Cohort 1). There was also an online survey at the same time points with family members or paid carers of people with severe/profound learning disabilities (Cohort 2). Findings for England are presented in this brief, but people’s experiences were similar across the UK. Specifically, this policy brief looks at impact in seven key areas, with recommendations for policy makers: employment and money; mental health and wellbeing; social care services; health and health services; digital inclusion; information; experiences of people with greater support needs. (Edited publisher abstract)
Whose agenda?
- Authors:
- MARRIOTT Anna, WILLIAMS Val, TOWNSELY Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, December 2008, pp.32-35.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The Norah Fry Research Centre (NFRC) at the University of Bristol recently completed a scoping exercise commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research, to establish priorities within the field of learning disabilities. This article briefly describes the outcomes of that scoping review and consultation, which aimed to develop a research agenda base centrally on: the views and concerns of people with learning disabilities and their family members; and a review of the literature since 2001, in the areas of concern to central stakeholders.
Keeping in touch: a new network and the continuation of an old one
- Author:
- POZNER Adam
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 5(3), August 2001, pp.27-29.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Provides a short profile on the Able Volunteers Project and an update on WorkNet. The Able Volunteers Project focuses on how individuals with learning disabilities or mental health problems can be enabled to participate in volunteering and provides an email forum to support network amongst those interested in this area. WorkNet provides information and support for those interested or involved in developing better education, work and employment options for mental health service users.
Pathway Employment Service
- Author:
- BOSTWICK Fiona
- Journal article citation:
- ReHab NetWork, Autumn 1998, pp.6-9.
- Publisher:
- National Vocational Rehabilitation Association
Looks at Rotherham Pathway Employment Service as an example of good practice in the field of learning disability and employment.
Benefit protection
- Author:
- SCOTT Judy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 11.9.03, 2003, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the complexities of involving users with mental health problems, learning difficulties and disabilities in service planning if their state benefits are to be protected. Discusses areas of relevant legislation: the benefits system, the Minimum Wage Act 1998, and employment law.