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Valuing People and research: outcomes of the Learning Disability Research Initiative
- Authors:
- GRANT Gordon, RAMCHARAN Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 14(2), April 2009, pp.25-34.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Prior to the launch of Valuing People (DH, 2001), Gordon Grant and Paul Ramcharan were appointed by the Department of Health as co-ordinators of the Learning Disability Research Initiative (LDRI). The LDRI was a £2m research initiative, funded through the Department of Health's Policy Research Programme, linked to the implementation of Valuing People. The LDRI was brought to a conclusion in November 2007. This paper summarises the main findings of the LDRI and includes a listing of the resultant 13 studies. Reference is made to Valuing People's main principles of rights, choice, inclusion and independence. The authors conclude by suggesting priorities for extending the evidence base.
Strategies for change: making Valuing People a reality
- Authors:
- FYSON Rachel, SIMONS Ken
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31(4), December 2003, pp.153-158.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reports the interim findings of the 'Strategies for Change' research project, which has focused on the need for effective strategic planning in order to make a reality of the 2001 White Paper Valuing People: A New Strategy for Learning Disability for the 21st Century. It draws attention in particular to the roles that both commissioners of learning disability services and the new Learning Disability Partnership Boards must play in developing and implementing local plans. Focuses on a review of good practice in commissioning learning disability services; and analysis of Joint Investment Plans, interviews with service users attending Learning Disability Partnership Board (LDPB) meetings; interviews with service commissioners and chairs of LDPB); and an evaluation of a commissioner development programme. Argues that effective strategic planning at national and local levels is required in order to create innovative, individualised services for people with learning disabilities, which can promote the Valuing People agenda of rights, independence, choice and inclusion.
Using video for clients with severe learning disabilities
- Authors:
- ROWLAND George, FENNER Ann, BROWN Dawn
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 8.7.98, 1998, pp.56-57.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Describes the use of videos in the nursing process for people with learning difficulties. Also looks at how videos can be used in life story work and in aiding formal communication.
A pilot evaluation of using symbol-based information in police custody
- Authors:
- PARSONS Sarah, SHERWOOD Gina
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 44(3), 2016, p.213–224.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
At least 20–30% of offenders within the criminal justice system (CJS) have learning disabilities or difficulties. This creates significant challenges in relation to meeting their information needs about rights, entitlements, processes and procedures. The authors report a pilot project where widgit Symbols were used to create more accessible information about rights and entitlements for people entering custody. The widgit Symbol custody sheets were used in two Hampshire Constabulary custody centres for a 4-week period and feedback gathered from 14 custody officers and inspectors. The views of 27 other important stakeholders, including young people with autism and their families, appropriate adults, and senior personnel within the CJS, were gathered about the sheets through interviews and focus groups. The reaction to the sheets was overwhelmingly positive with many participants suggesting that symbol-based information in custody could be rolled out nationally and also extended more widely to include other parts of the CJS. (Edited publisher abstract)
A long road to travel: the impact of the Mental Capacity Act on adults with complex needs in residential settings
- Author:
- BADGER Janet
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 53p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This research, funded by the Department of Health, investigated the impact the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) has had, since its implementation, on a small number of individuals with limited mental capacity who use Scope’s residential services. The 12 month study looked at the decision-making process in six different situations to identify the role of different stakeholders in that process, especially the service user. Stakeholders included managers of services, care staff, other professionals , families, advocates and the service user. Six people, representing a range of abilities and a mix of gender and age, from three different Scope residential services across England were included. Four subjects had family or an advocate involved in their care. Stakeholders were asked to complete workbooks based on their own perception of the quality of life outcomes for the service user. Unstructured interviews were also conducted. From the findings it is concluded that, at this early stage in implementation of the MCA there was no evidence to show that the Act was having an impact on the lives of the service users. However, there were examples where the Act could have had considerable influence if it had been implemented. Recommendations are made for service providers, supporting service users, family and carers, and the Commission for Social Care Inspectorate.
Training in joint investigation of alleged crimes against people with learning disabilities in Northern Ireland
- Author:
- PENHALE Bridget
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 4(2), May 2002, pp.21-27.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on the evaluation of a training event conducted by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Homefirst Community Trust. Participants' attitudes were measured prior to and following the training, which was designed to increase awareness of the knowledge and skills necessary for effective joint investigations of alleged crimes against vulnerable adults.
How well is management working in the learning disability services?
- Author:
- CAMBRIDGE Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 5(4), June 1999, pp.21-26.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Although care management continues to evolve, little is known about its relative effectiveness, particularly in relation to the needs of users and the user groups. This article identifies the key areas in which care management's performance and effectiveness can be reviewed, with a focus on services for people with learning disabilities.
Models of disability: the relationship between theory and practice in non-statutory organisations
- Authors:
- STALKER Kirsten, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Critical Social Policy, 19(1), February 1999, pp.5-29.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Drawing on a study exploring the meaning of the 'learning society' for adults with learning difficulties, this article examines the relationship between theory and practice in a number of voluntary and user organisations active in the learning disability field. It begins by outlining the ethos of normalisation and the social model of disability. Nine out of 10 organisations taking part in the study explicitly or implicity identified the social model as the main framework for their activities. However, significant inconsistencies in agencies accounts are identified at theoretical, policy and practice levels. A number of possible explanations for these findings are examined.
Men with intellectual disabilities who sexually abuse: a review of the literature
- Authors:
- THOMPSON David, BROWN Hilary
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 10(2), 1997, pp.140-158.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Trailing behind the recent acknowledgement of the high incidence of sexual abuse amongst people with intellectual disabilities is a recognition of men with intellectual disabilities as perpetrators of sexual abuse. This article reviews the North American, Australian and British literature published in this area. It demonstrates that both theoretical understandings and clinical interventions with men with intellectual disabilities are often discordant with wider perspectives of work with sexual abusers. The effect of this is shown to be common discriminatory practice received by men with intellectual disabilities which at times shows poor regard for their rights.