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Why are people with intellectual disability moved "out-of-area"?
- Authors:
- PERRY David W., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 4(3), September 2007, p.203–209.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Some people with intellectual disabilities (ID) continue to be provided with accommodations that are outside their local area, away from familiar people and places. Although studies have been scarce on this topic, there is evidence to suggest that this does not always provide the best outcome for individuals in terms of quality of life. The authors undertook a survey to look at the personal characteristics of 89 persons with ID originally from the city of Coventry in the UK, and now situated by local health or social services authorities in locations other than the immediate Coventry area. The authors found that the number of people being placed "out-of-area" is increasing; among them are persons with autistic spectrum disorder (particularly those transitioning into adulthood), those with a past history of behaviour resulting in action by the criminal justice system, and those with a history of aggression toward others. There are concerns that the commissioning and provision of "out-of-area" services echo the dehumanizing institutionalization policies that dominated the first part of the 20th century, are lacking in coordination, and are proving to be more expensive than locally provided services.
Through inclusion to excellence: an analysis of the responses
- Author:
- LEARNING AND SKILLS COUNCIL
- Publisher:
- Learning and Skills Council
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 17p.
- Place of publication:
- Coventry
In March 2004, the Learning and Skills Council’s National Council endorsed the need for a strategic review of its funding and planning of provision for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. A Steering Group, chaired by Peter Little OBE, oversaw the Review between July 2004 and September 2005. The final report was published on the 8th November 2005. The review was concerned with the provision for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities across the whole learning and skills sector.
Learning difficulties
- Author:
- WARD Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, April 2006, pp.45-52.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
The author looks at a study examining the impact of person-centred planning on the lives of people with learning difficulties and the costs involved. The project was funded under the Department of Health's learning disability research initiative.
Essex brokerage pilot: report on research evaluation
- Author:
- BAXTER Vanessa
- Publisher:
- Essex. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 44p.
- Place of publication:
- Chelmsford
Brokerage is designed to provide easy access to a full range of services and a choice of quality assessed providers. Learning Disabilities Budget is under pressure with a £3 million deficit because of the high number of people coming through transition. A considerable amount of management team time is taken on budget management.
Maximising capacity to make financial decisions
- Authors:
- SUTO W.M.I., CLARE I.C.H., HOLLAND A.J.
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 10(3), July 2005, pp.4-11.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper provides some guidance on how recent research into decision-making capacity can be used in clinical practice to maximise financial independence among adults with learning disabilities. Its key messages are (i) that capacity is changeable rather than fixed and static, and (ii) that an assessment of capacity is just a starting point for identifying and enhancing a person's strengths and addressing weaknesses. This first half of this paper contains and overview of some recent developments in social policy, capacity legislation and research. In the second half, a case study is discussed. It outlines some potential interventions for maximising financial capacity in different ways, as well as identifying some broad strategies for addressing difficulties in decision-making.
Spain
- Authors:
- SALVADOR-CARULLA Luis, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 9(1), January 2004, pp.40-47.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Provides an overview of services for people with learning difficulties in Spain. Three parallel processes have taken place during the last 20 years: decentralisation, a health reform and a mental health reform. These processes have produced an extremely complex situation in support and care for people with learning difficulties. The decentraliation process was not accompanied by a clear definition of the co-ordination mechanisms among local authorities, and as a result many different health and social care systems have emerged at different times. An important characteristic of the Spanish system is the major role of NGOs in care and policy-making and planning in this area. A shift from institutional to community care has begun for both psychiatric patients and people with learning difficulties, but compared with neighbouring countries and published standards, the provision of intermediate services and non-hospital residential care is very low, and the situation is worst for people with learning difficulties and psychiatric problems. The article covers: definition, legal status and eligibility; policy framework; service structures and funding of services.
A global movement
- Author:
- SNELL Janet
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 7.11.02, 2002, pp.26-28.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at how to ensure that self-advocacy for people with learning difficulties continues to develop.
Supported housing
- Author:
- BOLTON Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 4(9), May 2001, p.315.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Looks at the funding of supported housing for people with mental health problems or learning disabilities which is about to change radically.
Ordinary living twenty years on
- Author:
- GAULT Brian
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 14(2), October 2000, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Looks at social policy and services for people with learning difficulties in Sweden.
Called to account
- Author:
- SONE Kendra
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 26.6.97, 1997, p.11.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how people with learning difficulties are often denied access to their own money and the right to decide how it is spent.