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The Valuing People vision
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, March 2006, pp.16-19.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
The learning disability white paper, 'Valuing People', was published five years ago this March. This article looks at achievements so far, and six leading figures in learning disability say what they consider to be Valuing People's biggest successes and disappointments.
Mental handicap: progress, problems and priorities; a review of mental handicap services in England since the 1971 White Paper "Better services for the mentally handicapped"
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health and Social Security
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 105p., tables, diags.
- Place of publication:
- London
Mental handicap: progress, problems and priorities: a review of mental handicap services in England since the 1971 white paper 'Better services for the mentally handicapped'
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health and Social Security
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1980
- Pagination:
- 131p.,diags.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Includes list of circulars and notes for guidance.
Developing social care: service users' vision for adult support
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, BERESFORD Peter, et al
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 61p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is based on the views of a very diverse range of social care service users – 112 in all – gathered from many different parts of the country. More than a quarter of the participants in this project were black or from minority ethnic communities. The study was almost entirely undertaken by service users and their organisations, drawing on their networks and experience at local and national levels in undertaking user-led research, evaluation and consultation. There was a remarkable degree of consistency and agreement in what different service users and service users from different parts of the country said. The report is organised in three parts: the first sets out how the consultation was undertaken; the second contains the views of service users generally; and the third reports the views of three specific groups of of people with learning difficulties to ensure that their comments have equal visibility.
Increasing the numbers of people with learning disabilities in employment: the evidence base: best practice guidance for local commissioners
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 22p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A set of principles to guide how people with learning disabilities are supported in relation to employment are set out in this document. It also considers the provision or commissioning of employment services by local authorities and the business case for investment in these services. It covers the policy context, problems for people with learning disabilities in gaining employment, supported employment, the importance of welfare benefits advice, issues for local authorities and commissioners to consider, work experience, volunteering, micro-enterprise and self-employment, social enterprise, and links to economic regeneration. Best practice guidelines on supported employment and job coaching are also included.
Deinstitutionalisation in Norway: the process, challenges and solutions
- Author:
- KIELLAND Christian B.
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 15(4), October 2010, pp.15-21.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article looks back at the process of deinstitutionalisation in Norway, which took place over 20 years ago and which led to a comprehensive system of community-based services. The new system aimed to give people with intellectual disabilities the aid they need in order to live lives as close to the lives of other people as possible. Each person should be entitled to his or her own individual dwelling in an ordinary flat or house. Basic services should be provided by the municipalities instead of the counties, with specialised services given by the counties. Services should be provided to each individual person according to his or her need. This article outlines the process and examines the issues which had to be addressed during the process of change. It considers what has been achieved in the areas of housing, services to assist activities of daily life, medical attention and specialised health services, labour market participation, education, personal integrity, rights, leisure-time activities and holidays. It concludes that the goals have only been partially achieved, but that Norway is still ahead of most other countries.
Planning ahead: meeting the needs of older people with intellectual disabilities in the United Kingdom
- Authors:
- HATZIDIMITRIADOU Eleni, MILNE Alisoun
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 4(3), August 2005, pp.341-359.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article aims to review existing evidence regarding the older population with intellectual disabilitiesand their family carers, with a view to highlighting their health and social care needs and exploring the policy and service context of their care. A particular focus is on identifying the core elements of effective service planning and development. The focus of the article is the UK, but the issues explored have wider relevance particularly in western societies.
Planning for change? Learning disability joint investment plans and implementing the Valuing People White Paper
- Authors:
- WARD Linda, FYSON Rachel, WATSON Debby
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 12(3), June 2004, pp.11-19.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Valuing People outlined ambitious plans for improving services for people with learning disabilities in England. Strategies to realise these goals were to be taken forward through the new structure of learning disability partnership boards, based in the first instance on local joint investment plans (JIPs). Reports findings from an analysis of the first round of learning disability JIPs compiled as the implementation of the White Paper began, and reviews the implications for the development of robust local strategies and action plans.
Respite services for adults with learning difficulties: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The White Paper Caring for People cited as a key objective the development of domiciliary, day and respite services to enable people to live in their own homes wherever feasible and sensible. New research by the National Development Team has built up a picture of what respite services are provided for adults with learning difficulties by social services departments in England. As part of the study, the researchers explored 'innovative' respite services which are developing new approaches in nine local authorities.
Social care for adults with learning disabilities (mental handicap)
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 38p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Draft local authority circular giving specific guidance on planning services for adults with learning disabilities. Reinforces the general guidance on developing community care set out in the White Paper on community care.