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The role of the general practice surgery in safeguarding adults
- Authors:
- GIBSON Jeremy C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 18(5), 2016, pp.288-298.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: First, the authors summarise arrangements expected from general practice (GP) surgeries, to optimise their safeguarding adults role. Second, using case-based discussions, the authors present specific safeguarding pathways (through which the authors have produced a downloadable interactive app) that the authors have developed to help Derbyshire GPs respond appropriately to safeguarding adults concerns. Third, the authors present the Derbyshire clinical commissioning Groups’ (CCG) approach to seeking assurance from their GPs that they have effective safeguarding adults arrangements in place. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach: The authors have based the paper on relevant current UK legislation and national guidance, the local approach to seeking assurance from GP surgeries; the authors adjusted the pathways on the basis of feedback received from eight out of 103 (7.76 per cent response rate) Derbyshire GP safeguarding leads who responded to an e-mail containing draft pathways. Findings: Primary care staff are ideally placed to identify safeguarding adults issues and to act to protect those who are at risk of abuse or neglect. Originality/value: The authors are unaware of any other paper that does all of the following: summarises policies GP surgeries should implement regarding safeguarding adults; details core competencies required of GPs regarding safeguarding adults; presents how CCGs can seek assurance from GP surgeries regarding safeguarding adults; and presents straightforward pathways for specific safeguarding adults scenarios. In one paper, now published in the British Journal of General Practice, the authors presented a generic safeguarding adults pathway. (Publisher abstract)
Getting healthcare, housing support, and community care set up for prisoners who will need it on release
- Authors:
- EDGAR Kimmett, RICKFORD Dora, TALBOT Jenny
- Journal article citation:
- Prison Service Journal, 179, September 2008, pp.16-19.
- Publisher:
- Her Majesty's Prison Service of England and Wales
Prisoners with mental health problems or learning disabilities are more likely to re-offend, or to be abused or exploited by others, if they do not get an aftercare package of health, housing and community care services. This article highlights the legislation and policies that oblige local authorities to assess the needs of vulnerable people, prior to release from prison.
Health, education, advocacy, and law: an innovative approach to improving outcomes for low-income children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Authors:
- ZISSER Alison R., VAN STONE Maureen
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 12(2), 2015, pp.132-137.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Advocates and attorneys working in medical-legal partnerships in the United States have become essential members of a multidisciplinary team that educates healthcare professionals on the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and represents families when appropriate services to which they are legally entitled are denied. This programme description presents an innovative programme in which advocates and attorneys work closely with healthcare professionals in a paediatric setting to improve implementation of clinical recommendations and outcomes for low-income children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since its creation in 2005, Project HEAL (Health, Education, Advocacy, and Law) has provided advocacy and legal services to 1,750 low-income families and children with disabilities facing discrimination and challenges accessing programmes and services critical to health, education, and psychosocial functioning. Client satisfaction surveys indicate that families who receive representation are highly satisfied with the outcome of their children's cases, and healthcare professionals report that their patients and families are better able to access complex service systems with assistance from Project HEAL. The innovative practice of incorporating advocacy and legal services directly into a clinical setting provides better outcomes for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities who might not otherwise have access to critically needed services. Involvement of skilled advocates and attorneys facilitates implementation of the comprehensive clinical recommendations necessary for the well-being of children with disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Transition planning for young people with learning disabilities in Great Britain
- Author:
- CONLON Lynda
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland Assembly. Research and Information Service
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 36
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This paper provides an overview of transition planning services provided to young people with learning disabilities as they move from children’s services to adult services in England, Scotland and Wales. It outlines relevant legislation and policy relevant in the areas of education, social care, employment and health care. It also highlights a number of national and local transition planning projects in the three countries. The paper has been written to support the Committee for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland as part of its inquiry into post Special Educational Need provision in education, employment and training for those with Learning Disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)
How can we develop an increased awareness of equality and diversity issues amongst our staff?
- Authors:
- SHAW Su, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 7(1), Spring 2010, pp.65-75.
- Publisher:
- South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust and University of Huddersfield
Equality and diversity have received a high profile in the NHS in recent years. This paper describes a service development initiative consisting of a valuing diversity pathway produced by the South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT) and the University of Huddersfield working together. Both of these organisations are committed to valuing diversity and they have a strong history of partnership working. The main aim of the valuing diversity awareness pathway was to give staff and service users the opportunity to ensure that staff working in all care services are better prepared to tackle inequalities and to improve access to services for vulnerable groups of people such as those with a learning disability and others with mental health issues requiring treatment. The project including awareness training days, the purpose of which was to give staff and service users the opportunity to explore each other’s perspectives, beliefs, values, knowledge and behaviours to better prepare them to tackle inequalities and improve access to services. This paper provides background information, an overview of the innovative approach taken to develop the pathway and a more detailed account of the design, delivery and evaluation of the training days.
Supporting older families of people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- MORGAN Hazel, MAGILL Dalia
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This is a briefing on the Foundation’s Older Family Carers Initiative. The three-year Initiative has come up with a clear set of policy messages to help health and social care service providers to meet the needs of older family carers and their relative with a learning disability. We have found that there is still a long way to go to ensure that older people’s services, carers’ services, learning disability services and the voluntary sector work together to implement fully the aspects of the Valuing People White Paper that relate to older families and to provide them with ongoing support. The briefing makes recommendations for policy makers, commissioners, Learning Disability and Older People’s Partnership Boards and the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities.
Aggression and violence: approaches to effective management
- Editors:
- TURNBULL John, PATERSON Brodie
- Publisher:
- Macmillan
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 239p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Basingstoke
Aims to provide a comprehensive account of how violence can be managed more effectively in the social and health care workplace. Contains papers on: who is at risk from violence at work; theoretical approaches to violence and aggression; legal and ethical issues in the management of violence; verbal abuse; de-escalation in the management of aggression and violence; managing physical violence; providing staff with adequate support; a system of education and training for the care and management of people with special needs who display violent or dangerous behaviours; and the role of the manager.
Don't count me out: the exclusion of children with a learning disability from education because of health needs
- Author:
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND ADULTS
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 24p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Based on a survey of families, this report discusses how the health needs of children with learning disabilities affects their access to schooling. Looks at how the current system fails and argues that this is due to the failure of health and education authorities to work together at local level. Discusses the impact of this failure on children and families. Describes the legal position on these issues. Examines the roles and responsibilities of the agencies concerned. Ends with recommendations for future practice.
Promoting a better life for people with learning disabilities and their families: a practical agenda for the new government
- Author:
- TOWELL David
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 25(3), 1997, pp.90-94.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
It is generally agreed that the goal of public policy should be to ensure that people with learning disabilities have the opportunities and support required to live 'ordinary lives' in the community. This paper identifies policy initiatives which a government could take to make a difference in many people's lives and signal its longer term commitment to achieving better lives for all.
Don't forget us: children with learning disabilities and severe challenging behaviour: report of a committee set up by the Mental Health Foundation
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 88p.,diags.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report produced in response to the Mental Health Foundation's growing concern about the situation of children with learning difficulties and severe challenging behaviour. Contains chapters on: developing community-based services and family support; the role of education services; residential provision; treatments; the legal framework and other legal issues; commissioning and purchasing in the health service; and assessment and planning in social services. Concludes by making recommendations for policy makers and service providers.