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Real lives
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 22, October 1997, pp.6-7.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Describes life inside Rampton Hospital which is the main secure unit for people with learning disabilities.
Development and implementation of a discharge pathway protocol for detained offenders with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- TAYLOR John L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 8(3), 2017, pp.144-154.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Building the Right Support, a national plan for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in England aims to avoid lengthy stays in hospital for such people. Discharge planning is understood to be helpful in facilitating successful transition from hospital to community services, however, there is little guidance available to help those working with detained patients with ID and offending histories to consider how to affect safe and effective discharges. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach: In this paper, the development and implementation of a multi-faceted and systemic approach to discharge preparation and planning is described. The impact of this intervention on a range of outcomes was assessed and the views of stakeholders on the process were sought. Findings: Initial outcome data provide support for the effectiveness of this intervention in terms of increased rates of discharge, reduced lengths of stay and low readmission rates. Stakeholders viewed the intervention as positive and beneficial in achieving timely discharge and effective post-discharge support. Practical implications: People with ID are more likely to be detained in hospital and spend more time in hospital following admission. A planned, coordinated and well managed approach to discharge planning can be helpful in facilitating timely and successful discharges with low risks of readmission. Originality/value: This is the first attempt to describe and evaluate a discharge planning intervention for detained offenders with ID. The intervention described appears to be a promising approach but further evaluation across a range of service settings is required. (Publisher abstract)
Deep trouble: adults with learning disabilities who offend
- Authors:
- FLYNN Margaret, BERNARD Jennifer
- Publisher:
- National Development Team Publications
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 80p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Report of a National Development Team project undertaken with the aim of: ascertaining the life experiences of self selected adults with learning difficulties, mostly living in different conditions of detention, without recourse to other sources; and to host workshops for the purchasers and providers of services for adults with learning difficulties who commit crimes and to draw from these possible avenues for policy and action.
Referrals to a forensic service in the psychiatry of learning disability
- Authors:
- ALEXANDER Regi T., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 4(2), May 2002, pp.29-33.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This survey describes the socio-demographic, clinical and forensic variables of all patients referred to a medium secure unit in the psychiatry of learning disability. The survey aimed to provide a longitudinal picture of the demands on a forensic service in learning disability.