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Housing for people with a learning disability
- Author:
- MENCAP
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 50
- Place of publication:
- London
This report describes the current housing situation for people with a learning disability in England and Wales. It draws on the findings to two research projects to provide a picture of where people live now and what the future may look like for them in terms of their housing. It identifies the barriers to people living independently, from the way local authorities prioritise social housing to the lack of specialist housing for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities. It also looks at the impact of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 and suggests that the reforms will see greater numbers of people with a learning disability losing their independence. The report recommends the development of national strategy on housing for people with learning disability and for all local authorities to include specific plans for people with a learning disability in their housing strategy. The report aims to support decision-makers on issues relating to the provision of housing for people with a learning disability in England. (Original abstract)
Housing and learning disability: the facts
- Author:
- MENCAP
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Factsheet summarising findings of research conducted by Cordis Bright Consulting into the housing situation and needs of people with a learning disability. The research carried out a survey to look at where people live now; where they would like to live given the opportunity; and what the demand on different types of accommodation will be in the future. It also explores what should be done to enable more people with a learning disability to live more independently in the community.