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Multiagency protocols in intellectual disabilities transition partnerships: a survey of local authorities in Wales
- Author:
- KAEHNE Axel
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 7(3), September 2010, pp.182-188.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Local authorities in Wales have undertaken various efforts to improve the experience of transition for young people with intellectual disabilities as they leave school and enter the general marketplace. This paper presents the findings of a study of transition protocols in place for intellectual disability partnerships in 22 local authorities in Wales. The study consisted of a survey of existing protocols and a documentary analysis of the content of the obtained protocols. The article outlines the relevant legal and policy context of school to marketplace transition in England and Wales, then reviews the results of the survey of all 22 Welsh local authorities, and presents the findings of a documentary content analysis. The results highlight the difficulties in formulating effective protocols for transition partnerships at the local authority level. Criteria applied in the documentary analysis have been, among others, person-centred planning, involvement of young people and carers, accessibility of the protocol, and the inclusion of external agencies in transition planning. The analysis shows wide-ranging discrepancies in the quality and content of transition protocols across Wales.
The Bradley Report and the criminal justice workforce: tackling mental health and learning disabilities in the justice system
- Authors:
- SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH, SKILLS FOR JUSTICE
- Publisher:
- Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health; Skills for Justice
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In April 2009, the Bradley Report was published, making 82 recommendations which should lead to major changes in the way that individuals with mental health issues and those with learning disabilities in the criminal justice system are supported and treated. Thirty of the 82 recommendations have direct implications for the criminal justice workforce. This briefing paper outlines 4 key areas where significant activity is needed to develop the justice sector workforce to meet the ambitions and aims arising from the Bradley Report. The 4 key areas are: training in mental health and learning disability awareness for practitioners across the system; working together across agencies to treat individuals going through the system consistently and fairly; communicating information more effectively and efficiently so that individuals are not constantly reassessed or shuttled between services; and national workforce planning. This report highlights the changes needed in the approach to training individuals across criminal justice agencies, and makes recommendations as to how to take the work forward.
Sector showcase: housing and independent living
- Authors:
- CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HOUSING, HOUSING LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT NETWORK
- Publishers:
- Chartered Institute of Housing, Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing shares lessons from successful schemes which are helping older and disabled people live with greater independence for as long as possible, stay connected to their local communities and enjoy better levels of wellbeing and care. The schemes have been developed by housing associations, working in partnership with social care and health, and illustrate how doing things differently might provide savings for public services and better outcomes for people they support. Key themes from the case studies include the benefits of multi-agency partnership approaches, sharing risks between partners when developing new services, developing a person-centred approach and the involvement of local communities. It includes case studies from Riverside, Norsecare and Saffron Housing, Rhondda Housing, Johnnie Johnson Housing, Places for People and Look Ahead. The case studies include examples of maximising the use of technology to help people live independently, the provision of independent living for people with complex needs, and re-purposing existing housing stock to meet the needs of people with a learning disability. (Edited publisher abstract)
Health and social care celebrating wellbeing: a selection of case studies
- Authors:
- ADSS Cymru, WELSH NHS CONFEDERATION
- Publishers:
- ADSS Cymru, Welsh NHS Confederation
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This publication provides examples of positive joint working between health and social care and the third sector. The examples show how integrated working has improved the well-being of individuals since the introduction of the Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act 2014. The anonymised case studies cover different service areas and client groups from across Wales. They include case studies of an older person awaiting discharge from hospital; a child at risk of sexual exploitation; a disabled person using direct payments; a young adult with care and support needs following discharge from hospital; older people needing care and support to maintain independence in the community; and a child with ASD and ADHD; and older parents caring for an adult with a learning disability and care and support needs at home. Whilst primarily looking at the person’s perspective they also show how the family carer, nurse or health professional, social care worker or professional or Third Sector professional contributed to the desired outcome. In each case the main relevant themes of the 2014 Act are highlighted. The case studies show that focusing on well-being, personal outcomes and working in an integrated way can have significant benefits for individuals and their families, as well as for people working in health and social care and for the effective use of resources. (Edited publisher abstract)
The Bradley report five years on: an independent review of progress to date and priorities for further development
- Authors:
- DURCAN Graham, et al
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 35
- Place of publication:
- London
This report examines progress made in the support offered to people with mental health problems and people with learning difficulties in the criminal justice system in the five years since the publication of the Bradley Report (DH, 2009a). It focuses on the impact of liaison and diversion interventions and argues that while clear evidence of benefits remains unavailable, there is sufficient evidence to justify further service development and research. And there is growing evidence of the importance of liaison and diversion for children and young people. The report reviews what has been achieved so far, and what remains to be done, under the major headings of the Bradley Report, including: prevention and early intervention; police custody; courts; prisons and resettlement; and partnership working. The five years since the Bradley Report was published have seen concerted action to improve support for people with mental health problems and those with learning difficulties in the criminal justice system. This report argues that this will need to be sustained for at least another five years to put the vision into practice nationwide. (Edited publisher abstract)