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People with a learning disability as trainers: evaluation of a values based pilot training programme
- Authors:
- BLACK Lesley-Ann, ROBERTS Paul
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 37(2), June 2009, pp.129-137.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article presents the findings of an independent evaluation of a pilot project in Northern Ireland called 'Telling it like it is!' (TILII) conducted over a 2 year timeframe (2005–2007). Seven people with a learning disability were recruited and trained as TILII trainers. With the help of a project facilitator, they designed and presented a values based training programme for staff working in learning disability services. For the purposes of this evaluation, 12 training sessions were evaluated by 119 course recipients who completed feedback forms at the end of the training session they attended. Comments were documented qualitatively and responses were thematically categorised. In addition, semi-structured interviews were conducted with the TILII trainers. Eight course participants also participated in semi-structured interviews. Findings clearly demonstrate that the trainer role has had a positive impact on the trainers; empowering them to become self-advocates and increasing their confidence and interpersonal skills. Course recipients reported that the training was an effective tool for gaining a better understanding of people with learning disability's perspective of their own needs and wishes, and highlighted the values that staff should demonstrate in their work. Additional follow-up evaluation to assess the long-term impact of this training in practice is needed, however it is hoped that more projects of this nature will be adopted in the future.
Service provision for people with learning disabilities and psychiatric disorders in Northern Ireland
- Author:
- TAGGART Laurence
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 1(1), March 2007, pp.18-21.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article provides an overview of service provision for people with learning disabilities and psychiatric disorders in Northern Ireland. The first part of the article briefly describes how learning disability services are structured, and highlights how service provision across Northern Ireland is set to dramatically change as a result of Equal Lives (Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, 2005) and overall healthcare modernisation. Secondly, the article explores the prevalence rates of psychiatric disorders in people with learning disabilities in light of recent Northern Irish studies. Third, a review of current psychiatric service provision is provided, this is followed by an examination of recent hospital and community developments. Finally, the article describes some educational and research developments that have focused on the mental health of people with learning disabilities.
Review of adult learning disability services phase II
- Author:
- REGULATION AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
- Publisher:
- Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 66
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Review of community services for adults with learning disability in Northern Ireland, which assesses the performance of the five health and social care trusts against the Department of Health’s Service Framework for Learning Disability. The review assessed the quality of services delivered to adults with a learning disability against 30 standards. The findings are presented in the areas of: safe care; effective care; compassionate care; and well led services. The review found staff were familiar with the content of the service framework, but that there was not a standardised approach to its implementation across the five health and social care trusts. Evidence of improvements identified since the 2013 review included: access to a wider range of day activities for adults with a learning disability; assessments by GPs of the health needs of adults with a learning disability; and the establishment of specialist teams within trusts to support carers in managing challenging behaviours. Areas requiring improvement included: the provision of family support services; an increase in the uptake of carer’s assessments and direct payments; the development of a single regional community based information system. The review makes 25 recommendations to support improvements in the provision of services for adults with a learning disability across Northern Ireland. (Edited publisher abstract)
Review of transitions to adult services for young people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- LUNDY Laura, BYRNE Bronagh, MCKEOWN Paschal
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 82p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Young people with learning disabilities continue to encounter significant difficulties on transition from school and from child to adult health and social care. The remit of the project was to provide a critical analysis of transitions to adult services for young people with learning disabilities in Northern Ireland (NI) in the context of: education; employment and training; and health and social care. In addition, the areas of social security, and leisure and transport were identified as important during the course of the project. The report is underpinned by a children’s rights-based approach. The research consisted of: an analysis of children’s rights standards in the context of the study; a review of legislation, policy and literature; and discussions with a variety of stakeholders. The findings reveal issues relating to the general availability, adequacy and appropriateness of provision for young people with learning disabilities in all areas, and the need to join up planning and provision. Provision for young people appears to vary considerably across services and across regions. A number of significant, cross-cutting issues are identified: integrated planning; person-centred planning; consistency in provision across NI; access to information; and the participation of young people in decision making. The report concludes with a number of recommendations for the different areas of practice.