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A reflection on PostModernism and the transformation of failure in learning disability services within the independent public sector at the beginning of the 21st Century
- Author:
- DAY Steve
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 35(1), March 2007, pp.38-42.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The author discusses the transformation of learning disability services in light of the postmodern world. He places the transformation of services for people with learning disability, within the context of a global market place. He argues that change in the construction and administration of both the National Health Service and Social Services has, and is, having a profound effect on the lives of people with learning disabilities. Those changes have come about, in part, due to a recognition of past failures. The author has worked in Learning Disability Services for 19 years, and has seen in that time British society slowly begin to recognize people with learning disabilities amongst its population. There is a creaking door opening for people with learning disabilities, providing them recognition within the PostModern construct of fragmented societies. It is argued that against such a backdrop there is a real chance of the failure to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities becoming transformed.
Responsive services for people with learning disabilities from minority ethnic communities
- Authors:
- CATON Sue, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 35(4), December 2007, pp.229-235.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article reports the results of a postal questionnaire survey carried out to explore the responsiveness and appropriateness of services for people with learning disabilities from minority ethnic communities in the North West of England. Twenty-one learning disability service commissioners or service providers completed the questionnaire. Results indicated that services were influenced by legislation and guidelines which help services develop specific programmes. Organizational culture also played a role in how services respond. Respondents reported that a variety of new services were currently being developed. Individual staff members and good organizational support were most cited as the factors that facilitate effective policies, practices, and procedures whereas problems regarding funding were most frequently cited as barriers. The respondents detailed evidence of some work being carried out at the grass roots level, but the responses indicate that a core theme is the marginalization of the issue of meeting the needs of people from minority ethnic groups.
Worth target for a Wanless
- Author:
- HONOUR Heather
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.8.07, 2007, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
As demand for services for people with learning disabilities grows and suitable services fail to keep pace, the author looks at how a Wanless-style review in the area could be useful.
Adults with learning disabilities implementation of 'The same as you?' Scotland 2006
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive National Statistics
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive National Statistics
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 17p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
National figures for services provided by local authorities in Scotland for adults with learning disabilities are presented. All figures for 2006 relate to the week ending 10 September 2006 and are provisional. This publication is a result of The same as you? review of services for people with learning disabilities, published in May 2000. Its 29 recommendations for developing learning disability services set out a programme for change over 10 years.
Planning by the people
- Author:
- WILLIIAMS Corin
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 12.07.07, 2007, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Four local authorities - London Borough of Greenwich, Norfolk, Rotherham and Wiltshire - were awarded beacon status last year for their learning disability services. The author looks at how putting users at the centre of their operations was crucial to them winning the award.
Evaluation of the Healthcare Commission audit of services for people with learning difficulties: quantitative survey report for the Healthcare Commission
- Author:
- OFFICE FOR PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
- Publisher:
- Office for Public Management
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A survey was conducted of managers, clinicians, directors and chief executives who had received the Audit’s self-assessment questionnaire and those whose service had subsequently been visited by the one of the Healthcare Commission’s peer review teams. Two hundred and forty two responses were received. Findings showed that only half of respondents made actual changes as a result of the Audit. Those who received a visit as well as a questionnaire were more likely to have implemented changes than those that received a questionnaire alone. The changes implemented and planned were wide ranging including an increase in user involvement, improved staff training and the development of service user plans amongst many others.
The self-assessment checklist for monitoring services for people with learning disability and challenging behaviour
- Author:
- LEARNING DISABILITY IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY GROUP
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 48p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
In order to support agencies to monitor and further develop services for people whose behaviour poses challenges to services, the Learning Disability Implementation Advisory Group (LDIAG) has produced a Self-Assessment Checklist. This is a tool intended for use by commissioners and providers from health and social services to establish what is in place and working well for people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour in local areas. Ideally, the self-assessment should be based on a process that involves key stakeholder services, users and carers. The checklist can be used as a first step towards service improvement and development and afterwards at regular intervals to track developments, celebrate achievements and maintain progress towards better services and support for people with challenging behaviour.
Copying letters to patients: views of professionals working with people with learning disability
- Author:
- SAWHNEY Indermeet
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 12(4), December 2007, pp.42-48.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The National Health Service Plan require that patients receive copies of correspondence between health professionals about them, as of right. This study aimed to ascertain the views of various professional working in learning disability teams in Oxfordshire Learning Disability NHS Trust, on the copying of clinical letters to patients and their carers. The majority of respondents commented that, if letters are copied to patients with learning disabilities, then the persons may find it difficult to understand them, and a separate 'simpler' letter may need to be sent. Despite expressing concerns about this policy, the majority stated that they will be sending copies of letters regularly in their clinical practice in the future.
Investigating staff knowledge and attitudes towards working with adults with learning disabilities and mental health problems
- Authors:
- ROSE Nikki, O'BRIEN Alex, ROSE John
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 1(3), September 2007, pp.52-59.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Government policy in the UK suggests a shift in service provision so that the treatment of people with a learning disability who have mental health problems should be undertaken by mainstream mental health services rather than specialist learning disability services. Staff members from both specialist and mainstream services took part in a series of focus groups to discuss their experiences and attitudes about working with this group of people. Findings form the study suggest that staff with mainstream services currently feel that they are inadequately trained to deal with the often complex mental health needs of this group. Conversely, staff in learning disability services expressed concern about loosing their specialist skills in generic services. The implications of the themes are raised are discussed, particularly in relation to future service provision.
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.