Search results for ‘Subject term:"learning disabilities"’ Sort:
Results 1 - 10 of 31
Commissioning services for people with learning disabilities in Scotland: linking evidence and practice
- Author:
- CAMPBELL Martin
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 37(1), March 2009, pp.28-33.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This paper describes the development of some practical guidance for people involved in commissioning services for individuals with learning disabilities. A national conference was organised in November 2005 to look at the question of 'What works in learning disability services?', i.e. what approaches have proven effectiveness in the planning, commissioning and provision of services for people with learning disabilities. This was followed by four workshops around Scotland to seek practitioners' views on commissioning, at a strategic and at an individual level. From this, written and online guidelines were devised, based on seven steps with a number of associated key questions. These guidelines aim to inform commissioners about available research and good practice, and provide a method of recording the basis on which commissioners make their decisions for models of care and their experiences in a way that could be shared with others.
Learning disabilities market position statement: good practice checklist
- Author:
- OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY. Institute of Public Care
- Publisher:
- Oxford Brookes University. Institute of Public Care
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
A learning disability market position statement checklist that takes into account the Institute of Public Care's approach to ‘Commissioning Ordinary Lives for People with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism’. It provides a quick way of assessing whether a market position statement, which summarises the supply and demand in a local area or region, covers the right areas and the extent to which it is market facing. It can be used to review statements which take account of all ages across the whole system, such as health, education, social care, housing and communities. The checklist can be used by local areas use it to review their own market position statements and could also be used as part of a wider discussion with neighbouring authorities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Learning disability market position statements, are they fit for purpose?
- Author:
- GIRAUD-SAUNDERS Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 22(4), 2017, pp.206-210.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on the issues raised in the article 'Learning disability market position statements (MPS), are they fit for purpose?' Design/methodology/approach: The commentary draws on the literature and the author’s experience in developing commissioning. Findings: Published documents such as MPS and joint strategic needs assessments do not give an encouraging picture of progress in commissioning with and for people with learning disabilities. Actual commissioning practice may or may not be stronger than the documents suggest; however, more robust planning may help to sustain progress through times of organisational and social change. Originality/value: The commentary sets MPS in the context of other guidance on commissioning and development of services. It addresses questions about the need for published statements and the factors that help or hinder development of commissioning. (Edited publisher abstract)
Learning disability market position statements, are they fit for purpose?
- Authors:
- BROADHURST Sarah, LANDAU Keri
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 22(4), 2017, pp.198-205.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review whether current learning disability market position statements (MPS) are actually helping to shape the market and explore their implications for people with learning disabilities and their families. Design/methodology/approach: Published learning disability MPS were identified via the Institute of Public Care’s MPS database. The quality of the MPS was analysed using a good practice checklist developed by a range of stakeholders. Findings: Learning disability MPS are not currently fit for purpose. They demonstrate that local authorities are not fully engaging in their market-shaping duties, as required under The Care Act 2014. It is suggested that this is in part due to the lack of recognition that market shaping is a council-wide responsibility and can only be successful if senior officers across the council (and their partners) acknowledge this and are held accountable. Unless this happens, people with learning disabilities will continue to lack the enablers that support them to lead the lives they choose in their communities. Originality/value: This is the first review of the quality and potential impact of learning disability MPS. (Edited publisher abstract)
Finding common purpose: developing strategic commissioning relationships to support people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES, CARE PROVIDER ALLIANCE
- Publishers:
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, Care Provider Alliance
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 9
A workshop organised by the ADASS’ Learning Disability Policy Network and the Care Provider Alliance and attended by local authority commissioners and provider chief executives explored the challenges and solutions to productive strategic commissioning of services for people with learning disabilities. The workshop focused on the barriers to more productive strategic commissioning relationships, how to overcome those barriers and who might take action to improve the situation. The areas discussed included: procurement; leadership and capacity; mutual understanding between commissioners and providers; and sharing risks. There was also a all for more robust research findings of what works and examples of good practice. The report also suggests a number of specific recommendations for stakeholders (Original abstract)
Guidance for commissioners of mental health services for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- JOINT COMMISSIONING PANEL FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- London
The Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health (JCP-MH) is a new collaboration co-chaired by the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Royal College of Psychiatrists, which brings together leading organisations and individuals with an interest in commissioning for mental health and learning disabilities. This guide is about the commissioning of mental health services for people with learning disabilities, enabling them to live full and rewarding lives as part of their local communities. It is aimed at all commissioners responsible for mental health services for people with learning disabilities, including young people in transition to adulthood; it will also be helpful for providers of mental health services and for family carers. The guide describes what we know about mental health services for adults with learning disabilities, and what effective and accessible services look like based on current policy, the law and best practice. While it does make reference to autistic spectrum disorders and ‘behaviours that challenge’ (which people with learning disabilities who have mental health problems may also experience), the primary focus is on people with learning disabilities who have mental health problems. (Edited publisher abstract)
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.
Joint review report: commissioning services and support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs: Doncaster Council and PCT
- Authors:
- HARRATT Julie, et al
- Publisher:
- Commission for Social Care Inspection; Healthcare Commission; Mental Health Act Commission
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 22p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is an attempt to understand the impact of commissioning processes from the perspective of people with learning disabilities and complex needs. To this end a reference group was established by the Commission for Social Care Inspection, the Healthcare Commission and the Mental Health Act Commission. It included people with learning disabilities, carers and commissioners of services. The report sets out the findings of the review for Doncaster Council and Doncaster Primary Care Trust. This includes a summary and recommendations for action by local commissioners of health and social care services. Note: The Mental Health Act Commission was abolished in March 2009.
Joint review report: commissioning services and support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs: Dorset County Council and NHS Dorset
- Authors:
- DAVIS Anne, et al
- Publisher:
- Commission for Social Care Inspection; Healthcare Commission; Mental Health Act Commission
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is an attempt to understand the impact of commissioning processes from the perspective of people with learning disabilities and complex needs. To this end a reference group was established by the Commission for Social Care Inspection, the Healthcare Commission and the Mental Health Act Commission. It included people with learning disabilities, carers and commissioners of services. The report sets out the findings of the review for both Dorset County Council and NHS Dorset. This includes a summary and recommendations for action by local commissioners of health and social care services. Note: The Mental Health Act Commission was abolished in March 2009.
Joint review report: commissioning services and support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs: Stoke-on-Trent Council and NHS Stoke
- Authors:
- WELFORD Tina, et al
- Publisher:
- Commission for Social Care Inspection; Healthcare Commission; Mental Health Act Commission
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 31p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is an attempt to understand the impact of commissioning processes from the perspective of people with learning disabilities and complex needs. To this end a reference group was established by the Commission for Social Care Inspection, the Healthcare Commission and the Mental Health Act Commission. It included people with learning disabilities, carers and commissioners of services. The report sets out the findings of the review for both Stoke-on-Trent Council and Stoke-on-Trent Primary Care Trust. This includes a summary and recommendations for action by local commissioners of health and social care services.