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Manchester's best-kept secret
- Authors:
- BLYTH Craig, CHAPMAN Rohhss
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, June 2008, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
A Learning Disabilities Studies Degree was launched in Manchester in September 2001, aimed at students who were already working, or wanted to begin a career working, with people with learning disabilities. Discusses how service users have been involved in the Steering Group delivering degree.
All planned out
- Author:
- WILTON Melissa
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 13(2), March/April 2013, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Learning disability nurses in the Community Assessment and Treatment Service with the Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have been working in partnership with service users to make care plans more personalised and meaningful. The accessible care planning project redesigns care plan's so they are original and based on an individual's likes, interests and strengths. The project has has resulted in care plans being designed in a number of different formats, for example in the style of newspapers, comic books and on an interactive touchscreen computer. The development of the care plans has also increased the participation of service users working with professionals and the team has also experienced improved completions and achievements within the care plans. The project has been recognised nationally and was shortlisted for the Learning Disabilities Nursing category at the Nursing Times awards 2012. (Original abstract)
Good Learning Disability Partnership Boards: 'making it happen for everyone'
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 38p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This good practice guidance has been developed to help Learning Disability Partnership Boards to oversee the monitoring and delivery of Valuing People Now. The contents includes local governance arrangements, membership of Partnership Boards, good and effective meetings, work programmes, performance and financial management, and communication and awareness raising. Best practice examples and a self-assessment template setting out the range of local data that Partnership Boards can access to inorder to assess progress locally are also provided.
A failing partnership
- Author:
- FYSON Rachel
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, May 2008, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
The University of Nottingham has undertaken recent research to investigate the impact of Learning Disability Partnership Boards. Partnership Boards were intended to: provide a place where service users and carers are given a voice and also operate as strategic planning bodies. This article summarises key findings of the research which found that the effectiveness of Partnership Boards is mixed, and largely depends upon the commitment of individual members. The research was commissioned by Mencap on behalf of the Learning Disability Taskforce.
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.
Learning disabilities and BME communities: principles for best practice
- Authors:
- TONKISS Katherine, STAITE Catherine
- Publisher:
- University of Birmingham. Institute of Local Government Studies
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Individuals from BME communities are often underrepresented in the uptake of learning disability services. The purpose of this briefing is to present some ideas for best practice in the effective delivery of learning disability services to users from BME communities. The briefing draws on the findings of qualitative research undertaken for a local authority seeking to improve the historically low uptake of these services by individuals from BME communities. The research examined the barriers to service use by individuals from BME communities and explored the scope for more collaborative and integrated approaches to commissioning for the delivery of more suitable learning disability services for BME and emerging communities. This briefing starts by briefly providing some broad findings from this research. It then uses the findings from the research to develop an approach to increasing the use of learning disability services by BME communities, and also increasing the involvement of those service users in the design and commissioning of services. It recognises that the best way to reach BME groups is through face to face contact and utilising existing contacts and networks to build up stronger relationships.
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.
Stakeholders' views on measuring outcomes for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- YOUNG Anita F., CHESSON Rosemary A.
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 14(1), January 2006, pp.17-25.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study aimed to discover views of managers and commissioners of services for people with learning disabilities in Scotland regarding (a) current approaches to service evaluation (as an indication of what is to be measured) and (b) healthcare outcome measurement. A postal questionnaire was used to survey 94 stakeholders from the NHS, Local Authorities, and non-statutory organisations across Scotland. Respondents' views were sought on current approaches to service evaluation within learning disabilities; outcome measurement; appropriateness of specified methods of measuring health outcomes; desired future methods of outcome measurement within learning disabilities; and service user involvement in care. A 77% (73/94) response rate to the questionnaire was achieved. Different methods of service evaluation were used by different stakeholders. Staff appraisal was the most frequently identified method (used by 85% of respondents). Specific outcome measures were used by 32% of respondents although there were differences of opinion as to what constitutes specific outcome measures. Overall there was strong support for goal-setting and reviewing (83%) and individualised outcome measures (75%) as appropriate methods for use with people with learning disabilities. The hypothetical question asking what outcome measures should be introduced for this client group had by far the lowest response rate (51/73). The overwhelming majority of all respondents, 68 (92%), reported user involvement in their service. Staff ambivalence to outcome measurement was evident in the research and respondents highlighted the complexity and multidimensional nature of outcomes for this service user group. Managers recognised that outcome measurement was expected but were uncertain how to go about it.
National inspection of care and support for people with learning disabilities: overview
- Authors:
- CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES INSPECTORATE WALES, HEALTHCARE INSPECTORATE WALES
- Publishers:
- Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 51
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Sets out the findings of the national inspection of quality and safety of care and support for adults with learning disabilities. The inspection includes fieldwork in six local authorities and corresponding health boards; the results of a thematic enquiry into services for people with learning disabilities regulated by CSSIW; and the results of a national data and self-assessment survey undertaken in all 22 local authorities in Wales. Inspectors focused on a number areas including: support for carers; whether local authorities provide information, advice and assistance; and whether or not local authorities have good leadership and governance arrangements. Inspectors from Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) also looked at the efficacy of the partnership between social services and health. Findings of the report looks at what is working well and areas for improvement under the following themes: understanding need, providing effective care and support, and leading in partnership. The report found that the quality of care and support for many people with learning disabilities depended on the effectiveness of the front line social services and health staff and the assertiveness of relatives. The report makes a number of recommendations, including: that local authorities review their quality assurance arrangements for care and support planning with individuals; for local authorities and health boards to share best practice; and for local authorities and health boards to ensure that the lines of accountability and responsibility in relation to adult safeguarding are clear and understood by staff. (Edited publisher abstract)
Independent evaluation of the learning disability inspection programme
- Author:
- CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Care Quality Commission
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- London
In response to the serious abuse and poor standards of care at Winterbourne View, the Care Quality Commission under took a series of unannounced inspections of 150 services for people with learning disability, mental health needs and challenging behaviour. Two organisations were also commissioned to carry out an independent evaluation of the inspections. This evaluation report looks at the experience of those involved in the inspection process, including people who used services and their family carers (Experts by Experience); Care Quality Commission inspectors and the care providers. Overall all three groups found being involved in the inspection process was a positive experience and believed their views has been taken seriously. The evaluation also highlights how the Care Quality Commission can improve their involvement of these three groups in the future.