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Enabling community integration: the role of public authorities in promoting an ordinary life for people with learning disabilities in the 1990s
- Authors:
- TOWELL David, BEARDSHAW Virginia
- Publisher:
- Kings Fund College
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 142p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Aimed at senior managers and members of health and local authorities involved in the NHS and community care reforms to services for people with learning difficulties. Looks at ways in which public authorities can stimulate change in services to achieve better lives for clients.
Group homes and their residents: a comparison of independent living schemes for people with a mental handicap or mental health problem
- Authors:
- PHILLIPS D., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Services Research, 5, 1988, pp.14-19.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Reports on a study in four local authorities.
Community Discharge Grant 2021/22
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Place of publication:
- London
A brief outline of the Community Discharge Grant 2021/22. The purpose of the Grant is to provide Transforming Care Partnerships (TCPs) and Integrated Care Systems (ICS) with additional funding to facilitate timely community discharge to reduce the net number of people with learning disabilities and/or autism who are inpatients in NHS hospital settings. This is the first three-year grant of this type: local Government in England will receive £62 million over three years under the Barnett formula (£20 million in 2020/21, £21 million in 2021/22, £21 million in 2022/23). Funding for 2020/21 and 2021/22 has now been distributed. The key difference this year (2021/22) is that the monitoring requirements for this year’s grant have been strengthened. To ensure oversight of local authority CDG expenditure the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is introducing a DHSC data recording tool for the 2021/22 financial year. (Edited publisher abstract)
A Halifax case study that offers an alternative history of care provided by local authorities under the 1913 Mental Deficiency Act
- Author:
- DALE Pamela
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 42(2), 2014, pp.133-140.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Institutions, and their problems, have traditionally dominated learning disability histories. Far more is known about what happened in areas where councils established and/or enthusiastically used local institutions than other places. Local authorities less committed to institutional care must have relied more on family and other carers. This may have signalled a more positive, even inclusive, approach to caring for people with learning disabilities. The Halifax case study provides some evidence to support this conclusion, but limited provision and reliance on distant facilities also permitted the neglect, and even abuse, of individuals in ways that resonate with recent scandals in the care sector. Note: for accuracy, this study uses the historically correct terminology with sincere apologies for any distress this may inadvertently cause. (Edited publisher abstract)
Back from the abyss
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 2.12.10, 2010, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Three years after institutional abuse was found at Orchard Hill, England's last long-stay hospital for people with learning disabilities, former residents and staff are flourishing out in the community. A brief account of Sutton Council's approach at providing supported living schemes and transforming day services is provided. A short case study from a support worker and the mother of one former resident of Orchard Hill are also included.
Making connections: learning disability services and primary care groups/trusts
- Author:
- GIRAUD-SAUNDERS Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Managing Community Care, 8(6), December 2000, pp.30-34.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
This article affirms the importance of making connections between learning disability services and primary care groups/trusts. Ideas for local action indicate the need for clarity about the roles of learning disability specialists and for determination to continue moving forward during organisational change.
Vital lessons to be learned from the South Lanarkshire ruling
- Author:
- BEWLEY Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 13(4), April 2000, pp.9-11.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
The author describes the events leading up to the South Lanarkshire Employment Tribunal decision that has caused such problems for the development of direct payments across the UK.
Direct payment for people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Integrate News, 66, October 1997, pp.15-16.
Discusses the results of a study which highlights that although many have valuable experience of using indirect payments, many people are unaware of the possibilities.
Respite services for adults with learning difficulties: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The White Paper Caring for People cited as a key objective the development of domiciliary, day and respite services to enable people to live in their own homes wherever feasible and sensible. New research by the National Development Team has built up a picture of what respite services are provided for adults with learning difficulties by social services departments in England. As part of the study, the researchers explored 'innovative' respite services which are developing new approaches in nine local authorities.
Is the money following the clients with learning disabilities?
- Authors:
- GLOVER Gyles R., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 10.4.93, 1993, pp.987-990.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Analysis of the data that is available suggests that money transferred to local authorities for people with learning disabilities moved from long term residential care to community in the form of joint finance and dowries, does not appear to cover the costs to local authorities of providing community care services.