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The views of children and young people with learning disabilities about the support they receive from social services: a review of consultations and methods
- Authors:
- KNIGHT Abigail, et al
- Publisher:
- University of London. Institute of Education. Thomas Coram Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 24p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is intended to act as a resource for local authorities and others, to assist them in consulting young people with learning disabilities about the services they receive.
Meet the co-stars
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 28.10.04, 2004, pp.46-47.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at how service users in Buckinghamshire are shaping the council's learning difficulties strategy by co-leading with senior staff.
Adults with learning disabilities known to local authorities in Scotland: a national dataset
- Authors:
- STUART Claire, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 20(1), 2015, pp.15-23.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper discusses collection of data on adults with learning disabilities who are known to local authorities in Scotland by Learning Disability Statistics Scotland. It looks at the the use of this data to support government policy and evaluation the implementation of policy. The paper provides insights to the project's processes, uses, challenges and future plans. It details the position of the data outputs within a policy context and the role these might play within a broader research agenda. Individual level data are requested from all 32 local authorities on adults aged 16-17 who are not in full-time education and those aged 18 and over. Annual data guidance is developed in conjunction with local authorities prior to the collection and is issued to standardise the process and manage avoidable error. The collated data are extracted from local authority administrative data and records are provided on each adult regardless of whether they are currently receiving a service. Anonymisation takes place prior to upload and strict guidelines are followed to ensure it is not possible to identify individuals. This paper will be of interest to those interested in data on learning disability and those with an interest in the analytical potential of an individual level national data set. (Edited publisher abstract)
Doing it your way: the story of self-directed support in Worcestershire
- Authors:
- PITTS Jenny, SOAVE Vivien, WATERS John
- Publisher:
- Worcestershire County Council. Social. Learning Disability Service
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- Worcester
The 'Doing it your Way' partnership, made up of Worcestershire's Learning Disability Service, the British Institute of Learning Disabilities and Mencap, was set up to provide independent advice and guidance to help local people in Worcestershire make best use of their personal budgets. This report presents an evaluation of the service and the impact of personal budgets on how people were able to live their lives. Short case studies of people using personal budgets are included.
Taking things personally
- Author:
- FAWCETT Edd
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, November 2008, pp.16-19.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
'Personalisation' of social care services is an key component of government policy. This article briefly looks at the development of the strategy and discusses whether it is working in practice for people with learning disabilities. Two short case studies are provided to highlight the benefits personalisation.
Still a small voice: consumer involvement in the All Wales Strategy; a survey of local authority perspectives
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Welsh Office
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Welsh Office
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 42p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Surveys 8 county councils, and 96 settings with 755 residents to see whether services were accountable to consumers, and whether, in residential life, people had a positive choice.
Direct payments in England: factors linked to variations in local provision
- Authors:
- FERNANDEZ Jose-Luis, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Policy, 36(1), January 2007, pp.97-121.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
Direct payments have moved to the heart of the government's drive for increased user choice. At the same time, implementation has remained disappointing. This article explores the demand, supply and related factors associated with patterns of local variability in uptake and intensity of care package provision. Statistical analyses are conducted for key client groups – people with physical disabilities, older people, people with learning disabilities and people who use mental health services – using data for England from 2000–01 to 2002–03. The results suggest that direct payments variability reflects a complex array of factors, both within and beyond the control of local public actors. In particular, while local policy preferences appear to shape the extent of direct payments growth, the results also demonstrate that understanding levels of activity requires attention to local circumstances.
Make access easy for everyone
- Author:
- COOK Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Local Government Chronicle, 30.03.06, 2006, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Emap Business
From December 2006 all public bodies, including councils, must promote disability equality for staff and everybody using their services. The author looks at how five councils have been working to improve equality. The article covers: involvement in decision making; employment; access to services; cooperation with public bodies and gathering better information about disabled staff and service users.
The goldrush
- Author:
- CHURCHILL James
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 14.3.02, 2002, pp.38-39.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Government policy to help service users has created a rush by local authorities to obtain as much money as possible from central government. Looks at the major policy and funding change involved in policies such as Valuing People, Supporting People and the Care Standards Act 2000.
Best value for whom?
- Author:
- HOLMAN Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 12(1), July 1998, pp.18-20.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Cumbria is one of the 37 authorities to be chosen for a pilot project for the Government's 'Best Value' scheme and the only authority to specifically include learning difficulties in their application. This article looks at what it will mean for service users.