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Commentary on 'Supporting people with complex mental health needs to get a life: the role of the Supported Living Outreach Team'
- Author:
- COOPER Vivien
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 14(1), February 2009, pp.40-42.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The author identifies key factors that have contributed to the success of the Supported Living Outreach Team and discusses the importance of others learning from its success.
The first three years of community forensic service for people with a learning disability
- Authors:
- BENTON Carl, ROY Ashok
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 10(2), June 2008, pp.4-12.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper reports on the first three years of a community forensic team in Birmingham working with individuals with learning disabilities who have offended or are at risk of doing so. Using an interprofessional model, the team provided assessment, intervention and management, enabling individuals to live in the least restrictive environment. There were 113 referrals, the majority (94%) of whom were males. Only 26 had been convicted. The problems this raised for the team are discussed, along with the cost-effectiveness, impact on admission rates and benefits of providing such a service. Two case scenarios are presented to highlight some of the issues encountered by the team.
Interdisciplinary practice in developmental disabilities
- Authors:
- KROPF Nancy P., MALONE D. Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 3(1), 2004, pp.21-36.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Explores the development of interdisciplinary team practice within the field of development disabilities. Describes various interdisciplinary models, and reviews the role of the social worker. Concludes that as social workers practice as members of teams in a variety of contexts, a greater understanding of an interdisciplinary approach is warranted. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Community teams under review
- Author:
- PEARSON Janet
- Journal article citation:
- Soundtrack, 22, September 2001, p.10.
- Publisher:
- National Development Team
The Community Learning Disability Team is at the forefront of service delivery to people with learning disabilities. Reflects on some of the common themes emerging from recent NDT work.
Reflections on team culture, structure and function of an intensive support service centred on positive behavioural support
- Authors:
- PATTERSON Lawrence A., BERRY Samuel
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 21(4), 2016, pp.203-211.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore experiences of team culture, structure and function of an intensive support service (ISS) within the context of the recent service guidance “Building the Right Support” (NHS England, Local Government Association and Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, 2015). Reflections on the Hampshire and Southampton ISS set up in 2010 are discussed with a view to informing a debate about frameworks for ISS services nationally. Design/methodology/approach: A reflective piece, drawing on experience and case examples. Findings: This paper describes that a key function of an ISS is making individuals safe and this is significantly assisted by using shared team formulation, which can enable information and perspectives to be shared between and within teams as rapidly as possible. Further, a case is made for recognising the importance of inter-disciplinary practice, as the Southampton and Hampshire ISS has removed the “old fashioned” demarcations that led to individuals seeing a “procession” of different professionals from different disciplines. This relates to team structure, but importantly is about a culture of holding a shared identity based on positive behavioural support values, rather than a traditional uni-disciplinary perspective. Practical implications: ISS models are being proposed by NHS England and this paper suggests some important practical aspects. Originality/value: Limited literature exists examining the team culture within ISSs, which contributes to desired outcomes for service users. This paper opens a debate about structural and functional aspects of service delivery in this service model. (Publisher abstract)
Supporting people with complex mental health needs to get a life! The role of the Supported Living Outreach Team
- Authors:
- AYRES Martin, ROY Ashok
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 14(1), February 2009, pp.29-39.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper reports on the development and service delivery of the Supported Living Outreach Team for people with severe psychiatric, behavioural and forensic needs in a city with a population of 1.1 million. The authors discuss the reasons why the team was formed, and the partnerships it has formed with local housing and care providers in order to enable people with very complex needs to lead ordinary lives in their local communities. The pathway of team involvement is described, starting with the initial assessment, setting up and monitoring of new schemes, through to discharge. Also described are the measures the team uses to monitor its effectiveness, the benefits the team has brought to the service, and the hurdles and barriers it has had to overcome on its journey to support people with complex needs to live safely in their local communities.
What happened to teamwork?
- Author:
- GREIG Rob
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.3.00, 2000, p.27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author warns that community learning disability teams are losing their inter-agency focus and ignoring key responsibilities.
Meeting the challenge in Clwyd: the Intensive Support Team. Part 2
- Authors:
- TOOGOOD Sandy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 22(2), 1994, pp.46-52.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Paper 1 reviewed the establishment of the Clwyd Intensive Support team and the interpretation of challenging behaviour, seeking to combine the perspective of the individual with that of the service or local community, which led to its creation. This paper reports on how the Team used its time, presents data from two follow-up studies, provides a summary of the findings of an independent survey of consumer satisfaction and gives a brief report on costs. Concludes by identifying important features of a peripatetic support team.
Seamless service
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 25.7.02, 2002, p.44.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on integrated mental health services provided by the Somerset Partnership NHS & Social Care Trust, and the benefits which have resulted for both service users and staff.
Interdisciplinary training for staff working with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities
- Author:
- LACEY Penny
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interprofessional Care, 12(1), 1998, pp.43-52.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Traditionally, teachers, therapists, nurses and social workers have separate training which fits them each for specific and defined roles in their work with people with learning disabilities. In reality, these roles, at least, are complementary and in many cases overlap considerably. Discusses the importance of training members of multidisciplinary teams together and in demonstrating how this was achieved in one university department. Reports on a project set up in aimed at planning, implementing and evaluating and interdisciplinary course for staff who work with people profound and multiple learning disabilities.