Search results for ‘Subject term:"learning disabilities"’ Sort:
Results 1 - 10 of 16
Multi-agency inspection of services for people with learning disabilities in Ayrshire
- Author:
- SOCIAL WORK INSPECTION AGENCY
- Publisher:
- Social Work Inspection Agency
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 182p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
A report of the pilot multi-agency inspection of services for people with learning disabilities in Ayrshire that took place between February and June 2006 is presented. A multi-agency inspection model for services for people with learning disabilities was developed. A consultation event about the model was held and people’s comments were taken into account. A number of people with learning disabilities and family carers attended the event. The model was specifically designed for multi-agency inspections of learning disability services and is congruent with the SWIA performance inspection model and HMIe’s performance inspection model. The report covers enabling and sustaining independence, promoting inclusion, meeting health needs, safety and protection, record keeping and communication, meeting staff needs, developing partnership working, leadership and direction, financial resource and information management, and capacity for improvement. Recommendations are presented.
Developing the workforce: learning disability services in Trent: a report for South Yorkshire Education and Training Consortium/North Trent Workforce Development Confederation/East Midlands Workforce Development Confederation Trent; final draft report
- Authors:
- PICKERING Sharon, THOMPSON Jeanette
- Publisher:
- South Yorkshire Workforce Development Confederation
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 111p.
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
Currently learning disability services face a number of challenges for building a workforce that reflects the needs of people that use services. Workforce development must: start with the needs of people who use services, using ‘best information’ to inform the process; establish partnerships to ensure the success of workforce development; including all key stakeholders, families and carers at all stages of the process; and focus on outcomes. Good quality services are informed by the needs wants and expectations of those using the service and should: advocate the social model of disability, promoting choice and control; promote and value anti- discriminatory practice; reflect the multi-cultural nature of communities; pursue a multi disciplinary approach; promote evidence-based practice; provide local and flexible delivery; and · incorporate evaluation and review by the participants, employer organisation, people with a learning disability, their families and service commissioners.
Developing the workforce: learning disability services in Trent; supporting documents
- Authors:
- PICKERING Sharon, THOMPSON Jeanette
- Publisher:
- South Yorkshire Workforce Development Confederation
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 99p.
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
Currently learning disability services face a number of challenges for building a workforce that reflects the needs of people that use services. Workforce development must: start with the needs of people who use services, using ‘best information’ to inform the process; establish partnerships to ensure the success of workforce development; including all key stakeholders, families and carers at all stages of the process; and focus on outcomes. Good quality services are informed by the needs wants and expectations of those using the service and should: advocate the social model of disability, promoting choice and control; promote and value anti- discriminatory practice; reflect the multi-cultural nature of communities; pursue a multi disciplinary approach; promote evidence-based practice; provide local and flexible delivery; and · incorporate evaluation and review by the participants, employer organisation, people with a learning disability, their families and service commissioners.
The Art of partnership: a practical guide
- Author:
- CAMERON Anita
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 96p.,bibliog
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
This guide is aimed at anyone in learning disability services about to embark on joint working, or looking for ways to improve their current practices. Draws on case studies and experiences of successes and failures to look at the realities of partnership working, including: working towards partnership; the different kinds of partnership arrangements; developing a joint investment plan; partnership work with people with learning difficulties and their families; the ingredients of a successful partnership; and maintaining quality standards.
Partnership in practice: the Children Act 1989
- Editor:
- BUCHANAN Anne
- Publisher:
- Avebury
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 138p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Collection of papers from a conference looking at the partnership aspects of the Children Act 1989. The conference involved the 'partners' concerned, including young people who had been looked after, volunteers, and professionals. Contains sections on: partnership with black and minority ethnic communities; recent research into partnership; best partnership practice in a local authority; and specialist practice in areas such as child health, special needs, and working with parents.
Learning disabilities: a handbook of care
- Editors:
- SHANLEY Eamon, STARRS Thomas A.
- Publisher:
- Churchill Livingstone
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 340p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Previously published under the title Mental handicap. Gives practical ways of providing a user centred service to people with learning difficulties through the promotion of self help. Stresses the importance of multidisciplinary teamwork and of involving families in such teams. Aimed in particular at student nurses and social workers.
Parental involvement in Anson House
- Authors:
- BEVERIDGE S., et al
- Publisher:
- Barnardo's
- Publication year:
- 1982
- Pagination:
- 70p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Ilford
Outlines the involvement of parents in a pre-school intervention project for children with a wide variety of levels of learning difficulty, where the aim was for parents to work in partnership with a multi disciplinary team.
The national service framework for mental health: an executive briefing
- Author:
- SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Critically examines seven standards proposed by the National Service Framework for Mental Health covering, mental health promotion, primary care and access to services, effective services for severe mental illnesses, caring for carers, and preventing suicide.
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.
Developing and managing high quality services for people with learning disabilities
- Editors:
- BURTON Mark, KELLAWAY Mike
- Publisher:
- Ashgate
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 326p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Looks at how health and social services can work across boundaries to provide high quality innovative services for people with learning difficulties. Includes sections on: equipping, supporting and leading staff; organisational issues; developing the service; and safeguarding quality.