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Learning disability: physical therapy, treatment and management: a collaborative approach
- Editors:
- RENNIE Jeanette, (ed.)
- Publisher:
- John Wiley and Sons
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 355p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
Most learning disability literature focuses on psychiatry, education and behaviour. This book, written by a physiotherapist, examines the effect of these aspects along with neurological deficits on physical ability. It is a fully updated, and better referenced, version of the text written for health professionals working with people (primarily adults) who have learning disabilities. It provides an overview of the diverse approaches to treatment and management issues, as well as methods to help service users achieve rehabilitation aims, including the usage of non-healthcare facilities. The book is divided into three main sections: underlying theory; assessment; and practical methods of physical treatment and management. The latter covering: postural care, managing severe physical disability, hydrotherapy, riding; group therapy, sport, and complementary therapy.
'Quality of life' and medical decision making for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities
- Author:
- MENCAP
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 13p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
People with profound and multiple learning disabilities must have the same entitlement to medical treatment as anyone else. The existence of a learning disability does not justify different standards of medical treatment. If quality of life criteria are relevant they should be applied to a person with a learning disability in the same manner as to a person without a disability. People may value and enjoy living a life we would not choose for ourselves. Considerations of ‘quality of life’ are only relevant in the context of the gravity of illness and do not concern the degree or nature of a person’s disability.
Applying a personalised approach to eligibility criteria
- Author:
- BOGG Daisy
- Publisher:
- Open University
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 136p.
- Place of publication:
- Maidenhead
The eligibility criteria for social care can be difficult to apply to users with complex social and psychological needs. Social workers are under increasing pressure to ensure that applications for funding are well constructed in order to ensure the financial support allocated to individual and personal budgets are appropriate and maximise the options for the client. This pocketbook aims to provide a guide for those assessing and supporting individuals with complex needs such as mental health, substance misuse or learning disability. It offers guidance on how these types of issues can be applied to eligibility criteria to asses social care funding within a personalised approach targeted at recovery and improved quality of life. The book: describes legal frameworks for assessment and service delivery; examines specific elements of eligibility criteria; provides practice suggestions and checklists; and explores the interface between fair access to care services and NHS CHC criteria. Illustrative case studies are used throughout.
Joint review report: commissioning services and support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs: Doncaster Council and PCT
- Authors:
- HARRATT Julie, et al
- Publisher:
- Commission for Social Care Inspection; Healthcare Commission; Mental Health Act Commission
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 22p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is an attempt to understand the impact of commissioning processes from the perspective of people with learning disabilities and complex needs. To this end a reference group was established by the Commission for Social Care Inspection, the Healthcare Commission and the Mental Health Act Commission. It included people with learning disabilities, carers and commissioners of services. The report sets out the findings of the review for Doncaster Council and Doncaster Primary Care Trust. This includes a summary and recommendations for action by local commissioners of health and social care services. Note: The Mental Health Act Commission was abolished in March 2009.
Joint review report: commissioning services and support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs: Dorset County Council and NHS Dorset
- Authors:
- DAVIS Anne, et al
- Publisher:
- Commission for Social Care Inspection; Healthcare Commission; Mental Health Act Commission
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is an attempt to understand the impact of commissioning processes from the perspective of people with learning disabilities and complex needs. To this end a reference group was established by the Commission for Social Care Inspection, the Healthcare Commission and the Mental Health Act Commission. It included people with learning disabilities, carers and commissioners of services. The report sets out the findings of the review for both Dorset County Council and NHS Dorset. This includes a summary and recommendations for action by local commissioners of health and social care services. Note: The Mental Health Act Commission was abolished in March 2009.
Joint review report: commissioning services and support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs: Stoke-on-Trent Council and NHS Stoke
- Authors:
- WELFORD Tina, et al
- Publisher:
- Commission for Social Care Inspection; Healthcare Commission; Mental Health Act Commission
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 31p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is an attempt to understand the impact of commissioning processes from the perspective of people with learning disabilities and complex needs. To this end a reference group was established by the Commission for Social Care Inspection, the Healthcare Commission and the Mental Health Act Commission. It included people with learning disabilities, carers and commissioners of services. The report sets out the findings of the review for both Stoke-on-Trent Council and Stoke-on-Trent Primary Care Trust. This includes a summary and recommendations for action by local commissioners of health and social care services.
Joint review report: commissioning services and support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council: Dudley Primary Care Trust
- Authors:
- ASSALL Rob, et al
- Publisher:
- Commission for Social Care Inspection; Healthcare Commission; Mental Health Act Commission
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 26p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is an attempt to understand the impact of commissioning processes from the perspective of people with learning disabilities and complex needs. To this end a reference group was established by the Commission for Social Care Inspection, the Healthcare Commission and the Mental Health Act Commission. It included people with learning disabilities, carers and commissioners of services. The report sets out the findings of the review for both Dudley Council and Dudley Primary Care Trust. This includes a summary and recommendations for action by local commissioners of health and social care services. Note: The Mental Health Act Commission was abolished in March 2009.
Joint review report: commissioning services and support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs: Lancashire County Council: North Lancashire Teaching PCT: East Lancashire Teaching PCT: Central Lancashire PCT
- Authors:
- MCCAFFREY Anne, et al
- Publisher:
- Commission for Social Care Inspection; Healthcare Commission; Mental Health Act Commission
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 35p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is an attempt to understand the impact of commissioning processes from the perspective of people with learning disabilities and complex needs. To this end a reference group was established by the Commission for Social Care Inspection, the Healthcare Commission and the Mental Health Act Commission. It included people with learning disabilities, carers and commissioners of services. The report sets out the findings of the review for Lancashire County Council and primary care trusts covering North Lancashire, East Lancashire and Central Lancashire. This includes a summary and recommendations for action by local commissioners of health and social care services. Note: The Mental Health Act Commission was abolished in March 2009.
Joint review report: commissioning services and support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs: Gateshead Council and Gateshead PCT
- Authors:
- SMITH Nicholas, et al
- Publisher:
- Commission for Social Care Inspection; Healthcare Commission; Mental Health Act Commission
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 26p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is an attempt to understand the impact of commissioning processes from the perspective of people with learning disabilities and complex needs. To this end a reference group was established by the Commission for Social Care Inspection, the Healthcare Commission and the Mental Health Act Commission. It included people with learning disabilities, carers and commissioners of services. The report sets out the findings of the review for both Gateshead Council and Gateshead Primary Care Trust. This includes a summary and recommendations for action by local commissioners of health and social care services. Note: The Mental Health Act Commission was abolished in March 2009.
Joint review report: commissioning services and support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs: Redbridge Council and PCT
- Authors:
- DE METZ Alison, et al
- Publisher:
- Commission for Social Care Inspection; Healthcare Commission; Mental Health Act Commission
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 26p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is an attempt to understand the impact of commissioning processes from the perspective of people with learning disabilities and complex needs. To this end a reference group was established by the Commission for Social Care Inspection, the Healthcare Commission and the Mental Health Act Commission. It included people with learning disabilities, carers and commissioners of services. The report sets out the findings of the review for both Redbridge Council and Redbridge Primary Care Trust. This includes a summary and recommendations for action by local commissioners of health and social care services. Note: The Mental Health Act Commission was abolished in March 2009.