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The important things in life
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 131, November/December 2012, pp.14-17.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Decisions made on behalf of people with a learning disability and their families are often made without any input from the people they affect the most. Mencap's 'Listen and Learn' consultation programme was developed to find what is important to people with learning disabilities. The consultation used surveys, focus groups and interviews with people with learning disabilities, their family members or carers, Mencap members of staff and leaders of local Mencap groups. The results of the consultation are briefly discussed under the following themes: early years and childhood; making decisions about where to live, jobs and money; support for the whole family; healthcare; participation; staying safe; and relationships. Mencap intend to use the results to inform its work and planning over the next five years. (Original abstract)
Life support: the difference between a daily existence and a fulfilling life
- Author:
- UNITED RESPONSE
- Publisher:
- United Response
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Campaigns Panel is an informal network of people with disabilities or mental health needs who are supported by United Response as well as their relatives. This report has been produced by members of the Campaign Panel who have a learning disability and support need, or are relatives to someone who has. The report explores what good support means to people with learning disabilities and why it is crucial that any reforms to social care lead to better quality support. The participants were asked about what support meant to them, what they liked to do in life, what their views were, and what their thoughts were on the future. The report is illustrated throughout with quotes and visual images.
Brick by brick
- Author:
- FAWCETT Edd
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 117, July 2010, pp.16-19.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Noting that housing is high on the list of issues that impact on health, well-being and inclusion of people with a learning disability, this article discusses some of the barriers and solutions to getting the right home. It looks at council housing, the private rental market, affordable housing, housing associations, shared ownership and combined packages of accommodation and support. It highlights some of the difficulties faced by people with a learning disability in finding housing which meets their needs, and includes a case example from the Golden Lane Housing Southwest London Homefinder project, which helps people with a learning disability to rent a home.
People with a learning disability, autism or both: Liaison and Diversion managers and practitioner resources
- Authors:
- NHS ENGLAND, NHS IMPROVEMENT
- Publishers:
- NHS England, NHS Improvement
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 22
- Place of publication:
- London
Guidance for practitioners in Liaison and Diversion services who are working with people with learning disability, autism or both. It aims to support practitioners to anticipate and prevent discrimination against people with learning disabilities, which could put them at a significant disadvantage when trying to navigate the youth or criminal justice system. The guidance includes information on identifying and screening people with learning disability or autism and providing relevant support. It also lists recommended actions in relation to service development and how best to supporting the needs of people with a learning disability. Case studies of individuals illustrate the practical impact of effective Liaison and Diversion interventions. A list of relevant resources is also included. (Edited publisher abstract)
Clinical needs and outcomes of adults with intellectual disabilities accessing an inpatient assessment and treatment service and the implication for development of community services
- Authors:
- SANDHU Daljit, TOMLINS Rose
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 21(1), 2017, pp.5-19.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
The role and future of assessment and treatment units for people with intellectual disabilities is once again the focus of debate and government policy. Reviewing the admissions to inpatient services can provide useful information about the characteristics, needs and clinical outcomes of clients. Data were collected retrospectively for all 36 referrals accepted to an inpatient assessment and treatment unit for people with intellectual disability, between January 2013 and April 2014. Clinical and demographic characteristics of service users were identified through descriptive analysis. Male service users, mild intellectual disability and diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder were frequent, and a high proportion of admissions had complex and multiple needs. The Health of the Nation Outcome Scale–Intellectual Disabilities was used as a clinical outcome measure. The article concludes with recommendations for service development following closure of our inpatient service. (Edited publisher abstract)
Learning disability services efficiency project: delivering savings in learning disability services
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
The Learning Disability Services Efficiency Project was set up by the Local Government Association in 2014 to enable local authorities to develop and share new and innovative approaches to making savings in learning disability services. Five councils were selected to take part in the project: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, Cumbria County Council, Darlington Council, Kent County Council and Wiltshire Council. This report provides a summary of each pilot sites after six months of the programme. Short case studies are included throughout. The report also builds on the findings from the Adult Social Care Efficiency (ASCE) programme to draw out some initial messages for adult social care: reducing costs, reducing demand and ongoing challenges. (Edited publisher abstract)
Keys to diversion: best practice for offenders with multiple needs
- Author:
- DURCAN Graham
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- London
Liaison and diversion services aim to identify and support people with mental health problems, learning difficulties and other vulnerable people in police stations and courts. This report identifies the key elements of successful liaison and diversion services in six services based in Lewisham, Manchester, Portsmouth and in Plymouth, Bodmin and Truro. The findings are based on visits to sites, interviews with staff, service users, and partners. It finds that the most successful teams offer support for a wide range of a person’s needs, they build packages of support from a range of local agencies, and they stay in touch with people after they have been referred to other services. The report then makes recommendations for NHS commissioners and liaison and diversion services. (Edited publisher abstract)
The future need for social care services for adults with disabilities in England 2012-30
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH RESEARCH. School for Social Care Research
- Publisher:
- NIHR School for Social Care Research
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- London
Researchers at the Centre for Disability Research (CedR), Lancaster University collected information about the assessed level of eligibility for samples of children aged 14-16 identified as having special educational needs (SEN), and explored the relationship between SEN and disability. The aim was to estimate changes in the need for social care services for adults with disabilities in England between 2012 and 2030. The project builds on and extends the research team’s previous work on estimating future need for social care services among adults with learning disabilities over the time period. This summary of the research notes that estimates are based on “need” rather than “demand”; and that changes in demand are likely to outstrip changes in need because of the reduction in the capacity of informal support networks to provide care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Exploring how churches include people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- PATERSON Donna
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 13(6), November/December 2013, pp.24-26.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The study explored how two churches in the northwest of England aimed to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities in their own communities. One church was not used by any individuals with learning disabilities, the second church ran a bible study group for people with learning disabilities with approximately 45 members. The church leaders from both churches, the bible study group leader, and a sample of 10 people with learning disabilities were interviewed. The findings identified the importance of churches including people with learning disabilities; the barriers that exist in the church community (structural, attitudinal and intellectual); and examples of some good inclusion practices. (Original abstract)
A brief report on the provision of services for hearing impaired, intellecutually disabled, ADHD and autistic spectrum offenders at HMP Whatton
- Authors:
- DUNN Elizabeth, THORNE Karen, HOCKEN Kerensa
- Journal article citation:
- Prison Service Journal, 208, 2013, pp.26-30.
- Publisher:
- Her Majesty's Prison Service of England and Wales
Draws on a project running at HMP Whatton to identify and address service gaps for a minority group of offenders with specific disabilities. The project aimed to make recommendations about how to improve their experience and environment in custody and the services they can access. These services needed include both risk reduction activities and also services targeting social and welfare needs of the offender. The project involved a multidisciplinary steering group; a literature review; a review of services in public sector prisons and public and private sector organisations working in the disabilities field; a mapping of existing provision in HMP Whatton; and focus groups with service users. The results identified the following gaps in service provision: assessment; information sharing; understanding of needs; treatment and intervention provision; environment; and through care. The article summarises the recommendations made and the actions taken to put these into practice. The project highlights the importance of a multi-disciplinary steering group to the success of the project. (Original abstract)