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Your role as a learning disability worker
- Author:
- POUNTNEY Jackie
- Publisher:
- Heinemann; British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 92p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
Introduces understanding of the role of Learning Disability Worker and the responsibilities of supporting someone who has a learning disability. The book meets the learning outcomes for the unit, with a range of features to make the learning stimulating and interesting. Written by BILD, so learners can be sure of relevant and reliable content, the book provides all necessary underpinning knowledge and careful linking to the relevant NVQ.
Lines in the sand: final report
- Authors:
- SIMONS Ken, RUSSELL Oliver
- Publisher:
- Norah Fry Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 129p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
A research project on the interface between mental health and learning disability services. The main objective of this research project, which was funded by the South West Regional NHS Research and Development Directorate, was to carry out an audit of ‘pressure points’ within services for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs in South West England. A retrospective two-year census of case files (n=348) was carried out, supplemented by in-depth interviews with key clinical staff (n=30), and semi-structured interviews with commissioners from Valuing People Partnership Boards (n =10) and Local Implementation Teams for the National Service Framework for Mental Health (n=9). The main outcome measures were descriptions of patterns of service use, along with the presence (or otherwise) of disputes and/or joint working, set in the context of the views of providers and commissioners.
Developing an easy read version of the Adult Social Care Outcomes Toolkit (ASCOT)
- Authors:
- TURNPENNY Agnes, et al
- Publisher:
- Quality and Outcomes of Person-centred Care Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 89
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
This study aims to develop and test a robust easy read version of the Adult Social Care Outcomes Toolkit (ASCOT), and ensure it meets the needs of respondents with learning disabilities. ASCOT is a measure of social care-related quality of life and is used as part of the Personal Social Services Adult Social Care Survey in England. An easy read version of ASCOT could ensure that social care research include people who, although having capacity to consent to taking part in research, are not able to respond to standard questionnaires and surveys. This study indicates that the revised easy read version adequately represents the ASCOT domains and the standard questionnaire. However, ASCOT-ER might benefit from further systematic testing, particularly around validity and reliability. (Edited publisher abstract)
Premature deaths of people with learning disabilities: progress update
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 22
- Place of publication:
- London
This report updates progress made on recommendations of the 'Confidential Inquiry into premature deaths of people with learning disabilities' (2013). The progress update summarises action taken or underway against each of the main themes themes from the Inquiry, including: improving assessment to identify people with learning disabilities; better integration of services; access to healthcare and interventions; and end-of-life care. Examples of local good practice and national initiatives are included. The report notes that progress has been made, but that more needs to be done. Three specific actions for local areas are highlighted: participating fully in the Self-Assessment Framework and acting on its results; securing the provision of named care co-ordinators; ensuring reasonable adjustments are made and audited. (Edited publisher abstract)
Government response to the Confidential Inquiry into premature deaths of people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 29
- Place of publication:
- London
The Department of Health (DH) established and funded the Confidential Inquiry into premature deaths of people with learning disabilities from April 2010 to March 2013 in response to a recommendation in 'Healthcare for all, report of the Independent Inquiry into access to healthcare for people with learning disabilities' (July 2008). The findings show that people with learning disabilities continue to have poor experience and outcomes compared to people without learning disabilities. This response sets out a range of actions across 18 recommendations in the Confidential Inquiry to improve access, experience and outcomes for people with learning disabilities and family carers. (Original abstract)
Have your say about college: a report on FE provision for young people with learning disabilities in Somerset
- Authors:
- EVERETT Glyn, WILLLIAMS Val
- Publisher:
- Norah Fry Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 59p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
This paper reports the findings of a demonstration research study in Somerset about local Further Education (FE) provision for those learners aged 14-25, who have a learning disability and complex needs. The study was commissioned by the Learning and Skills Council South West region (LSC), and took place between May-August 2007. Its aims were to: establish current needs and wishes of young people with a learning disability (aged 14-25) in Somerset; find out to what extent current FE provision meets those needs, both locally and at a distance; document outcomes of FE for students with learning disabilities; strengthen the information base about potential learners in this group; to provide for more joined-up forecasting and communication between the key agencies; and make recommendations for future developments in all these areas. Overall 40 students or young people with 12 learning disabilities, 20 parents and 30 professionals and college staff took part in the research. The findings are discussed in depth and cover such topics as: partnership work, gaps in provision; transition, choice, individual planning, additional support, specialist colleges, social life, and moving on to work.
Positive goals for positive behavioural support: interventions to improve the quality of life for people with learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges
- Authors:
- FOX Peter, EMERSON Eric
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 80p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This resource is written to help with the selection and evaluation of outcomes of intervention for people with learning disabilities whose behaviour presents challenges for services. The authors cover a range of potential outcomes, enabling selection of those which are most relevant in order to evaluate progress towards achieving those outcomes. They look at both the personal and social consequences of the person's challenging behaviour and the effect of interventions on these quality of life factors, rather than simply focusing on attempting to reduce the challenging behaviour itself. The book is designed to act as an addition to existing assessment and intervention processes and documentation, and can be adapted to suit individual circumstances. Sections include: positive goals and positive behavioural support (PBS); development of positive goals; and how to use positive goals. It is aimed at carers, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, behaviour therapists, community learning disability nurses, social workers, care managers, members of community learning disability teams and members of challenging behaviour teams. The resource is presented in ring-bound format with a CD-rom containing video clips and photo stories.
Outcomes for disabled service users
- Authors:
- HARRIS Jennifer, et al
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 90p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Social service provision to younger disabled people is not often at the forefront of policy debate. However, the Government recognises the distinct contribution that disabled people make to the economy and the waste of potential that ensues when key services do not assist them. Often the type of assistance that younger disabled people require needs to be more flexible, or of a different type, than that offered by social services. For example, people may require assistance with making decisions concerning work, both paid and voluntary, or in parenting. This study explored ways of incorporating these and other types of assistance into assessment processes. In the study these were called ‘outcomes’ and they were incorporated into new assessment documents for use by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
New directions: day services for people with learning disabilities in the 1990s: a review of the research
- Authors:
- SIMONS Ken, WATSON Debby
- Publisher:
- University of Exeter. Centre for Evidence Based Practice
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 60p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
Research review of services for people with learning disabilities
Two discussion papers on domiciliary care commissioning and procurement
- Author:
- OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY. Institute of Public Care
- Publisher:
- Oxford Brookes University. Institute of Public Care
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 45
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
Two discussion papers on domiciliary care commissioning and procurement, produced by the Institute of Public Care the for the Social Services Improvement Agency for Wales (SSIA) and the National Commissioning Board for Wales (NCB). The first discussion paper explores some of the opportunities and challenges presented by taking an outcomes-based approach to the commissioning of domiciliary care. It looks at possible service- and individual-level outcomes, the role of re-ablement, the role and nature of providers in the care market, and measuring the performance of domiciliary care providers. It concludes by suggesting a set of design rules for commissioners who want to take an outcome-based commissioning approach to domiciliary care. The second discussion paper sets out the options available to local authority commissioners for the procurement of services, focusing on domiciliary care services and supported living services for people with learning disabilities. It covers the relationship between commissioning and procurement, EU and UK procurement requirements, and different models of procurement. (Edited publisher abstract)