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Just the job
- Author:
- COOPER David
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 11.9.97, 1997, p.29.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Reports on a working support scheme which has enabled one hospital trust to open its job opportunities to people with learning disabilities.
Open question
- Author:
- COHEN Phil
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.6.97, 1997, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The scandal of two residential homes for people with learning difficulties in Buckinghamshire still remains open despite revelations of abuse. Looks at the questions needed to be answered.
Special needs need special measures
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 24, December 1997, p.8.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Children with special educational needs are the focus of a Government Green paper and a Mencap report. The Government intends to integrate these students into mainstream education; Mencap reveals the tragedy of exclusion.
Towards a national framework for tackling adult abuse
- Authors:
- AMBACHE Jeremy, DAVEY Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, November 1997, p.20.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
There are signs that social services agencies and national government are taking the abuse of vulnerable adults more seriously. With speculation that the Government is about to publish a Green Paper on the subject, the authors explain how policies on abuse have already evolved.
Improving services for South Asian adults with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- HATTON Chris, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Focus, 22, October 1997, pp.1-9.
- Publisher:
- RNIB
Discusses the results of a survey of Asian families in the North-West of England with a person who has learning difficulties. The aims were to identify the circumstances and support needs of the families, and to find out how effectively these needs are met and how services could be improved.
The Mental Health Act Commission: part one
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine, LAKES Gordon
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 2(3), September 1997, pp.29-34.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Outlines the main objectives and organisational structure of the Mental Health Act Commission which monitors and safeguards the well-being and interests of patients detained under the 1983 Mental Health Act.
In their shoes
- Author:
- BOND Henrietta
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.8.97, 1997, p.22.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on a joint initiative between Greenwich Council and the Metropolitan Police which aims to help people with learning difficulties who have been victims of abuse.
Developing and implementing sexuality policy for a learning disability provider service
- Author:
- CAMBRIDGE Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 5(4), July 1997, pp.227-236.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Discusses a case study of the development of a sexuality policy for a learning disability service, identifies key considerations for the development process and examines the wider implications for the service. The operational, management and practice issues that emerged as a result of the intervention and the ways in which they were resolved are described. These issues include the different interests at stake and the incorporation of the views and experiences of users, parents and direct support staff. A model for policy development, including pointers for the management of sexuality and for practice intervention is provided.
At whose risk? Priorities and conflicts for policy development in HIV and intellectual disability
- Author:
- CAMBRIDGE Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 10(2), 1997, pp.83-104.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Identifies considerations for HIV policy in services for people with intellectual disabilities and suggests standards for best practice. Evidence from research, policy development and training is examined to inform arguments about the nature, location and management of HIV risk with service and user case studies used to illustrate argument. Priorities for policy are offered and conflicts between the rights and responsibilities of individuals are explored, with discussion centred on the re-homosexualisation of HIV. Also identifies key related considerations such as legal and moral questions, policy principles and the need for coordination.
The integration of children with severe learning difficulties: a review of the recent literature
- Author:
- FARRELL Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 10(1), 1997, pp.1-14.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reviews recent literature on the effects of integrating children with severe learning difficulties (or severe intellectual disabilities) into mainstream schools, and discusses some of the inherent methodological problems in evaluating integration. The literature review the following courses areas: the role of support workers in facilitating integration; the effect of integration on communication and linguistic interaction; the relevance of curriculum differentiation; the impact of the age, ability and behaviour of the children with disabilities on integration; the effects of integration on children without disabilities; the attitudes of mainstream teachers and Local Education Authority staff towards integration. Concludes with a summary of the main findings and discusses the implications for future, policy, provision and research.