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A courtly welcome: observations on the research initiative
- Author:
- WALSH Patricia Noonan
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31(4), December 2003, pp.190-193.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
In November 2000 the Department of Health's launched a research initiative to commission, fund and monitor the outcomes of a set of research projects in learning disabilities is being implemented in a set of projects. This article reflects the experience and critical appraisal of a member of the Reference Groups from outside the UK.
Developing local area co-ordination in Scotland: supporting individuals and families in their own communities
- Author:
- CURTICE Lisa
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 8(1), January 2003, pp.38-44.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Following its development and evaluation in Western Australia, local area co-ordination (LAC) has been included as an integral part of the strategy for people with learning disabilities in Scotland. Local Area Coordinators (LACs) work directly with individuals and families to help them find the information and local supports they need. This article looks at the background to the adoption of Local Area Coordinators in Scotland.
Small step forward
- Author:
- HEDDELL Fred
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 16.1.03, 2003, pp.38-39.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author, chief executive of Mencap, offers a personal view of the progress made in implementing the learning difficulties strategy, Valuing People.
Draft Incapacity Bill does not protect people's human rights
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 17(2), 2003, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
People First, an organisation run by people with learning difficulties, comment on the Scrutiny Committees report on the Government's Draft Incapacity Bill. Stresses that people with learning difficulties must have support to make their own decisions to prevent abuse by other people.
Valuing people
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 28, 29.1.03, 2003, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Outlines progress to date with the Valuing People White paper, and highlights key issues for practice and practitioners.
Policy into practice: growing older with a learning disability
- Author:
- THOMPSON David
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 21(3), 2003, pp.71-78.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Identifies the major support needs for older people with learning difficulties. Goes on to discuss the impact of two recent policy documents in England: the 'National Service Framework for Older People' and 'Valuing people: a new strategy for learning disability in the 21st Century' on the lives of older people with learning difficulties.
Life choices
- Author:
- SHARPE Leslie
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Nurse, September 2003, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Provides comment on the draft Mental Incapacity Bill.
Who gets to decide?
- Author:
- LEASON Katie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.07.03, 2003, pp.28-30.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The draft Mental Incapacity bill should improve the way decisions are made for those who lack capacity. Looks at the concerns of some people who fear they may lose even more control over their lives.
Victims of complacency?
- Authors:
- CALCRAFT Rebecca, KITSON Deborah
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.06.03, 2003, pp.38-40.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A number of Labour initiatives have aimed to protect vulnerable adults from abuse. The authors review Labour's policies and legislative initiatives and assesses progress to date.
It's not a race, but
- Authors:
- VALIOS Natalie, SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 10.4.03, 2003, pp.30-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Compares social care policy in England and Scotland, and argues that Scotland's provision in many areas is well above that of England.