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The same as you?
- Author:
- KERR Linda
- Journal article citation:
- SCOLAG Journal, 277, November 2000, p.7.
- Publisher:
- ScoLAG(Scottish Legal Action Group)
Discusses the recent strategic review of learning disability services in Scotland.
Direct payments in England: factors linked to variations in local provision
- Authors:
- FERNANDEZ Jose-Luis, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Policy, 36(1), January 2007, pp.97-121.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
Direct payments have moved to the heart of the government's drive for increased user choice. At the same time, implementation has remained disappointing. This article explores the demand, supply and related factors associated with patterns of local variability in uptake and intensity of care package provision. Statistical analyses are conducted for key client groups – people with physical disabilities, older people, people with learning disabilities and people who use mental health services – using data for England from 2000–01 to 2002–03. The results suggest that direct payments variability reflects a complex array of factors, both within and beyond the control of local public actors. In particular, while local policy preferences appear to shape the extent of direct payments growth, the results also demonstrate that understanding levels of activity requires attention to local circumstances.
Direct payments:commentary and review
- Author:
- HOLMAN Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 7(4), October 2002, pp.17-20.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Proposes measure to help raise the level of direct payment provision to people with learning disabilities and discusses the use of Independent Living Trusts.
Direct payments for people with severe learning disabilities: a services case study and implications for policy
- Author:
- BEADLE-BROWN Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 7(4), October 2002, pp.10-16.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Uses a case study to illustrate the difficulties experienced by those trying to access direct payments for people with learning disabilities, and considers the reasons why such difficulties exist. Proposes measures needed to ensure that people with learning disabilities have equal access to this form of funding.
Direct payments offer older people hope of greater empowerment
- Author:
- HEPTINSTALL Derek
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 3(1), January 1999, pp.23-25.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Following a nine-month review, the Government has announced that direct payments will be extended to people aged 65 and over. In this guide to direct payments, the author explains the policy background, the origins of the idea, how they work and the problems of the present legislation. It calls for the right to direct payments to be made mandatory on all local authorities.
Home free
- Author:
- RICKFORD Frances
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 18.1.96, 1996, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Even as the Community Care (Direct Payments) Bill makes its way through Parliament, asks whether independent living is really possible for the majority of adults with learning difficulties.