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WHO Atlas on Global Resources for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities 2007: key findings relevant for low- and middle-income countries
- Authors:
- MERCIER Celine, at al.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 5(2), June 2008, pp.81-88.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The World Health Organization (WHO) Atlas-ID project was designed to collect, compile, and disseminate information on intellectual disabilities (ID) services and resources from across the world. This paper aims at selecting findings in the Atlas-ID that can be used as a tool for advocacy, human rights awareness, development planning, and monitoring changes regarding resources for persons with intellectual disabilities and their families in countries with the lowest levels of income in the world. After consultation with experts in the field of ID, a questionnaire and its accompanying glossary were developed. This questionnaire was completed by national respondents from 147 countries, areas, and territories that are WHO members (response rate of 74.6% corresponding to 94.6% of the world population). Cross-tabulations were calculated according to WHO region that the countries belong to as well as their levels of income. The data from the Atlas-ID allowed for documenting similarities and differences among the poorest and the richest countries of the world in relation to ID. The most striking differences pertain to the areas of information, judicial protection, government benefits, financing, availability, and access to services. The Atlas-ID allowed the identification of similarities and differences in resources and services between the four World Bank categories of countries' income, and it demonstrated the extent of unmet needs in low-income and low-middle-income countries, as well as some critical gaps between these countries and the high-level income countries.
Commentary: what is a resource allocation system?
- Author:
- DUFFY Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 20(4), 2015, pp.207-212.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: In discussing some of the issues arising from the paper by Sue Davies and colleagues, this paper provides an overview of the development of the concept of a Resource Allocation System (RAS). Design/methodology/approach: Critical analysis based on review of literature and personal experience. Findings: The paper discusses the emergence of RAS and the change in its role and purpose over time. Five areas that have led to changes in the RAS are identified: making the system increasingly rules based, the development many variations of RAS across areas, the need to manage of an increasingly complex system, the desire for predictability and accuracy, and that it now needs to cope in an environment of austerity. Practical implications: Local authorities may consider whether their RAS will be fit for purpose in the future. Social implications: Social innovations are often unstable and may have unexpected consequences; especially when other factors beyond their original design intentions begin to influence their use. Originality/value: The author of a social innovation reflects on the failure of that innovation to achieve its original purpose. (Publisher abstract)
House hunting
- Authors:
- PARROTT Richard, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.1.98, 1998, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Demand for residential care for people with learning difficulties is rising faster than provision. The authors argue for an urgent review of funding.
Valuing people: much achieved, more to do; a summary report of inspections carried out during 2003-2004 of 12 councils' social care services for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL CARE INSPECTION
- Publisher:
- Commission for Social Care Inspection
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 35p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Summary report of twelve inspections of services for adults with learning difficulties and how these services were performing in the light of the White Paper 'Valuing people'. Consultants with learning difficulties and their support workers were included as members of the inspection teams. The teams focused on advocacy; information and communication; assessment and person-centred planning; transition into adult life; services for people with learning disabilities; people with additional needs; services for family carers; partnership and planning; and resources.
Valuing people: a new strategy for learning disability for the 21st century: implementation; implementation guidance
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 25p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This circular is being issued to local authorities as statutory guidance under Section 7 of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 and contains guidance on implementing the White Paper 'Valuing people: a new strategy for learning disability for the 21st century'.
Valuing people: a New Strategy for Learning Disability for the 21st Century; a White Paper presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Health by command of Her Majesty March 2001
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 148p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Describes the government's strategy for improving the life chances of people with learning disabilities. Covers issues such as improving service provision for children with learning disabilities; improving choice and control for people with learning disabilities; supporting carers; improving health care for people with learning disabilities; providing housing, employment and fulfilling lives; and assuring quality in services.