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- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 1.2.07, 2007, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
In light of reported abuse of people with learning disabilities at Orchard Hill in South London, this article looks at how service providers can be sure they are best protecting service users. The national charity Choice Support called in expert help to gain advice from the Ann Craft Trust, Voice UK and Respond. The charities, part of an adult protection alliance, were commissioned to carry out a review of polices and procedure systems; to train key staff, and review and monitor service user’s subsequent experiences.
Abuse in care? The identification of early indicators of the abuse of people with learning disabilities in residential settings
- Authors:
- MARSLAND Dave, OAKES Peter, WHITE Caroline
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 9(4), November 2007, pp.6-20.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Although 'No Secrets' suggests that adult protection practices should seek to prevent abuse, it can be argued that such practice predominately focuses on pursuing effective abuse that has already happened, rather than preventing abuse. This article reports on research which sought to contribute to the prevention of abuse, through the identification of 'early indicators'.
Investigating the experiences of professionals working with people who are homelessness and in contact with learning disability services
- Authors:
- COLMAN Mark, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 12(3), July 2007, pp.15-24.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article investigates the experiences and views of professionals from a range of settings who work with people who are homeless and have a learning disability. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 professionals working for health, social care, probation, employment and voluntary agencies in a city in the North-East of England. Professionals described how people who are homeless and have a learning disability have a range of complex personal, health and social needs that are often not met by current accommodation and support provision. Improvements to the quality of temporary accommodation and the on-site support offered are needed in order to react effectively to episodes of homelessness. In addition, improvements in the quality of outreach support and a greater choice of suitable housing might help to prevent homelessness among this client group.
Investigating the experiences of people who have been homeless and are in contact with learning disability services
- Authors:
- HEBBLETHWAITE Amy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 12(3), July 2007, pp.25-34.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
All people with learning disabilities who were homeless and known to either local social services or health learning disability services in a large city in the North East of England were identified. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 participants on their current accommodation. Content analysis was used to identify common themes. Interview data indicated that breakdown of social support was the main cause of homelessness, and that in temporary accommodation people with learning disabilities were vulnerable to exploitation by other residents. Concerns were also expressed about the quality of housing, mental health was a recurring theme and the importance of ensuring that people with learning disabilities receive adequate treatment for these difficulties is discussed. Access to health care in general is facilitated by support in arranging and attending appointments. Medication services may play a key role in preventing people with learning disabilities from becoming homeless through relationship breakdown. The study also suggests that improvements in temporary accommodation are needed, including housing designed specifically for people with learning disabilities, in order to react effectively to episodes of homelessness.