Search results for ‘Subject term:"learning disabilities"’ Sort:
Results 1 - 9 of 9
Looking for quality
- Author:
- WIENER Ron
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap, 18(4), December 1990, pp.166-168.
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Mental Handicap
Gives two examples of peer auditing or assessment in local authority services.
A plan for life
- Author:
- READ K.A.
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 25.4.90, 1990, pp.34-36.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Life planning for learning disabled people means consulting then assessing the whole range of their needs and regularly monitoring any action taken.
The role of groupwork in research with people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- WALMSLEY J.
- Journal article citation:
- Groupwork, 3(1), 1990, pp.49-64.
- Publisher:
- Whiting and Birch
Based on experiences of a pilot study which included interviews in an adult training centre; discusses the potential of such work to empower people to have a role in planning for themselves.
Coping with the new consumer age
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Today, 22.3.90, 1990, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
A multidisciplinary group discuss the best way forward for social workers and nurses to empower people with learning disabilities.
A consumer survey among people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- LeTOUZE Sue, PAHL Jan
- Publisher:
- University of Kent. Centre for Health Services Studies
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 45p., tables, diags., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
Results of a consumer survey carried out for Kent Social Services Department. Areas highlighted for improvement include : accommodation; leisure facilities and opportunities; information about services; and opportunities for personal development.
Profile: people with learning difficulties; Aston Hall Hospital
- Author:
- PUREWAL Sardip
- Publisher:
- Derbyshire. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 45p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Matlock
Statistical information on mentally handicapped people in living units at Aston Hall Hospital. Includes data on: area of origin, age, length of stay, self-sufficiency, continence, mobility, social skills, communication, education, and training at local day centres.
Business plan 1990/91
- Author:
- KENT COUNTY COUNCIL. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- Kent County Council. Social Sevices Department
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 22p.
- Place of publication:
- Maidstone
Gives aims and objectives for service provision to the elderly, children and families, mentally handicapped and mentally ill people and physically handicapped people.
Service profile: adult placement scheme
- Author:
- LEICESTERSHIRE. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- Leicestershire. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 20p.,tables,diags.
- Place of publication:
- Leicester
Evaluation of a scheme for elderly, mentally handicapped and other vulnerable adults, providing both short and long term placements. Looks at funding, procedures, characteristics of service users, and views of carers and clients.
Quality of life: perspectives and policies
- Editors:
- BALDWIN Sally, GODFREY Christine, PROPPER Carol
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 266p., tables, bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Covers conceptual frameworks of quality of life, methodology - including Quality Adjusted Life Years -, empirical perspectives with various client groups, and policy issues.