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Location, location, location
- Author:
- GILKES John
- Journal article citation:
- Llais, 82, Winter 2006, pp.3-5.
- Publisher:
- Learning Disability Wales
The author gives a personal view on locality commissioning, after the decision by Cardiff Council to commission Supported Living services on a locality basis.
Breath of fresh Ayr
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.2.05, 2005, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on a learning difficulties service in Ayr, Scotland which is truly person-centred. Partners for Inclusion (PFI) is a voluntary supported living service that was set up to help people with learning difficulties and mental health needs.
All within reach
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.9.04, 2004, pp.44-45.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at how a publication produced by Reach which outlined new standards for supported living provided the impetus for a care provider to review positively its effectiveness.
England
- Authors:
- BEADLE-BROWN Julie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 9(1), January 2004, pp.31-39.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article focuses on the development and current situation of services for people with learning disabilities in England. Deinstitutionalisation started in the 1960's, when a series of scandals in hospitals were brought to public attention. In response, the 1971 government White Paper Better Services for the Mentally Handicapped was published, and the first community-based services were introduced. Further policy papers attempted to modernise social services in the following period. The 2001 White paper Valuing People is the most recent policy framework specific to people with intellectual disabilities. It identifies rights, independence, choice and inclusion as the four leading principles for services and support, and will be of primary importance for future development. However, at present implementation is in the very early stages. The article covers: Covers: definition, legal status and eligibility; policy framework; service structures and funding of services.
Greece
- Author:
- PADELIADU Susana
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 9(1), January 2004, pp.24-30.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Provides an overview of services for people with intellectual disabilities in Greece, which can be described as versatile and based on both old and new structures, old, over-crowded institutions co-existing with new, alternative structures for independent living. Distinguishing features of the support system are limited financial resources, a strong orientation to medical categories in psychiatry and lack of specific services. There are still many people with intellectual disabilities being treated in mental health services. The gap in services is filled by informal networks, which face a crisis because of the increasing participation of women in the labour market. One of the many deficiencies of the present system is the lack of any sound knowledge of how many people with intellectual disabilities there are, who they are, how they cope with their disabilities and what services they use. This article covers: definition, legal status and eligibility; policy framework; service structures and funding of services.
Out of isolation
- Author:
- MAPP Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.3.96, 1996, p.10.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Asperger's syndrome is characterised by difficulty in communication and social relationships and an inflexibility in thinking and behaviour. The syndrome is a form of Autism and adults with this, living unsupported in the community, are vulnerable. Finds out how a project in Birmingham is helping this neglected client group.
Ring of confidence
- Author:
- UTTING David
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.12.93, 1994, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A supported living project in South London, KeyRing is setting new standards in helping people with learning difficulties to live in the community. The supportive network is created through the establishment of a group of flats within the same area tenanted by people with learning difficulties and a part-time worker. What is unique about the setup is that tenants do not live in the same building. Considers the success of KeyRing, which is now being pioneered in six London boroughs - Wandsworth, Southwark, Croydon, Hackney, Ealing, and Lewisham.
Supporting roles
- Authors:
- KINSELLA Peter, WARD Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.7.93, 1993, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A shadow has been cast over group homes for people with learning difficulties. Research on the schemes revealed that many residents in the homes do not really choose where they are going to live, with whom, their support staff, their routines or their expenditure. As the major residential alternative to hospitals and hostels for people with learning difficulties the life style offered is still often powerless and controlled. In the United States there has been a strong movement towards Supported living, where many people receive a mixture of paid and informal supports which are individually planned and arranged around them; and in the UK the National Development Team for people with learning difficulties is just launching its Supported Living Initiative. Looks at the future in supported living.
Transforming care: supporting people with learning disabilites, autism and challenging behaviour to live happily in their local community
- Author:
- UNITED RESPONSE
- Publisher:
- United Response
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
This resource seeks to make the move from long stay institutions and Assessment and Treatment Units to community settings more successful for people with learning disabilities and autism. It provides detail on supporting people with complex needs and challenging behaviour, giving information on how to help them live happily in their local community. The document highlights the role of Active Support in helping people engage in activities and relationships and shows how it is essential in underpinning Positive Behaviour Support. The document is illustrated with examples and case studies. (Edited publisher abstract)
Supporting people with intellectual disabilities who challenge or who are ageing: a rapid review of evidence
- Authors:
- SLEVIN Eamonn, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Ulster
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 204p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Based on a conservative estimate, 2228 people with an intellectual disability (ID) in Northern Ireland, 958 children and 1270 adults, are likely to have behaviours that challenge others. These people require significant input from services to maintain them in their own home. This report provides a review of literature in order to inform practice with 2 groups of people with IDs. The aim is to identify the supports that are required for these client populations to enable them to live in their own homes as far as is possible and to live dignified meaningful lives. Firstly, the review considers the evidence in relation to people with an ID who challenge and may have comorbid mental health problems. For this group the review considers: supporting living; day opportunities; family support; and other interventions or services that have an evidence-base applicable across settings. Secondly, the review looks at the evidence in relation to people with ID who are reaching old age and in many cases are being cared for by older caregiving family members. This is a new area of research, since more people with ID are now living into old age. For this group the review focuses on: health; aging in place; succession planning; formal service provision; and use of mainstream services. Recommendations are made in relation to practice, education and future research focused on clients, family caregivers and formal service providers.