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Future demand for residential provision for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- PARROTT Richard
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Hester Adrian Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 26p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Approximately ,2,000 million per year is spent by Local Authorities and the NHS and in England to support people with learning disabilities. A significant proportion of these resources are devoted to providing residential supports. Given such a level of investment, it is clearly prudent for Local Authorities and Health Authorities to closely monitor: the value or outcomes associated with current investment; and the current and future match between supply and demand. Work recently commissioned by the Department of Health has summarised current knowledge relating to the quality and costs of different approaches to providing residential supports for people with learning disabilities. This review also highlighted concerns regarding an apparent shortfall in current provision and drew attention to the possibility of a future increase in the need (and demand) for residential supports.
Promoting independence, preventing dependency
- Author:
- PARROTT Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 18(4), 2013, pp.161-170.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose – There are major pressures on social care funding for people with learning disabilities. It is unsustainable to continue working in the same way. The need to promote independence and prevent the need for social care for people with a learning disability is urgent. The purpose of this paper is to highlight key issues, stimulate debate and strengthen the evidence base. Design/methodology/approach: The paper takes evidence from research, literature reviews, statistics and policy debates. It illustrates key points with case studies. The argument for change has been developed in discussion with key stakeholders including the chief executive of a leading self-advocacy organisation. Findings: Demand is increasing whilst funding is reducing. Policy, practice and evidence on prevention of the need for social care for people with a learning disability are underdeveloped. Nevertheless, there are many examples of good practice, and of emerging opportunities for local partnerships to work together to build a new approach. Research limitations/implications: Research on the benefits and costs of prevention of social care for people with a learning disability is underdeveloped. There is a need to extend the evidence base on the range of interventions and their effectiveness. Originality/value: The paper argues for a step change in culture, practice and the focus of research. (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.