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The male workforce in intellectual disability services
- Authors:
- McCONKEY Roy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 4(3), September 2007, pp.186-193.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Staff shortages are predicted in community social care sector services for people with intellectual disabilities (ID). One option is to attract more men to the workforce, which would also counter the present sex-ratio (gender) imbalance among workers. Potential strategies for recruitment could be identified by analyzing the characteristics and experiences of the male staff currently employed in such jobs. To do this, the authors undertook three studies: (1) a census of 653 staff in statutory services within one Health and Social Services Board district in Northern Ireland; (2) a survey of 463 staff from both statutory and nonstatutory services; and (3) small sample focus groups with designated male staff. Findings were that fewer than 1 in 5 of the workforce in ID sector services in Northern Ireland were men, with significant variance (0–40%) depending upon the type of services. Men were more likely than women to be in full-time posts; to be the main wage-earner in the household, and to have entered ID sector jobs from noncare settings. Male staff reported that their motivation for undertaking work in this sector was often questioned by peers and that they felt exposed to accusations of abuse. Authors conclude that male staff recruitment could be boosted by increased pay and more opportunities for full-time work and career progression. Career advisers, teachers, and parents need to promote the value and opportunities of work available in ID sector services. The unique contributions of male staff also need to be identified and recognized as a means of retaining existing staff and recruiting others.
Mental health and people with learning disabilities in Northern Ireland: an overview of current policy
- Author:
- BARR Owen
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 1(1), March 2007, pp.13-17.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article addresses three broad areas. First, it provides an overview of the current structure of health and social services within Northern Ireland and summarises how these structures are expected to change within the next few years. Second, it outlines the key policy objectives in relation to the health of people with learning disabilities, giving particular attention to individuals among this population who develop mental health problems. Third, it considers key challenges that may lie ahead if the recently stated policy objectives are to be realised.
The development of a protocol for the joint investigation of crimes committed against vulnerable adults
- Authors:
- BAILEY A, MCALLISTER A, MCAULEY W J
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 9(2), April 2004, pp.18-22.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Describes the development and implementation of a joint protocol for the investigation of crimes against vulnerable adults. The protocol was piloted in Northern Ireland by the Police Service and Homefirst Community Health and Social Services Trust. Explains the aims of the protocol, examines the training involved in implementing it and explains the operational arrangements with special attention to capacity and consent, joint investigation, liaison points and review methods. Concludes with an examination of potential future developments.
Community statistics: 1 April 2000 - 31 March 2001
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Health and Social Studies
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health and Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 105p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Contents: all programmes of care; family and child care; mental health; learning disability; physical and sensory disability; health promotion and disease prevention; primary health and adult community care.
The contacts that people with learning disabilities have with health and social services
- Authors:
- McCONKEY R., McATEER D.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing Health and Social Care, 3(2), June 1999, pp.67-73.
This study summarises all the documented service inputs that people with learning disabilities received from a one community health and social services trust in Northern Ireland during a 12 month period. Three key issues are discussed: the number of different professionals involved; the co-ordination of service inputs and the criteria used to determine which persons receive a service and those who do not. Outlines the difficulties involved in undertaking an audit of this type but noted the potential contribution to achieving more cost-beneficial services.
Key indicators of personal social services for Northern Ireland 2001
- Authors:
- MOONEY Eugene, TAGGART Kieran, MCLAUGHLIN Jacqui
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 170p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Stormont
This publication provides detailed comparative information on social services expenditure and provision across the four Boards and eleven Trusts in Northern Ireland and across all major programmes of care.