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Service review for people with learning difficulties
- Authors:
- MATTHEWS James, SUMPTON Roger
- Publisher:
- Derbyshire. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 17p.
- Place of publication:
- Matlock
Review looking at services and at how far they cover people's needs. Analyses conclusions drawn to determine and identify the extent and levels of good practice.
Estimating the future need for adult social cares services for people with learning disabilities in England
- Authors:
- EMERSON Eric, HATTON Chris
- Publisher:
- Lancaster University. Centre for Disability Research
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- Lancaster
This research, commissioned by the Learning Disability Coalition, shows that the demand for services for people with learning disabilities is increasing by between 3.2% and 5.5% per year which exceeds the government estimate of 1% per year. It is suggested that there will be sustained growth in the need for social care services for adults with learning disabilities from 2009-2026.
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.
A burden shared
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.10.06, 2006, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
As people with learning difficulties live longer, their carers become correspondingly older. This article looks at a council project in south London which is helping meet the needs of older carers.
Services for older people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 47p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of an SSI project designed to obtain information about the extent to which SSDs were taking account of the increasingly complex needs of older people with learning difficulties.
Services for older people with learning disability: report of an SSI project
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Letter accompanying the SSI project report 'Services for older people with learning disabilities'.
What comes first?
- Author:
- MARCHANT Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 15.7.93, 1993, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Mark Hazel, a man with learning difficulties challenged Avon SSD's assessment of his needs in the courts and won. Investigates what needs are and what was offered to him.
Older family-carers’ views on the future accommodation needs of relatives who have an intellectual disability
- Authors:
- GILBERT Anthony, LANKSHEAR Gloria, PETERSEN Alan
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Social Welfare, 17(1), January 2008, pp.54-64.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Over the past 20 years, research across the developed world has identified trends towards ageing of the population with learning/intellectual disability. Alongside is the recognition that family-carers are also ageing. Recently, the UK government has sought to identify the future housing needs of dependents with intellectual disability residing with older carers. Consequentially, a city council commissioned this qualitative study involving 28 older carers. The findings indicate a need for information about housing options, a lack of practical support and feelings of marginalisation. The conclusions suggest key roles for social services in providing proactive support and advice to family-carers, and a greater degree of joint working between social services departments and housing agencies. These resonate with similar international studies and provide the opportunity to focus on the perspectives of family-carers. Their experiences are real, and if welfare professionals are to work with people with intellectual disability and their family-carers, acknowledging their views is essential.
A matter of choice
- Author:
- HAWKER Maurice
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 6(3), March 2000, pp.16-19.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
The author describes his recent study into housing and support needs of people with learning disabilities and the steps local authorities need to take to widen the choice and supply of suitable accommodation. Argues that local profiles of need, information on urgent case and priorities, maps of existing services and aims for the future are essential for proper planning.
Carry on caring
- Author:
- THOMPSON Audrey
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 25.11.99, 1999, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Asks at what point social services should become involved in caring for children with learning difficulties when they grow up, but don't leave home.