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Changing places
- Author:
- COLLINS Jean
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 11.6.92, 1992, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Relates research which has found community care for people with learning difficulties to be piecemeal, slow and lacking in trust and co-ordination between SSDs and the NHS.
Six lives: the provision of public services to people with learning disabilities: part one: overview and summary investigation reports: second report session 2008-2009
- Authors:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN, PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 69p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- London
This independent report responds to complaints brought by the charity Mencap on behalf of the families of six people with learning disabilities who died whilst in NHS or local authority care between 2003 and 2005. The cases of Mark Cannon, Warren Cox, Edward Hughes, Emma Kemp, Martin Ryan and Tom Wakefield were originally brought to public attention in Mencap’s 2007 report Death by Indifference. This overview report draws out common themes and learning from these cases, and makes some general recommendations to address those issues. It also contains a summary of the individual investigation reports.
'Policies don't protect people, it's how they are implemented': policy and practice in protecting people with learning disabilities from abuse
- Authors:
- NORTHWAY Ruth, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy and Administration, 41(1), February 2007, pp.86-104.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Recent years have seen the development of policy guidance documents in both Wales and England relating to the protection of vulnerable adults from abuse. This policy guidance does, however, require translation into policies at the local level and that these policies are then implemented in day-to-day practice. This article reports some of the findings of a two-year study, funded by the Wales Office of Research and Development for Health and Social Care, that examined the development and implementation of such policies in services for people with learning disabilities within Wales. Data were gathered by means of a survey of service providers from across Wales and also via focus groups held with direct care staff and those with a responsibility for investigating alleged abuse. Positive developments include a commitment to multi-disciplinary working, increased clarity and consistency, and greater awareness. Less positive aspects include the potential for policy ‘overload’ and a feeling that, while there is awareness of the existence of vulnerable adults policies, knowledge of their content may be more limited. recommendations are made for the development of policy, practice and research.
All together now
- Author:
- STEELE Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.9.98, 1998, p.6.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on a scheme in the North West where social services and the NHS are working in tandem to plan and commission services for people with learning difficulties.
Pioneers together
- Author:
- REVANS Lauren
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.4.03, 2003, pp.28-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at Care Trusts in Bradford, Camden and Islington, and Northumberland to see how they have developed in their first year of operation. Also examines their impact on the health and social care relationship.
Staff attitudes towards the sexuality of individuals with learning difficulties: a service-related study of organisational policies
- Author:
- MURRAY James L.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 27(4), 1999, pp.141-145.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
In this study employees from three different organisations (NHS, Social Services and the private and voluntary sector) providing services to people with learning difficulties answered questions about their organisations formal policy regarding their clients sexuality. Discusses the results within the context of improved staff training. Suggests that organisations providing services to individuals with intellectual disabilities are encouraged to bridge the gap between policies and practice concerning clients' sexuality. Limitations and directions for future consideration are also discussed.
The purchaser/provider partnership: developing the mixed economy in Wigan
- Author:
- WALKER Bernard
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care Management and Planning, 4(3), June 1996, pp.87-93.
- Publisher:
- Pavillion
Presents an historical perspective on the approach adopted by Wigan Social Services Department to the development of a mixed economy of care following the NHS and Community Care Act, 1990. It highlights in particular the opportunities provided by the Special Transitional Grant, and how these were taken in the borough. Details are given of service innovations in residential and nursing home care, meals on wheels, services for carers and learning disability services.
The prevalence and costs of psychiatric disorders and learning disabilities
- Authors:
- SMITH Kirsteen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 166, January 1995, pp.9-18.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Assesses the economic burden of psychiatric disorders and learning disability in order to aid decisions on priorities for research. A wide variety of data sources both on prevalence and on the usage and costs of relevant services were used to measure the economic burden of each condition.
Long-term care: future provision and funding; minutes of evidence, Thursday 14 December 1995
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament. House of Commons. Health Committee
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 163p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Implementing caring for people: "it's our lives"; community care for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 52p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Study forming part of a series evaluating community care implementation in health and social services. Includes sections on: planning services for people with learning difficulties; assessment and care management; service provision; and ensuring quality.