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Departmental policies and guidelines for staff on the sexual and personal relationships of people with a mental handicap
- Author:
- HERTFORDSHIRE. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- Hertfordshire. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 15p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Hertford
Ordinary love: the sexuality of people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- ROBBINS Bill
- Publisher:
- University of Bristol. School of Applied Social Studies
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 73p., diags., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Defines mental handicap and examines attitudes towards sexuality and sexual expression, and looks at the legal position. Presents ideas for improving practice and determining policy in SSDs.
The sexuality of people with a mental handicap: policy and guidelines for staff working in London Borough of Camden establishments
- Author:
- CAMDEN. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- Camden. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1986
- Pagination:
- 14p., bibliog, .
- Place of publication:
- London
The impact of a vulnerable adult protection policy on the psychological and emotional well-being of adults with a learning disability
- Authors:
- BRUNDER Corinna, BIZA Stenfert Kroese, BLAND Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 7(3), October 2005, pp.4-18.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This qualitative study investigates how the proceedings of a vulnerable adult protection policy is understood by referrers to affect the psychological and emotional well-being of adults with a learning disability. During the research process seven referrers of vulnerable adults discussed twelve different cases in in-depth interviews. The interviews and matching case notes of protection meetings released by social services were analysed by the application of grounded theory techniques. The result is a model that highlights how appraisals of the experience the emotional and behavioural reactions of the vulnerable adults are shaped by the nature of the abuse, the actions taken by protection meetings, the expectations of the vulnerable adults and the availability of support.
Making valuing people real in West Sussex: meeting the challenges of the Partnership Board
- Authors:
- O'CALLAGHAN Penny, TYSON Andrew, WOOD Alicia
- Journal article citation:
- Soundtrack, 23, February 2003, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- National Development Team
Looks at how the use of a Partnership Board in West Sussex has helped to ensure that the key aims of Valuing People (rights, inclusion, choice and independence) are met.
Self-advocacy:vested interests and misunderstandings
- Author:
- ASPINS Simone
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 30(1), March 2002, pp.3-7.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Examines the vested interests of the different stakeholders and illustrates through examples where some misunderstandings about self-advocacy have arisen.
A need for consistency: policy response to crime and abuse against people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- EVANS Jane, WILLIAMS Christopher
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 3(1), February 2001, pp.15-24.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Using data from a survey of social services departments, this paper looks at how local authorities are addressing the needs of people with learning disabilities for protection from crime and abuse within the context of adult protection developments. Previous research indicated that victimisation of this group was less likely to be treated seriously by key agencies. Here, the situation is reassessed.
Towards a new deal for people with learning difficulties and their families in Tower Hamlets: a report from the Team on its initial visit to Tower Hamlets in July 1989
- Author:
- NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR PEOPLE WITH A MENTAL HANDICAP
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for People with a Mental Handicap
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 18p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report considering strengths and weaknesses in the opportunities and services available in Tower Hamlets. Suggests directions in which future services might go, such as: the development of a borough-wide strategy; promotion of neighbourhood initiatives; tailoring of services to the needs of the individual; and strengthening of partnerships between public and voluntary organisations and consumer groups.
Services for people with a mental handicap in Kent: a policy and planning document by Kent Social Services
- Author:
- KENT COUNTY COUNCIL. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- Kent County Council. Social Sevices Department
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- Maidstone
Covers the need for a policy and planning document, the role of health, housing and social services and the private and voluntary sector; principles behind elements of service provision.
Tools for inclusive activation: improving the social inclusion of people furthest from the labour market
- Author:
- EUROPEAN SOCIAL NETWORK
- Publisher:
- European Social Network
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 51
- Place of publication:
- Brussels
This toolkit for senior social services professionals provides guidance and practice examples on inclusion strategies of people furthest from the labour market. These include the long-term unemployed, people with disabilities, young people, migrants and refugees, homeless people, people with mental illness or single parents. It is based on the findings from a literature review and a questionnaire focus group discussion from members of the Social European Network. Drawing on an analysis of the literature, a questionnaire and seminar discussion with members of the Social European Network, the toolkit covers three key areas of guidance when designing inclusive activation policy and practice. These are: coordination between services - which could involve care coordinators, On-stop-shops or public-private partnerships; availability and adequacy of resources; and designing pathways to inclusion for specific groups who are not immediately employable and need tailored support to integrate in the labour market. These populations include the long-term unemployed, people with disabilities, young people, migrants and refugees, homeless people or people suffering from mental illness, and single parents with caring duties. Practice examples include the Disability and vulnerable people employment strategy implemented in Gloucestershire County Council in the United Kingdom. (Edited publisher abstract)