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A framework for support
- Author:
- MARCHANT Catriona
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 26.11.92, 1992, p.8.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Abuse of adults with learning difficulties is a complex area of work. Reports on how Wiltshire SSD has helped staff.
Quality in staff development: the Southampton project for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- SPACKMAN Angela
- Publisher:
- University of Southampton. Institute for Health Policy Studies
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 50p.
- Place of publication:
- Southampton
Pack concerned with helping staff working in services for people with learning disabilities to work towards the development of high quality services. Contains notes for facilitators on setting up and running workshops on the subject as well as handouts and sample letters.
Learning together: shaping new services for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN SOCIAL WORK
- Publisher:
- Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 132p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Papers on training opportunities for people at all levels who work with people with learning difficulties, with an emphasis on cooperation in training, particularly across health and social service boundaries.
Staff's attitudes and working conditions in community-based group homes of people with mental handicaps
- Authors:
- KROESE Biza Stenfert, FLEMING Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 5(1), 1992, pp.82-91.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
Survey based on a questionnaire showed considerable job satisfaction particularly in the areas of teaching clients and outings with clients, as well as some stress.
Advocacy services for the residents of the Behavioural Unit in Strathmartine Hospital, Dundee: a feasibility study
- Author:
- LAMBE Loretto
- Publisher:
- ENABLE
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 42p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
Examines the feasibility and desirability of developing an advocacy scheme for people with challenging behaviour in a Behavioural Unit in Strathmartine Hospital, Dundee. Looks at models of advocacy; the views of staff, residents and relatives; and the perceived need for an advocacy service. Also presents a detailed strategy and costing for introducing an advocacy scheme.
Experiences of community care: case studies of UK practice
- Authors:
- LYNCH Bruce, PERRY Richard
- Publisher:
- Longman
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 318p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Harlow
Illustrates the range of initiatives in community care and provides advice on how to foster, facilitate and encourage work at a local level. Looks at translating ideas into practice, staffing, training, supervision and support, users of community care projects, funding and resources, and inter-agency work.
A coherent policy for the rehabilitation of people with disabilities: recommendation no. R(92)6 adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 9 April 1992 ...; a model rehabilitation programme for national authorities
- Author:
- COUNCIL OF EUROPE
- Publisher:
- Council of Europe
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 60p.
- Place of publication:
- Strasbourg
Recommendations which take into account the training of non-health staff, technical aids, sporting activities and practical measures for the employment of people with physical or learning disabilities.
A practical guide to working with people with learning disabilities: a handbook for care assistants and support workers
- Editors:
- BROWN Hilary, BENSON Sue
- Publisher:
- Hawker/Care Concern
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 176p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical text that includes chapters on: how services have changed; the caring relationship; individual planning; effective communication; sight and hearing; challenging behaviour; sharing the tasks of daily living; teaching new skills; day services; employment; leisure and recreation; meeting the needs of black people; mealtimes and personal care; sexuality; movement and lifting; health and medical care; rights, advocacy and support; how the home is managed; emergencies; and career planning.