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Sex education: ethically sensitive services to people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- BAXTER Carol
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 1(4), October 1996, pp.13-16.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Comments on the preceding article by S Malhotra and B Mellan (pp.7-12) which looks at cultural and racial issues in sexuality work with people with learning disabilities.
Cultural and race issues in sexuality work with people and learning difficulties
- Authors:
- MALHOTRA Seema, MELLAN Bryan
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 1(4), October 1996, pp.7-12.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Highlights some of the complexities involved in undertaking sexuality work and attempting to address the differing cultural needs of service users. Primarily based on the direct work experiences of the authors, the article is also reinforced by the broader experiences of colleagues. Explores the responsibility of services, as well as the practical implications of carrying out sexuality work with service users from a range of cultural backgrounds within an equal opportunities framework.
Improving practice with people with learning disabilities: a training manual
- Authors:
- BANO Aktar, et al
- Publisher:
- Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 131p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Training materials aimed at all those working with black and minority ethnic people with 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.
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.
Double discrimination: issues and services for people with learning difficulties from black and ethnic minority communities
- Authors:
- BAXTER Carol, et al
- Publisher:
- Kings Fund Centre/Commission for Racial Equality
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 220p.,illus.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Handbook written in response to the lack of information on good services for people with learning difficulties from black and ethnic minority communities. Provides practical suggestions for service improvements. Looks at innovative projects, and breaks the text down into: the first years; pre-school; school age; adulthood; and growing older. Also includes chapters on black and ethnic minority staff, and working towards anti-racist services.
Rights, needs and the user perspective: a review of the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990
- Editors:
- BALLOCH Sue, et al
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Social Work
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 105p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Review looking at the diverse and sometimes contradictory perspectives and experiences of a wide range of stakeholders in community care services. Aims to record what they think has really been taking place. Contains chapters on: key issues; identifying need; users' perspectives; the perspective of black communities; older people; older people with dementia and their carers; people with learning difficulties; rationing, charging and costs; housing and community care; community care and substance misuse; and social services departments and their staff.
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:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 176p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical text for people working with people with learning difficulties. Looks at all aspects of the work, including: how services have changed; coming into care; the caring relationship; individual planning; effective communication; sight and hearing; challenging behaviour; teaching new skills; day care; finding and keeping a job; leisure and recreation; meeting the needs of black people; mealtimes and personal care; sexuality; health care; medical matters; rights, advocacy and support; how the home is managed; managing an emergency; and career planning.