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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.
Maintaining staff morale
- Author:
- CRAWFORD Judith V.
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap, 18(2), 1990, pp.48-51.
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Mental Handicap
Describes the setting up of a in the Isle of Wight scheme for NHS and social services staff working with people with a mental handicap.
Above suspicion?
- Author:
- EATON Lynn
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.10.94, 1994, p.10.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Allegations of abuse against people with learning difficulties in two privately run homes in Buckinghamshire shows the need for vigilance among staff. Asks how staff might detect abuse and suggests ways in which they should deal with their suspicions.
Stress in a social services day centre
- Authors:
- GARDNER Damian, ROSE John
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 22(4), 1994, pp.130-133.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
There has been very little research into work stress experienced by staff working in day care setting. This study describes the steps taken to assess and attempt to reduce stress levels in a day centre for people with learning disabilities. The work was prompted by concern over a high incidence of minor chronic ailments among staff. Assessment was by interview, discussion and questionnaires. High levels of stress were found in staff. The main sources of stress appeared to be 'work load' and organisational structure reflecting recent external pressures on the centre. Three one hour long intervention sessions were arranged and plans were made to address the sources of stress. At eight months follow-up staff were positive about the intervention and specific organisational changes had occurred. Statistically significant changes in stress levels were not found, however. The results and their implications for other day care settings are discussed.
A strategy for staff development in the independent sector: an information pack
- Authors:
- CLIFTON Maggie, BROWN John, THOMPSON Tony
- Publisher:
- University of York. Department of Social Policy and Social Work
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 13p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Information pack outlining a strategy for staff development for people working in the independent sector with people with learning difficulties.
Home truths
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.2.94, 1994, p.6.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Recently an audit of Southwark SSD's residential homes for people with learning difficulties revealed that there were cases of residents having been abused. Reports on the practice implications that the findings have for all SSDs.
Social services statistics Wales 2012-13
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 73
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
An annual report collating the social services statistical returns from local authorities in Wales. The report includes information on children, adults receiving services, people with physical, sensory of a learning disability, mental health services and staff directly employed by local authority social services departments. (Edited publisher abstract)
If you don't ask you don't get: review of services for people with learning disabilities: the views of people who use services and their carers
- Authors:
- STALKER Kirsten, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 91p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The purpose of this three month study was to explore the views of people with learning disabilities who use services and their carpers. The overall picture that emerged was one of social isolation with many people in rural and urban settings and having few friends outside family and system. Everyone made use of community services, but this was often part of a group or with a staff member.
Taking a break: Liverpool's respite services for adult citizens with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- FLYNN Margaret, et al
- Publisher:
- National Development Team
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 59p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Review of respite services provided by Liverpool SSD for children, young people and adults with learning difficulties. Based on interviews with users, carers, service providers and staff.
Review and consolidation in Brent Social Services Department: canvass of staff views
- Author:
- UNIVERSITY OF BATH. Centre for the Analysis of Social Policy
- Publisher:
- University of Bath. Centre for the Analysis of Social Policy
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 42p.
- Place of publication:
- Bath
Part of a research project which reviewed the extent and the manner in which Brent SSD was fulfilling its statutory obligations and to make recommendations accordingly. This volume contains staff views on the main difficulties facing the department. Staff felt these included: absence of clear policies and guidelines, poor management, patchy support for workers, delays in filling vacancies, inadequacy of personnel function in general, high workloads causing stress, poor working conditions, insufficient success in combating racism and lack of appropriate training.