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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.
Aiming for development: Carisbrooke day centre; a description and independent evaluation
- Authors:
- STEPHEN Christine, RIDDELL Sheila, STRONACH Ian
- Publisher:
- ENABLE
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 53p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
Provides a description and independent evaluation of the Carisbrooke Day Centre, which provides day care for people with profound learning difficulties in Scotland. The report includes sections on the aims and objectives of the Centre, how it is organised, and gives example of how students develop while attending the Centre. Also provides a discussion of future policy and practice developments.
Partners in caring: the fourth annual report of the Chief Inspector Social Services Inspectorate 1994/95
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 102p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Mental health in learning disabilities: a training pack for staff working with people who have a dual diagnosis of mental health needs and learning disabilities
- Editors:
- HOLT Geraldine, KON Yan, BOURAS Nick
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 111p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Teaching pack aimed at all staff working with people with learning difficulties and mental health problems. Contains material on: the aetiology of learning difficulties; individual, family and social adjustment; emotional disorders; the use of behavioural strategies; challenging behaviour; commonly used medication; mental health service factors; epilepsy in people with learning difficulties; stress and burnout; and legal and ethical issues.
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.