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What would make services good?: quality standards in services for people with learning disabilities; a user perspective
- Author:
- WINTERSGILL Cathy
- Publisher:
- Leeds Coalition
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 29p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Research study identifying quality standards for services for people with learning difficulties, based on the views of users.
Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years: statutory guidance for organisations which work with and support children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Education, GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publishers:
- Great Britain. Department for Education, Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 292
- Place of publication:
- London
Guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25, valid from April 2015. It explains the duties of schools and colleges to provide: reasonable adjustments for disabled children and young people; and extra aids and services for disabled children and young people. The code sets out the principles underpinning the legislation including involving children, young people and parents in decisions about their support, and in planning, commissioning and reviewing services. Key sections cover: impartial information, advice and support; working together across education, health and care for joint outcomes; the local offer; early years providers; schools; further education; preparing for adulthood; education, health and care needs assessments and plans; children and young people in specific circumstances; and resolving disagreements. (Edited publisher abstract)
Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years: statutory guidance for organisations who work with and support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Education, GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publishers:
- Great Britain. Department for Education, Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 282
- Place of publication:
- London
Guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25, valid until 31 March 2015. It explains the duties of schools and colleges to provide: reasonable adjustments for disabled children and young people; and extra aids and services for disabled children and young people. The code sets out the principles underpinning the legislation including involving children, young people and parents in decisions about their support, and in planning, commissioning and reviewing services. Key sections cover: impartial information, advice and support; working together across education, health and care for joint outcomes; the local offer; early years providers; schools; further education; preparing for adulthood; education, health and care needs assessments and plans; children and young people in specific circumstances; and resolving disagreements. (Edited publisher abstract)
Consensus statement of the International Summit on Intellectual Disability and Dementia on valuing the perspectives of persons with intellectual disability
- Authors:
- WATCHMAN Karen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 23(2), 2019, pp.266-280.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
The International Summit on Intellectual Disability and Dementia covered a range of issues related to dementia and intellectual disability, including the dearth of personal reflections of persons with intellectual disability affected by dementia. This article reflects on this deficiency and explores some of the personal perspectives gleaned from the literature, from the Summit attendees and from the experiences of persons with intellectual disability recorded or scribed in advance of the two-day Summit meeting. Systemic recommendations included reinforcing the value of the involvement of persons with intellectual disability in (a) research alongside removing barriers to inclusion posed by institutional/ethics review boards, (b) planning groups that establish supports for dementia and (c) peer support. Practice recommendations included (a) valuing personal perspectives in decision-making, (b) enabling peer-to-peer support models, (c) supporting choice in community-dwelling arrangements and (d) broadening availability of materials for persons with intellectual disability that would promote understanding of dementia. (Edited publisher abstract)
Service model for people with a learning disability and behaviour that challenges: draft for consultation
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 25
- Place of publication:
- London
A draft quality standard covering the design, delivery and coordination of support and services for children, young people and adults with a learning disability (or a learning disability and autism) and behaviour that challenges, and their families and carers. It describes what constitutes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. The quality statements cover: the role of lead practitioners; the role of named lead practitioners; support for families and carers; access to specialist behavioural support services in the community; and housing. The closing date of the consultation is 18 March 2019. (Edited publisher abstract)
Quality enhancement in developmental disabilities: challenges and opportunities in a changing world
- Authors:
- BRADLEY Valerie, KIMMICH Madeleine
- Publisher:
- Paul H. Brookes
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 340p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Baltimore, MD
As person-centered services and supports become more prevalent, people with disabilities in the United States are enjoying more choices and opportunities, making it challenging to ensure the quality of every service offered. This book aims to understand the changed expectations of people with disabilities and their families and the resulting challenges to quality enhancement; seeks to clarify the roles of Medicaid and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; addresses health and safety issues, including investigation of abuse, neglect, and death; advises on the design databases that track outcomes and target areas for service improvement; translates quality information into reliable quality enhancement approaches; and shows how to manage staffing challenges like recruitment, retention, and professional development.
Building networks: conference on learning disabilities and dementia (1999 : Dunblane, Scotland)
- Author:
- UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING. Dementia Services Development Centre
- Publisher:
- University of Stirling. Dementia Services Development Centre
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 58p.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
This conference drew together diverse perspectives on the major issue of learning disabilities and dementia. Papers include: North American perspective on learning disabilities and dementia policy issues; the voice of service users; unified service framework for people with learning disabilities and dementia; decision making; carer training.
The Art of partnership: a practical guide
- Author:
- CAMERON Anita
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 96p.,bibliog
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
This guide is aimed at anyone in learning disability services about to embark on joint working, or looking for ways to improve their current practices. Draws on case studies and experiences of successes and failures to look at the realities of partnership working, including: working towards partnership; the different kinds of partnership arrangements; developing a joint investment plan; partnership work with people with learning difficulties and their families; the ingredients of a successful partnership; and maintaining quality standards.
Access unrestricted
- Authors:
- MCCRAY Janet, CARTER Sid
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 9.6.99, 1999, pp.47-49.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Reports on what primary care nurses and leaders can do to help people with learning disabilities gain full access to health care services.
User friendly
- Author:
- THOMPSON Audrey
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.4.99, 1999, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at how user involvement is changing the face of social care from the outside in.