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It all becomes clear
- Author:
- PITT Vern
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.10.09, 2009, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
People with learning disabilities who are visually impaired have unique needs as they move towards independent living. The charity SeeAbility has been helping West Sussex Council to re-house residents from group homes to supported housing as part of its eye2eye scheme to improve support for people with visual impairments and learning disabilities.
Very accommodating
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 16.06.05, 2005, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how a small team in Hounslow, west London, is able to provide a highly related Supporting People programme.
Home at last
- Author:
- SANDERS Doug
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 10(7), August 2010, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article outlines a new initiative extending the benefits of shared ownership to young adults with profound and multiple disabilities. It describes how few people with learning disabilities are currently home owners, and that they face discrimination at every stage of the home buying process. In 2005, the charity, Lorica Trust, took out a 99 year lease on East Clayton Farm, West Sussex, and its building, which had fallen into disrepair. The aim is to use the farmhouse and outbuildings as a shared housing scheme for young adults with profound and multiple disabilities and re-establish a productive farm enterprise and involve individuals with learning disabilities. It aims to enable residents to regain control of their lives. The article outlines the development of this community housing scheme.
Housing scheme is putting people in the comfort zone
- Author:
- SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 11.12.08, 2008, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on the work of the supported housing provider Comfort Care Services. The organisation provides supported accommodation for people with mental illness, learning disabilities and substance misuse problems in Slough, Reading and Maidenhead. It has also developed vital crisis units and an innovative Move On programme which operates a structured, three-tiered approach to support that eventually leads to clients living independently.
Increasing housing options
- Author:
- HOSGOOD Caroline
- Journal article citation:
- Llais, 82, Winter 2006, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Learning Disability Wales
The author, Housing Options Coordinator for Neath Port Talbot County Council, reports on developments aimed at increasing and improving the range of housing options available to people with a learning disability. Options include Assisted Home buy to enable people with learning disabilities to become part owners of a property; 'move-on' accommodation to enable individuals moving out of the family home to learn and develop the skills they need; and a 'smart home' pilot incorporating assistive technology.
Building the right homes for adults with learning disabilities and autism in Oxfordshire
- Authors:
- RYDE Sue, GODWIN Julia, SWALLOWE Kim
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 7
- Place of publication:
- London
This case study describes an innovative supported housing scheme for adults with learning disabilities and autism, that was recently delivered by Cherwell District Council and Oxfordshire County Council. The scheme aims provide well designed housing to meet the needs of people with autism or learning disabilities, provide a more independent lifestyle and produce revenue savings from the Oxfordshire County Council’s Adult Services. All units are self-contained with private rear gardens and look out onto secure communal courtyards that have been designed to offer sensory areas for both play and relaxation. This case study describes the planning, commissioning, and design of the homes, and will be of interest to anyone working with adults with learning disabilities and autism. (Edited publisher abstract)
Leading the resettlement of adults with profound learning difficulties from hospital accommodation to supported housing in the community
- Authors:
- ELLIS Roger, HOGARD Elaine Sylvia, SINES David
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Leadership in Public Services, 10(1), 2014, pp.31-43.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide an analytical description of the leadership provided by an official identified as “P” in the resettlement of adults with profound learning difficulties from hospital care to supported housing in the community. His story, presented as a case study, is contextualised in the history of the resettlement and its policy context, and in the evaluation of the resettlement. Design/methodology/approach: This is a case study of the leadership activities and style of an individual based on evidence from a series of interviews; documentary evidence; and the results of a formal evaluation. Findings : The leadership was highly effective in achieving a resettlement which had to overcome numerous hurdles and which achieved externally evaluated outcomes in improving the quality of life of the service users concerned. Research limitations/implications: This is a case study of an individual with the attendant difficulties of scientific generalisation. The achievements of the individual in terms of outcomes were evaluated through the use of valid and reliable measures. Practical implications – The descriptions of leadership behaviour and style and the obstacle overcome should be illuminating to those facing comparable management challenges. Originality/value – This would be the only case study in the literature of leadership in this area. The evaluation which measures its success is also unique. (Edited publisher abstract)
Resettlement of individuals with learning disabilities into community care: a risk audit
- Authors:
- ELLIS Roger, HOGARD Elaine, SINES David
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 17(3), 2013, pp.252-264.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
This article describes a risk audit carried out on the support provided for 36 people with profound learning disabilities who had been resettled from hospital care to supported housing. The risks were those factors identified in the literature as associated with deleterious effects on quality of life. The audit was carried out with a specially designed tool that covered 24 possible risks and involved a support worker familiar with the service user choosing the most appropriate statement regarding each risk. Their judgements were verified by care managers and social needs assessors. Whilst one or more risks were identified for 32 of the 36 service users, the overall result showed relatively low risks for the group as a whole with 62 incidences (7%) from a possible 864, which nevertheless highlighted several areas that needed attention. The results of the audit have led to action plans for the provision and for the individual service users for whom risks were identified. (Publisher abstract)
Mental health and housing: resources for commissioners and providers: housing and housing support in mental health and learning disabilities: its role in QIPP
- Authors:
- APPLETON Steve, APPLETON Nigel
- Publisher:
- National Mental Health Development Unit
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 57p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Commissioned in partnership with Department of Health Yorkshire and Humber Region and Yorkshire and Humber Improvement Partnership, this paper looks at the role of housing and housing support in delivering the NHS Quality, Innovation, Productivity and Prevention (QIPP) agenda. Section one provides an overview of policy context and analysis of the data relation to prevalence of mental health problems and learning disabilities in the local population. It also highlights the cost effectiveness and non-financial benefits of housing based solutions. Section two summarises key issues for commissioners and providers, drawing on case studies form the Yorkshire and the Humber Region. Section three discusses what can be learnt from the Yorkshire and Humber experience, makes recommendations for future actions and offers a template for a strategy document.
Supported living: making the move
- Author:
- NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- Bath
This briefing paper arises from a three year project on housing and social inclusion in England, and summarises some of the finding of the main report. It is written mainly for people who work directly or indirectly to plan, develop and provide housing and support for people with learning disabilities. It explains the difference between supported living and residential care. It also describes different types of housing and support that should be available for people, and how to go about putting them in place. Among the conclusions is the fact that while residential care might be right for some people, it should not be the only or predominant choice of housing for adults with learning disabilities. The briefing also suggests that the main focus should be maximising housing rights, choice control and independence. Access to a wider range of models is needed and as these emerge a more flexible mix of support will be required including greater emphasis on connecting people with their communities.