Learning Disability Today, 10(2), April 2009, pp.22-25.
Publisher:
Pavilion
Place of publication:
Hove
Following the aftermath of the institutional abuse scandal in Cornwall, alternative accommodation needed to be found for many people with learning disabilities. This article outlines how people with high support needs are now experiencing independent living. Case studies of five individuals are included which illustrate how their lives have improved through supported living and shared ownership.
Following the aftermath of the institutional abuse scandal in Cornwall, alternative accommodation needed to be found for many people with learning disabilities. This article outlines how people with high support needs are now experiencing independent living. Case studies of five individuals are included which illustrate how their lives have improved through supported living and shared ownership.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, quality of life, supported living;
Learning Disability Today, 9(1), February 2009, pp.16-19.
Publisher:
Pavilion
Place of publication:
Hove
Following the institutional abuse scandal in Cornwall, a change team was brought in to try and improve the standards of care. Jo Hogg, a member of the change team describes how they began to make changes. The case of John Craddock is also described. John previously in a residential care home in Northampton, now has his own home though a shared ownership scheme with Advance housing near his sister in Cornwall.
Following the institutional abuse scandal in Cornwall, a change team was brought in to try and improve the standards of care. Jo Hogg, a member of the change team describes how they began to make changes. The case of John Craddock is also described. John previously in a residential care home in Northampton, now has his own home though a shared ownership scheme with Advance housing near his sister in Cornwall.
Twelve months after a report exposed the appalling treatment of people with learning disabilities in Cornish care, the author assesses progress made by external change team charged with improving the county's services.
Twelve months after a report exposed the appalling treatment of people with learning disabilities in Cornish care, the author assesses progress made by external change team charged with improving the county's services.