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A leap of faith
- Authors:
- MARSHALL Catherine, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 13(5), September/October 2013, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
An account of how a partnership of family and professionals helped a man with learning disabilities to move from residential care to a personalised supported living bungalow. The article looks at the challlenges and the role Hertfordshire County Council's Positive Moves team and the care provider Look Ahead played. (Original abstract)
From long-stay hospitals to community care: reconstructing the narratives of people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- LEARNING Brian, ADDERLEY Hope
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 44(2), 2016, pp.167-171.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Raymond, a 62 year old gentleman diagnosed with severe and profound learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and severe challenging behaviour, who had lived in long stay campus-based hospital accommodation for 46 years was supported to move to a community project developed to support people to live in their own bespoke flat. This narrative case study describes the journey that Raymond took from institutionalised care to community life. (Publisher abstract)
Launching: the experiences of two young adults with intellectual disability and their families in transition to individual supported living
- Authors:
- ISAACSON Naomi C., COCKS Errol, NETTO Julie A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 39(3), 2014, pp.270-281.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Background: A major milestone in the transition to adulthood is leaving the parental home, known as launching. This study explored the experiences of 2 young people with intellectual disability during launching into individual supported living, including the impact of a Western Australian (WA) funding approach. Method: Two case studies employed interviews, documentation review, and observations. Three staff members of the WA Disability Services Commission participated. Results: The transition period was stressful for parents. Gaining independence occurred gradually for the young adults and was influenced by parent involvement. All parents desired more formal support. Social isolation was a major issue for the young adults. Conclusions: Families need long-term assistance to prepare for launching, and parents may need reassurance as they withdraw from their caring role. More consideration is needed into how young people with intellectual disability may be best supported to develop friendships. (Publisher abstract)
Independence without isolation
- Author:
- DRINKWATER Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 1.9.11, 2011, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
After living in Camphill community for 15 years a women with learning disabilities has expressed a wish to live more independently. The risks of moving from an environment providing supported employment and accommodation are discussed. A scheme was developed by Camphill that allowed the woman to live more independently, whilst also receiving daily outreach support.
Communal living is not an option
- Author:
- DRINKWATER Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.3.11, 2011, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The difficulties of finding accommodation for a man with learning disabilities who is unable to live in supported housing after assaulting a previous tenant is discussed. After assessing the risk, the man opts to by a property through a shared ownership scheme and receives one-to-one support.
A review of assistive technology and its impact
- Authors:
- BYE Gary, GIBSON Mark
- Publisher:
- Life Path Trust
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 13p.
- Place of publication:
- Coventry
This report, by the charitable company Life Plan Trust, reviews the assistive technology they have installed into the homes of people with learning disabilities in Coventry since 2007. The assistive technology comprised a control panel connected to a mains supply and telephone landline along with wireless sensors which when activated signalled the control panel which dialled a pre-programmed number, a call centre or a carer. The charity supported service users for a few hours a week or more, but some needed support staff 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Examples of sensors are personal alarm triggers, bogus caller alarms, bed occupancy mats, epilepsy mats and flood detectors, all fitted with failsafe systems and excepting the personal alarm were passive and required no input from the users. Life Path Trust staff responded by talking through the control panel to clients and were with them within 30 minutes or the emergency services were contacted if necessary. A number of case studies illustrate how this technology promoted independence without intrusion and resulted in assistance and reassurance for the user, their family and friends when needed. Detailed analysis of the financial benefits is appended and considered in the context of taking control of personalised budgets.
Moving on
- Author:
- SNELL Janet
- Journal article citation:
- 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.
Four of the best
- Author:
- DAVIES Shane J.
- Journal article citation:
- Llais, 88, Summer 2008, pp.16-19.
- Publisher:
- Learning Disability Wales
KeyRing is a housing and advisory support organisation that exists to enable members of its Living Support Networks to exercise choice in and take responsibility for their own homes. The author talks to four people who’s stories highlight how KeyRing helped to improve their lives.
The home environments and occupational engagement of people with intellectual disabilities in supported living
- Authors:
- ASHLEY Danielle, FOSSEY Ellie, BIGBY Christine
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 82(11), 2019, pp.698-709.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Introduction: Social inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities includes engagement in the occupations of daily life. Given the focus on people with intellectual disabilities living independently with support, identifying the qualities of their home environments is integral to understanding the possibilities for engagement in occupations of daily life and better quality of life outcomes. In turn, this can inform the types of person-centred supports, such as active support, necessary to enable increased engagement for people with intellectual disabilities. Method: A case study methodology and mixed methods were utilised to develop an in-depth understanding of the home environments of six people with intellectual disabilities in supported living, and their experience of how these environments impacted their occupational engagement both at home and in their community. Semi-structured interviews and observation of participants’ home environments, using the Residential Environment Impact Survey – Short Form, were completed. Findings: Participants valued the opportunity to be self-reliant and live in their own homes. They had adequate means to engage in basic daily activities; however, their homes lacked expression of their occupational identity, and they had minimal occupational opportunities and demands, resulting in limited occupational engagement. Conclusion: For people with intellectual disabilities, it is important to increase opportunities for participation in valued occupations that foster social identities, and to provide adequate environmental supports and demands, to enable sustained occupational engagement and social inclusion. (Publisher abstract)
Housing with care and support: a snapshot of the sector and its challenges and opportunities
- Author:
- SKILLS FOR CARE
- Publisher:
- Skills for Care
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 36
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Using five in-depth case studies of housing with care and support providers, this paper explores the strategic and operational issues they face, the influence these have on their workforce and what they saw as the future challenges ahead. The five case studies focused on extra care housing for older people and supported living for people with learning disabilities. The services were set up using different delivery models, some splitting the landlord function from the housing support function and some separating the housing from the care function, with some keeping all three together. Issues discussed include: the structure of the service and its effect on learning and development, workforce planning; recruitment and retention; progression and career development; and partnership, integration and changing expectations of commissioners and their influence on the workforce. Common themes identified across the sites included: challenges in recruitment and retention; lone working as a factor in poor staff retention; and an increasing number of people with high levels of need living in extra care housing, placing the model at risk. Common gaps in learning included mental health, substance dependence, anti-social behaviour, challenging behaviour and preventing loneliness. (Edited publisher abstract)