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Reflections on supporting people: a case study of Outreach3Way
- Author:
- SCRAGG Terry
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 11(1), July 2008, pp.16-19.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article describes the experience of a service for people with learning difficulties in West Sussex (Outreach3Way) and the developments that have taken place since the introduction of supporting people (SP), and its impact on the organisation. With SP on the cusp of change, it is useful to look back at what has been achieved since its introduction in 2003 and what future holds as further changes beginning to have an impact on the service.
Independence - at a price
- Author:
- GARBODEN Molly
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.11.11, 2011, pp.22-24.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Cuts in benefits, local housing allowance and housing benefit can limit the availability of supported living for people with learning disabilities. This article stresses the importance of people being able to choose supported living in an area familiar to them and close to their existing social networks. It also highlights the need for funding. A short case study illustrates the benefits of supported living for people with learning disabilities.
England
- Authors:
- BEADLE-BROWN Julie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 9(1), January 2004, pp.31-39.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article focuses on the development and current situation of services for people with learning disabilities in England. Deinstitutionalisation started in the 1960's, when a series of scandals in hospitals were brought to public attention. In response, the 1971 government White Paper Better Services for the Mentally Handicapped was published, and the first community-based services were introduced. Further policy papers attempted to modernise social services in the following period. The 2001 White paper Valuing People is the most recent policy framework specific to people with intellectual disabilities. It identifies rights, independence, choice and inclusion as the four leading principles for services and support, and will be of primary importance for future development. However, at present implementation is in the very early stages. The article covers: Covers: definition, legal status and eligibility; policy framework; service structures and funding of services.
Greece
- Author:
- PADELIADU Susana
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 9(1), January 2004, pp.24-30.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Provides an overview of services for people with intellectual disabilities in Greece, which can be described as versatile and based on both old and new structures, old, over-crowded institutions co-existing with new, alternative structures for independent living. Distinguishing features of the support system are limited financial resources, a strong orientation to medical categories in psychiatry and lack of specific services. There are still many people with intellectual disabilities being treated in mental health services. The gap in services is filled by informal networks, which face a crisis because of the increasing participation of women in the labour market. One of the many deficiencies of the present system is the lack of any sound knowledge of how many people with intellectual disabilities there are, who they are, how they cope with their disabilities and what services they use. This article covers: definition, legal status and eligibility; policy framework; service structures and funding of services.
An ordinary home: housing and support for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- HARKER Maurice, KING Nigel
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 44p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a pilot study exploring the possibilities of widening the choice of housing and support for people with learning difficulties and support. Six local authorities took part in a programme based on the following elements: a profile of needs; an audit of existing services; an appraisal of value for money; and costs and benefits.
The need for community: a study of housing for adults with learning disabilities
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
- Publisher:
- Centre for Social Justice
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 38
- Place of publication:
- London
This report analyses whether the current system of residential care and supported living schemes enable people with learning disabilities to develop autonomy and independence, whilst also providing the support when it is needed. It focuses on the problems of accommodation facing people with severe learning disabilities. It takes the view that both supported living and residential care have an important role to play in meeting the variety of needs and preferences of people with learning disabilities and supporting them to participate fully in society. The report argues that there has been shift from residential care to supported living, which can result in placements not always being available to those who need them. Chapter one outlines the benefits that care in a residential or communal setting can have for people with complex learning disabilities. It also presents evidence to suggest that there has been an overall reduction in the amount of funding provided to residential care. Chapter two looks at the commission process and identifies a commissioning preference which favours supported living over residential care. Chapter three considers how funding pressures may be putting people further at risk by compromising the standards of needs assessment and the advocacy available to help people with learning disabilities and their families choose appropriate provision. The final chapter outlines recommendations for solving these issues. (Edited publisher abstract)
The Netherlands
- Authors:
- VLASKAMP Carla, POPPES Petra
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 9(1), January 2004, pp.54-60.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The policy on care for people with intellectual disabilities in the Netherlands has developed away from segregation and towards integration and inclusion. Changes have led to improvement for people with mild and moderate disabilities. At the same time, the situation for people with profound and multiple disabilities has deteriorated. For a real change in the support system, client-held budgets are believed to be of primary importance. However, this is still a slow development. This article covers: definition, legal status and eligibility; policy framework; service structures and funding of services.
Ordinary residence
- Author:
- DOW John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 11(4), August 2003, pp.12-16.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Supporting People has raised new issues relating to 'ordinary residence', as people with learning difficulties move from care homes to supported living schemes. Examines the legal background and the factors which can determine where a persons is 'ordinarily resident' and which local authority is responsible for providing community care services.
The view from Arthur's seat: review of services for people with learning disabilities; a literature review of housing and support options beyond Scotland
- Authors:
- SIMONS Ken, WATSON Debbie
- Publisher:
- Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 138p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report argues that a 'modernised' housing and support system for people with learning disabilities should encompass the following principles: citizenship and civil rights; supported living models such as 'active' support; person centred planning; access to other services such as employment, continuing education and supported leisure activities; coherent and flexible funding; and regulatory reform.
The quality and costs of village communities, residential campuses and community-based residential supports for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- EMERSON Eric, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 5(1), January 2000, pp.5-16.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper provides an overview of the main results of a Department of Health funded research project which investigated the quality and costs of residential supports for people with learning disabilities.