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The personal touch
- Authors:
- ELLIS Roger, HOGARD Elaine
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 15(2), March/April 2015, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
An evaluation of has found that Choice Support's personalisation programme to support adults with learning disabilities has delivered better lives for adults with learning disabilities while saving £1.79 million. The evaluation found a number of initiatives had developed through the programme, including Individual Care Plans, Individual Service Funds (ISFs), personal support workers and an improved night support scheme. The evaluation also found positive views on the programme from support workers, parents and social service staff (Edited publisher abstract)
The limits of personalisation
- Author:
- DUFFY Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 17(3), 2012, pp.111-123.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The term ‘personalisation’ has come to dominate policy and practice for people with learning disabilities. However, it is a term that can be used in many different ways. The aim of this paper is to explain the development of the concept of personalisation and its dependence upon prior innovations such as independent living, person-centred planning and individual budgets, and to explore its meaning, limitations and future prospects. The paper takes the form of an analytical and historical review of ideas that have been important in the recent history of public policy for people with learning disabilities. The paper argues that the innovations associated with personalisation were instead inspired by citizenship. People with learning disabilities, along with other disabled people, have been engaged in a struggle to achieve full citizenship. Recent reforms that go by the name of personalisation treat disabled people as citizens and may mark an important stage in the development of a fairer system. However, these innovations are limited by the lack of more fundamental reforms and at best are only stepping stones for a fairer society that takes citizenship for all seriously.
Using personalised technology to enable transition - how personalised technology, including assistive technology and telecare, has enabled the transition from registered care to supported living for individuals with learning disabilities
- Author:
- Hft
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Assistive Technologies, 4(4), December 2010, pp.46-50.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Hft is a national charity for people with learning disabilities and their families. Its aim is to seek out innovative solutions that offer individual support enabling people to lead fulfilling lives. Hft is a pioneer in the development of personalised technology for use by people with learning disabilities. This article illustrates the central role that personalised assistive technology has played in enabling six individuals living in traditional registered care to live more independently in supported living situations in their community in Cornwall. Each case study describes the background to individual situation, the key technology selected, the reasoning behind this, and the benefits gained. Staff worked with each individual to encourage their growing independence, gradually reducing the intensity of support once confidence and safety was established.
New dimensions
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 6.5.10, 2010, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Dimensions is a care provider that supports people with a learning disability or autism in their own homes, shared living or residential care. In 2008 they transformed the way they provided care in line with the personalisation agenda. This article looks at the process and provides tips for other service providers.