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Breath of fresh Ayr
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.2.05, 2005, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on a learning difficulties service in Ayr, Scotland which is truly person-centred. Partners for Inclusion (PFI) is a voluntary supported living service that was set up to help people with learning difficulties and mental health needs.
Does supported living work for people with severe intellectual disabilities?
- Authors:
- MARLOW Elizabeth, WALKER Nina
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 9(6), 2015, pp.338-351.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to look at whether a move to a supported living model of care from traditional residential group homes could improve the quality of life for those with a severe intellectual disability and other challenging needs. Design/methodology/approach: Six men with severe intellectual disabilities moved from two residential homes into new-build individual flats. Their quality of life was measured using a battery of assessments looking at; environment, relationships, community participation, interactions, mood interest and pleasure, activities, physical health and challenging behaviour. These measures were taken before the move, immediately after and six months after the move. The views of staff and family carers were also assessed at each stage. Findings: The move had a positive effect on the tenants in that it caused an improvement in their mood and a decrease in their challenging behaviours. Further improvements could be made in the tenant’s quality of life by introducing more activities. The initial concerns of family members about the move decreased over time. However staff found the changes to their working practices stressful. Research limitations/implications: The study was a small scale one because of the small number of tenants. The tenants were unable to express their own views because of their limited communication abilities so a combination of direct observation and indirect measures were used. Practical implications: In the light of the Winterbourne view report by Stephen Bubb this study looks at the impact on quality of life of a move to supported living for a group of people with complex and challenging needs who might otherwise be placed in an out of borough placement similar to Winterbourne view. Social implications: The study also looks at the impact of such a move on the family members of the individuals and on the staff who had to change their working practices to adapt to both a new working environment and model of care. Originality/value: This study also looks at the impact of a model of supported living for people with severe intellectual disabilities and complex needs rather than those with mild intellectual disabilities. This is particularly important in the post Winterbourne view climate when the authors need to look carefully at positive alternative models of care for these individuals. (Publisher abstract)
Back from the abyss
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 2.12.10, 2010, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Three years after institutional abuse was found at Orchard Hill, England's last long-stay hospital for people with learning disabilities, former residents and staff are flourishing out in the community. A brief account of Sutton Council's approach at providing supported living schemes and transforming day services is provided. A short case study from a support worker and the mother of one former resident of Orchard Hill are also included.
Transforming care: the challenges and solutions
- Author:
- VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILITY GROUP
- Publisher:
- Voluntary Organisations Disability Group
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 22
- Place of publication:
- London
Shares learning from a pilot project and outlines the challenges and solutions to moving people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health conditions out of long-stay inpatient care. It draws on the work of The London Demonstrator pilot, part of the VODG Provider Taskforce, which set out to develop support assessment and proposals for 27 people from London who had been in inpatient settings for longer than five years. Challenges identified involved commissioners, funders and care providers. They included: delays in hospital discharge plans and a lack of knowledge in local authorities about potential community support options; negative attitudes and aspirations towards people supported; a lack of understanding about costs, and lack of support to families. It outlines solutions that could help reduce discharge delays and support community-based housing and care options. These include: clearer communication between professionals; improved knowledge and information about the cost of high quality care earlier identification and sourcing of housing options; and a brokerage programme to support the discharge of people in hospital settings to live with the right support in their chosen community. (Edited publisher abstract)
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)
From your home to mine: a provider's guide to supported living
- Author:
- LAWTON Annie
- Publisher:
- Association for Real Change
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 72p.
- Place of publication:
- Chesterfield
This tool kit is produced by service providers, to help them set up and manage services to support people with learning disabilities in their own homes. The publication, seeks to help managers of services to grasp some of the difficult and challenging issue they face in developing and managing supported living services.
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.
Making it work: strategies for success in supported employment
- Authors:
- JONES Stephanie, et al
- Publisher:
- Pavilion/Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 50p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Explores the experiences and strategies for success of supported employees, employers, colleagues and job coaches. The report focuses on the experiences of people with learning difficulties themselves and was carried out in collaboration with members of the self advocacy group People First Wales.
Ten years of providing intensive support services for people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour: a brief service description and review
- Author:
- TOOGOOD Sandy
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 5(3), August 2000, pp.14 -22.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article describes the development of a specialist peripatetic support service for people with learning disabilities whose behaviour is challenging. It addresses service goals, working methods and development objectives, reviews selected aspects of service process and client outcome, and comments on the impact of changing demand on the service environment.
Quality and costs of residential supports for people with learning disabilities: a comparative analysis of quality and costs in village communities, residential campuses and dispersed housing schemes
- Authors:
- EMERSON Eric, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Hester Adrian Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 146p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Report providing a summary of selected results from a large scale research project aiming to examine the quality and costs of residential support provided for people with learning difficulties. This report provides a comparative analysis of the relative quality and costs of village communities, residential campuses and community based dispersed housing schemes. Contains sections on: the organisations; characteristics and needs of service users; nature of the support provided to service users; costs of service provision; outcomes for service users; views of users; and views of relatives.