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Access to services by children with intellectual disability and mental health problems: population-based evidence from the UK
- Authors:
- TOMS Gill, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 40(3), 2015, pp.239-247.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Background: Children with intellectual disability (ID) experience high levels of mental health problems that may require access to professional support. However, there is limited information about how frequently these children access services. Method: A survey of mental health in children living in the United Kingdom (UK) by the Office of National Statistics in 2004 (N = 7,977) was used to examine levels of service access. Children with ID and mental health problems were compared to children with mental health problems (without ID), children with ID and no mental health problems, and typically developing children. Results: Children with ID and mental health problems accessed specialist mental health services at higher rates than children with only ID, but at similar rates to children who only have mental health problems. Conclusions: Overall, low levels of service access highlight likely high unmet need among children with ID, mental health problems, and both conditions. (Publisher abstract)
Feeling down: improving the mental health of people with learning disabilities.
- Author:
- BURKE Christine-Koulla
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 36
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is aims to raise awareness among policy makers, commissioners and health and social care services and promote positive mental health of people with learning disabilities. It draws on a literature review, a national survey and focus groups, and real life case studies. The report begins by providing the context of the mental health needs of people with learning disabilities, drawing on the findings of a literature review. It then presents the results from a national survey and focus groups which look at the experiences of people with learning disabilities, their families, friends and staff when accessing support for their mental well-being. The final sections of the report provide recommendations for improving the mental health of people with learning disabilities. The report found that people with learning disabilities experience high levels of mental health problems. It also found that access to mental health services, assessment and treatment for this group needs to be improved. (Edited publisher abstract)
Short breaks support is failing family carers: reviewing progress 10 years on from Mencap's first Breaking Point report
- Author:
- MENCAP
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 49
- Place of publication:
- London
Updates the findings of an earlier Mencap report to investigate whether recent policy initiatives have improved the availability and provision of short breaks provision for people caring for family members learning disabilities. It also examines the extent to which cuts to central and local budgets have impacted on services. A total of 264 family carers responded to a survey on short breaks provision and caring. Freedom of Information requests were also sent to 152 local authorities in England that provide social services. The survey found that 8 out of 10 family carers have reached breaking point due to the lack of short breaks. Families also felt that services they were not having regular assessments and that services were not meeting their needs. The lack of access to short breaks has also a serious impact on family carers, such as stress or having to give up work. The report includes quotes from family carers who responded to the survey. Recommendations are also made for local authorities, central government and service providers. (Original abstract)
I'll complain the way I want
- Author:
- DICKSON Dory
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 12.2.04, 2004, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on the findings of a survey by NCH among its residential service users (aged between 9 and 22) which reveled that children's and young people's views on complaints often challenged adult ideas about best practice.
An exploratory survey of opportunities and barriers to creative leisure activity for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- REYNOLDS Frances
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 30(2), June 2002, pp.63-67.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Examines an aspect of lifestyle that has received little attention creative arts leisure occupations, and explores the opportunities and barriers to participation that confront community-dwelling adults with learning disabilities. Creative occupations tended to occur in specialist settings, such as day centres, and a minority of residents participated in mainstream community groups and environments. Managers perceived the major barrier to creative leisure participation to be expense. Further barriers included insufficient staff to accommodate individual's personal interests, transport problems and unwelcoming community resources/attitudes. The results of the study indicate that many residents can engage in art within either mainstream and specialist resources. Other active creative occupations are not as accessible.
A report on the challenging behaviour services in an English health region
- Authors:
- CHUNG Man Cheung, CUMELLA Stuart
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 21(2), 1996, pp.141-152.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Reports on a survey of services for people with an intellectual disability in the 20 health districts comprising an English health region, in order to identify specialist services for people with a 'challenging behaviour'. It was found that services varied greatly. Nine health districts had access to specialist challenging behaviour teams, ten and had staffed housing designated for this client group, six has assessment and short-term admission units, and ten had access to respite-care facilities. Other districts relied mainly on hospital admission. Concludes that this diversity of services means that entitlement to appropriate treatment is more dependent on place of residence than on the severity of the behaviour problem.
School report 2021
- Author:
- NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY
- Publisher:
- National Autistic Society
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 35
- Place of publication:
- London
This report presents the findings of an online survey of 3,470 parents and carers of autistic children and young people in England in summer 2021; and of a parallel survey, which was completed by 605 autistic children and young people. The survey found that: around three quarters of parents said their child’s school place did not meet their needs; over a quarter had waited over three years to receive support for their child. Only one in four parents are satisfied with the special educational needs (SEN) support the child is receiving. More than four in ten feel their child special educational needs are not being met in general. Half were dissatisfied with the child's educational, health and care needs assessment planning process. Over a third didn't know about the SEND Tribunal to appeal their local authority’s decision to refuse an education, health care plan assessment for their child. Seven in ten said school would be better if more teachers understood autism. Less the one in 12 think other pupils and students know enough about autism. Over half say they don't have a quiet place to go to at school. Around half would like help, in school, to understand how to get on with friends and classmates. Almost half said they would like help planning for adult life. (Edited publisher abstract)
Factors affecting access to daily oral and dental care among adults with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- CHADWICK Darren, CHAPMAN Melanie, DAVIES Gill
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 31(3), 2018, pp.379-394.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background/Purpose: Accessing oral health care can be more difficult for adults with intellectual disabilities with reports of poorer levels of oral health. This investigation identifies factors influencing engagement in day‐to‐day oral and dental health care for adults with intellectual disabilities. Method: A survey, containing questions about facilitators and barriers to maintaining oral health and hygiene, was completed with adults with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers (N = 372). Results: Data were analysed using thematic network analysis. Two global themes were identified; “Personal and lifestyle influences,” mentioned more often as barriers to oral care, included physical, sensory, cognitive, behavioural and affective factors and “social and environmental factors,” mentioned more as facilitators, included caregiver support, equipment and adaptations used and oral hygiene routine. Conclusions: Numerous individual, social and environmental factors influence oral care. A coordinated organisational response is advocated involving collaboration between dental and intellectual disability services and training for caregivers and people with intellectual disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Avoiding crisis support need: Justice Together project with Bringing Us Together and Respond
- Authors:
- BRINGING US TOGETHER, RESPOND
- Publisher:
- Bringing Us Together
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 25
- Place of publication:
- Halifax
Reports on a survey to investigate the support and information needs of families of disabled children and young people who are approaching, or who are currently in, crisis. The survey asked parents what support families had had, how easy it was to find and how useful it was. The survey received 86 responses from 53 different local authority areas across England. The age range of the person with a disability was between 4 and 55. Direct quotations from the survey are included throughout. It found that just over half of the families reported being given any advice on where to seek help. When advice and guidance was given, families often found that help was hard to get and inadequate. Once families founds support, only half of families felt the support package was helpful. Families identified emotional support, specialist advice, circles of support, advocacy and legal advice as the top priorities to sustain and support them. Based on the results of the survey, Justice Together plans to develop support for families at two 2 levels: generic support for families approaching or in crisis, including information, counselling and support, and access to a helpline; and intensive advocacy work for a limited number of families. (Edited publisher abstract)
Access to and use of Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) by children, young people and parents: a national survey
- Author:
- SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCH UNIT
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) are a key part of the user involvement system in the NHS in England. Reports on a national survey of PALS to examine the extent to which PALS have developed in ways that are inclusive of children, young people and parents. Respondents from 243 PALS provided information for the survey; 122 in PCTs, 101 in NHS trusts, 15 serving both PCTs and NHS Trusts, and 5 in Children's Hospitals. Discusses the findings in relation to staffing, location and open hours, links with other organisations, training and ability to deal with users concerns.