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What we need: a survey of the needs of families caring for a member with a mental handicap in Kidderminster Health District
- Authors:
- KIDDERMINSTER AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL, KIDDERMINSTER AND DISTRICT HEALTH AUTHORITY
- Publisher:
- Kidderminster and District Community Health Council/Kidderminster and District H
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 71p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Results of a survey of the needs of 136 families.
Respite care services for adults with mental handicaps: a survey of carers' views
- Author:
- MITCHELL F.
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap, 18(1), March 1990, pp.33-34.
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Mental Handicap
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The social cost and rewards of caring
- Author:
- CLIFFORD Dermott
- Publisher:
- Avebury
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 267p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
A study of social services in relation to carers in Ireland, focusing on the Kerry area. Includes a literature review and an outline of study methods, and goes on to look more closely at carers of elderly people and mentally handicapped people. Explores the motivations of carers, and asks what positive experiences might be associated with long-term caring. Compares the Irish setting with similar studies in Britain, and the plight of female carers with male carers. Based on 76 case studies, outlined in an appendix.
Mothers caring for children and young people with developmental disabilities: intent to work, patterns of participation in paid employment and the experience of workplace flexibility
- Authors:
- CRETTENDEN Angela, WRIGHT AnneMarie, SKINNER Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Work and Family, 17(3), 2014, pp.244-267.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The Juggling Work and Care study was a South Australian cross-sectional mail-out and online survey for carers of children and young adults with developmental disabilities aged 0–25 years, which investigated work participation, work-life balance and psychological well-being. The study shows that mothers who were in a couple relationship and primary caregivers for their child (n = 287) were less likely to be in paid employment and worked fewer hours than mothers in the general population, regardless of age of child. Work participation was shown to be strongly related to the severity of child disability. Impacts of caring for mothers were significant. Over a quarter of mothers who had intended to work after the birth of their child had not done so. As well, many mothers who had returned to work reported reduced job opportunities and career progression. Of concern, 9 out of 10 mothers were unaware of their right to request a change in working arrangements to assist them to care. Changes in workplace support for carers, for example, awareness of legislation and flexible leave entitlements, as well as increased community supports such as appropriate and accessible (child)care, could improve the financial and social circumstances of families and result in significant benefits to Australia's economy. (Edited publisher abstract)
Caring for a child with learning disabilities: over a prolonged period of time: an exploratory survey on the experiences and health of older parent carers living in Scotland
- Authors:
- CAIRNS Deborah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 27(5), 2014, pp.471-480.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
To examine the impacts of a lifetime of caring on older parents of offspring with learning disabilities an exploratory postal survey was completed by 100 older parent carers. The survey including the Medical Outcome Study (Short Form) 36 version 2 (SF-36v2). The reported survey is part of a larger mixed method study including in-depth interviews. The majority of respondents (n = 91) reported caring for 50 h or more per week with multiple caregiving duties. While the SF-36v2 reported physical health of older parent carers to be similar to UK norms, their mental health was significantly reduced. The findings highlight the vulnerability of ageing parents of offspring with learning disabilities. This previously underreported situation warrants further investigation and urgent attention from health and social care agencies and professionals. (Edited publisher abstract)
A litany of injustice
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 7.8.97, 1997, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Describes research which reveals that people with learning difficulties are treated as second class citizens and are often let down even by the professionals who work with them.
Someone to turn to
- Authors:
- ROBINSON Carol, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 2.5.91, 1991, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Describes the pattern of respite care schemes in the U.K. and highlights the resource implications for users and respite carers.
Opinion Survey of carers of attenders at day centres for mentally handicapped people
- Author:
- HEAP Wendy
- Publisher:
- Cambridgeshire. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 32p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
The survey discovered that carers were generally satisfied, but were least satisfied with staffing levels and information provided by centres. Recommendations for service improvement arising from the survey included making sure activities cater for the range of client abilities; carers should be given adequate information; and differences in service levels at the seven centres should be minimised.
Older carers, interdependence and the care of mentally handicapped adults
- Author:
- GRANT G.
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 6(3), 1986, pp.333-351.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Presents the results of a survey and its implications for policy and practice.
Barriers to non-residential respite care for adults with moderate to complex needs: a UK perspective
- Author:
- SOUTHBY Kris
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 21(4), 2017, pp.366-386.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
Respite aims to alleviate the stress and burden of caring for someone with an intellectual disability and/or autism. Respite can take place in a number of different ways, but most commonly occurs in a residential setting. Based on survey and interview data with carers (CAs), service users and stakeholders (STs) in a northern city in England, this article explores some of the perceived or actual barriers to availing ‘non-residential’ respite. A number of barriers to non-residential respite are identified. Residential respite appears to be the default conceptualisation of ‘respite’ for carers, service users and stakeholders. Persuading carers, service users and stakeholders to give up the familiarity and safety of residential respite in favour of a non-residential alternative will be challenging unless those involved are more informed. Limitations and directions for future research are suggested. (Publisher abstract)