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Enhancing clinical practice: reducing health inequalities: reflections on a clinical education and training partnership
- Author:
- MARSHALL-TATE Karina
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 10(6), 2016, pp.342-348.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to outline a two-year project designed to reduce health inequalities and improve health outcomes of people with intellectual disabilities using health services in South London by raising awareness and increasing health staff confidence and capability. Design/methodology/approach: The project was conducted in two stages. In stage 1, a mapping exercise was undertaken to establish existing intellectual disabilities education and training availability. In stage 2, a network of stakeholders was formed and education and training materials were developed and delivered. Findings: A formal evaluation of the project is underway and this paper seeks to share information about the project. That said prima facie data appear to indicate that health staff who attended education and training events learned new knowledge and skills that they could implement in their practice, increasing confidence and capability. Research limitations/implications: Health staff who attended the events appeared to have an interest in intellectual disabilities and wanted to increase their knowledge and skills base. This means that there is a significant group of health staff that the project was unable to reach or who may not know that they need to know about intellectual disabilities. The results of the project have not yet been formally analysed. Practical implications: Work-based education and training events can have a positive impact on health staff capability and confidence, however, it would appear that only those who already have an interest in the field or recognise its value to their own practice attend such events. To truly capture all health staff intellectual disabilities needs to be visibly included in all health curricula. Originality/value: This project has not focussed on one profession or one aspect of healthcare and has embraced the values of inter professional and inter agency learning; this has enabled health staff to learn from each other and think in a “joined up” way replicating the realities of providing healthcare to people with intellectual disabilities. (Publisher abstract)
Learning 4 leadership at transition: general advice for planning your own leadership sessions
- Author:
- FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- London
These guidance notes have been produced for people who want to run leadership or personal development workshops for young people with learning disabilities. The contents is based on the structure of workshops run by Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities. They aimed to give young people the skills and knowledge needed to shape their own lives, once they have left school or college. The key themes covered in the notes are: leadership; having a good life; person centred planning; and speaking up for myself; health; employment. It is recommended that the final part of the session is for participants to make their own person centred plans and think about what makes a good life. Each theme contains a brief overview of what was covered in the workshops run by the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities.
Promoting physical well-being in mental health and learning disabilities: a training resource in reducing physical health inequalities
- Authors:
- BOLTON Anne, DWYER Tony, HARDCASTLE Mark
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 130p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
A pack designed to help practitioners plan, set up and run their own community healthy living group for people with mental health problems or learning disabilities. The resource was developed by the Slough Assertive Outreach Team, who drew on their experience of running a successful community healthly living group and Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. After placing the programme in context, the pack includes details how to carry out the training, 30 session plans and a section of accompanying resources. The pack includes handouts, facilitator guides, quizzes, healthy recipes, websites, physical exercises, relaxation and yoga exercises. The accompanying CD contains a healthy living folder; an exercise pack; resources and handouts; and additional information
Make the move: guiding you towards adult life
- Authors:
- ENABLE Scotland, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- ENABLE Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
A CD developed for people with learning disabilities to help them understand what happens when they leave school and what choices they have. They may decide to go into work, training, college or a day service. Includes information on health, benefits and leisure opportunities. The CD may also be useful for parents, carers and those working with young people with complex needs.
'Feeling poorly': report of a pilot study aimed to increase the ability of people with learning disabilities to understand and communicate about physical illness
- Authors:
- DODD Karen, BRUNKER Jo
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 27(1), 1999, pp.10-15.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article presents the findings of a pilot study which investigated whether people with learning disabilities can understand and communicate more effectively symptoms of illness. Assessments for GPs, clients and carers were designed in order to ascertain the nature of consultations currently taking place, and the level of awareness that clients had of their body and being ill. Also looks at the assessment and teaching resource developed for the project.
Ageing matters: pathways for older people with a learning disability: unit three; maintaining good health
- Authors:
- HARRIS John, et al
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Unit three in a series of training materials for staff working with older people with learning difficulties. This unit looks at: health and illness; mental health and people with learning difficulties; working with the primary healthcare team; and support for people with physical and mental health problems. Concludes with a summary of points for practice.
Pioneers together
- Author:
- REVANS Lauren
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.4.03, 2003, pp.28-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at Care Trusts in Bradford, Camden and Islington, and Northumberland to see how they have developed in their first year of operation. Also examines their impact on the health and social care relationship.
Healthy ageing - adults with intellectual disabilities: summative report
- Author:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 14(3), 2001, pp.256-275.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Presents a summary of a paper which has been jointly prepared by International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (IASSID) and Inclusion International (II) in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence and the Programme on Ageing and Health, World Health Organisation, Geneva. It examines the general health status of adults with intellectual disabilities, identifies the conditions that support their longevity and promote healthy ageing, and proposes health and social inclusion promotion activities that would universally foster sound health and improve quality of life.
Connecting with sexuality
- Author:
- BOND Henrietta
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 20.5.99, 1999, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Education about sexual health for people with learning difficulties is a fairly new field of work. Looks at the Connect project which aims to improve understanding of the issues involved and promote good practice.
Ageing matters: pathways for older people with a learning disability; resource pack
- Authors:
- MOSS Steve, LAMBE Loretto, HOGG James
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 67p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Resource pack designed to be used with a set of six units containing training materials aimed at staff working with older people with learning difficulties.