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Participatory research with people who have a learning difficulty: journeys without a map
- Author:
- McCLIMENS A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing Health and Social Care, 3(4), 1999, pp.219-228.
Emancipatory research has become a focus of interest in the field of disability studies. This article considers the experiences of collaborating on a small-scale presentational project with a young man who has a learning difficulty. It is suggested that the purpose of emancipatory research must be made transparent if the intentions are to be translated into a reality. The honesty is necessary in order to appreciate the difference in intention and outcome which will necessarily be shared by parties who approach a 'common problem' from different perspectives.
The one that we want
- Authors:
- KAY Rob, RAMSAY Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Care, 2(7), March 1999, pp.240-241.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Glenview is a residential home in the Forth Valley for eight people with moderate to severe learning disabilities. This article describes how the residents of Glenview jointly with trust staff took part in the selection of a new member of staff for the post of care home manager.
Going with the flow: choice, dementia and people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- STALKER Kirsten
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 48p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Report examining some of the issues facing older people with learning difficulties and dementia. Focuses on hearing the voices of users, and exploring the extent and nature of opportunities people have to make choices about their lives.
An ordinary home: housing and support for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- HARKER Maurice, KING Nigel
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 44p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a pilot study exploring the possibilities of widening the choice of housing and support for people with learning difficulties and support. Six local authorities took part in a programme based on the following elements: a profile of needs; an audit of existing services; an appraisal of value for money; and costs and benefits.
Participation in research by people with learning disability: origins and issues
- Author:
- KIERNAN Chris
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 27(2), 1999, pp.43-47.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
New models of research place the 'subjects' of research in control of the research process as 'co-researchers'. Applying new paradigms to research with people with learning disability yields benefits, but there are a number of limitations. This editorial outlines the main ideas behind new paradigm research, and introduces some of the issues which it raises for research with people with learning disability.
Speaking up for yourself: description and evaluation of an assertiveness training group for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- WESTON Clive, WENT Fleur
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 27(3), 1999, pp.110-115.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Current service philosophies place emphasis on service users making choices for themselves. Partly in response to this, practitioners have attempted to help service users develop skills of assertiveness. This paper describes an assertiveness training group for people with learning disabilities, and includes a range of outcome measures at intervals of up to 16 months from the first session. Modest increases in assertive behaviour are reported for the majority of participants. The importance of seeing assertiveness training in the wider context of service user empowerment is emphasised.
Involving service users in professional nurse education in Wales
- Authors:
- FISHER M., COYLE D.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing Health and Social Care, 3(4), December 1999, pp.209-213.
Reports on a small scale survey was conducted among nurse educationalists within Wales. This survey showed that there has been very little service user involvement in professional nurse education in Wales. The authors discuss the possible reasons for such low level involvement. Looks at the history of service user involvement and the development of advocacy both within the UK and other countries and the impact of various government initiatives on the situation.
A person-focused system for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- SPOONER Brian, MILLARD Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 22.9.99, 1999, pp.50-51.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Learning disability services in Cornwall realised that the traditional care plan was failing both staff and clients. Explains how they approached developing a system to empower the client.
Access unrestricted
- Authors:
- MCCRAY Janet, CARTER Sid
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 9.6.99, 1999, pp.47-49.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Reports on what primary care nurses and leaders can do to help people with learning disabilities gain full access to health care services.
No empowerment, no comment
- Author:
- WARD Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.6.99, 1999, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The UK self-advocacy movement for people with learning difficulties is burgeoning and service providers are beginning to take notice. Explains how the decibel level has risen.