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The HARC challenging behaviour project: report 3: user perspectives
- Authors:
- MASON Heidi, SWARBRICK Rebecca, EMERSON Eric
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Hester Adrian Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
In 1994 the Department of Health commissioned the Hester Adrian Research Centre at the University of Manchester and the Centre for Health Economics at the University of York to undertake a series of projects to investigate aspects of challenging behaviour shown by people with learning disability. These projects extended workv previously undertaken at the Hester Adrian Research Centre. In particular they built upon a study of the prevaence of challenging behaviour in the areas served by seven District Health Authorities in the North West of England in 1988.
People living in community homes: their views
- Authors:
- HOLLAND Angela, MEDDIS Ray
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 25(2), July 1997, pp.68-72.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Investigates the views of people with learning disabilities in community-based residential services. Six people in different services took part in detailed case studies. Four of the six people in the study wanted to leave their residential service. People's views were strongly influenced by the following factors: knowledge of alternative living arrangements, identified friend(s) to live with, dislike of the behaviour of other people in the service, and dislike of a member of staff. Managers and carers in community services may need to give more attention to the interpersonal issues highlighted by the study.
Direct payments are not a mystery
- Author:
- COLLINS Jean
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 4(1), September 1997, pp.18-20.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Discusses how some authorities are regarding the Community Care (Direct Payments) Act as if it is introducing a totally alien concept. The author calls on local authorities to make use of the experience gained and to give people with learning difficulties the assistance they need in making their views and wishes known over direct payments.
Interviewing clients: a project to explore client views about a change in service provision
- Authors:
- SMYLY S. Rikberg, ELSWORTH J.D.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 25(2), July 1997, pp.64-67.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article describes a process of asking clients their views about a change in service provision. A study group and control group were interviewed to find out their views about two day-centre premises as well as finding out possible differences between the views of those responsible for challenging behaviour and those who were not involved in such incidents. The main findings indicated that people liked the new centre better and that a spacious environment was an important factor for clients.
Personal accounts: involving disabled children in research
- Author:
- BERESFORD Bryony
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office/University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 107p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Reviews the methods used to access the views and experiences of disabled children, including those with speech and learning difficulties. The methodological review is placed in the context of the theoretical, moral and policy arguments that have promoted this shift towards child-centred research. The ethical implications of working directly with children are also considered.
Prescription for change: a Mencap report on the role of GP's and carers in the provision of primary care for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- SINGH Peter
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 51p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
People with learning difficulties are more prone to certain medical conditions that the rest of the population. This report examines the views, attitudes and experiences of people with learning difficulties, GPs and carers and looks at the role of GPs in the provision of primary care. Also explores the role played by carers.
Crisis approaching: the situation facing Sheffield's elderly carers of people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- MAGRILL Dalia, et al
- Publisher:
- The Sharing Caring Project
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 35p.,diags.
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
Report from a project set up to identify the needs of people approaching the age of seventy and above who still care for a person with learning difficulties. The report outlines the findings of questionnaires completed with sixty carers and the outcomes of six local focus groups of older carers. Aims to present readers with an overall picture of the experiences, needs and concerns of elderly carers in Sheffield.
Great expectations: experiences of supported living
- Author:
- WERTHEIMER Alison
- Publisher:
- National Development Team
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 70p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Captures some of the early experiences of supported living for people with learning difficulties via the stories of six people and how they experienced supported living.
Yes! she knows she's here
- Author:
- SCHAEFER Nicola
- Publisher:
- Inclusion Press
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 154p.
- Place of publication:
- Toronto
Through this book readers are treated to the work that Catherine, her friends and family have accomplished in buying an ordinary home and setting up a supportive household. In the late '90's, living in one's own home is still controversial in the world of disability, particularly for an individual who doesn't speak in words and who participates with 24 hour per day support from others. Catherine has now been on this path for more than eleven years. In 1986, days before her 25th birthday, Catherine moved from her parents’ into her own home. It was an exciting, somewhat anxious time, the culmination of two years of planning and hard work on the part of many people. Everyone was eager to help Cath create a home for herself where she would have both the necessary paid, live-in support and the freely given friendship and help of others living in the two upstairs apartments. This book celebrates Cath’s 35th birthday and the 10th anniversary of her move.
Health gain through screening - users' and carers' perspectives of health care: developing primary health care services for people with an intellectual disability
- Authors:
- MARTIN D.M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 22(4), December 1997, pp.241-249.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Describes Primary Health Care Project for People with an Intellectual Disability which began early in 1995 in Northern Birmingham to facilitate equal access to health care services for adults with an intellectual disability, and to establish a health screening protocol. The aim of the study was to identify the experiences, expectations and opinions of the people using these services. The implications of this methodology and its findings are discussed.