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Scope to change
- Author:
- ROBINSON Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Impact, 10, 1994, p.18.
The Spastics Society has changed its name to Scope. Explains why and how the change heralds a new approach.
A sense of satisfaction
- Author:
- MITCHELL David
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.3.94, 1994, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Although salaries and benefits may be lower for support workers working with people with learning difficulties in the voluntary sector the attraction lies in the satisfaction that the job brings. Looks at what draws people to the voluntary sector and asks several organisations how they choose the right person for the job.
Chance is a fine thing
- Author:
- MAPP Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.9.94, 1994, p.28.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
'A Chance to Work' is a unique project run by Barnardo's in Liverpool, which enables young people with severe learning difficulties to train for the job of their choice. Reports on the project.
Responding to needs
- Author:
- FRANCIS Joy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.6.94, 1994, p.10.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The sexual abuse of people with learning difficulties has only recently been highlighted. Asks what if, on top of the disclosure, it comes to light that the abuse survivor has also been a perpetrator. Reports on the work of Respond, a voluntary organisation based in Wandsworth, which supports vulnerable people with learning difficulties.
Jargon-free zone
- Author:
- WARD Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 1.12.94, 1994, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Ten years ago People First was launched by a group of people with learning difficulties, who had been to America to find out more about self advocacy. In the London boroughs there are now 30 People First groups, and many more through the UK. Reports from their tenth anniversary conference and discovers the aims of People First and where they want to be in the future.
Caring for people in the community: the new welfare
- Editor:
- TITTERTON Michael
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 170p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Critical assessment of the implications of continuing changes in the community care system. Discusses their impact on a range of issues including: management; the role of the voluntary sector; the development of services for older people and people with learning difficulties; moving people with mental health problems into the community; and the problem of housing provision.