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"No fear as long as we work together"
- Authors:
- SOCIAL WORK INSPECTION AGENCY, MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Social Work Inspection Agency
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 150p.
This report details the follow up joint inspection of Scottish Borders Council and NHS Borders by the Social Work Inspection Agency and the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland. The focus on the inspection is to verify the implementation of their action plan for services for people with learning disabilities. The action plan itself is the response to the Social Work Services Inspectorate and Mental Welfare Commission Reports (May 2004) into the abuse of a number of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities in the Scottish borders region.
The Government's annual report on learning disability 2005: valuing people: making things better
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 54p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Government has to give Parliament a report on learning disability each year. This is the third report since Valuing People
Very accommodating
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 16.06.05, 2005, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how a small team in Hounslow, west London, is able to provide a highly related Supporting People programme.
Health, well-being and social inclusion: therapeutic horticulture in the UK
- Authors:
- SEMPIK Joe, ALDRIDGE Jo, BECKER Saul
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 138p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Although there is growing interest among health and social care professionals in the social and therapeutic value of horticulture, there is little evidence that demonstrates the range of outcomes for vulnerable groups, including those with learning difficulties and mental health problems. This report addresses this gap in knowledge and presents the findings of the Growing Together project, the first detailed study of horticulture and gardening projects across the UK. Drawing on the results of a survey of over 800 projects, and in-depth case studies and interviews with vulnerable adults who use horticulture and gardening as a form of therapy, the report: describes and discusses the benefits to vulnerable adults of attending gardening and horticulture projects, provides demographic information about the distribution of projects in the UK and participation in these projects by vulnerable adults, analyses the processes involved in promoting and achieving health and well being outcomes using gardening, horticulture and related activities, makes policy and practice recommendations in respect of how best to promote social inclusion using social and therapeutic horticulture.
Appropriate adults provided for vulnerable people questioned under caution: implications for policy of the Criminal Justice Review in Northern Ireland
- Authors:
- BREWIN Sheree, BAILEY Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 7(1), June 2005, pp.4-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article describes the current guidance in the Police and Criminal Evidence (NI) Order and associated codes of practice as they relate to the detention and questioning of juveniles and vulnerable adults. The provision of appropriate adults services is described with reference to a recent study and recommendation made in the Criminal Justice Review, commissioned as part of the Good Friday Agreement.
Managing medication in learning disability social care settings: a guide and training framework for social care organisations
- Author:
- ASSOCIATION FOR REAL CHANGE
- Publisher:
- Association for Real Change
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 60p.
- Place of publication:
- Chesterfield
This project to provide guidelines and a training framework for those who handle medication in social care settings was undertaken in conjunction with the Commission for Social Care Inspection Chief Pharmacist, and a number of organisations who provide care and support services to vulnerable adults.
The impact of a vulnerable adult protection policy on the psychological and emotional well-being of adults with a learning disability
- Authors:
- BRUNDER Corinna, BIZA Stenfert Kroese, BLAND Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 7(3), October 2005, pp.4-18.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This qualitative study investigates how the proceedings of a vulnerable adult protection policy is understood by referrers to affect the psychological and emotional well-being of adults with a learning disability. During the research process seven referrers of vulnerable adults discussed twelve different cases in in-depth interviews. The interviews and matching case notes of protection meetings released by social services were analysed by the application of grounded theory techniques. The result is a model that highlights how appraisals of the experience the emotional and behavioural reactions of the vulnerable adults are shaped by the nature of the abuse, the actions taken by protection meetings, the expectations of the vulnerable adults and the availability of support.
A force for change
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.07.05, 2005, pp.38-39.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
With the introduction of special measures to help vulnerable adults and children give their best evidence, police officers are being trained to adjust. The author reports on an innovative project in London where an advanced course was set up by Voice UK.
Thinking outside the triangle
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.05.05, 2005, pp.50-51.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on the case of three tenants at risk of eviction due to the condition of their property and complaints over noise. Once brought to the attention of social workers, the three way relationship of the tenants also highlighted the possibility of abuse. Discusses how to best handle the case.
Decision time
- Author:
- LEASON Katie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.05.05, 2005, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 should ensure that all people are able to make their own choices unless proven otherwise. Looks at the need for professionals to adjust quickly to the new provisions. Also looks at the role of the new independent mental capacity advocates.