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The sexual abuse of people with learning difficulties: do we need a social model approach to vulnerability?
- Author:
- WISHART Guy
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 5(3), September 2003, pp.14-27.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Many factors have been identified as being responsible for increasing the vulnerability of people with learning difficulties to sexual abuse. However there has not been a great deal of debate about the term 'vulnerability'. Argues the case for a social model approach to understanding vulnerability, which avoids a focus on victim characteristics.
Victims of complacency?
- Authors:
- CALCRAFT Rebecca, KITSON Deborah
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.06.03, 2003, pp.38-40.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A number of Labour initiatives have aimed to protect vulnerable adults from abuse. The authors review Labour's policies and legislative initiatives and assesses progress to date.
Shedding the cotton wool
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 1.5.03, 2003, pp.46-47.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The temptation to suffocate the development of people with learning difficulties can lead to abuse. Looks at a case where social work practitioners tried to resolve the relationship problems of an overbearing mother and an adult daughter with learning difficulties.
Protecting or patronising?
- Author:
- SNELL Janet
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.4.03, 2003, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Sexual Offences Bill, now going though parliament, will outlaw sex for people who have learning difficulties if they lack the capacity to consent. Talks to two different people with differing views on the proposed legislation.
Warning: health choices can kill
- Authors:
- FLYNN Margaret, KEYWOOD Kirsty, FOVARGUE Sara
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 5(1), February 2003, pp.30-34.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The White Paper 'Valuing people' is shaped by the principles of legal and civil rights, independence, choice and inclusion. This article argues that in matters of health that are not within the experiences of adults with learning difficulties, a duty of care should override choice.
Valuing people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)
- Author:
- PMLD NETWORK
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 32p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
In November 2000 Mencap and the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities brought together a small group from other organisations (membership list attached) with an interest and expertise in working with children and adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their parents and carers. The group, now known as the PMLD Network, agreed that its first task should be to provide a response to the White Paper and work to influence its implementation. ‘Valuing People’ does not fully address the issues for children and adults with PMLD. This is apparent in the way that it does not: use consistent terminology; identify that children and adults with PMLD are amongst the most excluded people in society; identify children and adults with PMLD as a priority group; make any specific objective or sub-objective for people with PMLD; and does not identify family carers of children and adults with PMLD as a priority group.
Physical activity of adults with intellectual disability
- Authors:
- TEMPLE Viviene A., WALKEY Jeff
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 28(4), December 2003, pp.342-352.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study examined the concurrence between proxy generated estimates of physical activity via diary recordings and accelerometer generated estimates of physical activity for 37 adults with intellectual disability living in supported group homes. Specifically, the following questions were addressed: (a) to what extent did the proxy estimates agree with the accelerometer estimates, and (b) how physically active were individuals in the study? The intraclass correlation coefficient between the two data sources was 0.78. The majority of participants' time was spent in sedentary activities with only 32% of individuals meeting the Australian national guidelines for physical activity participation. However, within group variability was high and a proportion of participants (14%) spent more than an hour each day in light manual work. These findings reveal that proxy recording of physical activity behaviour provides meaningful data and suggests that, as with the general community, only a proportion of this population was sedentary. However, comparison between the findings of this study and the available population data indicates that participants were less active than the general community.
Double jeopardy?: needs and services for older people who have learning disabilities
- Authors:
- BLAND Rachel, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities, 7(4), December 2003, pp.317-338.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Increasing numbers of people with learning disabilities are living into older adulthood,creating important challenges for services. Greater local understanding of the specific health needs of this population is crucial to influence needs-led service planning. The study used a questionnaire survey to identify people aged over.. who have learning disabilities,covered by a community health trust in England. Specific types of health problems for this older population were identified,along with the sources and types of community supports received and care staff satisfaction with these supports. The most frequently occurring health problems related to psychological/behavioural,incontinence/excretory and circulatory/respiratory needs. Overall general practitioners,followed by community/district nurses,provided the majority of healthcare support. Generally care staff appeared satisfied with the access and quality of health support. There were alarming findings in relation to some areas of health screening. Cervical,breast and testicular examinations were rare. The implications of the study are discussed.
The work of the PGO in protecting vulnerable people from financial abuse
- Authors:
- BURNS Sophie, BOWMAN John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 5(2), May 2003, pp.21-25.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Explains the role remit and mechanisms available to the Public Guardianship Office in relation to the administration of the financial affairs of adults unable to manage their affairs. Also reports on research commissioned by the Public Guardianship Office which evaluated of 51 case files to identify the risks and explore the safeguards needed to prevent misappropriation of clients' funds.
Supporting People: folder 2: part 3: operational guidance
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive Development Department
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Development Department
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 180p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh