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This year, next year, sometime ...: learning disability and adulthood
- Authors:
- FLYNN Margaret, HIRST Michael
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit/National Development Team
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 85p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Report presenting the findings of a survey of 79 teenagers and young adults with learning disabilities. Includes information about their friends, social lives, personal autonomy, and support, including contact with social workers. Also looks at their aspirations in respect of working, living arrangements and personal relationships.
An overview of Barnardo's residential services for young people with a mental handicap
- Author:
- FLYNN Margaret
- Publisher:
- Barnardo's
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 71p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Ilford
Focuses on eight residential projects, examining their aims and the age range of the young people accommodated. Describes the basic features of the management of the units. Summarises admission criteria. Gives an account of the experiences of three residents in different units, and outlines the views of other residents. Looks at the role of keyworkers, at creating comfortable homes, and links with families. Examines issues of neighbours and neighbourhoods and the roles of volunteers. Concludes with a chapter on lessons learned.
Taking a break: Liverpool's respite services for adult citizens with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- FLYNN Margaret, et al
- Publisher:
- National Development Team
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 59p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Review of respite services provided by Liverpool SSD for children, young people and adults with learning difficulties. Based on interviews with users, carers, service providers and staff.