The author looks at a study examining the impact of person-centred planning on the lives of people with learning difficulties and the costs involved. The project was funded under the Department of Health's learning disability research initiative.
The author looks at a study examining the impact of person-centred planning on the lives of people with learning difficulties and the costs involved. The project was funded under the Department of Health's learning disability research initiative.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, person-centred planning, quality of life, cost effectiveness, financing;
Asks how people with learning difficulties can be empowered to live "ordinary lives". Looks at some answers to this question that may be found in the USA, the country that has led the way.
Asks how people with learning difficulties can be empowered to live "ordinary lives". Looks at some answers to this question that may be found in the USA, the country that has led the way.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, quality of life, community care, comparative studies, empowerment;
Describes two research projects that examine the value of day service provision and ask whether the move towards more integrated activities for people with learning difficulties is working.
Describes two research projects that examine the value of day service provision and ask whether the move towards more integrated activities for people with learning difficulties is working.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, quality of life, residential care, social care provision, day services, evaluation;
Looks at some of the research to come out of the Growing Older with Learning Disabilities (GOLD) Programme at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities. The article focuses on projects in housing, residential services for older people and involving people with learning disabilities in planning their futures.
Looks at some of the research to come out of the Growing Older with Learning Disabilities (GOLD) Programme at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities. The article focuses on projects in housing, residential services for older people and involving people with learning disabilities in planning their futures.
Subject terms:
housing, learning disabilities, older people, planning, quality of life, residential care, social care provision, user views, care homes, consultation;