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A systematic review of the literature on the benefits for employers of employing people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- BEYER Stephen, BEYER Annie
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 42
- Place of publication:
- London
This report reviews the literature on the business case for employers of employing people with a learning disability. For the review, systematic searches for research and grey literature were conducted on five databases, including Social Care Online. The results are presented broadly under the following areas: economic benefit to employers, in terms of work quality and reliability; improvements to workforce cohesion and staff morale; benefits from customer reaction and reputation; and perceived additional costs for employers, such as the need for additional support supervisors and making ‘reasonable adjustments’ in the workplace. Although the review found limited research literature on the financial costs and benefits to employers, it found that with the right support and job matching, people with a learning disability are valuable employees. It identifies research that people with a learning disability generally do stay in work longer, are sick less; are reliable time-keepers; and help promote good relationships with, and between co-workers. In addition, many of the ‘reasonable adjustments’ employers need to make are often cost neutral. The report concludes by highlighting the need for good supportive government policies and for job coach supported employment to be more widely available, for employers to deliver good employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Economic impact of inclusion of disabled persons in the labour market
- Author:
- BEYER Stephen
- Publisher:
- EASPD
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- iv, 80
- Place of publication:
- Brussels
This literature review was commissioned by EASPD to improve its understanding of the employment of people with disabilities in Europe and the strength of the financial case for inclusive employment. It provides cost-benefit analyses of labour market inclusion of people with disabilities can have for governments and public authorities, as well as the wider benefits for businesses and individuals. The review carried out extensive and structured searches on a number of database for research articles in English, published between 1980 and 2016. The main findings show that disabled people, taxpayers and government are likely to benefit financially in the long term from greater investment in employment in the open labour market of persons with disabilities. It also identified a large variety of models, working to different objectives, which support people with disabilities in work, training and employment. In terms of models supporting persons with disabilities into the open labour market, supported employment and individual placement and support have proved to be effective in doing so and with high cost-benefit return to the taxpayer. (Edited publisher abstract)
Housing choices discussion paper 1: what is the evidence for the cost or cost-effectiveness of housing and support options for people with care or support needs?
- Authors:
- HARFLETT Naomi, et al
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- Bath
A brief summary of evidence on the costs and cost-effectiveness of residential care and other housing and support options for older people, people with learning disabilities and people with mental health problems. It draws on a review of peer reviewed and grey literature in the UK and Ireland from 2000 onwards. The paper highlights limitations in the available evidence, which include limitations in terms of quantity; quality; lack of reliability of unit costs used in the research, and difficulties of making comparisons across studies. It then provides a broad summary of the evidence that is available. The paper finds that limitations in quality and quantity mean that there is not sufficient, reliable evidence in which to inform housing and support decisions on the basis of cost. It concludes that there is therefore a strong argument that decisions about an individual’s housing and support should be based on other factors supported in current health and social care policy such as rights, inclusion, choice and control. (Edited publisher abstract)
Promoting independence, preventing dependency
- Author:
- PARROTT Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 18(4), 2013, pp.161-170.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose – There are major pressures on social care funding for people with learning disabilities. It is unsustainable to continue working in the same way. The need to promote independence and prevent the need for social care for people with a learning disability is urgent. The purpose of this paper is to highlight key issues, stimulate debate and strengthen the evidence base. Design/methodology/approach: The paper takes evidence from research, literature reviews, statistics and policy debates. It illustrates key points with case studies. The argument for change has been developed in discussion with key stakeholders including the chief executive of a leading self-advocacy organisation. Findings: Demand is increasing whilst funding is reducing. Policy, practice and evidence on prevention of the need for social care for people with a learning disability are underdeveloped. Nevertheless, there are many examples of good practice, and of emerging opportunities for local partnerships to work together to build a new approach. Research limitations/implications: Research on the benefits and costs of prevention of social care for people with a learning disability is underdeveloped. There is a need to extend the evidence base on the range of interventions and their effectiveness. Originality/value: The paper argues for a step change in culture, practice and the focus of research. (Publisher abstract)