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Dying for things to change
- Author:
- BATES Claire
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 14(3), March/April 2014, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Drawing on the findings from recent reports, and a health survey from the charity Choice Support, this article discusses the inequalities people with learning disabilities can face in primary health care settings. Choice Support surveyed its staff to investigate the experiences of supporting a person with a learning disability who had an unplanned stay in hospital. The results found a lack of understanding and training for NHS staff relating to the needs of people with learning disabilities. Choice support staff also considered the support they gave to a person in hospital as fundamental to a positive outcome. (Original abstract)
Why is it important to consider so-called 'invisible' older people in UK healthcare?
- Authors:
- TINKER Anthea, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 15(4), 2014, pp.187-196.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Design/methodology/approach: Using information obtained from academic literature, government statistics and other publications from relevant organisations, this paper discusses older people who are in groups that are not readily visible to policy makers and practitioners. The authors investigated one 'invisible' group each and comparisons and conclusions were then made collaboratively. The six underserved populations covered were older people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, those from LGBT communities, older prisoners, older people with chronic long-term mental health problems (in particular depression and dementia) and those who are homeless. The issues of health needs, access to health care and provision of services are discussed. Findings: Many groups of older people seem to be absent from statistics and from policy making. The paper suggests that there needs to be more research to identify the scale of any problems and how they may be solved. Practical implications: There are practical implications for health and social care professionals if they do not recognise that there are groups in society about whom little is known. Lack of knowledge and empathy may affect their approach to these groups. (Edited publisher abstract)
Recognising the importance of physical health in mental health and intellectual disability: achieving parity of outcomes
- Author:
- BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. Science and Education Department
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 100
- Place of publication:
- London
This report outlines what needs to be done to support doctors and the medical profession in meeting the health needs of people with mental health problems and also those with intellectual disabilities and tackling health inequalities. It sets out a range of core actions to ensure that each patient receives ‘whole person’ care. The report defines mental health, intellectual disability and physical health and looks at current prevalence in the UK. It then examines the relationship between mental health, intellectual disabilities and physical health the mechanisms of co-morbidity ; the barriers people with learning disabilities and mental health problems experience when accessing health services and the importance of promoting parity of esteem between mental health, intellectual disability, and physical health. The conclusion sets out steps that need to be taken in the following key areas: promoting prevention and early intervention strategies; delivering ‘joined-up’ care; enhancing training and workforce planning; encouraging a greater research focus on mental-physical multi-morbidity. (Original abstract)