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Enabling adults with learning disabilties to articulate their housing need
- Authors:
- McGLAUGHLIN Alex, GORFIN Laura, SAUL Claire
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 34(5), July 2004, pp.709-726.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This study is about involving adults with learning disabilities in service planning by asking them to articulate their own needs in relation to housing. It also identifies some of the barriers to meeting the housing needs of this group. The views expressed indicate that ordinary housing with small numbers is the preference, and that appropriate support is highly valued. This suggests a need for housing of a supported living model or similar. The service users in this study were clearly able to verbalize their preferences as well as to think through potential options. However, there is also clear evidence that they feel powerless in making choices, with decisions being taken on their behalf by professionals and carers. This demonstrates the need for a cultural shift whereby the voices of adults with learning disabilities are heard and acted upon.
Needs of Chinese parents of children with developmental disability
- Authors:
- WONG S.Y., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities, 8(2), June 2004, pp.141-158.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This study explores the experiences of Chinese parents in caring for these children using a focus group research approach. Twenty-three parents of children hospitalised with developmental disability from a Maternal and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China participated in four focus group interviews. Data were fully transcribed, coded and analysed by content analysis. Five main categories of needs were identified: parental, informational, attitude towards the child, coping and support. Parents needed to be equipped with practical parenting skills and information on developmental disability, and they needed to have realistic expectations for the child. They also needed professional support to cope with caring tasks and activities. Education is recommended as a fundamental strategy to enhance parents’ caring competency.
Planning for change? Learning disability joint investment plans and implementing the Valuing People White Paper
- Authors:
- WARD Linda, FYSON Rachel, WATSON Debby
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 12(3), June 2004, pp.11-19.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Valuing People outlined ambitious plans for improving services for people with learning disabilities in England. Strategies to realise these goals were to be taken forward through the new structure of learning disability partnership boards, based in the first instance on local joint investment plans (JIPs). Reports findings from an analysis of the first round of learning disability JIPs compiled as the implementation of the White Paper began, and reviews the implications for the development of robust local strategies and action plans.
Managing the needs of people who have a learning disability
- Author:
- BRITTLE Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 9.03.04, 2004, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
A recent report from the National Patient Safety Agency has highlighted the risks facing people with a learning disability when they enter hospital. Recent policies and current patterns of care will see increasing numbers of people with a learning disability accessing generic health services, including hospitals. Nurses may need to develop suitable approaches to deal with the demand. This article offers some practical considerations.
Respecting diversity: a report from the Mental Welfare Commission's race and culture themed visit programme 2003/04
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report comes out of a programme by the Mental Health Commission for Scotland which aimed to find better ways of communicating with service users from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities and to develop awareness of BME issues. During 2003-04 the Commission visited 5 national and 15 local organisations across Scotland with a specific focus on BME issues. This document is based on issues emerging from these visits. The aim of the report is to contribute to awareness and debate of issues affecting BME service users, leading to more culturally appropriate services for individuals. A number of key areas for service development are identified within the report, including: the need for more pro-active mainstreaming of services for BME people with mental disorder; improved access to interpreting services for patients; and more appropriate care settings, especially in relation to single sex accommodation. The report provides examples of good practice, and recommendations for actions for the Commission itself and for the range of providers, inspectorates and other agencies involved in ensuring the quality of mental health and learning disability services.
Meeting complex needs in social care
- Authors:
- RANKIN Jennifer, REGAN Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 7(3), September 2004, pp.4-8.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
States that too many health and social care services are failing to meet complex needs, presented as a framework to help understand multiple interlocking needs spanning health and social issues, encompassing mental health problems combined with substance misuse and/or disability, including learning disability, and social exclusion. Outlines a strategy for promoting the well-being and inclusion of people with complex needs. Describes how new responses from existing services can promote better support for such people, such as connected care centres, a reformed commissioning process and a new 'navigational' role for the social care worker.