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Better days ahead
- Author:
- McINTOSH Barbara
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 4(4), June 1998, pp.8-12.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Describes five pilot projects which set out to show how life for people with learning difficulties could be improved by moving away from day centres and towards community-based services. Explains the need for change and describes the project's aims and achievements. Managers in two of the pilot areas, Hackney and Cardiff, also show how services were transformed in their areas.
Unlocking the future: developing new lifestyles with people who have complex disabilities
- Editors:
- McINTOSH Barbara, WHITTAKER Andrea
- Publisher:
- King's Fund Centre
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 212p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores ways in which services need to change to provide people with learning difficulties and very high support needs with lifestyles based on their own wishes and needs. Provides practical guidance for providing person centred services that will result in a better quality of life for users. Includes chapters on:planning; communication; health care in the community; education; transition to adulthood; supported employment; leisure; day care; managing changes in lifestyle; measuring progress; and care management and planning circles.
Days of change: a practical guide to developing better day opportunities with people with learning difficulties
- Editors:
- McINTOSH Barbara, WHITTAKER Andrea
- Publisher:
- King's Fund
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 303p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical guide on ways of integrating adults with learning difficulties into the community. Aimed at managers, commissioners, providers and anyone else who has an interest in improving opportunities for people with learning difficulties. Includes chapters on: strategic planning and commissioning; creating inclusive communities; keeping users central; planning for individuals; involving parents and families; moving towards adulthood; supported employment; access to continuing education; making it happen for people with complex disabilities; health care in the community; from hospital to community; finance; staff development; and transport.