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Making numbers count: national datasets on intellectual disability
- Authors:
- McCONKEY Roy, CRAIG Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 20(1), 2015, pp.24-28.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Commentary on the paper "Adults with learning disabilities known to local authorities in Scotland: a national dataset" by Claire Stuart, et al. Drawing on experiences with the National Intellectual Disability Database in Ireland, the authors identify the key elements to be addressed such as the uses to which information from the database will be put; the definition of intellectual disability for inclusion of individuals; defining the information to be gathered; the systems for gathering information; checking and auditing the information that is collected, and the types of reports emerging from the analyses. A national database of persons with an intellectual disability is at least desirable, if not essential, to the delivery of equitable and effective service supports. The advent of computerised data management tools makes this a realistic option in most European countries although debates continue around the protection of personal data and the costs involved in establishing and maintaining dedicated databases. (Edited publisher abstract)
A tokenistic exercise? User involvement in service planning
- Authors:
- KAEHNE Axel, CATHERALL Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, August 2012, pp.22-24.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
In recent years, policy makers have been increasing service user involvement in service planning, normally via consultation processes. However, the scope of these consultations varies greatly. This study investigated the views of two parents of children with learning disabilities who had been involved in steering groups designed to plan new services. Two themes were highlighted: the parents felt unable to comment on the details of the services due to a lack of understanding of the terminology used; and the link between user consultation and service planning was unclear. The article concludes that more research is required in order to understand how to effectively include service users in service planning.
Community care: developing services for people with a mental handicap
- Author:
- AUDIT COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 11p., diags, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Planning for life: involving adults with learning disabilities in service planning
- Author:
- CONCANNON Liam
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 211p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Can social care practitioners effectively involve people with learning disabilities in planning their services? Does user involvement for people with learning disabilities really benefit anyone? Policy and practice guidelines for working with people with learning disabilities state that users and carers must be consulted in the provision of services. However, whether this is useful or effective in practice has not yet been adequately considered. This book traces the development of services for people with disabilities and discusses how much things have really changed for today's 'service users' since the days of asylums. It also assesses whether the policy of involvement, such as that outlined in Valuing People, is achievable in practice or simply places unrealistic burdens on professionals and service users. Based on findings from original research and interviews, the author argues that involving people with learning disabilities in service planning is difficult to achieve successfully and is currently, to a large extent, tokenistic. This area of challenging practice and emotive debate is brought to life by the voices of service providers, carers and the service users themselves, and illustrates the realities of working with people with learning disabilities.
People, plans and possibilities: exploring person centred planning
- Authors:
- SANDERSON Helen, et al
- Publisher:
- Scottish Human Services Trust
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 213p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Aimed at care managers and other professionals, managers and support staff, parents and carers, and anyone else involved in planning and implementing services for people with learning difficulties. Based on projects in Manchester and Scotland, the book begins by looking at what person centred planning is; the beliefs and values on which it is based; the methods it uses; and its consequences. It then goes on to look in depth at the practice of person centred planning and what makes it different; provides descriptions and illustrations of the five planning styles (essential lifestyle planning, individual service design, personal futures planning, Maps, and PATH); looks at how it can create change for all those involved, including service providers; and concludes by putting person centred planning into the broader policy and practice context in the UK.
Next steps in developing services for people with learning disabilities in Greater Glasgow
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Integrate News, 67, December 1997, pp.15-17.
Provides extracts from a consultation paper on the future development of services for people with learning disabilities issued by Greater Glasgow Health Board.
Health gain through screening - mental health: developing primary health care services for people with an intellectual disability
- Authors:
- ROY A., MARTIN D. M., WELLS M. B.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 22(4), December 1997, pp.227-239.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Referrals to mental health services are highly variable and depend on local factors such as availability of psychiatric and community nursing services, general practitioners' awareness of mental health problems in people with an intellectual disability, and knowledge and attitudes of professional and family carers. This article describes a study which aims to identify individuals with significant mental health problems who were not receiving services. Difficulties encountered in targeting services.
Health gain through screening - users' and carers' perspectives of health care: developing primary health care services for people with an intellectual disability
- Authors:
- MARTIN D.M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 22(4), December 1997, pp.241-249.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Describes Primary Health Care Project for People with an Intellectual Disability which began early in 1995 in Northern Birmingham to facilitate equal access to health care services for adults with an intellectual disability, and to establish a health screening protocol. The aim of the study was to identify the experiences, expectations and opinions of the people using these services. The implications of this methodology and its findings are discussed.
Planning for life: developing community services for people with complex multiple disabilities; no.2; good practice in Manchester
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 24p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Planning for life 1 called for examples of good practice in services for people with multiple disabilities. This report was submitted by the Joint Service in Manchester, run by the SSD and the local health trust. The services they provide are for people with learning difficulties as well as people with complex multiple disabilities.