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See what we have to say!
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, January 2005, p.25.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Looks at the work of Mencap's National Service Users Forum, which is made up of people that use Mencap's Housing and Support services. The Forum have produced a DVD to explain what the Forum is and how it is run. The Forum also helps Mencap in their quality assurance process.
Uncharted territory
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.7.04, 2004, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on a user group in Tower Hamlets is shaping services for people with learning difficulties. Looks at how the Map Squad's creative and simple consultation methods have helped other service users to speak up.
Whose review is it anyway?
- Authors:
- SULLIVAN Julie, HOOKER Marc
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 14(3), January 2001, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Studies show that it is still far too common for people with learning difficulties to be excluded from review meetings. Argues for a new approach.
Towards participation in the All Wales Strategy: Issues and processes
- Author:
- GRANT Gordon
- Publisher:
- University College of North Wales. Department of Social Theory and Institutions
- Publication year:
- 1986
- Pagination:
- 12p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bangor
Allocating homes for people with intellectual disability: needs, mix and choice
- Author:
- WIESEL Ilan
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy and Administration, 45(3), June 2011, pp.280-298.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Noting that in social housing, allocation of vacant placements is controlled by policies and guidelines with which decision-makers are required to comply, this article aims to examine the tensions between considerations of needs, mix and choice in allocations policy. It is based on information from a research project about housing choice when allocating housing for people with intellectual disability in the state of Victoria, Australia. The project included semi structured interviews with over 50 people involved in policy formulation, decisions concerning housing allocations, providing housing and support, and advocacy for people with intellectual disability. The article draws on analysis of, and examples from, the interviews to discuss elements in the allocation process, focusing on tensions between needs and choice, between needs and mix, and between choice and mix. The author suggests that recognising the interrelationships between needs, mix and choice is a possible way forward in developing a new understanding of what these concepts mean in the context of allocation policies, to guide future reforms in the social housing sector.
Exploring unforeseen outcomes - examining the potential that personalised technology can have for changing the behaviour patterns of people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- HARRISON Jo
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Assistive Technologies, 5(1), March 2011, pp.45-50.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Hft is a national charity providing local support for people with learning disabilities and their families. It works with people with learning disabilities and family carers across the UK through its Family Carers Support Service, and develops personalised technology, including assistive technologies and telecare. This article, written on behalf of Hft, looks at how personalised technology could have the potential to change the behaviour of people with learning disabilities, enabling them to take more control of their lives and increase their independence. It discusses the impact of personalised technology on behaviour, and presents brief case studies to illustrate the potential of personalised technology to change behaviour and enhance lives. It also describes Hft's Virtual Smart House project, a virtual simulation designed to showcase how personalised technology can be used to support independence, safety and security in the home for people with learning disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
People, plans and practicalities: achieving change through person centred planning
- Authors:
- RITCHIE Pete, et al
- Publisher:
- Scottish Human Services Trust
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 196p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This book examines the thinking behind person centred planning when providing services for people with learning difficulties and looks at how the process works in practice. It focus in particular on joint working across services, including health and education, and looking at the person's whole environment.
The Subscriber Network
- Author:
- MARKS Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 6(4), October 2001, pp.7-11.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Discusses the work of the Subscriber Network, which is open to providers of services for people with learning disabilities in the East Kent area of England and is part of the University Affiliated Programmes (UAP) established jointly by the Tizard Centre and East Kent Health Authority. The network's role within the overall UAP is to disseminate information on best practice to as wide a group of service providers to the network at the end of its year. The results of a member satisfaction survey are presented, demonstrating positive views on the usefulness of networking membership among those taking part.
North West People First conference report: 17th - 19th June 1998, Liverpool
- Author:
- PEOPLE FIRST LIVERPOOL
- Publisher:
- People First Liverpool
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 60p.
- Place of publication:
- Liverpool
Report written by people with learning difficulties, of a People First conference held in Liverpool. Outlines positive and negative things about the conference and presents workshop reports.
People First Lambeth project in Alaska: conference report
- Authors:
- PHILLIPS John, et al
- Publisher:
- People First Lambeth
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 35p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report, written by people with learning difficulties, of a People First conference held in Alaska. Outlines positive and negative things about the conference; what the writers learned about America; and presents workshop reports.