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Quality in social care: achieving excellence in supported living services
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Place of publication:
- London
In this film we see several examples of excellence in supported living settings. The film shows people with learning disabilities and mental health problems finding employment, developing skills, and becoming more independent, and looks at the role of social care staff in supporting people to improve their lives. The examples are analysed by a panel of service users and social care academics and they discuss how the services demonstrate concepts of excellence in social care in their day-to-day work. This film was previously available under the title 'Defining excellence: residential settings: supported living' which was revised in 2014.
Defining excellence: excellence in residential settings - supported living
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Place of publication:
- London
In this film we see several examples of excellence in supported living settings. The film shows people with learning disabilities and mental health problems finding employment, developing skills, and becoming more independent, and looks at the role of social care staff in supporting people to improve their lives. The examples are analysed by a panel of service users and social care academics and they discuss how the services demonstrate concepts of excellence in social care in their day-to-day work. This film has been revised and is now available under the title 'Quality in social care: achieving excellence in supported living services'.
Supported living and supported employment: opening up opportunities to people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The Government has stated that it seeks to create a society based on inclusion, independence and empowerment. In particular, it has emphasised the importance of taking up paid employment, but it is not yet certain to what extent people with learning difficulties will be part of this in practice. This review of JRF research identifies the barriers facing people with learning difficulties and suggests possible solutions which would make inclusion of this highly marginalised group more likely.
A comparison of support for two groups of young adults with mild intellectual disability
- Authors:
- SOENEN Sarah, BERCKELAER-ONNES Ina van, SCHOLTE Evert
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 44(2), 2016, pp.146-158.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Young adults with mild to borderline intellectual disability (MBID) have varying profiles of cognitive, adaptive and behavioural functioning. There is also variability in their educational and therapeutic needs. This study compares recommended and actual provision of support for two groups of young adults with MBID and looks at young adults’ satisfaction with their support. Participants’ clinical files were analysed and a satisfaction interview was administered. Descriptive statistics were used to characterise the groups, and t-tests or chi-square tests were used to explore similarities and differences between the groups. A combined, supported independent living setting, a structuring and regulating support style and psychotherapy were recommended for the young adults in group 1 (MBID with externalising behavioural problems), whilst independent living with access to community support services and a meeting house, and skills training was recommended for group 2 (MBID with internalising behavioural problems). Both groups were considered capable of standard employment with support from a job coach. The authors found mismatches between recommended and actual provision of support. The findings suggest that service providers do not focus enough on the educational support needs, but therapeutic needs are generally more often met. (Edited publisher abstract)
The heart of the matter
- Author:
- PARTON Dan
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 15(3), May/June 2015, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The Ridgeway, a supported living service for four young people with a range of physical and learning disabilities, was rated 'outstanding by the Care Quality Commission under the CQC's new inspection system. The article looks some of the factors that contribute to the success of the service which aims to put the people it supports at the heart of everything it does: supporting its residents to find employment; planning goals with residents and their families; matching staff and residents who have similar interests; involving residents in the induction of new staff. (Edited publisher abstract)
The road ahead: transition to adult life for persons with disabilities
- Editors:
- STOREY Keith, BATES Paul, HUNTER Dawn, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Training Resource Network
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 271p.
- Place of publication:
- St. Augustine, FL
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
Transition from school to adult life has been difficult for people with disabilities. This publication is for people with disabilities and their families and those who help them transition to a quality adult life. It provides ideas to help students have a meaningful life after school. The contents is organised in eleven broad chapters written by twenty-one experts in the field. Each chapter beings with a group of key questions that are addressed in the text. Each chapter also include a summary of best practice recommendations, future research issues and discussion questions. Topic covered include transition planning, assessment, instructional strategies, career development, adult employment, community functioning skills, social life, quality of life, supported living, and post-secondary education.
The same as you?: partnership in practice agreements 2004-2007: national overview and next steps
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 33p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
One of the 29 recommendations of the 'The same as you?' review was that local authorities and health boards should draw up Partnership in Practice agreements (PiPs). The aim of this national overview report is to provide feedback on the key messages that emerge from a review of all of the 2004-2007 PiPs, taking account of additional evidence from other sources. Key themes identified are: health promotion and improving access to health, Local Area Coordination, carers, short breaks or respite, autism spectrum disorders, Direct Payments, day services, further education and employment, supported living and vulnerable adults. This report aims to highlight positive developments that can be shared to support improvement across Scotland, and to inform the next round of plans for 2007-2010.
Transition from adolescence to young adulthood: is partnership working up to the task?
- Author:
- HUDSON Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 11(4), August 2003, pp.43-47.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The transition from adolescence to young adulthood in young people with a learning disability is fraught with complexity. Looks at the policies and processes that should aid transition and considers the extent to which the challenges are currently being addressed.
The view from Arthur's seat: review of services for people with learning disabilities; a literature review of housing and support options beyond Scotland
- Authors:
- SIMONS Ken, WATSON Debbie
- Publisher:
- Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 138p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report argues that a 'modernised' housing and support system for people with learning disabilities should encompass the following principles: citizenship and civil rights; supported living models such as 'active' support; person centred planning; access to other services such as employment, continuing education and supported leisure activities; coherent and flexible funding; and regulatory reform.
Home, work and inclusion: the social policy implications of supported living and employment for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- SIMONS Ken
- Publisher:
- York Publishing Service/Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 119p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Report aiming to bring adults with learning difficulties to the forefront of emerging policy on social inclusion. Explores a range of social policy areas, including: housing and support services; the regulation of community care; the social security system; employment services; and access to adult and continuing education. In each case, the problems the current system poses for people with learning difficulties are described, and possible solutions are outlined.