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The sun finally sets on Orchard Hill
- Author:
- TICKLE Louise
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 2.4.09, 2009, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
By 30 April, Orchard Hill, the last remaining hospital housing people with learning disabilities will finally close. Residents who have moved out of the hospital are now in a mixture of supported independent living and registered residential provision. This article looks at whether the process has been successful from the perspective of residents, families and staff.
Does supported living equal better quality of life?
- Authors:
- LAXTON-KANE Martha, SMITH Angie, CROSSLAND Rosalind
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, September 2008, pp.35-37.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
A study by the Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust looked at quality of life for people who have an intellectual disability living across different environments: supported living; residential accommodation; and living with parents. The study used questionnaires to rate quality of life and to measure levels of intellectual disability and challenging behaviour. The findings suggest that people in supported living experience a better quality of life than people who live in other types of accommodation.
Housing models consultation: key findings
- Author:
- NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- Bath
Summarises key findings from the first stage of a small research project to explore the differences between living in residential care and supported living for people with learning disabilities. The research asked the views of people with learning disabilities and family carers about what was important to them in terms of housing decisions. It also spoke to three commissioners and two housing and support providers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Training of residential social care staff to meet the needs of older people with intellectual disabilities who develop age-related health problems: an exploratory study
- Authors:
- NORTHWAY Ruth, JENKINS Robert, HOLLAND-HART Daniella
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 30(5), 2017, pp.911-921.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Despite awareness of the age related health needs of people with intellectual disabilities little is known regarding how residential social care staff are prepared to meet such needs. Methods: Data were gathered via semi-structured interviews from 14 managers of supported living settings. Transcripts were thematically analysed. Findings: Staff may work in supported living settings with no prior experience of care work, and previous knowledge/experience of supporting people in relation to their health is not required. Whilst health related training is provided there is a lack of specific training regarding healthy ageing, and training seems to be reactive to changing needs of tenants meaning that proactive monitoring for changes in health status may not occur. Conclusions: Whilst some training is provided for residential social care staff in relation to health and ageing a more proactive approach is required which should include a focus on healthy ageing. (Edited publisher abstract)
Choice is key: where next for accommodation and support for people with learning disabilities?
- Author:
- DONOVAN Tristan
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
This report brings together a range of views on accommodation and support for people with learning disabilities or autism or both. The report argues that central to delivering change is ensuring there are more ‘settled accommodation’ options, namely accommodation in the community where individuals have security of tenure in the medium to long term, while acknowledging the important role played by residential care. Conversely, there are concerns that some residential care homes are rebranding as supported living but doing little more than deregistering from the CQC. The report calls for new, innovative approaches, including: the creation of a small fund to support families to buy a house for a person with learning disabilities; the creation of a multi-disciplinary community forensic service to help people whose behaviours and disabilities have led to them experiencing very extended stays in secure hospitals, move into community based accommodation; improving the design of accommodation to reduce social isolation; and changing culture and mind-set barriers that hinder efforts to re-engineer accommodation and support for people with learning disabilities or autism. (Edited publisher abstract)
Relocating people with intellectual disability to new accommodation and support settings: contrasts between personalized arrangements and group home placements
- Authors:
- McCONKEY Roy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 20(2), 2016, pp.109-120.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
Internationally the relocation of people with intellectual disability from institutions has brought significant gains to their quality of life. This study contrasted three groups of persons in Ireland who moved either to personalised arrangements (n = 29) or to community group homes (n = 31) with those who remained in congregated settings awaiting relocation (n = 29). Persons moving to rented accommodation with personalized support tended to be younger and had fewer support needs than those in group homes. They had greater control and choice in their lives, more community engagement and increased personal relationships compared to residents in group homes but those remaining in congregated settings fared worse of all. However, average staff costs were significantly higher in the latter settings. The implications for the future provision of group living arrangements are discussed along with the need for further longitudinal research to assess the sustained impact of personalized arrangements and their funding. (Edited publisher abstract)
High cost residential placements for adults with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- McGILL Peter, POYNTER Jo
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 25(6), November 2012, pp.584-587.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Previous research has raised concern about the cost and quality of residential placements, particularly out-of-area placements, for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs. This study sought to identify characteristics of the highest cost placements in the South-East of England. Lead learning disability commissioners in the South-East of England were asked to provide information about the 5 highest cost residential placements that they commissioned for adults with learning disabilities. Data was obtained on 70 placements funded by 14 authorities. The average placement cost was £172k per annum, with a range of £83k to £333k. Individuals placed were mainly young and male with high rates of challenging behaviour or autism spectrum disorder. Most placements were in out-of-area residential care. The highest costs were associated with hospital placements and placements for people presenting challenging behaviour. The findings show that young, male adults with learning disability, challenging behaviour or autism continue to receive very high cost residential support, often in out-of-area residential care. There remains limited evidence of plans to redirect resources to more local service developments.
Falling through the net
- Author:
- PITT Vern
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.6.11, 2011, pp.22-24.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
In light of Panorama's investigation of abuse at the private hospital Winterbourne View, this article discusses why people with learning disabilities are still placed in hospitals despite agreement from experts that this often not the best option. Poor commissioning, funding and barriers to providing alternatives are highlighted. Expert Jim Mansell also sets out an eight-part plan for preventing abuse in services for people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.
Independence day
- Author:
- CARLEY Karen
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 10(5), June 2010, pp.26-28.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
It is intended that all NHS campus accommodation will be closed by 2010 in the hope that moving into their own homes in the community will give residents with learning disabilities more choice, more control and greater access to healthcare and leisure activities. This article describes how Turning Point worked with commissioners in Kent to design a strategy to support up to 24 people with a wide range of learning disabilities make such a move. It looks at the transition process, how staff were retained where possible and the efforts made to help the residents, some of whom had very complex communication needs, understand the change. It was necessary to work closely with families to help them perceive the move as a benefit. Advantages of the new supported living arrangements include; increased socialisation and social inclusion, more contact with family and friends, and greater control over daily living, such as meal times and meal planning. The overwhelming reaction and tone of the article is positive however some lessons have been learned and will be implemented in further planned reprovisions. These include: building on what is already there; communication is key; keep families involved; and match personalities and interests for one to one support.
Variations in the social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in supported living schemes and residential settings
- Author:
- McCONKEY R.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 51(3), March 2007, pp.207-217.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The social inclusion of tenants living in two forms of supported living schemes – those clustered on one site and those dispersed in neighbourhoods – is contrasted with more traditional provision found on the island of Ireland, namely, small group homes, residential homes and campus-style settings. A standard pro forma based on measures used in past research was completed by the key-worker for each tenant or resident. In all, data were obtained on 620 persons, representing nearly all tenants in clustered schemes in Northern Ireland and over 40% of those in dispersed schemes. People in either form of supported living tended to have greater levels of social inclusion as measured by their use of community amenities and social contacts than did those in small group homes or residential homes, with participants from campus-style settings having the lowest levels of social inclusion. Moreover, multivariate analyses confirmed that the accommodation variable was a significant influence in addition to the social competence of the person. Although there were few differences between the two models of supported living, further research could usefully focus on decisions to place persons in either form of accommodation and their impact on wider indicators of social inclusion.