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Give us a break
- Authors:
- COTTERILL Lesley, HAYES Lesley, SLOPER Tricia, FLYNN Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.3.95, 1995, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
In the main respite provision for adults with learning difficulties is associated with the notion of 'care burden'. Looks at a service provided by Natural Breaks which differs from most respite services in that it meets the needs of service users and not the carers.
Respite services (short-term breaks) for adult citizens with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- HAYES Lesley, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 23(3), 1995, pp.106-109.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Respite which has traditionally been perceived as a service for cares is increasingly being seen as one which also benefits service users. To gauge the extent to which this shift might be occurring, the definition of respite as applied by Social Services departments is explored. Despite a range of options across authorities, and an informal desire to shift the nature of provision, choice continues to be limited largely to residential provision.
Developments in community care for adults with learning disabilities: a review of 1993/4 community care plans
- Authors:
- TURNER Stephen, SWEENEY Dawn, HAYES Lesley
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 103p.,diags.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
An analysis of 108 community care plans for 1993/94 in relation to services for adults with learning difficulties. Looks at progress in involving users and carers, and gives examples from the plans of developments which reflect the philosophy of community care. The study also revealed wide variation in progress between local authorities, and questions the adequacy of plans as planning and monitoring documents. Suggests ways in which they could be improved.