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Evaluation of the disabled person's tax credit: views and experiences of recipients
- Authors:
- CORDEN Anne, SAINSBURY Roy
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 118p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This project was part of a wide programme of evaluation of new tax credits, commissioned by the Inland Revenue. Disabled person's tax credit (DPTC) was launched in October 1999 (along with Working Families’ Tax Credit) and replaced Disability Working Allowance, which was administered by the Benefits Agency. The aims of the project conducted by SPRU were to explore the views and experiences of a range of DPTC recipients, and to consider the impact of DPTC on work incentives and as a means of supporting disabled people and people with health problems to remain in work.
Users' views on supported employment and social inclusion: a qualitative study of 30 people in work
- Authors:
- WISTOW Richard, SCHNEIDER Justine
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31(4), December 2003, pp.166-174.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Outlines the findings from interviews exploring the perceptions of people with learning difficulties in relation to work and employment support. Examines their experiences in seeking employment, getting a job, being in work and about the support they received. The authors also make inferences from the data about the nature and extent of social inclusion associated with being in work. The research was funded by the Department of Health in response to the Valuing People policy.
Supporting disabled children and their families in Northern Ireland: a research and policy review
- Authors:
- KELLY Berni, MONTEITH Marina
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Research has provided valuable information on how support services in Northern Ireland can be targeted to meet the needs of disabled children and their families, some of which is based on the views of these children and their parents who are most able to identify the types of services they require. It is imperative that this knowledge is incorporated into the delivery and development of support services in Northern Ireland. Research suggests that parents experience poorly coordinated systems and inadequate services especially at particular stages, such as diagnosis or post-school transitions. Respite care services hold potential benefits for disabled children and their families but need to be more flexible, comprehensive, family based and focused on the needs and wishes of disabled children. There is a need to develop more integrated recreational, social and leisure opportunities for disabled children to help combat their social exclusion.
Insistent voices: stories on claiming identity
- Author:
- TAYLOR Tony
- Publisher:
- Kingston Advocacy Group
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 60p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Account of the lives of five individuals with learning difficulties told by them with the support of the author. Other accounts of the lives of people with learning difficulties who have moved from an institution to a home of their own and their struggle for citizenship have been written. This account stands out from the others in two respects. Firstly, this is one of the very first, and possibly, the first example nationally, of people with learning difficulties moving from a hospital setting to a home of their own. The second aspect of the account that makes it stand out from most others is the author's ongoing and enduring relationship with the former residents.
Finding out things
- Author:
- THOMPSON John
- Publisher:
- Venture Press
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 34p.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Examines the issues in disability research with users and their carers. Research methods, user involvement and outcomes are considered.
Partnership Boards: making them work
- Author:
- SCOTT Joan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 11(3), June 2003, pp.5-8.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Written from the users perspective, this article outlines good practice in the establishment and running of partnership boards in learning disability services. It is based on the experience of People First in Norfolk. The article is presented in a way that highlights the author's recommendations about effective communication.
People with a learning disability: their concerns about dementia
- Authors:
- WILKINSON Heather, KERR Diana, RAE Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 11(1), January 2003, pp.27-29.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Reports on a study to explore the knowledge and views of people with a learning disability on dementia. The study also gathered views of people with learning disabilities on a booklet explaining dementia, developed with one of the researchers in collaboration with the Scottish Down's Syndrome Association.
Creating circles of friends: a peer suport and inclusion workbook
- Authors:
- NEWTON Colin, WILSON Derek
- Publisher:
- Inclusive Solutions UK
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 96p.
- Place of publication:
- Nottingham
The book is for anyone interested in building friendships and relationships around those vulnerable or challenging through reason of disability or emotional need. Building respectful teams of support around an individual, tapping into that child’s peer group is an extremely powerful way of promoting change and insights for all involved. The book describes both the values and the practical application of this approach to human change.
Count us in: young people's views about their emotional wellbeing
- Authors:
- HEWITT Anna, MORGAN Hazel
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 17(2), 2003, pp.20-22.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Reports on a recent inquiry by the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities into the mental health needs of young people with learning difficulties. Questionnaires were sent to a range of organisations and individuals, over 250 responses were received, 98 of which were from young people with learning difficulties. Eight focus groups were also held. Results found that young people with learning difficulties are at higher risk of developing mental health problems, especially at times of stress and change.
Including all children: finding out about the experiences of children with communication and/or cognitive impairments
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Society, 17(5), November 2003, pp.337-348.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Practitioners and researchers have made progress, in recent years, in seeking the views of children and young people. Less progress has been made in seeking the views of young people with significant communication and/or cognitive impairments. Drawing on the experience of three research projects and one Best Value review, this article details the lessons learnt, and action required, in order to find out about the experiences of this important group of children and young people.