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Getting better
- Authors:
- LEEDS ANIMATION WORKSHOP, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Leeds Animation Workshop
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- (11 mins.), DVD
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Six short animated stories about people with learning disabilities who also have mental health problems. The films shows how people with learning disabilities need to stand up for themselves to get fair treatment and in order to look after their health. It also shows what to expect when visiting the doctor's, the clinic or visit the dentist. A booklet is included.
State of healthcare 2006
- Author:
- COMMISSION FOR HEALTHCARE AUDIT AND INSPECTION
- Publisher:
- Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Place of publication:
- London
The report makes clear that healthcare is improving and that most patients are positive, but there remains challenges. It presses for more attention on services for people least able to look after themselves, including those with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. And more should be done to "put patients first" by ensuring that people are treated with dignity and respect and get better information about their care. For the first time, the report includes a view of performance in meeting the minimum standards for the independent sector in England.
Hospital statistics: mental health and learning disability (2014/15)
- Authors:
- O'DONNELL Michael, TAGGART Kieran
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 78
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This publication presents information on activity within the Mental Health and Learning Disability Programmes of Care (POC) in hospitals in Northern Ireland during the year ending 31 March 2015. It details information on inpatient, day case and outpatient activity, and compulsory admissions under the Mental Health (NI) Order 1986. The report shows that over the last five years, the total number of admissions to hospital under the mental health POC has decreased by 13.3 per cent while the number of admissions to hospital under the learning disability POC has decreased year on year from 503 in 2010/11 to 261 in 2014/15, a reduction of 48.1 per cent. (Edited publisher abstract)
Identifying training needs for mainstream healthcare professionals, to prepare them for working with individuals with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review
- Authors:
- HEMM Cahley, DAGNA Dave, MEYER Thomas D.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 28(2), 2015, pp.98-110.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Research suggests there is a high prevalence of physical and mental ill health among individuals with intellectual disabilities and that staff working in mainstream healthcare services lack knowledge, skills and positive attitudes in supporting this client group. This review aimed to locate, extract themes from and evaluate the current literature that had assessed the training needs of mainstream health professionals within this area. Methods: This review utilised a mixed-methods approach, with systematic elements used to locate and evaluate the literature (n = 13) and a narrative approach used to explore patterns and themes identified. The search was completed across four databases. Results: Three main themes of perceived training need were identified across a range of professional groups: general communication, knowledge/information and profession-specific needs. Conclusions: This review highlights the existing themes of training needs as identified by mainstream healthcare staff. It would appear that it may be possible to produce a core training package, suitable across professions with elements that are profession specific and therefore tailored accordingly. Limitations of the literature are explored within this review, as are recommendations for the directions of future research. (Edited publisher abstract)
Briefing note on establishing multi-agency protocols for responding to mental ill health and learning disabilities
- Author:
- NATIONAL POLICING IMPROVEMENT AGENCY
- Publisher:
- National Policing Improvement Agency
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing note is designed for police officers and staff when developing joint protocols with partner agencies to govern the response to people with mental ill health or learning disabilities. Multi-agency protocols help to ensure effective referrals and improved service delivery; they also contribute to the appropriate and efficient use of police resources and that of other agencies. Multi-agency protocols between the police and other agencies may need to cover situations that arise in a criminal justice capacity – where the person with mental ill health or learning disability is a victim of crime, a witness to crime or suspected of or known to have committed a crime. Also, situations arising in a health care capacity where police may be: acting in support of healthcare agencies dealing with someone experiencing a mental health crisis; supporting a person experiencing mental ill health until healthcare professionals are involved; responding to families and carers of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities who have concerns about them; and responding to members of the public seeking a service from the police in relation to suspected mental ill health or learning disabilities on the part of an individual.
Why should I care about gender?
- Author:
- O'HARA Jean
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 2(2), June 2008, pp.9-18.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article looks at the published literature on gender as it affects individual vulnerability and risk, and planning, organisation and delivery of health care, with specific focus on the mental health and learning disabilities, and discusses them in the context of recent government policy and guidance. It calls for urgent gender-specific research to understand the key issues facing men and women with learning disabilities, and a rights-based approach to access to education, health care and a competent and informed workforce.
Mental health and people with learning disabilities in Northern Ireland: an overview of current policy
- Author:
- BARR Owen
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 1(1), March 2007, pp.13-17.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article addresses three broad areas. First, it provides an overview of the current structure of health and social services within Northern Ireland and summarises how these structures are expected to change within the next few years. Second, it outlines the key policy objectives in relation to the health of people with learning disabilities, giving particular attention to individuals among this population who develop mental health problems. Third, it considers key challenges that may lie ahead if the recently stated policy objectives are to be realised.
Hospital utilization among persons with an intellectual disability, Ontario, Canada, 1995-2001
- Authors:
- BALOGH Robert S., HUNTER Duncan, OUELLETTE-KUNTZ Hélène
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 18(2), June 2005, pp.181-190.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
It has been suggested that persons with an intellectual disability consume a disproportionate amount of hospital services. Policy changes in Ontario in the 1970s and 1980s made it necessary for community health services to accommodate this population that formerly received most of its medical care in the institutions where they lived. It is frequently suggested that community health services are currently inadequate to care for this population. The study was a retrospective analysis of routinely collected hospitalization data for persons living in Ontario with an intellectual disability, between 1995 and 2001. A substantial proportion of hospitalizations of persons with an intellectual disability were for mental disorders and dental diseases. Of all in-hospital stays, one-third were for mental disorders such as schizophrenia and depression. Of all day-surgery admissions, almost 40% were for dental diseases corresponding to a high rate of dental procedures. The study also identified high ambulatory care-sensitive condition hospitalization rates. In-hospital surgical procedure rates, however, were low. A recurring finding is the large discrepancy between statistics for persons with an intellectual disability and published data for the general population. The study limitations mean further research is required to confirm the results and to determine if persons with an intellectual disability are receiving the health care they are entitled to in Ontario.
Instead of looking at my disability, listen to what I'm trying to tell you
- Author:
- TRUELAND Jennifer
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 09.12.04, 2004, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Health inequalities for those with learning difficulties and mental health problems are to be the subject of a ground-breaking investigation by the Disability Rights Commission who are launching their investigation 'Equal treatment: closing the gap'. Asks if it will blame GPs.
Understanding our bodies, understanding ourselves: the menstrual cycle, mental health and women with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- DITCHFIELD Hedy, BURNS Jan
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 9(4), October 2004, pp.24-32.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reviews the evidence for vulnerability in women with learning disabilities to a range of physical and mental health problems, with special emphasis on menstruation. Describes a qualitative research project on the experience of learning-disabled women in relation to menstruation, concluding by emphasising the need for services to communicate information on this subject in more sensitive and appropriate ways.