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People with learning disabilities and mental health problems: the impact of ethnicity
- Authors:
- McCARTHY Jane, MIR Ghazala, WRIGHT Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 2(2), June 2008, pp.31-36.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
There is increasing awareness of the needs of people with learning disabilities from different ethnic communities. The main aim of the paper is to inform those planning and delivering mental health services for people with learning disabilities of the current evidence, in order to enable their practice to improve health outcomes for people from minority ethnic communities.
Candle: CAMHS and new directions in learning disability and ethnicity: a resource for frontline staff, their supervisors/managers and trainers
- Authors:
- FORSTER Kathryn, GRUNDY David
- Publisher:
- Association for Real Change
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 117p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Chesterfield
Developed from a Department of Health funded project, this practical manual provides information and guidance to support staff working with people with learning disabilities who have mental health problem. It has sections covering the key areas of mental health, learning disability, ethnicity and transition. It can be used as a training resource, a discussion tool in meetings/supervision and also refers to other organisations. Handouts, case studies and exercises are included as appendices. The manual also comes with an accompanying CD.
Channel crossing
- Author:
- HUNTER Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 16.09.04, 2004, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on an Anglo-French partnership, between Medway Council and the Maison de l'Initiative in the Grande Synthe region, which is pioneering 'cultural mediation' as a way to combat exclusion among ethnic minorities. The project is funded until July 2005 by the European Union's Interreg IIIA programme. In Medway the project is focusing on improving access to social services for people from ethnic minorities with mental health needs, physical disabilities and learning difficulties. In France the mediators are targeting employment issues for ethnic minorities.
Do it yourself
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.5.91, 1991, pp.21-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Profiles a number of self-advocacy groups : the British Council of Organisations of Disabled People, People First, Survivors Speak Out, Standing Conference of Ethnic Minority Senior Citizens.
Care in the community: making it happen; report on a series of conferences held in March, April and May 1990
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Health Publications Unit
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 99p.
- Place of publication:
- Heywood
Set of papers relating to the series of 'Care in the Community: making it happen' events held in 1990 to promote and disseminate good practice in community care. Presentations by selected projects took place. These included projects on: care management for people with learning difficulties; case management for people with mental illness; using alternative service providers; community care projects for the black community; and housing for special and general needs on one site. Also includes a round up of group reactions and experiences on the topic of key elements for effective implementation.
Social work with older people: approaches to person-centred practice
- Authors:
- HALL Barbara, SCRAGG Terry
- Publisher:
- Open University
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 256p.
- Place of publication:
- Maidenhead
This book takes a person-centred approach to working with older people and provides an introduction to the legislation, policy, theory and research needed by social workers. It explores the experience of being an older person and how practitioners can work to make positive differences to older people's lives. It goes beyond the mechanistic care management approaches to social work and encourages the reader to see older people holistically. The book is separated into 3 parts: setting the context and the importance of values; equality and diversity in working with older people; and enhancing the well-being of older people and safeguarding issues. It examines a range of contexts and perspectives, including sexuality, spirituality, learning disabilities, ethnicity, and mental health needs. Case studies and exercises are included to assist readers in reflecting on their practice. The book aims to encourage wider reflection on the constraints posed by organisations employing social workers and the impact on their practice. It is likely to be of interest for students on placement in adult services or voluntary organisations and social work practitioners working with older people.
Respecting diversity: a report from the Mental Welfare Commission's race and culture themed visit programme 2003/04
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report comes out of a programme by the Mental Health Commission for Scotland which aimed to find better ways of communicating with service users from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities and to develop awareness of BME issues. During 2003-04 the Commission visited 5 national and 15 local organisations across Scotland with a specific focus on BME issues. This document is based on issues emerging from these visits. The aim of the report is to contribute to awareness and debate of issues affecting BME service users, leading to more culturally appropriate services for individuals. A number of key areas for service development are identified within the report, including: the need for more pro-active mainstreaming of services for BME people with mental disorder; improved access to interpreting services for patients; and more appropriate care settings, especially in relation to single sex accommodation. The report provides examples of good practice, and recommendations for actions for the Commission itself and for the range of providers, inspectorates and other agencies involved in ensuring the quality of mental health and learning disability services.
Minority groups in extra care housing
- Author:
- OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY. Institute of Public Care
- Publisher:
- DH Care Networks. Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 17p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report explores the issues facing commissioners and providers in meeting the needs of minority groups of older people within the community through Extra Care Housing services. It draws on existing research and materials and the experience of a small number of authorities gained through telephone interviews. It looks at how minority groups are being defined, how their needs are being met by mainstream services, and when specialist services are appropriate. Part 1 of the report looks at populations and policies across a number of types of minority groups (black and minority ethnic groups; lesbian gay and bisexual people; people with disabilities including sight loss, learning disabilities and mental health problems; and homeless people) and draws conclusions about the overall approaches needed by commissioners. Part 2 looks explicitly at the black and minority ethnic community, looking at understanding the needs of these groups and designing services to meet needs. Case studies in Birmingham, Tower Hamlets, and Suffolk are described.
Money advice for vulnerable groups: final evaluation report
- Authors:
- GILLESPIE Morag, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Social research
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 90p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This final synthesis report summarises the evaluation of 11 money advice for vulnerable groups pilot projects funded by the Scottish Executive. The projects were five transitions to work projects, which aimed to improve recognition of the barriers that debt and financial difficulties can cause in the transition to work and provide a formal referral mechanism to guarantee an early interview with a money adviser, four advice projects targeted specific groups, such as lone parents, people with learning disabilities, young people and prisoners, and two projects focusing on service development to address advice standards in existing services and build links between advice services and service user groups including black and minority ethnic groups and people with mental health problems. Key findings and recommendations are presented.
Good company
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 01.12.05, 2005, pp.38-39.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
When a council-run employment service for socially excluded people hit a funding crisis the solution was to turn it into a charitable company. The chief executive of Pure Innovations explains to the author how he went about it and the services they provide.