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Participation of disabled children and young people in decision-making within social services departments in England
- Author:
- SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCH UNIT
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Reports the findings of a national survey of social services departments in England which looked at their participation work with disabled children and young people. Information was received from 71 local authorities. The findings cover: the nature of disabled children's participation; the characteristics of children and young people participating; funding and partnership working; feedback; and outcomes. Results suggest that disabled children and young people are being involved in a wide range of decision making, but involvement is still patch and requires further development. The survey forms part of a larger study funded by the Department of Education and Skills Quality Protects Research Initiative.
Care coordination and key worker services for disabled children in the UK
- Author:
- SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCH UNIT
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Many research studies report that parents want a single point of contact with services and an effective, named person to get what the need for their child in terms of services. This summary reports on the results of a survey, carried out at the end of 2002, on the situation of care coordination for disabled children in the UK. Questionnaires were sent to 255 local authorities and 159 questionnaires were returned. Reports on the results focusing on: the number of care coordination schemes; multi agency involvement; parents and child involvement; funding; eligibility; and the use of keyworkers.
The community equipment needs of disabled children and their families
- Author:
- SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCH UNIT
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Summarises the findings of a study on the levels of use of community equipment by disabled children and their families, and the extent of met and unmet need. A postal survey of over 3,000 families with a severely disabled child was carried out to collect information about types of impairment, and equipment use. The sample was drawn from the Family Fund Trust database. Organisations and individuals involved in community equipment provision to families with a disabled child were also consulted.
Quality services for disabled children
- Author:
- SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCH UNIT
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Summaries findings of a study exploring the concept of quality in services as defined by disabled or chronically sick children and young people and their families. The project, Sharing Value, was funded by the Community Fund and carried out in partnership with the Family Fund Trust and Barnardo's. Quality in services was discussed in four groups of parents (21 parents in total) and three groups of disabled children (27 children in total) over a series of meetings. The groups then drew up key quality service indicators. A database of quality services was one of the outcomes of the project.
Involving young people in health service development
- Author:
- SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCH UNIT
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Summarises research findings from a project to investigate how the NHS consults with chronically ill and disabled young people and to identify factors to support and promote young patients' involvement in service development. The project surveyed 99 health authorities and 410 NHS Trusts in England, and identified 27 projects involving young patients with a chronic illness of physical disability. Data were analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. Six of the projects were examined in greater depth. Discusses levels of involvement; benefits of involvement; and consultation methods.