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Personal assistance for adults (19-64) with physical impairments
- Authors:
- MAYO-WILSON Evan, MONTGOMERY Paul, DENNIS Jane
- Publisher:
- Campbell Collaboration
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 36p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Oslo
This systematic review aimed to assesses the effectiveness of personal assistance for adults with physical impairments, and the impacts of personal assistance on others, compared to other interventions. Adults with physical impairments living in the community who require assistance to perform tasks of daily living and participate in normal activities due to permanent impairments were included. Electronic databases were searched from 1980 to June 2005; reference lists were checked; 345 experts, organisations, government bodies and charities were contacted in an attempt to locate relevant research. One randomised controlled trial involving 817 participants compared personal assistance versus usual care met the selection criteria. Findings showed that whilst personal assistance was generally preferred over other services, some people prefer other models of care. Whilst paid assistance probably substitutes for informal care and may cost government more than alternatives, the total costs to recipients and society are currently unknown. Further studies are required to determine which models of personal assistance are most effective and efficient for particular people.
Care management arrangements for people with physical and sensory disabilities: results of a national study
- Authors:
- XIE Chengqiu, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 26(2), 2008, pp.87-100.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
This study reports on a national survey of care management arrangements for people with physical and sensory disabilities in England around a previously devised framework. Marked variations were found in many aspects of care management arrangements, along with a lack of a differentiated approach and limited authority of care managers to allocate services responsively. The findings also suggest that some aspects of care management arrangements are less advanced in services for this user group than for people with learning disabilities. These results are discussed in the context of relevant policy initiatives and literature.
Disability review 2008
- Editors:
- GREENHALGH Caroline, LAXTON Clare, PARCKAR Guy, (comps.)
- Publisher:
- Leonard Cheshire
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 68p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Disability Review 2008 is the second in an annual series of reports looking at over 1000 disabled people’s views and experiences of everyday issues around the UK. We asked disabled people about a wide range of issues including finance, transport, work and political engagement and the final product is a valuable insight in disabled people’s views on these issues and their lives in the UK. Disability Review 2008 also contains comparative data from last year’s Disability Review so we can see what has changed over the past year. The whole series will provide a valuable indicator of the impact of government’s policies are having on the lives and experiences of disabled people over the years.
The school lives of children and young people with a spinal cord injury
- Authors:
- KNIGHT Abigail, et al
- Publisher:
- University of London. Institute of Education. Thomas Coram Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 87p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This research study was carried out by the Thomas Coram Research Unit, Institute of Education, University of London, between January and July 2008. The study was funded by The Back-Up Trust, an organisation working with spinally injured adults and children, as part of their Schools Project. The main purpose of the study was to explore the experiences of children and young people with a SCI in mainstream school. This was to inform The Back-Up Trust’s Schools Project, which has the aim of improving the quality of school provision for children with a spinal cord injury. The study asked young people, parents and carers about their positive and negative experiences. It also aimed to investigate schools’ experiences of working with young people with a SCI and the challenges and factors that help them work effectively with children with a SCI.
PARC life
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 11.9.08, 2008, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Frustrated by a lack of play opportunities for disabled children, a group of parents in Essex has spent more than 10 years providing centres and after-school clubs themselves. Discusses their experiences of setting up the Play and Adventure Resource Centre (PARC) which is used both by children with autism and those with physical disabilities.
Diversity and different experiences in the UK: National Statistician's annual article on society
- Author:
- DUNNELL Karen
- Publisher:
- Office for National Statistics
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Illustrates clearly the increase in ethnic diversity in Britain. Many interesting findings, e.g. worrying rates of long‑term illness or disability (Fig. 2) and worse reported health (Fig. 5) in many ethnic groups. Table 20 shows 5 minority ethnic groups getting better school results than "White British" (in particular, Chinese and Indian).
Making the links: disabled women and domestic violence: executive summary
- Author:
- WOMEN'S AID
- Publisher:
- Women's Aid
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
The first national UK study of the needs of disabled women experiencing domestic violence and the services available to meet these needs was undertaken between September 2005 and March 2008. It focused on the needs and experiences of women with physical and sensory impairments experiencing abuse from partners, ex-partners, other family members, or personal assistants (including paid and informal care workers). The study included an initial focus group and consultations with disabled women, interviews with key professionals, practitioners, activists and other experts, 2 national surveys of specialist domestic violence organisations and organisations of disabled people, and in-depth interviews with 30 disabled abused women. This executive summary outlines the key findings and recommendations, covering results of the surveys, details of disabled women's experiences, and women's views about service provision. It also sets out recommendations and ideas for good practice and strategic development.
Making the links: disabled women and domestic violence
- Authors:
- HAGUE Gill, et al
- Publisher:
- Women's Aid
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 103p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
The first national UK study of the needs of disabled women experiencing domestic violence and the services available to meet these needs was undertaken between September 2005 and March 2008. It focused on the needs and experiences of women with physical and sensory impairments experiencing abuse from partners, ex-partners, other family members, or personal assistants (including paid and informal care workers). The research methods included an initial focus group and consultations with disabled women, interviews with key professionals, practitioners, activists and other experts, 2 national surveys of specialist domestic violence organisations and organisations of disabled people, and in-depth interviews with 30 disabled abused women. This final report describes the study and its findings, covering results of the surveys, details of disabled women's experiences, women's views about service provision, good practice, national strategies and policies, and local implementation. It also sets out recommendations and ideas for good practice and strategic development.
Adult community statistics: 1st April 2007-31st March 2008
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 78p., tables
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This statistical report presents information on activity for all Programmes of Care for adults, gathered from HSC Trusts via the annual and quarterly statistical returns. Statistical tables are presented in 6 sections. All Programmes of Care, Elderly Care, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Physical and Sensory Disability, and Primary Health and Adult Community.
Professional regulation and disability equality: challenges for disabled social work students and professionals
- Authors:
- SIN Chih Hoong, FONG Janice, MOMIN Abul
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 26(2), 2008, pp.73-86.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
This article reports on the Disability Rights Commission's Formal Investigation into the impact of regulatory fitness requirements on disabled people studying, qualifying, registering and working in social work. It presents a comprehensive review of legislation, regulation and statutory guidance governing the social work profession, identifying requirements for physical and mental fitness. These fitness descriptors are often vague and their implications in relation to disability unclear. The implementation of these requirements in practical decision-making within the higher education and employment contexts is explored. Findings point to inconsistent practice with ad hoc procedures involving a multitude of different decision-makers. It is argued that generalised fitness requirements are inappropriate and potentially discriminatory. Instead decisions around fitness should be based around the requirements of specific jobs, with consideration of reasonable adjustments where relevant. Public bodies are encouraged to update their policies and procedures. In addition, a more proactive and positive approach towards the promotion of disability equality is required to shift attitudes.