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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).
Meeting the social and emotional needs of young black disabled people: messages from research
- Author:
- BIGNALL Tracey
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 11(4), August 2003, pp.38-42.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Draws on two research studies from the REU which examined the relationship of young disabled people with social care agencies. The first study interviewed 44 Asian, African Caribbean and African young disabled people about their lives, experiences and plans for the future. The second study used focus group sessions with five peer support groups to examine how young black disabled people met their needs through these groups. The results of the first study identified a need among the young people to meet with other young black disabled people, but lacked information about support groups and where they might find them. In the second study the researchers were able to examine how the support groups operated and the benefits they provided. Suggests ways in which local agencies might help young people meet their social and emotional needs. Highlights the benefits peer support groups.
Race Equality
- Author:
- BUTT Jabeer
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 14, October 2002, pp.47-52.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
This article argues that an essential element of ensuring that short breaks and informal or peer support are a positive experience for disabled children from ethnic minorities is exploring what they want. This is done partly through direct communication with them rather than using parents or carers as a proxy.
Planning effective future transitions
- Author:
- BLISS Madi
- Journal article citation:
- Soundtrack, 117, October 1999, p.11.
- Publisher:
- National Development Team
Discusses a project run in partnership with Luton Borough Council to develop family support services for South Asian families who have children with disabilities.
Something to do: the development of peer support groups for young black disabled people
- Authors:
- BIGNALL Tracey, PAGARANI Deepa, BUTT Jabeer
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 24p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
For young disabled people who are of Asian, Caribbean and African origin, peer support groups provide a forum for emotional and practical support, enabling them to discuss issues around race, ethnicity and religion and to share experiences with others from the same background. Using young people's own words this report explores the development of these informal support groups. Topics include: the purpose of peer support groups; how the groups have formed; what works within the groups and why; what affects the growth and maintenance of such groups; examples of processes such as decision making and planning.
Social work in a multi-racial society
- Authors:
- ELY Peter, DENNEY David
- Publisher:
- Gower
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 231p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot