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Hate crime: public statement on prosecuting disability hate crime and other crimes against disabled people
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Crown Prosecution Service
- Publisher:
- Crown Prosecution Service
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 11
- Place of publication:
- London
A policy statement from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) which explains how they deal with and prosecute disability hate crime and other crimes against disabled people, and what support victims and witnesses can expect from the CPS. (Edited publisher abstract)
Local authority registers of people with disabilities, Wales, 31 March 2016
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government. Knowledge and Analytical Services
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 11
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Statistical release summarising information on people with disabilities registered with local authorities in Wales at 31 March 2016. Data covers the number of people with learning disabilities on local authority registers, with details of placement by accommodation type and age; and numbers of people with physical disabilities, hearing or sensory impairment on local authority registers. The summary reports shows that 14,729 people were registered with learning disabilities in Wales, and of these 86 per cent were living in community placements and 14 per cent were in residential care. Over half of people with learning disabilities on registers were living with parents or family. (Edited publisher abstract)
Local authority registers of people with disabilities, Wales, 31 March 2015
- Author:
- JONES Robin
- Publisher:
- WALES. Welsh Government. Knowledge and Analytical Services
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 9
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Statistical release summarising information on people with disabilities registered with local authorities in Wales at 31 March 2015. Data covers registers of people with learning disabilities, with breakdown by accommodation type and age; and registers of people with physical or sensory disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Able Radio
- Author:
- SYMONS Rob
- Journal article citation:
- Llais, 96, Summer 2010, pp.3-6.
- Publisher:
- Learning Disability Wales
This article tells of the vision, funding, development and operation of the disability focused radio station, known initially as the Scope Cwmbran Radio Pilot, which broadcast request and information programmes to service users of the Cwmbran Scope buildings. The pilot evolved into Able Radio, with financing from Links-Wales and moved to the former Ty Nant Ddu day centre. Training was provided for volunteers with sensory impairments, physical disabilities and mental health problems and Able Radio went on air 9th February 2009. A second studio has also been funded. The Big Lottery will art-fund a station manager and assistant over the next 3 years.
Disabled prisoners: a short thematic review on the care and support of prisoners with a disability
- Author:
- HM INSPECTORATE OF PRISONS
- Publisher:
- HM Inspectorate of Prisons
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 66p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The National Offender Management Service is subject to the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act. This thematic report draws together information from prisoner surveys and inspection reports between 2006 and 2008, together with responses from 82 prison disability liaison officers (DLOs), to examine how well prisons are currently able to discharge these duties. Areas covered include: environment and relationships; safety; health services; activities; and resettlement. The report makes a number of recommendations.
National minimum standards for care homes for younger adults
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 70p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
These National Minimum Standards are issued by the Welsh Assembly Government under section 23 of the Care Standards Act 2000. They apply to all care homes providing accommodation and nursing or personal care for adults aged 18 to 65 years who have physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders, mental health problems, alcohol or substance misuse problems, HIV/AIDS, or dual and/or complex multiple disabilities. The standards cover: choice of home; individual needs and choices; lifestyle; personal and health care support; staffing; conduct and management of the home; concerns, complaints and protection; and environment. The standards are underpinned by a number of crosscutting themes: focus on service users, fitness for purpose, comprehensiveness, positive choice, meeting assessed needs, quality services, and quality workforce. There are supplementary standards for care homes accommodating young people aged 16 and 17 years.
Hidden in plain sight: inquiry into disability-related harassment
- Author:
- EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 231p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
An inquiry was launched by the Equality and Human Rights Commission to investigate the causes of disability-related harassment and examine how organisations such as local authorities are working to prevent and eliminate it. Disability-related harassment is defined as unwanted, exploitative or abusive conduct against disabled people. Part one of the report provides the background to the inquiry, including the current legislative and policy framework. Part two examines 10 serious cases where disabled people had died or were seriously injured due to harassment. For each case the public authorities involved gave evidence about: their awareness of the harassment; their handling of the case; what they could have done differently; and whether they had put into practice any measures to help them avoid similar tragedies in the future. The report summarises the findings for each case, looking at what happened; the response; prosecution; and the review process. Part 3 of the report looks at the wider problem of harassment, indicators of prevalence and draws on submissions made by people who have experiencing harassment. Part 4 looks at how organisations such as police, local authorities, schools and housing providers currently deal with harassment when reported. It identifies examples of good practice and common problem areas. The conclusion sets out a manifesto for change and provides key recommendations.