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Together from the start: practical guidance for professionals working with disabled children (birth to third birthday) and their families
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Announces the guidance issued jointly by the Department for Education and Skills and the Department of Health. It is concerned with the initial assessment of need; co-ordination of multiagency support for families; better information and access for families Improved professional knowledge and skills; service review and development; and partnership across agencies and geographical boundaries.
Taking the plunge
- Author:
- SMULIAN Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Roof, January 2002, pp.31-32.
- Publisher:
- Shelter
Good practice in meeting disabled people's housing needs is a matter of how services are delivered and the strategy behind them. Looks at how many housing organisations now adopting the social model of disability and delivering services within this context.
'Until disabled people get consulted ...': the role of occupational therapy in meeting housing needs
- Authors:
- NOCON Andrew, PLEACE Nicholas
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60(3), March 1997, pp.115-122.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Reports on a study of the housing needs of people with disabilities (aged 16 to 65) in Shropshire. The study included interviews with disabled people and with front-line and managerial staff in several agencies, a survey of disabled people, and the analysis of quantitative data. The findings highlight the high level of need for adaptations and more appropriate housing for disabled people; the importance of greater user involvement in the way needs are identified and services provided; the need for reform of the Disabled Facilities Grant system; and the need for an integrated inter-agency approach to meeting disabled people's housing needs.
Scope for fair housing: a literature review of housing with support for younger disabled people who require accessible housing
- Authors:
- ESMOND Dianne, STEWART Jill
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 88p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The project seeks out and highlights good practice in the delivery of accessible housing with support in the community. This initial study considers the background to the provision of housing with support in the community and what is generally considered to represent good practice. It examines the context within which housing and community care policy interact, bringing together previous research findings and good practice advice. Contents include: definition of disability; key housing concepts in relation to disabled people; the demographic context; housing an support issues; interagency cooperation; user involvement; finance; service provision for black disabled people; criteria of good practice.
A seamless service: meeting the needs of children with disabilities through a multi-agency approach
- Authors:
- CIGNO Katy, GORE Justine
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Social Work, 4(4), October 1999, pp.325-335.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Recent research and child care legislation has brought about a change in emphasis in services for families where there is a child with disabilities. Reports on the results of an evaluation of a multi-agency Children's Centre providing multi-disciplinary services, where different agencies and professionals work together to provide a holistic service. Assesses how far the Centre was carrying out an integrated approach in order to meet the needs of children and carers. Results indicated that while staff felt there was still some way to go to provide a seamless service, the vast majority of parents felt that the Centre did meet its aims. Explores the reasons for these differences, but concludes that there is evidence that professionals can successfully work together with one shared aim; and that such multi-agency centres work for families.
Children first: bringing disabled children within the child welfare fold
- Author:
- HARDIKER Pauline
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 11(4), 1999, pp.27-36.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article attempts to steer a course through the complex challenges of bringing disabled children within the child welfare fold. Three case vignettes are provided, which examine the issues in their historical and social policy contexts. Selected examples are outlined of relevant comparative surveys, inspections and evaluations. The author concludes that, overall, the benefits of bringing disabled children within the child welfare fold have outweighed the disadvantages.
A new deal for children with special educational needs?
- Author:
- O'GRADY Carolyn
- Journal article citation:
- Coordinate, 65, May 1998, pp.5-6.
- Publisher:
- National Early Years Network
Reports on how the Green Paper also promotes more inclusion of children with special educational needs (SEN) within mainstream schools and more involvement of and support for parents.
The evolution of a partnership to meet the special needs of children
- Authors:
- GRAHAM Jackie, MAZE Mary K.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60(12), December 1997, pp.521-524.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Being mindful of the importance of a multi-professional approach to meeting complex needs, an advisory teacher together with occupational therapists and physiotherapists developed a successful working partnership. This began in their work with pre-school children and developed into the services the team offered to pupils in mainstream schools and their parents. This article describes the working practices that involved in a shire county in England to meet the needs of children with physical impairment. The key elements and the benefits of such an approach are identified.
Children (Scotland) Act 1995: information pack
- Author:
- CHILDREN IN SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Children in Scotland
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 12 sheets in pack.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Contains 12 fact sheets on the Children (Scotland) Act 1995. Covers: childrens rights; parental responsibilities and rights and court orders; parental responsibilities orders; children's services plans; co-operation between agencies; information; children in need; children looked after, accommodation and after care; children's hearings, child protection and exclusion orders; children with and affected by disabilities; adoption; and day care for pre-school and other children.
Working with families of children with special needs: partnership and practice
- Author:
- DALE Naomi
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 346p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Draws on case studies and other material to consider important issues in working with families of children with special needs such as: delivering diagnoses; assessment of family needs; negotiating partnerships in child assessment and remediation; and interprofessional communication. Also gives a wide systems analysis of the British situation, highlighting the impact of recent legislation and changes in the structure and process of the professional team and organisation. Makes links between theory, research and practice to provide useful ideas and methods for engaging in partnerships with parents and family members. Includes exercises at the end of each chapter.