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The person-centred approach in work with disabled persons
- Author:
- ZINSCHITZ Elizabeth
- Journal article citation:
- Counselling, 9(3), August 1998, pp.210-212.
The author discusses her work with disabled people and identifies the need to help a disabled person using a person-centred approach.
Face to face: an inquiry into the unmet information needs of disabled people
- Author:
- KNIGHT P. Cynthia
- Editor:
- KINRADE Derek.
- Publisher:
- National Information Forum
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 45p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report was based on a survey of disabled people in three London boroughs, Hackney, Southwark and Tower Hamlets. The survey aim was to find out disabled people's experiences of information provision by their local authority. In particular the survey looked at the provision of information as to what services a disabled person could receive from their local authority and how it was accessed, if at all. The three boroughs taking part in the survey selected, at random, disabled people from their registers and invited them to participate - 69 people responded in total. The sample covered a variety of disabilities, age ranges and ethnic backgrounds, of a sufficient spread to take account of the different communities in each borough. The main finding of the survey was that 61% of the participants felt that they did not receive information that met their needs and 86% of them had experienced difficulties in getting the necessary information. Most of them also said they that wouldn't know how to go about getting the information and 83% of them were worried by this situation. The main requirement identified by the participants was for clear, accurate and accessible information they could easily understand.
Broken promises
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.08.95, 1995, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A survey by Scope has found that care in the community has largely failed to deliver user-controlled, needs-led services.
Two cats and a flat
- Author:
- BRINDLE David
- Journal article citation:
- Search, 22, Spring 1995, pp.8-11.
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
A recent survey supported by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has found that disabled people who organised their own arrangements for personal and domestic assistance were more satisfied with the resulting provision than those who received services directly. Considers the practical issues behind this approach to independent living.
Flexible services
- Author:
- OLIVER M.
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 6.4.88, 1988, pp.25-28.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Argues that the medical model of disability is a barrier to the provision of a community nursing service which satisfies the needs of the clients.
The voice of disabled young people: the Exeter Project
- Author:
- BRIMBLECOMBE F.
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Society, 1(1), 1987, pp.58-70.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Describes a consumer study of unmet needs and experimental projects designed in response.
Best value: using the framework to meet the needs of the consumer
- Author:
- BENNETT Shaun
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 5(1), February 2002, pp.4-6.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The Supporting People programme will bring about significant changes to the way in which support services are funded and delivered. The Best Value framework provides a key process for achieving the objectives of the Supporting People programme and can underpin the role of service users. A Best Value good practice guide is due to be published shortly by the Housing Corporation, drawing lessons from a number of pilot studies.
Towards personal independence
- Author:
- COWLEY Dawn
- Journal article citation:
- Voluntary Voice, 161, February 2002, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- London Voluntary Service Council
Reports on the Independent Activities Project (IAP) a Hounslow-based pilot scheme to empower adults with a physical and/or sensory disability to take control of their lives and play an active part in the local community.
Service use and needs of people with motor neurone disease and their carers in Scotland
- Authors:
- van TEIJLINGEN Edwin R., FRIEND Elizabeth, KAMAL Ayesha D.
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 9(6), November 2001, pp.397-403.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reports on a national study of patients with motor neurone disease (MND) and their carers which was conducted in Scotland in late 1996. A questionnaire covering areas such as: use of medical, social and voluntary services; use of or waiting for specialised equipment; satisfaction with provided services; and standard demographic data was used in face-to-face interviews conducted by the four Scottish Motor Neurone Disease Association care advisers. The care advisers also assessed the respondent's level of impairment, using a standard instrument: the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Severity Scale (ALSSS). The data was analysed using SPSS-PC. In total 153 people participated. Results found health services did not meet the needs of respondents of 19% of the cases and social services failed to do so according to 24% of respondents. Eighty percent of patients with MND had an identified carer. Nearly four of 10 of these carers had their sleep disturbed regularly, and nearly a quarter of them would have liked to have more help. In addition, difference were found in service provision between the East and West of Scotland, and consequently differences in respondent's perceptions about the extent to which needs were met.
Not just users of services but contributors to society: the opportunities of the disability rights agenda
- Author:
- SAYCE Liz
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 6(3), September 2001, pp.25-28.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Discusses the relevance of models of disability for people with mental health problems. Looks at the opportunities presented in the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 as they apply to mental health.