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Disability
- Author:
- THORNTON Patricia
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 2004, 2004, pp.17-22.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
Part of a special issue focusing on the Children Bill and the green paper, Every Child Matters, arguing that the latter is short on solutions to support disabled children's parents but some schemes are pointing the way. Argues the paper could be more sensitive to circumstances and needs: disabled children who attend special schools some distance from home; the effect of inadequate transport; care before and after school; parents in work taking jobs below their skill levels; better integration - families complain of having to repeat their story to different people; one main contact; and schemes rooted in established multi-agency working.
Multi-agency care coordination and key worker services for disabled children
- Authors:
- SLOPER Patricia, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 11(1), February 2003, pp.9-15.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The authors describe the rationale for key workers services for disabled children, factors to consider in developing such services, the role of key workers, how a key worker service is operating in Leeds and the impact it has had for families who received it.
Unlocking key working: an analysis and evaluation of key worker services for families with disabled children
- Authors:
- MUKHERJEE Suzanne, BERESFORD Bryony, SLOPER Patricia
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 85p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Report based on a project in which multi agency key worker services for parents with a disabled child were planned, developed and implemented in two local areas. Managers and practitioners worked in partnership with the research team to observe, monitor and evaluate this process.
Parent-professional power relations: parent and professional perspectives
- Authors:
- SWAIN John, WALKER Caron
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 18(5), August 2003, pp.547-560.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper reflects on a small-scale qualitative research study around the establishment of a conductive education centre in a city in the north of England. From the outset, the centre's existence presented a challenge to existing services because the monopoly control of existing professional practice and policy was under question. The research does not offer an evaluation of the effectiveness of conductive education. The task was to examine the centre's provision in relation to existing statutory services, and provide a forum for informed discussion relating to the provision and organisation of multi-professional services for disabled children. The paper suggests that, although there was a mutual tension between the centre and professionals, a number of pointers could become a starting point for a more equitable partnership between parents and existing service providers. The authors also argue, however, that such a notion of partnership is limited without the voices of disabled people.
Real change not rhetoric: putting research into practice in multi-agency services
- Authors:
- SLOPER Patricia, et al
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 51p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Describes a new approach to getting research findings into practice. Looks at how researchers, working in collaboration with services, developed a multi agency key worker service for families with disabled children. This required change at both organisational and individual practice levels, within an inter agency approach.
Consumer satisfaction with services for disabled children
- Author:
- MIDDLETON Laura
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interprofessional Care, 12(2), May 1998, pp.223-231.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article uses existing literature and research to discuss deficiencies in the field of total care for disabled children. Discusses what the reasons for this might be, given the explicit mandate in the Children Act for England and Wales to ameliorate the effects of disability. In particular it balances the parental viewpoint with that of the child, and emphasises the professional difficulties in managing that balance. It raises the complication of child abuse, which is still not widely accepted as a problems for disabled children despite overwhelming research evidence.
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.
Taking care
- Author:
- COWEN Alison
- Publisher:
- Family Fund/Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 80p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Written by parents of children with a wide range of disabilities, including learning difficulties, sensory impairments and physical disabilities. Shows how parents of disabled children experience high levels of stress, but also how they find their own ways of coping and of enjoying life with a disabled child. Aimed not only at other parents, but also at service providers. Shows the importance of properly co-ordinated support and the need for improved information.