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After the act: implementing the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000
- Author:
- BROAD Bob
- Publisher:
- De Montfort University. Children and Families Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 53p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Leicester
The Act, alongside other linked initiatives, represents a welcome and much needed step forward in helping young people leaving care to improve their life chances. It has had many noteworthy gains and achievements but there remains considerable variation across and between local authorities in the extent to which the Act is being implemented and funded. Positive changes can be seen in areas of assessment and planning, education and training, accommodation and finances. However continuing problems, especially in areas of resources, health, a very low priority, and service strategies for young people with a disability, were also highlighted by the research.
Disability
- Author:
- THORNTON Patricia
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 14, October 2002, pp.23-28.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
Education and social services are often not working well together in transition planing. There is also poor coordination between children and adult social services. Young people who are disabled and in placements out of their local area are particularly likely to experience inadequate transition planning.
Cooperation is the key to ease rural isolation
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 6(1), September 1999, pp.33-36.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Summarises the findings of a recent publication by the Social Services Inspectorate, which reviews the operation of community care services for older people in rural areas.
A balanced approach
- Authors:
- RUDDICK Jennifer, WOOD Wendy
- Journal article citation:
- Children Act News, 20, September 1995, p.10.
Following the series of initiatives drawing attention to placing child protection within the context of children in need, the Social Services Inspectorate visited a selection of shire and metropolitan authorities. It wanted to find out about current and future spending plans for these services and how far a proper costing of such services might be a key to further development.
Business plan 1990/91
- Author:
- KENT COUNTY COUNCIL. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- Kent County Council. Social Sevices Department
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 22p.
- Place of publication:
- Maidstone
Gives aims and objectives for service provision to the elderly, children and families, mentally handicapped and mentally ill people and physically handicapped people.
All our tomorrows: services for under fives in the future: a report of a conference held on 18 April 1989... organised by CHILD CARE, ACC and AMA
- Author:
- ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COUNCILS
- Publisher:
- Association of County Councils
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 47p., illus.
- Place of publication:
- London
European issues; equal opportunities; training; special needs; post-ILEA London; leisure and recreation.
Where do you think you're going: summary report of the John Grooms inquiry into the needs of young disabled people
- Author:
- ACKROYD Jane
- Publisher:
- John Grooms
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The inquiry found that many disabled people have problems securing services as and when they need them. The care offered frequently limits their their opportunities for personal development and social integration. In particular: More than 8,000 young adults are living in care homes designed primarily for a different client group, usually elderly people. Nearly 80% of local authorities limit the cost of community care packages and 75% of them use the cost of alternative residential care as the ceiling. There are wide discrepancies between outcomes for disabled people with similarly high needs, depending on where they live and when their support packages were first set up. There is a shortage of services that provide emotional support, mentoring and advocacy. Young people are often not involved in planning for their future, particularly if they have communication and/or cognitive difficulties. Needs assessments often focus on the services available rather than individual support requirements, choices and aspirations. Services are poorly co-ordinated and inflexible. Rules governing assessment, provision, costs, and equipment supply and maintenance differ between departments and for age groups and this makes it difficult to obtain the right services at the right time or to secure continuity of care as needs change.
Where do you think you're going: report of the John Grooms inquiry into the needs of young disabled people
- Author:
- ACKROYD Jane
- Publisher:
- John Grooms
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 109p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The inquiry found that many disabled people have problems securing services as and when they need them. The care offered frequently limits their their opportunities for personal development and social integration. In particular: More than 8,000 young adults are living in care homes designed primarily for a different client group, usually elderly people. Nearly 80% of local authorities limit the cost of community care packages and 75% of them use the cost of alternative residential care as the ceiling. There are wide discrepancies between outcomes for disabled people with similarly high needs, depending on where they live and when their support packages were first set up. There is a shortage of services that provide emotional support, mentoring and advocacy. Young people are often not involved in planning for their future, particularly if they have communication and/or cognitive difficulties. Needs assessments often focus on the services available rather than individual support requirements, choices and aspirations. Services are poorly co-ordinated and inflexible. Rules governing assessment, provision, costs, and equipment supply and maintenance differ between departments and for age groups and this makes it difficult to obtain the right services at the right time or to secure continuity of care as needs change.
Planning for life: no.3; good practice in the independent sector; developing community services for people with complex multiple disabilities
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Letter accompanying paper focusing on services and good practice in the independent sector for people with complex multiple disabilities.
Planning for life: no.3; good practice in the independent sector; developing community services for people with complex multiple disabilities
- Authors:
- FIEDLER Barrie, ELLIS David
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 48p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores the contribution of independent sector organisations as providers of services for people with complex multiple disabilities. Aims to assist statutory and non-statutory agencies to develop appropriate quality community services for people with complex multiple disabilities by describing some examples of good practice in the independent sector and suggesting how good practice can be encouraged.