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Disability benefits
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Disability benefits are one of the areas on which the Government is focusing its root and branch review of social security policy. Reviews research on the role of social security in the lives of disabled people.
A qualitative study comparing the experiences of tilt-in-space wheelchair use and conventional wheelchair use by clients severely disabled with multiple sclerosis
- Authors:
- DEWEY Ann, RICE-OXLEY Margaret, DEAN Taraneh
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 67(2), February 2004, pp.65-74.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Explores and compares the experiences of tilt-in-space wheelchair use and conventional wheelchair use in severely disabled clients with multiple sclerosis and significant spasticity. The research design was a descriptive qualitative approach, using in-depth audio-taped interviews in clients' homes carried out over a 9-month period. A total of 23 clients (7 tilt-in-space wheelchair users and 16 conventional wheelchair users) were recruited from three adjacent district wheelchair services in South-East England. The majority of tilt-in-space wheelchair users (6 out of 7) reported that their chairs were comfortable compared with only half of those in conventional wheelchairs (8 out of 16). The positive aspects of tilt-in-space wheelchair provision included comfort, improved postural support, enhanced seating stability, relief of pressure and being able to rest sitting out of bed for prolonged periods, often for more than 6 hours a day. The negative aspects of tilt-in-space wheelchairs included their bulky size and lack of manoeuvrability compared with conventional wheelchairs. All the wheelchair users had experienced difficulty with transport and many had relied on family and friends to help with the purchase of expensive adapted vehicles.
The needs of disabled children and their families: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
A national survey of over a thousand parents has explored the needs and circumstances of families caring for a severely disabled child. The research, carried out by Bryony Beresford at the Social Policy Research Unit, University of York, sought parents' views of their and their child's needs as well as their experiences as service users. Parents also reported the care demands and impact on living circumstances brought about by having a disabled child. Comparisons with data collected twenty years ago indicate little improvement in the circumstances in which families are caring for their severely disabled child.
Life as a young 'ventilator dependent' person
- Author:
- NOYES Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Practice, 13(2), November 1999, pp.177-190.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article draws on a study exploring young 'ventilator dependent' peoples' views and experiences of the care and services they receive. They described their lives as being characterised by discrimination, poorly organised and inadequate services, violation of their human rights, social exclusion and in many cases inadequate education. From the findings of this study a number of questions are posed on behalf of the young people for commissioners and providers of services to address.
Home front
- Author:
- EATON Lynn
- Journal article citation:
- Search, 31, Winter 1998, pp.28-30.
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
The parents of severely disabled children may face a constant battle in getting proper aids and adaptations in their homes, but success can make a crucial difference to families' lives. The author visited two families who have met with varying success in getting their needs met.