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Users' views of community care for Asian disabled people
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
A study in the North of England collected the views of 28 Asian disabled people on what would make their lives better and on what would make community care services better.
Social policy and people with intellectual disabilities in Poland: enhancing quality of life?
- Authors:
- OTREBSKI Wojciech, NORTHWAY Ruth, MANSELL Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities, 7(4), December 2003, pp.363-374.
- Publisher:
- Sage
The past decade has been a time of great political, social and economic change within Poland. Such changes have affected the lives of all citizens including those with an intellectual disability. However, within the English language literature there is little published concerning the impact of changes in social policy on this group of people and the extent to which their quality of life has been enhanced. This article thus considers the difficult relationship between quality of life and social policy, provides an overview of key policy developments within Poland (both general and disability specific), and outlines some ways in which they have impacted on the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. It is suggested that further research is required before clear conclusions can be drawn. Areas for service development and research are thus proposed.
Growing gains
- Authors:
- ROONEY Chris, CHAMBERLAIN M Anne
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.2.98, 1998, p.21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The authors explain how the Leeds Young Adult Team supports young disabled people in the sometimes difficult move towards independence and adulthood.
I am in control: research into users' views of the Wiltshire Independent Living Fund
- Author:
- WILTSHIRE AND SWINDON USERS' NETWORK
- Publisher:
- Wiltshire Community Care Involvement Network
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- Devizes
Research report presenting user views of the Wiltshire Independent Living Fund (WILF). Looks at effects on quality of life and at the opportunities WILF has given them to purchase their own care with appropriate support.
Making a difference?: exploring the impact of multi-agency working on disabled children with complex health care needs, their families and the professionals who support them
- Authors:
- TOWNSLEY Ruth, ABBOTT David, WATSON Debby
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 84p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Almost thirty years of research has consistently shown that families with disabled children would prefer the many agencies that they encounter to work together more effectively. Since 1997, a strong policy emphasis on the importance of ‘joined-up’ working has promoted the benefits of partnerships. In response, many projects and services have been established throughout the UK that aim to implement better joint work whilst improving quality of life for this group of children and their families. There is, however, a notable lack of information about the nature of multi-agency services for children with complex health care needs. And, crucially, the impact that these partnerships have on families and children.
Quality of life and disability: an approach for community practitioners
- Authors:
- BROWN Ivan, BROWN Roy I.
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 270p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Quality of life, physical, psychological and environmental well-being, is a crucial consideration for professionals working with people with a disability. The authors of this book apply ideas about quality of life to the field of disability to assist front-line professionals, managers and policy-makers in effective service provision.They examine the historical context of the concept of quality of life, and discuss the application of quality of life in the daily lives of people who are disabled. Using recent studies to show how the development of quality of life models have led to changes in rehabilitation, and how an understanding of the issue can inform practice in assessment, intervention, management and policy, this book is addressed to practitioners and managers working with people with disabilities.
New kinds of care new kinds of relationships: how purchasing services affects relationships in giving and receiving personal assistance
- Authors:
- GLENDINNING Caroline, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 8(3), May 2000, pp.201-211.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Draws on interviews with users of direct payments and focus group discussions with the personal assistants (PAs) who assist them with personal and daily living activities. It discusses the benefits and the drawbacks of directly employing such assistance, from the perspectives of both the purchasers and the providers of these services. The article shows that direct payments can enable disabled people to purchase a much wider range of flexible help, better continuity, greater control and an enhanced quality of life, compared with conventional services.
Quality of life and quality of services relationships: experiences of people with disabilities
- Authors:
- MARQUIS Ruth, JACKSON Robert
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 15(3), May 2000, pp.411-425.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
'Quality of life' experiences for people with disabilities who are highly dependent on services that are delivered in home-based environments are strongly influenced by the nature of their interactions with service workers. This paper discusses findings of a study involving 14 agencies in Western Australia, which provide living environment services for young people with disabilities and older adults, to gain insight into service users' daily experiences and their perceptions of quality in receiving services.
Outcomes of social care for disabled people and carers
- Authors:
- BAMFORD Claire, et al
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 44p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
This is number six in the series 'Outcomes in community care practice' from the Social Policy Research Unit at the University of York. It covers desired outcomes for people with physical and sensory impairments, and for their carers. It discusses routine collection and uses of outcomes information, and concludes by looking towards an outcomes focus in social care.
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.