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The researched opinions on research: visually impaired people and visual impairment research
- Authors:
- DUCKETT Paul S., PRATT Rebekah
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 16(6), October 2001, pp.815-835.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Describes a research review, into the opinions of visually impaired people on visual impairment research. 37 visually impaired people across Central Region, Scotland were interviewed. Findings suggest areas of need for visual impairment research, both concerning what is researched and how it is researched.The authors make three core recommendations that identify the need for research to: respect people's individuality; be practical and action orientated, and contribute to an empowering and emancipatory research agenda.
Unmet need in community care: an analysis of policy and literature on need and unmet need, and a study of practitioners' concepts of unmet need
- Authors:
- KEDDIE David, BAUMANN Matthew
- Publisher:
- Dorset. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 60p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Dorchester
Report looking at the difficulties in recording unmet need, and at the key characteristics of unmet need, focusing on Dorset. Defines need and unmet need; outlines research methods; and presents summaries of findings for disabled people, older people, people with learning difficulties, people with mental health problems, and people with sensory impairments.
Election '97: the fight to vote
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.3.97, 1997, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
If more users of social services voted at election time, they could damage majorities in marginal seats. But a series of obstacles means they may face a struggle to use their vote. Asks what social services can do to help.
Involving disabled people in community care planning: the first steps; an analysis of community care plans for England and Wales 1992
- Authors:
- GLENDINNING Caroline, BEWLEY Catherine
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Department of Social Policy and Social Work
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Research study looking at the extent to which people with disabilities have been involved in and consulted about the community care plans in their area.
Adults at risk: procedural guidelines for professionals in relation to people with physical or sensory disability, mental illness, or learning difficulties (mental handicap)
- Author:
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- Gloucestershire. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 28p.,diags.
- Place of publication:
- Gloucester
Describes action to be taken when vulnerable adults, living in the community, are found to be living in circumstances which present an unacceptable level of danger and co-ordinated intervention by caring agencies is necessary.
Creating a home from home: a guide to standards
- Author:
- RESIDENTIAL FORUM
- Publisher:
- Residential Forum
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 100p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Guide presenting a new approach to setting and judging standards in residential homes in the United Kingdom. Focuses on quality of life of residents as the starting point for more practical issues. Puts the needs, wishes and convenience of users first.