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Life is beautiful
- Author:
- IVORY Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.03.06, 2006, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Jane Campbell is returning to her roots as a campaigner after five years as chair of the Social Care Institute for Excellence. The author talks to her about her achievements, the future and why she doesn't feel part of the social care club.
Direct payments: the impact on choice and control for disabled people
- Authors:
- WITCHER Sally, et al
- Publisher:
- The Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Students first: the experiences of disabled students in higher education
- Authors:
- HALL John, TINKLIN Theresa
- Publisher:
- Scottish Council for Research in Education
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 109p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Empowerment must be a two-wau learning process
- Author:
- BERESFORD Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 4(2), December 1997, pp.26-28.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
The author discusses the role of empowerment in social care.
Outcomes for disabled service users
- Authors:
- HARRIS Jennifer, et al
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 90p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Social service provision to younger disabled people is not often at the forefront of policy debate. However, the Government recognises the distinct contribution that disabled people make to the economy and the waste of potential that ensues when key services do not assist them. Often the type of assistance that younger disabled people require needs to be more flexible, or of a different type, than that offered by social services. For example, people may require assistance with making decisions concerning work, both paid and voluntary, or in parenting. This study explored ways of incorporating these and other types of assistance into assessment processes. In the study these were called ‘outcomes’ and they were incorporated into new assessment documents for use by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
Children's experiences of disability: a positive outlook
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive Education Department
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 16p.
Outcomes for disabled service users
- Authors:
- HARRIS Jennifer, et al
- Publisher:
- Social Policy Research Unit. University of York
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Often, younger disabled people require support that is more flexible, or of a different type than that which social service can offer. For example people may require assistance with making decisions concerning work, both paid and voluntary, or in parenting. This research briefing reports on a study which aimed to see whether these areas of assistance could be incorporated into assessments and reviews. In the study these areas were named 'outcomes', which meant goals that service users wished to achieve. The researchers synthesised findings from previous work with disabled service users into the outcomes framework. This was incorporated into assessment and review practices and used by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals from one Social Services Department in England. The researchers then evaluated the processes of change and their impact on professionals and service users. The majority of staff from all professional groups found the outcome-focused approach and documents to be useful, workable and an improvement on the original system. Most believed that the outcomes approach and documents were applicable and appropriate to their work and suited their professional role.
The public sector and equality for disabled people
- Authors:
- ROBERTS Simon, et al
- Publisher:
- Corporate Document Services; Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 129p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This research was commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions to find out how public bodies are approaching the implementation of the Disability Equality Duty (part of the Disability Discrimination Act 2005). Public authorities such as Government Departments or Primary Care Trusts will be under a positive duty to promote equality of opportunity for disabled people, including employees, service users and others, from December 2006.
Making the links: disabled women and domestic violence: executive summary
- Author:
- WOMEN'S AID
- Publisher:
- Women's Aid
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
The first national UK study of the needs of disabled women experiencing domestic violence and the services available to meet these needs was undertaken between September 2005 and March 2008. It focused on the needs and experiences of women with physical and sensory impairments experiencing abuse from partners, ex-partners, other family members, or personal assistants (including paid and informal care workers). The study included an initial focus group and consultations with disabled women, interviews with key professionals, practitioners, activists and other experts, 2 national surveys of specialist domestic violence organisations and organisations of disabled people, and in-depth interviews with 30 disabled abused women. This executive summary outlines the key findings and recommendations, covering results of the surveys, details of disabled women's experiences, and women's views about service provision. It also sets out recommendations and ideas for good practice and strategic development.
Making the links: disabled women and domestic violence
- Authors:
- HAGUE Gill, et al
- Publisher:
- Women's Aid
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 103p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
The first national UK study of the needs of disabled women experiencing domestic violence and the services available to meet these needs was undertaken between September 2005 and March 2008. It focused on the needs and experiences of women with physical and sensory impairments experiencing abuse from partners, ex-partners, other family members, or personal assistants (including paid and informal care workers). The research methods included an initial focus group and consultations with disabled women, interviews with key professionals, practitioners, activists and other experts, 2 national surveys of specialist domestic violence organisations and organisations of disabled people, and in-depth interviews with 30 disabled abused women. This final report describes the study and its findings, covering results of the surveys, details of disabled women's experiences, women's views about service provision, good practice, national strategies and policies, and local implementation. It also sets out recommendations and ideas for good practice and strategic development.