An interim report on a research project evaluating the impact of the Aiming High for Disabled Children short breaks programme on the lives of disabled children and their families. It covers: aims of the project; state of short breaks services in 2008; short breaks tracking 2008-9; information and transparency; assessment; participation and feedback. Findings indicate that evidence of good practice is emerging but there is still a long way to go before a consistent, sustainable service is available for all disabled children.
An interim report on a research project evaluating the impact of the Aiming High for Disabled Children short breaks programme on the lives of disabled children and their families. It covers: aims of the project; state of short breaks services in 2008; short breaks tracking 2008-9; information and transparency; assessment; participation and feedback. Findings indicate that evidence of good practice is emerging but there is still a long way to go before a consistent, sustainable service is available for all disabled children.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, local authorities, parents, physical disabilities, rights, short break care, young people, children, disabilities;
Kent Journal of Practice Research, 1(3), September 1997, pp.16-27.
In 1993, the Kent Action for Respite Choice KARC carried out a research project which assessed the provision of respite services in Kent for disabled people and their carers. The results of the research indicated a lack of information concerning the availability of respite and a lack of assessment for services, which meant that a number of individuals were being denied access to respite breaks. As a result of the project in January 1995, KARC began a new research project which was funded by Kent Social Services and East Kent Health Authority. The aims of the research were to establish a common understanding of the principles of respite; identify the respite needs of disabled people and carers in Kent; identify the resources required to meet needs and to make flexible and innovative recommendations. Outlines how the project has approached and draws conclusions and recommendations from the results obtained.
In 1993, the Kent Action for Respite Choice KARC carried out a research project which assessed the provision of respite services in Kent for disabled people and their carers. The results of the research indicated a lack of information concerning the availability of respite and a lack of assessment for services, which meant that a number of individuals were being denied access to respite breaks. As a result of the project in January 1995, KARC began a new research project which was funded by Kent Social Services and East Kent Health Authority. The aims of the research were to establish a common understanding of the principles of respite; identify the respite needs of disabled people and carers in Kent; identify the resources required to meet needs and to make flexible and innovative recommendations. Outlines how the project has approached and draws conclusions and recommendations from the results obtained.
Subject terms:
informal care, needs, physical disabilities, resource allocation, rights, short break care, social care provision, assessment, carers;
Looks at a government backed private member's bill which is seeking to extend the rights of carers.
Looks at a government backed private member's bill which is seeking to extend the rights of carers.
Subject terms:
law, local authorities, needs, physical disabilities, rights, short break care, social care provision, assessment, carers, central government, charges, children, direct payments;
Discusses whether care facilities for disabled children meet their cultural needs and argues that a human rights issue is at stake.
Discusses whether care facilities for disabled children meet their cultural needs and argues that a human rights issue is at stake.
Subject terms:
human rights, law, needs, physical disabilities, religions, rights, short break care, social care provision, anti-discriminatory practice, black and minority ethnic people, children, cultural identity, equal opportunities;