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'Until disabled people get consulted ...': the role of occupational therapy in meeting housing needs
- Authors:
- NOCON Andrew, PLEACE Nicholas
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60(3), March 1997, pp.115-122.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Reports on a study of the housing needs of people with disabilities (aged 16 to 65) in Shropshire. The study included interviews with disabled people and with front-line and managerial staff in several agencies, a survey of disabled people, and the analysis of quantitative data. The findings highlight the high level of need for adaptations and more appropriate housing for disabled people; the importance of greater user involvement in the way needs are identified and services provided; the need for reform of the Disabled Facilities Grant system; and the need for an integrated inter-agency approach to meeting disabled people's housing needs.
Outcomes in community care practice: number three; expert seminars
- Authors:
- QURESHI Hazel, NOCON Andrew
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 54p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Main findings from a series of seminars held to discuss the routine measurement of outcomes in personal social services. The seminars focused in turn on older people; people with learning difficutlies; mental health; disability; and carers.
The social support needs of physically and sensorily disabled adults: a literature review; executive summary
- Authors:
- NOCON Andrew, et al
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health and Social Services. Social Services Insp
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Paper outlining the background to a literature review on the support needs of physically and sensorily disabled adults. The review highlights the need for services to promote independent living, the importance of equal opportunities for disabled people, and the need for disabled people to be involved in determining the support services to be provided.
The social support needs of physically and sensorily disabled adults: a literature review
- Authors:
- NOCON Andrew, et al
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health and Social Services. Social Services Insp
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 147p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Literature review of major publications and research, 1985-95, of social support needs of physically and sensorily disabled adults; and to take account of international and national developments.