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Disabled people, service users, user involvement and representation
- Authors:
- BERESFORD Peter, CAMPBELL Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 9(3), 1994, pp.315-325.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Examines the emphasis of service agencies on the 'unrepresentativeness' of disabled people and service users; looks at how this is experienced by the latter and considers why the issue has gained such importance. Examines the means attached to representation by recipients and providers of services. As well as looking at how the issue of representativeness is used to devalue, exclude and disempower disabled people and service users, the article explores its relation with the competing participatory and representative models and practices of democracy employed by disabled people and service providers.
Taking care in the market: a study of agency homecare
- Author:
- KESTENBAUM Ann
- Publisher:
- Independent Living Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 35p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Nottingham
Examines the market for domiciliary care in the East Midlands. Describes the independent sector services currently available to disabled people who are able to pay for them. Details user views of these services, and draws conclusions.
Consumers' views
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.1.03, 2003, p.42.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at a groundbreaking scheme in Staffordshire which sees disabled people influencing consultation and users involvement through organising and presenting research on their needs. The disabled students controlled the research process, decided research priorities and methods, and compiled and presented the results.
From control to choice
- Author:
- HEATON Tony
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.3.92, 1992, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A service user comments critically on a Quality of Life seminar organised by the north west ADSS which was designed to help improve services for disabled people, and service users were invited to voice their opinions and be consulted by service providers.
"I feel as if I am the last person on earth" consulting with people with disabilities and their carers: a review of progress so far
- Author:
- BIRMINGHAM. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- Birmingham. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 13p.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Sets out the ways that the Birmingham Special Action Project has used consultation meetings to found user led approaches.
Survey of people with physical disabilities aged 16 to 30
- Author:
- ASTON Angela
- Publisher:
- Cambridgeshire. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 64p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
Opinion survey conducted in social services day establishments and in individual's homes. The purpose of the survey was to gain client views on present services, and how they would like them developed, and to use this information to assist the department to fulfil its obligations under the Disabled Persons Act 1986.
The Equal Lives evaluation report: what difference does it make?; disabled people ask the questions; evaluation phase two - a qualitative approach
- Authors:
- JOHNS Tracey, et al
- Publisher:
- Essex. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 99p.
- Place of publication:
- Chelmsford
In 2001 Essex County Council Social Services launched a five-year strategy for its services for disabled people, called 'Equal Lives'. This set out plans to develop services that would meet the specific needs of the 121,000 people in Essex who have a physical and/or sensory impairment, enabling and empowering them to lead independent lives. The strategy was developed through extensive service user consultation. The key aims of the consultation were to: evaluate how well the Equal Lives strategy is meeting its aims to enable disabled service users to lead more independent lives; ask about the areas of people's lives where they felt they had sufficient choice and control and those where they felt this was lacking; and identify early signs of improvements in services and opportunities for further improvement.
The Equal Lives evaluation report: summary; what difference does it make?; disabled people ask the questions; evaluation phase two - a qualitative approach
- Author:
- JOHNS Tracey
- Publisher:
- Essex. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- Chelmsford
In 2001 Essex County Council Social Services launched a five-year strategy for its services for disabled people, called 'Equal Lives'. This set out plans to develop services that would meet the specific needs of the 121,000 people in Essex who have a physical and/or sensory impairment, enabling and empowering them to lead independent lives. The strategy was developed through extensive service user consultation. The key aims of the consultation were to: evaluate how well the Equal Lives strategy is meeting its aims to enable disabled service users to lead more independent lives; ask about the areas of people's lives where they felt they had sufficient choice and control and those where they felt this was lacking; and identify early signs of improvements in services and opportunities for further improvement.
The Equal Lives evaluation report: appendices; what difference does it make?; disabled people ask the questions; evaluation phase two - a qualitative approach
- Authors:
- JOHNS Tracey, et al
- Publisher:
- Essex. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- Chelmsford
In 2001 Essex County Council Social Services launched a five-year strategy for its services for disabled people, called 'Equal Lives'. This set out plans to develop services that would meet the specific needs of the 121,000 people in Essex who have a physical and/or sensory impairment, enabling and empowering them to lead independent lives. The strategy was developed through extensive service user consultation. The key aims of the consultation were to: evaluate how well the Equal Lives strategy is meeting its aims to enable disabled service users to lead more independent lives; ask about the areas of people's lives where they felt they had sufficient choice and control and those where they felt this was lacking; and identify early signs of improvements in services and opportunities for further improvement.
Making a difference
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 55, 2004, pp.16-18.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Reports on new research from the Norah Fry Centre, 'Making a difference', which highlights the key role of multi-agency working in addressing the complex healthcare needs of disabled children. In the study a total of 115 professionals, 25 families, and 18 children or young people were interviewed.