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Participation of disabled children and young people in decision-making within social services departments in England
- Author:
- SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCH UNIT
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Reports the findings of a national survey of social services departments in England which looked at their participation work with disabled children and young people. Information was received from 71 local authorities. The findings cover: the nature of disabled children's participation; the characteristics of children and young people participating; funding and partnership working; feedback; and outcomes. Results suggest that disabled children and young people are being involved in a wide range of decision making, but involvement is still patch and requires further development. The survey forms part of a larger study funded by the Department of Education and Skills Quality Protects Research Initiative.
A pot of money
- Author:
- KESTENBAUM Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Care Weekly, 17.11.94, 1994, p.11.
Current research by the Disablement Living Group into the way Independent Living Transfer is spent reveals a considerable amount of confusion over its origin and use.
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.
Participation of disabled children and young people in decision making within social services departments: A survey of current and recent activities in England
- Authors:
- FRANKLIN Anita, SLOPER Patricia
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 36(5), June 2006, pp.723-741.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
A survey of all social services departments in England was undertaken in order to identify and investigate current work concerning the participation of disabled children within decision making regarding their own care and in service development. Developing a culture of, and good practice in, children’s participation is integral to government policy. Results demonstrate that disabled children are being involved in a range of decision-making areas; however, participation is not yet embedded or sustained across all social services departments, and the involvement of disabled children at a higher strategic level is still rare. The participation of disabled children needs further development including more evidence on which factors can support and promote disabled children’s effective participation.
Fresh fields: rural social care: research, policy and practice agendas
- Authors:
- CRAIG Gary, MANTHORPE Jill
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 56p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Layerthorpe
This report focuses on the difficulties surrounding the provision of good quality, affordable and appropriate social care for older people and those with disability who live in Britain's sparsely populated areas. It draws on a wide ranging literature review, a reanalysis of data collected on local government reorganisation and on a telephone survey of rural authorities to set out agendas for research, policy and practice for those concerned with the provision of rural social care.
Start right
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 25.5.95, 1995, p.27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus has started up its own needs assessment group, Start, because it feels that social services are failing this client group.
Flexible choices
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.11.94, 1994, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
As government considers its options on funding services for disabled people, a survey commissioned by the British Council of Organisations of Disabled People reveals overwhelming support within social services for giving people the cash to buy their own care.
OUTSET survey of disability in the London Borough of Greenwich
- Authors:
- HUMM Jayne, HAMMOND Judith, MONTGOMERY Scott
- Publisher:
- Outset
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 89p., tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
The demography of disability in Greenwich, housing and everyday living.
Developing social firms in the UK: a contribution to identifying good practice
- Authors:
- SECKER Jenny, DASS Sandya, GROVE Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 18(5), August 2003, pp.659-674.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Social firms and related enterprises are developing rapidly in the UK as a means of providing employment for disabled people. This study examined the kind of enterprise that will best meet the aspirations of disabled people. A telephone survey identified the range of enterprises describing themselves as social firms, and examined their development and operation. Alongside the survey, focus groups with disabled people and interviews with carers explored perspectives on the values that should underpin social firms. The results suggest that indicators of good practice include: user/worker participation in the firm's development and operation; the availability of expert advice to enable informed choice about payment, with payment at the minimum wage rates or higher for those who choose this; opportunities for workers to develop to their full potential; a workforce comprising disabled and non-disabled workers; the involvement of carers and local socio-economic agencies in developing the social firm.
Caring for carers: identifying the needs of parent carers in North and West Wiltshire
- Authors:
- EVANS Simon, et al
- Publisher:
- Carers Support West Wiltshire
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 68p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bath
Report of a research project which aimed to identify gaps in service provision for parent carers in North and West Wiltshire. Begins with a literature review of existing research in this field. Describes the results of a survey of Wiltshire parent carers, their characteristics and their experiences of services such as special equipment, health services, financial support, special education, social services, respite care, leisure activities, employment and information. Draws conclusions on the access to services of carers and makes recommendations for future practice.