Many care home owners are de-registering their properties to create independent tenancies for people with learning difficulties. Asks whether this reflects a desire to implement Valuing People or an attempt to avoid the constraints of the Care Standards Act.
Many care home owners are de-registering their properties to create independent tenancies for people with learning difficulties. Asks whether this reflects a desire to implement Valuing People or an attempt to avoid the constraints of the Care Standards Act.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, residential care, severe learning disabilities, supported housing, tenants;
Three years after institutional abuse was found at Orchard Hill, England's last long-stay hospital for people with learning disabilities, former residents and staff are flourishing out in the community. A brief account of Sutton Council's approach at providing supported living schemes and transforming day services is provided. A short case study from a support worker and the mother of one former resident of Orchard Hill are also included.
Three years after institutional abuse was found at Orchard Hill, England's last long-stay hospital for people with learning disabilities, former residents and staff are flourishing out in the community. A brief account of Sutton Council's approach at providing supported living schemes and transforming day services is provided. A short case study from a support worker and the mother of one former resident of Orchard Hill are also included.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, local authorities, severe learning disabilities, supported living, community care, day services;
An innovative project in Southampton draws together agencies from social services, health and education in a bid to offer a comprehensive package of help to children who are displayed severe challenging behaviour.
An innovative project in Southampton draws together agencies from social services, health and education in a bid to offer a comprehensive package of help to children who are displayed severe challenging behaviour.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, multidisciplinary services, severe learning disabilities, social care provision, challenging behaviour, children;
The government is looking to move away from the traditional day centre, which has been criticised as inflexible and monotonous, towards day services directed at individuals. Asks whether the funding will be sufficient to make a real difference.
The government is looking to move away from the traditional day centre, which has been criticised as inflexible and monotonous, towards day services directed at individuals. Asks whether the funding will be sufficient to make a real difference.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, policy, severe learning disabilities, social services, social care provision, central government, day centres, financing;
The genetic link between Down's syndrome and the onset of dementia is becoming increasingly relevant for service development, as people with learning difficulties lead longer more independent lives. Examines how services are evolving.
The genetic link between Down's syndrome and the onset of dementia is becoming increasingly relevant for service development, as people with learning difficulties lead longer more independent lives. Examines how services are evolving.
Subject terms:
older people, severe learning disabilities, social care provision, unmet need, case studies, dementia, Downs syndrome, genetics;