Taking on and taking over: choice and control for physically disabled young adults

Authors:
MITCHELL Wendy, et al
Publisher:
NIHR School for Social Care Research
Publication year:
2015
Pagination:
4
Place of publication:
London

Summarises the findings of a study on approaches to supporting physically disabled young adults to achieve their preferred levels of control over care and support arrangements. The study took place between July 2012 and January 2014 and involved semi-structured interviews with young adults, parents and social care professionals. It examined physically disabled young adults experiences of managing their care and support arrangements and explored how they can be better supported. Key findings and practice implications are included. While welcoming the opportunities afforded by personalised approaches within adult social care, almost all the young adults described feeling daunted by the associated responsibilities, with managing personal assistants/carers consistently identified as the most difficult aspect of having a Direct Payment. Young adults found information from statutory services was typically targeted at other audiences, for example, older people and only a minority believed transition planning/support services had played a significant role in preparing them for taking on a Personal Budget. Social workers with more experience of working with young adults identified specific issues that need to be accommodated including: young adults’ relative lack of life skills and experience; young adults’ preferences regarding parental involvement; and addressing parents’ support needs. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
young adults, disabilities, physical disabilities, choice, self-directed support, direct payments, personal budgets;
Content type:
research
Location(s):
England
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Series name:
SSCR Research Findings

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