What good support is all about
- Authors:
- WILLIAMS Val, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, November 2009, pp.36-39.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
'Skills for Support' was a research study conducted between 2005 and 2007 to find out what people with learning disabilities want from their personal assistants or other one-to-one supporters. The research methods used included surveys, individual and group interviews and video sessions of people with learning disabilities interacting with their personal assistants. This article focuses on the final video stage of the project and its practical findings. Five of the key outcomes identified were showing respect, giving choices, being friendly, giving good advice and supporting people to speak up. A resource pack was produced which includes a DVD of extracts from the videos to illustrate the five key themes.
- Subject terms:
- learning disabilities, personal assistants, person-centred care, staff-user relationships, care assistants;
- Content type:
- research
- Location(s):
- England
- Link:
- Journal home page
- ISSN print:
- 1752-007X