DAY SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARN

by Philip Seed (Editor)

Overview

In this volume which updates and replaces Day Services for People with Mental Handicaps, Day Services for People with Severe Handicaps and Towards Independent Living, case studies are presented to illustrate the functioning of community care to provide services for people with learning difficulties/disabilities and with intellectual and multiple disabilities. Further chapters give consideration to the issues concerned with the promotion of independent living.
This new updated volume will cover many of the issues introduced in the previous editions, whilst also examining practice in the light of the impact of the new community care legislation on service provision. The book will be of especial interest to social workers, students of social work, and to residential day care and support staff and their trainers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781853023392
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Limited
Publication date:	01/28/1996
Series:	Case Studies for Practice Series

About the Author

Philip Seed is Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Social Work at the University of Dundee. He has wide experience in both residential and field social work, in voluntary and statutory settings. He has been active in Christian ecumenical movements.

Philip Seed is Honorary Lecturer, Department of Social Work, University of Dundee. He has wide experience in both residential and field social work, in voluntary and statutory settings, and has published widely in the area.

Table of Contents

Preface. 1 Developments in Day Services During the Past Ten Years. 2 Some Key Practice Issues. 3 The Use of Social Networks. 4 Promoting Quality of Life at Home. 5 Contrasting Patterns of Living and Contrasting Services. 6 Respite. 7 When Carers Become Older or Die. 8 A Part-Time Day Service. 9 The Challenge of Being Able-Bodied with a Severe Learning Disability. 10 Day Services in Rural Areas. References and Further Reading. Index.

Editorial Reviews

Presents longitudinal case studies illustrating the potential contribution of day services to community care. Analyzes policy and practice with reference to elderly service users and elderly carers; respite care; preparation for more independent living; people with multiple disabilities; challenging behavior; the advantages of part- time attendance; and service delivery in rural areas. For care managers and social service providers, including fieldwork and residential as well as day service staff. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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