September 2012

Dan Parton writes (11th July 2012) : So, the Care and Support White Paper and the draft Care and Support Bill have finally seen the light of day. While there are some good ideas in them, the main issue – how long-term social care will be…
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This week we feature a guest blog by CareKnowledge editor Jim Kennedy on the implications and recommendations made by the Winterbourne View Serious Case Review and Mencap’s Out of Sight report… (8th August 2012)
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This week we feature a guest blog by CareKnowledge editor Jim Kennedy on the Care Quality Commission’s post-Winterbourne View internal review… (15th August 2012)
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Government must grasp opportunity for residential care reform writes Dan Parton (29th August 2012)
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The Paralympic Games’ motto was ‘inspire a generation’ and people like Jessica-Jane Applegate and Aaron Moores could help to do just that for youngsters with learning disabilities, writes Dan Parton (12th September 2012).
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The family of a 51-year-old man with Down’s syndrome have launched legal action against an NHS Trust after a do not resuscitate (DNR) order was put on his file without his family’s knowledge.
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High Worple is a residential care home with a difference, offering culturally-specific care to Asian adults with learning disabilities. The team of Asian staff assist residents to learn invaluable life skills while encouraging and nurturing…
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A project in Lincolnshire is bringing together commissioners and providers in a new way to provide better, more person-centred outcomes for service users. Matt Bukowski explains
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For years Ben was frustrated because he was unable to express himself, but communication aids have helped to transform his life and enabled him to gain more independence. Suzanne Fry reports. (12th September 2012)
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News that attitudes towards people with disabilities are continuing to deteriorate is worrying because it may lead to further rises in disability hate crime, although two of this week’s television programmes are steps in the right direction…
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