Journal of Integrated Care: Volume 11 Issue 3
Practical evidence for service improvement
Table of contents
Partnership Boards ‐ Making Them Work
Joan ScottWritten from the user perspective, this article outlines good practice in the establishment and running of partnership boards in learning disability services. It is based on the…
The Health of People with Learning Disabilities in the UK: Evidence and Implications for the NHS
Johan Elliott, Chris Hatton, Eric EmersonThe paper presents a comprehensive review of the UK research literature on the health needs of people with learning disabilities, and the response of mainstream health services to…
Implementing Person‐Centred Planning by Developing Person‐Centred Teams
Helen SandersonPerson‐centred planning is central to Valuing People. This has resulted in lots of planning activity, but implementing plans in services is deeply challenging. Developing…
Valuing Health for All: PCTs and the Health of People with Learning Disabilities
Alison Giraud‐Saunders, Margaret Gregory, Richard Poxton, Cathy Smith, David TowellFindings and good practice are reported from a project promoting engagement of PCTs with the health experiences of people with learning disabilities. Project work was most…
Facilitating Transitions for People with Profound and Complex Learning Difficulties
Lesley Dee, Richard ByersThis article is based on a three‐year research project designed to improve the quality of life of people with profound and complex learning difficulties, particularly during…
Getting Informed: Researching the Production of Accessible Information for People with Learning Disabilities
Ruth Townsley, Jackie Rodgers, Liz FolkesThe Information for All Project, based at the Norah Fry Research Centre, is investigating the current evidence on accessible information. As well as conducting a systematic review…
Glass Half Empty or Half Full? Response to Stuart Cumella
Martin RoutledgeThis response agrees with Stuart Cumella that it is reasonable to challenge the priority accorded by government to people with learning disabilities and to question the power of…
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- Professor Axel Kaehne