A comparison of carers needs for service users cared for both in and out of area

Purpose - This paper describes an ongoing process of engagement with carers of people with intellectual disabilities currently being monitored by an out of area service for both carers of people placed both in area and out of area within a local Mental Health Learning Disabilities team in South Lond...

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Published in:Advances in mental health and intellectual disabilities 2013-05, Vol.7 (3), p.143-151
Main Authors: Emery, Heidi, Jones, Bridget, Chaplin, Eddie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult Learning
Aging (Individuals)
Caregivers
Carers
Caring
Consultation
Coordinators
Disabled people
Feedback
Health Needs
Intellectual disabilities
Learning disabilities
Learning disabled people
Mental health
Needs Assessment
Opinions
Quality of care
Retirement Benefits
Social Services
Teams
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Summary:Purpose - This paper describes an ongoing process of engagement with carers of people with intellectual disabilities currently being monitored by an out of area service for both carers of people placed both in area and out of area within a local Mental Health Learning Disabilities team in South London.Design methodology approach - Using a series of consultation events, carers were asked to participate in a free dialogue which focussed on everyday issues for carers. This included financial implications of caring, knowledge of care pathways systems in care, carer's needs and expectations and the support they currently receive.Findings - This paper highlighted a number of issues and concerns that carers face in their daily lives when supporting one or more people. These include lack of recognition, financial difficulties, lack of training and support.Originality value - This project offered a valuable insight into current carer perceptions and will help develop further discussion and promote greater engagement by services and mutual understanding with this often neglected group.
ISSN:2044-1282
2044-1290
DOI:10.1108/20441281311320729