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Julie Ridley, Susan Hunter, & Infusion Co-operative
ISBN 0 7559 2563 7

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CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DEFINITIONS USED IN THE RESEARCH
CHAPTER ONE: RESEARCH CONTEXT
Introduction
Study Aims
Research Methods
Involvement of People with Learning Disabilities in the Research
Data Analysis
Structure of the Report
CHAPTER TWO: BEST PRACTICE IN 'SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT' - A LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction
Main Findings from Research
Gaps in Information
Best Practice Features
Summary of Key Findings
CHAPTER THREE: BROADER STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVES
Introduction
Impact of The same as you?
Systems Effective in Promoting Employment
Perceived Barriers to Employment
Achieving Change
Encouraging Collaboration at Strategic Level
Summary of Key Findings
CHAPTER FOUR: EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT PROVIDERS - A VARIED LANDSCAPE
Introduction
PIP Agreements & National Statistics
Questionnaire Survey
Profile of Employment Support Providers
Opportunities Provided by 'Supported Employment' Services
Opinions on Best Practice
Summary of Key Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: PEOPLE IN SUPPORTED JOBS
Introduction
Overall Picture
People with Severe Disabilities
Balance Between Paid & Unpaid Jobs
Profile of Individuals Supported in Jobs
Characteristics of Supported Jobs
Summary of Key Findings
CHAPTER SIX: "TOTALLY GO FOR IT!" - INDIVIDUALS', FAMILIES' & EMPLOYERS' PERSPECTIVES
Introduction
Participative Research Approach
The Sample
Individual Narratives
Main Themes from Interviews with Supported Employees
Families' Perspectives
Key Messages from Supported Employees and Families
Employers' Perspectives
Key Messages from Employers
Summary of Key Findings
CHAPTER SEVEN: DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS
Discussion
Implications for Policy & Practice
Conclusion
REFERENCES
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Case Studies from North Lanarkshire Supported Employment Service
Appendix 2: Research Measures
Appendix 3: Geographical Spread of Questionnaire Responses
List of Tables
Table 1.1 Response rate to the postal questionnaire survey
Table 4.1: Number and percentage of respondents providing different types of employment support
Table 4.2: Types of opportunity offered by employment support organisations
Table 4.3: Sector of organisations providing employment support
Table 4.4: Length of time employment support organisations had been offering employment support
Table 4.5: Target groups for employment support services
Table 4.6 Sources of funding for employment support services
Table 4.7 Number of different funding sources providing financial support to employment support providers
Table 4.8: Main sources of referral to employment support services in order of priority
Table 4.9: Organisations that employment support providers regularly engage with
Table 4.10: Types of employment opportunity offered by agencies providing 'supported employment'
Table 4.11: Number of individuals supported by employment opportunity
Table 4.12: Number and percentage of respondents adopting new approaches
Table 5.1: Number in each target group and as a percentage of total supported
Table 5.2: Number and percentage of people supported in different types of unpaid work
Table 5.3: Age distribution of people supported in unpaid and paid jobs
Table 5.4: Types of company providing unpaid and paid jobs
Table 5.5: Hours per week worked by individuals supported in unpaid or paid jobs
Table 5.6: Length of time individuals supported in unpaid or paid jobs had been in these jobs
Table 5.7: Summary of the levels of payment received by those in paid work
Table 6.1: Age range of supported employees interviewed
Table 6.2: Length of time interviewees had been in their current job

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.

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