| Description | Examines the community care and mental health needs of, and current service provision for, sensory impaired adults in Scotland. |
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| ISBN | (Web Only) |
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| Official Print Publication Date | June 2006 |
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| Website Publication Date | June 30, 2006 |
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Kate Skellington Orr, Traci Leven, Ruth Bryan, Elaine Wilson
ISBN 0 7559 6117 X (Web only publication)
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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
The Research in Context
The Research Agenda
The Research Process
Research Caveats
Presentation of the Report
CHAPTER 2 DEMAND FOR SERVICES
Key Findings
Introduction
Definitional Issues
Prevalence
Summary
CHAPTER 3 IDENTIFYING COMMUNITY CARE NEEDS
Key Findings
Introduction
Community Care and Hearing Impairment
Community Care and Visual Impairment
Community Care and Dual Sensory Loss
Features of Good Practice
Summary
CHAPTER 4 IDENTIFYING MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS
Key Findings
Introduction
Mental Health and Hearing Impairment
Mental Health and Visual Impairment
Mental Health and Dual Sensory Loss
Features of Good Practice
Summary
CHAPTER 5 SERVICE AVAILABILITY
Key Findings
Introduction
Research Caveats
Service Mapping
Survey Responses
Local Authority Community Care Services
Non-Statutory Community Care
Mental Health Services
Statutory Service Monitoring and Evaluation
Summary
CHAPTER 6 CROSS CUTTING GAPS IN SERVICES AND BARRIERS TO ACCESS
Key Findings
Introduction
Consultation Methodology
Identifying Demand
Sensory Awareness
Social Work Contact
Information Sources
Focussing on Key Periods of Transition
Pathway to Services
The Role of Carers
Summary
CHAPTER 7 KEY AREAS OF NEED
Key Findings
Introduction
Key Issues for Adults with a Hearing Impairment
Key Issues for Adults with a Visual Impairment
Key Issues for Adults with a Dual Sensory Loss
Mental Heath, Counselling and Health Service Provision
Summary
CHAPTER 8 NEED FOR CHANGE AND THE CHALLENGES AHEAD
Meeting the Research Objectives
Challenges
Gaps in Evidence Base
Features of Good Practice
Recommendations
Concluding Comments
CHAPTER 9 REFERENCES
APPENDIX A: SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
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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