Carol Thomas
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- January 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780199599295
- eISBN:
- 9780191731532
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199599295.003.0028
- Subject:
- Palliative Care, Patient Care and End-of-Life Decision Making
This chapter considers the interests of disabled people in the social management of death and dying. It covers: the meaning and nature of disability, including key concepts; the social position and ...
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This chapter considers the interests of disabled people in the social management of death and dying. It covers: the meaning and nature of disability, including key concepts; the social position and health status of disabled people across the globe; the relevance of disability for end of life care services and practice; and principles for the avoidance of inequity in the provision of support at the end of life.Less
This chapter considers the interests of disabled people in the social management of death and dying. It covers: the meaning and nature of disability, including key concepts; the social position and health status of disabled people across the globe; the relevance of disability for end of life care services and practice; and principles for the avoidance of inequity in the provision of support at the end of life.
Colin Barnes and Geof Mercer
- Published in print:
- 2006
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861347183
- eISBN:
- 9781447302599
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861347183.003.0003
- Subject:
- Social Work, Health and Mental Health
Through the last quarter of the 20th century, disabled people developed a remarkable challenge to the dominant understanding of disability. This has involved the politicisation of disability with the ...
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Through the last quarter of the 20th century, disabled people developed a remarkable challenge to the dominant understanding of disability. This has involved the politicisation of disability with the setting up of many new grass-roots organizations around the country, the involvement of an increasing number of disabled people in campaigning activities, and the production of a crucial body of writings by disabled people and their allies advancing a socio-political analysis of disability. This chapter begins by examining the emergence of this new disability politics, with specific reference to the goal of ‘independent living’, and the development of user-led or user-controlled organizations and services. Second, it examines the specific impact on the new disability politics in Britain of a radical shift from a medical to a social model of disability — pioneered by organizations of disabled people. This stressed the social and environmental barriers to the inclusion of people with accredited impairments. The chapter's other sections detail the criticism by disabled people of existing, mainstream services for disabled people, and then finally, they trace specific initiatives by disabled activists to pioneer more participatory and collaborative approaches to service support and assistance, particularly user-led organizations.Less
Through the last quarter of the 20th century, disabled people developed a remarkable challenge to the dominant understanding of disability. This has involved the politicisation of disability with the setting up of many new grass-roots organizations around the country, the involvement of an increasing number of disabled people in campaigning activities, and the production of a crucial body of writings by disabled people and their allies advancing a socio-political analysis of disability. This chapter begins by examining the emergence of this new disability politics, with specific reference to the goal of ‘independent living’, and the development of user-led or user-controlled organizations and services. Second, it examines the specific impact on the new disability politics in Britain of a radical shift from a medical to a social model of disability — pioneered by organizations of disabled people. This stressed the social and environmental barriers to the inclusion of people with accredited impairments. The chapter's other sections detail the criticism by disabled people of existing, mainstream services for disabled people, and then finally, they trace specific initiatives by disabled activists to pioneer more participatory and collaborative approaches to service support and assistance, particularly user-led organizations.
Laura Hemingway
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781847428066
- eISBN:
- 9781447302094
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781847428066.003.0002
- Subject:
- Sociology, Social Stratification, Inequality, and Mobility
This chapter reviews developments in housing policy, regulation and official advice as it relates to disabled people, with the aim of highlighting the extent of progress towards better practices. The ...
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This chapter reviews developments in housing policy, regulation and official advice as it relates to disabled people, with the aim of highlighting the extent of progress towards better practices. The chapter is broken down into different periods, starting from the 1900s through to the present day, spanning workhouses, institutionalisation, community care and special needs provision. It goes further than previous historical overviews by offering some prediction of future patterns resulting from the change of government in the UK in 2010, and an overview of international good practice. The introduction of social model ideas has led to some positive progress, and UK examples are used to emphasise innovations and improvements. The principal argument is that housing policy and practice has been largely influenced by an individual approach to disability that regards impairment as a disadvantage and ‘personal tragedy’ for the individual.Less
This chapter reviews developments in housing policy, regulation and official advice as it relates to disabled people, with the aim of highlighting the extent of progress towards better practices. The chapter is broken down into different periods, starting from the 1900s through to the present day, spanning workhouses, institutionalisation, community care and special needs provision. It goes further than previous historical overviews by offering some prediction of future patterns resulting from the change of government in the UK in 2010, and an overview of international good practice. The introduction of social model ideas has led to some positive progress, and UK examples are used to emphasise innovations and improvements. The principal argument is that housing policy and practice has been largely influenced by an individual approach to disability that regards impairment as a disadvantage and ‘personal tragedy’ for the individual.
Monika Struck-Peregończyk
- Published in print:
- 2015
- Published Online:
- January 2016
- ISBN:
- 9781447318323
- eISBN:
- 9781447318347
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781447318323.003.0006
- Subject:
- Sociology, Occupations, Professions, and Work
Since 1989 Poland has undergone significant changes, most notably the introduction of a market economy and, along with it, the emergence of unemployment. A quota-levy system was introduced in 1991, ...
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Since 1989 Poland has undergone significant changes, most notably the introduction of a market economy and, along with it, the emergence of unemployment. A quota-levy system was introduced in 1991, as well as many other employment policies for disabled people. However, disabled people in Poland are still particularly vulnerable to worklessness. Although the employment rate of disabled people has grown for the last few years, less than a quarter of disabled people of working age are in paid employment. The chapter discusses the employment position of disabled people in Poland and critically explores the policies that are supposed to help disabled people access paid employment. The chapter argues that, despite the prevailing view which suggests it is desirable for disabled people to work, Polish employment policies for such people remain ineffective.Less
Since 1989 Poland has undergone significant changes, most notably the introduction of a market economy and, along with it, the emergence of unemployment. A quota-levy system was introduced in 1991, as well as many other employment policies for disabled people. However, disabled people in Poland are still particularly vulnerable to worklessness. Although the employment rate of disabled people has grown for the last few years, less than a quarter of disabled people of working age are in paid employment. The chapter discusses the employment position of disabled people in Poland and critically explores the policies that are supposed to help disabled people access paid employment. The chapter argues that, despite the prevailing view which suggests it is desirable for disabled people to work, Polish employment policies for such people remain ineffective.
Colin Barnes and Geof Mercer
- Published in print:
- 2006
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861347183
- eISBN:
- 9781447302599
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861347183.003.0009
- Subject:
- Social Work, Health and Mental Health
This chapter first discusses the links between user-led organisations and traditional statutory and voluntary sector service providers, and how far and in what ways possibilities are being exploited ...
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This chapter first discusses the links between user-led organisations and traditional statutory and voluntary sector service providers, and how far and in what ways possibilities are being exploited for services supportive of independent living and social inclusion. The second section reviews attempts to counter the entrenched dominance of professionals in disabled people's lives, and the potential for alternative ways of delivering services. Finally, it reviews recent New Labour proposals for a significant shift in health and ‘social care’ policy that accords a major role to independent living-type support services, including user-controlled organisations.Less
This chapter first discusses the links between user-led organisations and traditional statutory and voluntary sector service providers, and how far and in what ways possibilities are being exploited for services supportive of independent living and social inclusion. The second section reviews attempts to counter the entrenched dominance of professionals in disabled people's lives, and the potential for alternative ways of delivering services. Finally, it reviews recent New Labour proposals for a significant shift in health and ‘social care’ policy that accords a major role to independent living-type support services, including user-controlled organisations.
Laura Hemingway
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781847428066
- eISBN:
- 9781447302094
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781847428066.003.0004
- Subject:
- Sociology, Social Stratification, Inequality, and Mobility
This chapter looks at various physical (or access) barriers that can arise within housing for disabled people. These represent aspects of the environment that do not cater for a variety of bodily ...
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This chapter looks at various physical (or access) barriers that can arise within housing for disabled people. These represent aspects of the environment that do not cater for a variety of bodily forms, largely relating therefore to inaccessible environments. Disabled people may encounter additional difficulties when viewing potential properties, or have to contend with the inaccessible premises of housing providers, estate agents, solicitors and lending institutions. The chapter then addresses communication (or information) barriers that disabled people may encounter within housing. These relate to the lack of information on housing options, the inaccessible nature of much information on offer and the limited availability of equipment or support to assist communication (for instance, the use of hearing loops or sign language interpreters). There have been significant developments in this area but difficulties still remain for many disabled people.Less
This chapter looks at various physical (or access) barriers that can arise within housing for disabled people. These represent aspects of the environment that do not cater for a variety of bodily forms, largely relating therefore to inaccessible environments. Disabled people may encounter additional difficulties when viewing potential properties, or have to contend with the inaccessible premises of housing providers, estate agents, solicitors and lending institutions. The chapter then addresses communication (or information) barriers that disabled people may encounter within housing. These relate to the lack of information on housing options, the inaccessible nature of much information on offer and the limited availability of equipment or support to assist communication (for instance, the use of hearing loops or sign language interpreters). There have been significant developments in this area but difficulties still remain for many disabled people.
Laura Hemingway
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781847428066
- eISBN:
- 9781447302094
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781847428066.003.0006
- Subject:
- Sociology, Social Stratification, Inequality, and Mobility
This chapter looks further at risk assessment in relation to how distinctions between impairments can be made by institutions or intermediaries. It begins by looking at some of the assumptions made ...
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This chapter looks further at risk assessment in relation to how distinctions between impairments can be made by institutions or intermediaries. It begins by looking at some of the assumptions made by the building industry about disabled people, and the effects that these can have on the availability of accessible housing. The chapter then examines the roles played by assumptions and practices within the rented sector in disabled people's housing opportunities. These include the ways in which allocation processes and additional duties placed on social landlords (with regard to antisocial behaviour) may affect disabled people's opportunities within social renting, as well as how private landlords may restrict disabled people's access to privately rented accommodation. The chapter ends by considering potential strategies for addressing various attitudinal barriers.Less
This chapter looks further at risk assessment in relation to how distinctions between impairments can be made by institutions or intermediaries. It begins by looking at some of the assumptions made by the building industry about disabled people, and the effects that these can have on the availability of accessible housing. The chapter then examines the roles played by assumptions and practices within the rented sector in disabled people's housing opportunities. These include the ways in which allocation processes and additional duties placed on social landlords (with regard to antisocial behaviour) may affect disabled people's opportunities within social renting, as well as how private landlords may restrict disabled people's access to privately rented accommodation. The chapter ends by considering potential strategies for addressing various attitudinal barriers.
Debby Watson, Val Williams, and Claire Wickham
- Published in print:
- 2007
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861348739
- eISBN:
- 9781447301547
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861348739.003.0003
- Subject:
- Sociology, Social Stratification, Inequality, and Mobility
This chapter looks at ways of connecting the social model of disability to the various labour market issues, particularly the experiences of Deaf people. It looks at access to employment for those ...
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This chapter looks at ways of connecting the social model of disability to the various labour market issues, particularly the experiences of Deaf people. It looks at access to employment for those who are considered ‘disabled’, and examines unemployment and underemployment for disabled people. The reasons for the ‘employment paradox’ are considered, along with the insufficiency of recent policy and practice initiatives. The chapter also addresses the societal-level policies and practices that can be used to overcome structural barriers to the employment of Deaf and disabled people.Less
This chapter looks at ways of connecting the social model of disability to the various labour market issues, particularly the experiences of Deaf people. It looks at access to employment for those who are considered ‘disabled’, and examines unemployment and underemployment for disabled people. The reasons for the ‘employment paradox’ are considered, along with the insufficiency of recent policy and practice initiatives. The chapter also addresses the societal-level policies and practices that can be used to overcome structural barriers to the employment of Deaf and disabled people.
Pauline Heslop and Eric Emerson
- Published in print:
- 2017
- Published Online:
- May 2018
- ISBN:
- 9781447332152
- eISBN:
- 9781447332398
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781447332152.003.0009
- Subject:
- Sociology, Social Stratification, Inequality, and Mobility
A string of reforms over recent years has left disabled people at heightened risk of poverty and social exclusion. This chapter presents an analysis of PSE2012 data in relation to disabled people ...
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A string of reforms over recent years has left disabled people at heightened risk of poverty and social exclusion. This chapter presents an analysis of PSE2012 data in relation to disabled people during the period 2010-2013 in the UK.The results are hard-hitting. The odds of a disabled adult being in poverty were more than three times those of a non-disabled person when risk estimates were adjusted for age and gender. The odds of disabled people being socially excluded from a range of indicators were significantly higher than for non-disabled people for each of the 11 indicators. Comparable data suggests that between 1999 and 2012 the experiences of deprivation and disadvantage for households with disabled people have considerably worsened. Disabled people now appear to be among the ‘poorest of the poor’.Less
A string of reforms over recent years has left disabled people at heightened risk of poverty and social exclusion. This chapter presents an analysis of PSE2012 data in relation to disabled people during the period 2010-2013 in the UK.The results are hard-hitting. The odds of a disabled adult being in poverty were more than three times those of a non-disabled person when risk estimates were adjusted for age and gender. The odds of disabled people being socially excluded from a range of indicators were significantly higher than for non-disabled people for each of the 11 indicators. Comparable data suggests that between 1999 and 2012 the experiences of deprivation and disadvantage for households with disabled people have considerably worsened. Disabled people now appear to be among the ‘poorest of the poor’.
Laura Hemingway
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781847428066
- eISBN:
- 9781447302094
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781847428066.003.0001
- Subject:
- Sociology, Social Stratification, Inequality, and Mobility
This book examines housing issues, policies and practices relating to disabled people, and explores available choices, opportunities and barriers in the field. The focus is on disabled people's ...
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This book examines housing issues, policies and practices relating to disabled people, and explores available choices, opportunities and barriers in the field. The focus is on disabled people's acquisition of, or access to, accommodation, and how individuals experience housing. These include aspects of housing design and construction, the availability and presentation of information on housing options, the economic factors that affect access to housing and the role of ‘actors’ involved in the process of building, selling and allocating housing. This chapter begins by highlighting the current knowledge about the housing circumstances of disabled people, as indicated in the available data. This is followed by an outline of the intentions of the text, some brief notes on terminology and details of the book's contents.Less
This book examines housing issues, policies and practices relating to disabled people, and explores available choices, opportunities and barriers in the field. The focus is on disabled people's acquisition of, or access to, accommodation, and how individuals experience housing. These include aspects of housing design and construction, the availability and presentation of information on housing options, the economic factors that affect access to housing and the role of ‘actors’ involved in the process of building, selling and allocating housing. This chapter begins by highlighting the current knowledge about the housing circumstances of disabled people, as indicated in the available data. This is followed by an outline of the intentions of the text, some brief notes on terminology and details of the book's contents.
Colin Barnes and Geof Mercer
- Published in print:
- 2006
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861347183
- eISBN:
- 9781447302599
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861347183.003.0010
- Subject:
- Social Work, Health and Mental Health
This concluding chapter draws together some salient policy implications for politicians, policy makers and professionals concerned with the further development of independent living for disabled ...
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This concluding chapter draws together some salient policy implications for politicians, policy makers and professionals concerned with the further development of independent living for disabled people and user involvement in services for this increasingly large and diverse section of the UK population. The social inclusion of disabled people remains a central priority and it is still of crucial importance to maintain the impetus towards greater user involvement in the development and delivery of support services for independent living in the community. However, such action is not by itself sufficient: it must be complemented by significant progress in dismantling the wider social and environmental barriers and discriminatory attitudes in British society.Less
This concluding chapter draws together some salient policy implications for politicians, policy makers and professionals concerned with the further development of independent living for disabled people and user involvement in services for this increasingly large and diverse section of the UK population. The social inclusion of disabled people remains a central priority and it is still of crucial importance to maintain the impetus towards greater user involvement in the development and delivery of support services for independent living in the community. However, such action is not by itself sufficient: it must be complemented by significant progress in dismantling the wider social and environmental barriers and discriminatory attitudes in British society.
Chris Grover and Linda Piggott (eds)
- Published in print:
- 2015
- Published Online:
- January 2016
- ISBN:
- 9781447318323
- eISBN:
- 9781447318347
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781447318323.001.0001
- Subject:
- Sociology, Occupations, Professions, and Work
This book focuses on policies, primarily in the United Kingdom, which are designed to facilitate the participation of disabled people in wage work. The book takes a critical approach to these ...
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This book focuses on policies, primarily in the United Kingdom, which are designed to facilitate the participation of disabled people in wage work. The book takes a critical approach to these policies by examining three main issues. First, the way in which eligibility rules and assessment procedures increasingly mean disabled people have responsibility for their own financial support as the legitimacy of their benefit receipt is questioned. Second, the book examines policies that are supposed to support disabled people into paid work. Problems with the supply side focus of policies upon employability are highlighted, as are those associated with demand side interventions in labour markets where the fear is that disabled workers will be less productive than other workers. The market-based nature of provision to ‘support’ people into wage work is highlighted as being particularly disadvantageous to disabled people. Third, the book examines the nature of ‘work’ in the agenda to get more disabled people into paid employment. It questions the narrow definition of work and productivity that frame policies, and which pose a challenge to disabled people as they are based on norms of productive capacity to which they are often unable to conform. Alternative ways of understanding and valuing the contribution that disabled people make are considered. The book argues that the focus upon increasing the participation of disabled people in wage work is problematic for the core demands of the disabled people movement, is counter to the social model of disability and means many disabled people face an increasingly precarious financial future.Less
This book focuses on policies, primarily in the United Kingdom, which are designed to facilitate the participation of disabled people in wage work. The book takes a critical approach to these policies by examining three main issues. First, the way in which eligibility rules and assessment procedures increasingly mean disabled people have responsibility for their own financial support as the legitimacy of their benefit receipt is questioned. Second, the book examines policies that are supposed to support disabled people into paid work. Problems with the supply side focus of policies upon employability are highlighted, as are those associated with demand side interventions in labour markets where the fear is that disabled workers will be less productive than other workers. The market-based nature of provision to ‘support’ people into wage work is highlighted as being particularly disadvantageous to disabled people. Third, the book examines the nature of ‘work’ in the agenda to get more disabled people into paid employment. It questions the narrow definition of work and productivity that frame policies, and which pose a challenge to disabled people as they are based on norms of productive capacity to which they are often unable to conform. Alternative ways of understanding and valuing the contribution that disabled people make are considered. The book argues that the focus upon increasing the participation of disabled people in wage work is problematic for the core demands of the disabled people movement, is counter to the social model of disability and means many disabled people face an increasingly precarious financial future.
Alan Roulstone and Colin Barnes (eds)
- Published in print:
- 2005
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861346261
- eISBN:
- 9781447304333
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861346261.001.0001
- Subject:
- Sociology, Social Stratification, Inequality, and Mobility
This book looks at the current effectiveness and future scope for enabling policy in the field of disability and employment. By addressing the current strengths and weaknesses of disability and ...
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This book looks at the current effectiveness and future scope for enabling policy in the field of disability and employment. By addressing the current strengths and weaknesses of disability and employment policy, it asks: Is the dichotomy of ‘work for those who can and support for those who cannot’ appropriate to the lives of disabled people; Does current and recent policy reduce or reinforce barriers to paid employment?; What lessons from other welfare regimes can we draw on to further disabled people's working futures? Contributions from academics, NGOs, the OECD, and the disabled people's movement bring multiple theoretical, professional, and user perspectives to the debates at the heart of the book.Less
This book looks at the current effectiveness and future scope for enabling policy in the field of disability and employment. By addressing the current strengths and weaknesses of disability and employment policy, it asks: Is the dichotomy of ‘work for those who can and support for those who cannot’ appropriate to the lives of disabled people; Does current and recent policy reduce or reinforce barriers to paid employment?; What lessons from other welfare regimes can we draw on to further disabled people's working futures? Contributions from academics, NGOs, the OECD, and the disabled people's movement bring multiple theoretical, professional, and user perspectives to the debates at the heart of the book.
Malcolm Harrison and Cathy Davis
- Published in print:
- 2001
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861343055
- eISBN:
- 9781447302537
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861343055.003.0005
- Subject:
- Sociology, Urban and Rural Studies
This chapter provides comments on the housing circumstances for disabled people. It considers both market and non-market provision before discussing the universal and inclusive standards. This is ...
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This chapter provides comments on the housing circumstances for disabled people. It considers both market and non-market provision before discussing the universal and inclusive standards. This is followed by several observations about change, self-management, and citizenship. The chapter emphasises the importance of the ideas and campaigns of disabled people.Less
This chapter provides comments on the housing circumstances for disabled people. It considers both market and non-market provision before discussing the universal and inclusive standards. This is followed by several observations about change, self-management, and citizenship. The chapter emphasises the importance of the ideas and campaigns of disabled people.
Chris Grover and Linda Piggott
- Published in print:
- 2015
- Published Online:
- January 2016
- ISBN:
- 9781447318323
- eISBN:
- 9781447318347
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781447318323.003.0001
- Subject:
- Sociology, Occupations, Professions, and Work
The introduction to Work, welfare and disabled people sets the scene for the rest of the book. It does this by outlining the approach taken by the book before examining the concept of ‘work’, and its ...
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The introduction to Work, welfare and disabled people sets the scene for the rest of the book. It does this by outlining the approach taken by the book before examining the concept of ‘work’, and its association with wage work and other kinds of paid employment. The Introduction then explores the labour market position of disabled people, and considers how notions of productivity features in the employment of disabled people and the barriers that face disabled people in accessing wage work. It also examines the increasing use of conditionality in welfare benefits for disabled people to reinforce labour discipline. Finally, the introduction outlines the following chapters of Work, welfare and disabled people.Less
The introduction to Work, welfare and disabled people sets the scene for the rest of the book. It does this by outlining the approach taken by the book before examining the concept of ‘work’, and its association with wage work and other kinds of paid employment. The Introduction then explores the labour market position of disabled people, and considers how notions of productivity features in the employment of disabled people and the barriers that face disabled people in accessing wage work. It also examines the increasing use of conditionality in welfare benefits for disabled people to reinforce labour discipline. Finally, the introduction outlines the following chapters of Work, welfare and disabled people.
Colin Barnes and Geof Mercer
- Published in print:
- 2006
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861347183
- eISBN:
- 9781447302599
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861347183.003.0008
- Subject:
- Social Work, Health and Mental Health
This chapter examines the conflicts and dilemmas for user-controlled organizations that arise from their dual roles of service provider and political advocate for disabled people's rights. Two main ...
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This chapter examines the conflicts and dilemmas for user-controlled organizations that arise from their dual roles of service provider and political advocate for disabled people's rights. Two main questions are posed: first, how far have disabled people's organizations maintained their traditional role in political campaigning and advocacy? Second, how far, and in what ways, has their campaigning role been constrained by the demands of being a service provider within an organizational and policy environment that is liable to prove hostile to overt political engagement. The discussion examines first, the range of campaigning activities, from local to international levels, engaged in by user-led organizations, second, the aims and tactics of campaigning, third, the range and character of ‘consciousness-raising’ activities; and finally, the impact of campaigning on the relationships with funding bodies.Less
This chapter examines the conflicts and dilemmas for user-controlled organizations that arise from their dual roles of service provider and political advocate for disabled people's rights. Two main questions are posed: first, how far have disabled people's organizations maintained their traditional role in political campaigning and advocacy? Second, how far, and in what ways, has their campaigning role been constrained by the demands of being a service provider within an organizational and policy environment that is liable to prove hostile to overt political engagement. The discussion examines first, the range of campaigning activities, from local to international levels, engaged in by user-led organizations, second, the aims and tactics of campaigning, third, the range and character of ‘consciousness-raising’ activities; and finally, the impact of campaigning on the relationships with funding bodies.
Luke Clements and Janet Read
- Published in print:
- 2003
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861344250
- eISBN:
- 9781447302087
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861344250.003.0001
- Subject:
- Sociology, Social Stratification, Inequality, and Mobility
This chapter provides a summary of the main policy and legislative developments that have affected disabled people in the United Kingdom (UK) fifty years after the Second World War. This period is ...
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This chapter provides a summary of the main policy and legislative developments that have affected disabled people in the United Kingdom (UK) fifty years after the Second World War. This period is considered to be coterminous with that following the ratification of the European Convention on Human Rights – or simply the Convention – by the UK.Less
This chapter provides a summary of the main policy and legislative developments that have affected disabled people in the United Kingdom (UK) fifty years after the Second World War. This period is considered to be coterminous with that following the ratification of the European Convention on Human Rights – or simply the Convention – by the UK.
Alan Roulstone and Colin Barnes
- Published in print:
- 2005
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861346261
- eISBN:
- 9781447304333
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861346261.003.0003
- Subject:
- Sociology, Social Stratification, Inequality, and Mobility
This chapter assesses the scale of the challenge in supporting more disabled people into work. It then seeks to establish an understanding of what disability is, and uses this to consider recent ...
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This chapter assesses the scale of the challenge in supporting more disabled people into work. It then seeks to establish an understanding of what disability is, and uses this to consider recent trends in disability and work and how these might have exacerbated the challenge of supporting more disabled people into work. The chapter examines how the government is attempting to tackle the issues and the prospects for greater numbers of disabled people entering work in the future. It also suggests what a longer-term, more ambitious strategy might look like, describing seven key elements of such a strategy.Less
This chapter assesses the scale of the challenge in supporting more disabled people into work. It then seeks to establish an understanding of what disability is, and uses this to consider recent trends in disability and work and how these might have exacerbated the challenge of supporting more disabled people into work. The chapter examines how the government is attempting to tackle the issues and the prospects for greater numbers of disabled people entering work in the future. It also suggests what a longer-term, more ambitious strategy might look like, describing seven key elements of such a strategy.
Jenny Morris
- Published in print:
- 2006
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861348562
- eISBN:
- 9781447301615
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861348562.003.0017
- Subject:
- Social Work, Health and Mental Health
In 2005, the British government committed itself to achieving independent living for disabled people and set out proposals for delivering this aim. This chapter examines the role of research evidence ...
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In 2005, the British government committed itself to achieving independent living for disabled people and set out proposals for delivering this aim. This chapter examines the role of research evidence and the disability movement in influencing government policy, situating the discussion in the context of wider debates on citizenship, human rights, and the role of the state. It also asks whether these new proposals further an individualist and consumerist approach to meeting needs, thus undermining the collectivism and public service ethos that have been such an important part of the welfare state; or whether they will help disabled people to achieve the active citizenship which previous social policies have failed to deliver. The chapter therefore illustrates the changing role and nature of ‘evidence’ in the policy process described in Chapter Four, and extends some of the arguments on choice, consumerism, and citizenship set out in Chapters Sixteen and Eighteen.Less
In 2005, the British government committed itself to achieving independent living for disabled people and set out proposals for delivering this aim. This chapter examines the role of research evidence and the disability movement in influencing government policy, situating the discussion in the context of wider debates on citizenship, human rights, and the role of the state. It also asks whether these new proposals further an individualist and consumerist approach to meeting needs, thus undermining the collectivism and public service ethos that have been such an important part of the welfare state; or whether they will help disabled people to achieve the active citizenship which previous social policies have failed to deliver. The chapter therefore illustrates the changing role and nature of ‘evidence’ in the policy process described in Chapter Four, and extends some of the arguments on choice, consumerism, and citizenship set out in Chapters Sixteen and Eighteen.
Clare Evans and Ray Jones
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- May 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781847427519
- eISBN:
- 9781447305590
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781847427519.003.0009
- Subject:
- Social Work, Research and Evaluation
This chapter describes how the changes in emphasis in social policy nationally and locally have required service users to adapt patterns of user involvement, and considers the role of user-controlled ...
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This chapter describes how the changes in emphasis in social policy nationally and locally have required service users to adapt patterns of user involvement, and considers the role of user-controlled organisations in supporting and driving such changes. It is written from the perspective of a disabled woman who led the development of user involvement in one local authority area and contributed to the national development of disabled people's action, and that of a senior manager of social services who was committed to enabling users to have a voice. The chapter charts changes to social care services for disabled people since the implementation of the 1990 NHS and Community Care Act, including the implementation of Direct Payments; the Disability Equality Duty; Enhancing the Life Chances of Disabled People Report 2005; and the emphasis on personalisation and introduction of individual budgets. It also notes broader changes taking place within local government during this period. Drawing on experience of leading the development of user involvement and user-controlled organisations to support it both in Wiltshire and nationally, the chapter shows how service users have adapted, how they have worked and whom they have influenced.Less
This chapter describes how the changes in emphasis in social policy nationally and locally have required service users to adapt patterns of user involvement, and considers the role of user-controlled organisations in supporting and driving such changes. It is written from the perspective of a disabled woman who led the development of user involvement in one local authority area and contributed to the national development of disabled people's action, and that of a senior manager of social services who was committed to enabling users to have a voice. The chapter charts changes to social care services for disabled people since the implementation of the 1990 NHS and Community Care Act, including the implementation of Direct Payments; the Disability Equality Duty; Enhancing the Life Chances of Disabled People Report 2005; and the emphasis on personalisation and introduction of individual budgets. It also notes broader changes taking place within local government during this period. Drawing on experience of leading the development of user involvement and user-controlled organisations to support it both in Wiltshire and nationally, the chapter shows how service users have adapted, how they have worked and whom they have influenced.
