Moving house: How much choice do people with learning disabilities have about where they live?

IF 1.2 4区医学 Q3 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

British Journal of Learning Disabilities Pub Date : 2023-11-03 DOI:10.1111/bld.12558

Lauren Blood, Francesca Ribenfors, Chris Hatton, Anna Marriott

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Abstract

Background

People with learning disabilities have the right to choose where they live. However, evidence suggests people's choices are limited due to a shortage of housing.

Methods

200 Lives was a mixed methods research project, which evaluated supported living and residential care for people with learning disabilities in England; 107 people with learning disabilities took part, 77 from supported living and 30 from residential care.

Findings

Two-thirds of people in supported living compared to half of those in residential care chose the place they were currently living in; however, less than half of all participants looked at another property before moving to their current house. People in supported living were significantly more likely to have chosen who they lived with. Reasons for moving mainly consisted of reactive moves following an issue with the previous living situation. Many people had not considered moving in the future.

Conclusion

Findings suggest that people's choices about where to live were constrained regarding the properties on offer and who to live with. This suggests that people's housing rights were not being upheld. Support and housing providers should ensure that housing can adapt to people's changing needs and wishes over the course of their lives.

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搬家：有学习障碍的人对居住地有多少选择权？

背景有学习障碍的人有权选择居住地。然而，有证据表明，由于住房短缺，他们的选择受到了限制。方法 200 生活是一个混合方法研究项目，对英格兰学习障碍人士的辅助生活和寄宿护理进行了评估；107 名学习障碍人士参与了该项目，其中 77 人来自辅助生活机构，30 人来自寄宿护理机构。研究结果三分之二的辅助生活者选择了他们目前居住的地方，而一半的寄宿护理者选择了他们目前居住的地方；然而，在所有参与者中，只有不到一半的人在搬到他们目前的房子之前看过另一处房产。接受辅助生活的人更有可能选择与谁一起居住。搬家的原因主要是在之前的居住环境出现问题后被动搬家。许多人没有考虑过将来搬家。结论调查结果表明，人们在选择居住地时，在提供的房产和居住对象方面受到了限制。这表明人们的住房权利没有得到维护。支持和住房提供者应确保住房能够适应人们一生中不断变化的需求和愿望。

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British Journal of Learning Disabilities EDUCATION, SPECIAL-

CiteScore

2.30

自引率

20.00%

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期刊介绍： The British Journal of Learning Disabilities is an interdisciplinary international peer-reviewed journal which aims to be the leading journal in the learning disability field. It is the official Journal of the British Institute of Learning Disabilities. It encompasses contemporary debate/s and developments in research, policy and practice that are relevant to the field of learning disabilities. It publishes original refereed papers, regular special issues giving comprehensive coverage to specific subject areas, and especially commissioned keynote reviews on major topics. In addition, there are reviews of books and training materials, and a letters section. The focus of the journal is on practical issues, with current debates and research reports. Topics covered could include, but not be limited to: Current trends in residential and day-care service Inclusion, rehabilitation and quality of life Education and training Historical and inclusive pieces [particularly welcomed are those co-written with people with learning disabilities] Therapies Mental health issues Employment and occupation Recreation and leisure; Ethical issues, advocacy and rights Family and carers Health issues Adoption and fostering Causation and management of specific syndromes Staff training New technology Policy critique and impact.