Caring for the Carers - Nuttall, Alan
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The care and support of people who have learning disabilities present many potential stressors to those who work with members of this client group, particularly if they have complex needs such as poor mental health, autism, sensory deficits or severe physical impairments. Although some research has been undertaken to ascertain the nature of those stressors and identify coping strategies, this is not readily available and so poorly understood or implemented by paid carers, supporters and managers who work with people with learning disabilities in community, residential and treatment settings.…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
The care and support of people who have learning disabilities present many potential stressors to those who work with members of this client group, particularly if they have complex needs such as poor mental health, autism, sensory deficits or severe physical impairments. Although some research has been undertaken to ascertain the nature of those stressors and identify coping strategies, this is not readily available and so poorly understood or implemented by paid carers, supporters and managers who work with people with learning disabilities in community, residential and treatment settings. This book not only uses that research, but also the extensive experience and knowledge gained by Alan Nuttall as a carer, nurse and manager over the last 43 years to provide a greater insight into the factors that cause paid supporters stress and also practical strategies to counteract and lessen that stress. Special attention has been given to factors such as coping with challenging behaviour, communicating with other agencies and relatives, coping with the death of service users and the impact of working conditions associated with residential and community care.
Autorenporträt
The author has worked for 45 years in the care and nursing profession, principally with people who have learning disabilities. He was a Ward Manager and Home Manager for 30 years, developing pioneering community services for people with learning disabilities and complex emotional needs. Currently, he is the Positive Behavioural Support Manager and a Quality Auditor for Milestones Trust, a leading provider of social care services in Bristol and its surrounding area. He also is an Associate Lecturer at the University of the West of England.