Effective Practice documents related to deinstitutionalisation

We published two effective practices documents in collaboration with the HSE arising from 'Staff and Change Management' research that focused on the experiences of staff and managers, recognising the very important role they play in supporting persons with disabilities in residential settings to live a life of their choosing.

These documents are primarily intended for residential services managers who are coordinating or overseeing the transition of residential services to the community. Frontline staff may also find them useful in reflecting on their own practices or in offering suggestions to their managers to improve the transition process.

Similarly, the leadership of disability organisations may use them to help support their managers and enhance the change management process within their organisations.

The documents takes a practical approach to supporting managers with transition. The two effective practice documents are:

• Managing the transition of staff from congregated to community settings
• Managing homes in the community following transition from congregated settings

Please see the reports below