GMCDP Archive Assessment and Collections Appraisal (360G-Wellcome-220745_Z_20_Z)

GMCDP’s archive collection reveals the changing perspectives, language and attitudes towards disabled people that have occurred over recent decades. It highlights changes in medical practices, discussions and debates around bio-ethics and end of life issues, campaigns for independent living, the self-organisation of disabled people, development of disability culture, and the significant impact of wider health determinants. Following on from feedback on a previous application to Wellcome Trust, GMCDP recognises the need to have a more detailed, specialist assessment of our collection in order to be able to move forwarded to the next stage. GMCDP are therefore seeking to carry out an archivist assessment and collections appraisal of our archives, and will commission Janice Tullock Associates (archivist) and Sharon Oldale (conservator) to provide the following outcomes: Survey the collection to assess its needs. Assess the level of cataloguing the collection requires. Develop a statement of the significance of the collection. Provide a detailed report on findings, with recommendations. Develop a project plan for the cataloguing of the archive. Assess the level of archivist and specialist input required throughout the duration of the project. Conservation assessment and recommendations.