An overview of short term care services for people with learning difficulties

Author:
STALKER Kirsten
Journal article citation:
Social Services Research, 4, 1992, pp.25-30.
Publisher:
Social Services Research Group

Summarises some of the main features of short term care services, including their value base, range and type of facilities available, and organisational aspects. The likely implications of recent legislation for the development of short term care are then discusses, and reference is made to family support services in Europe.

Subject terms:
learning disabilities, short break care, families;
Location(s):
Europe
ISSN print:
1351-5586

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