Deinstitutionalisation and community living: an international perspective

Author:
MANSELL Jim
Journal article citation:
Housing Care and Support, 8(3), September 2005, pp.26-33.
Publisher:
Emerald

This article reviews progress in deinstitutionalisation and community living for people with learning disabilities. The effects of replacing institutional care on residents are summarised and some emerging problems are identified.

Subject terms:
learning disabilities, residential care, community care, deinstitutionalisation, group homes;
Link:
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ISSN print:
1460-8790

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