Improving access to psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities – role of a reference group in achieving change
- Authors:
- DODD Karen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 11(5/6), 2017, pp.173-186.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the importance of equal access to Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) for people with intellectual disabilities. Design/methodology/approach: The paper identifies barriers to access and shows how a reference group can work to solve the barriers and increase access. Findings: The paper evaluates the authors’ progress to date and how the authors plan to continue to take the work forward. Practical implications: The paper highlights some of the factors responsible for the authors’ success and gives information that will be helpful to other areas who are interested in facilitating equal access. Originality/value: The paper demonstrates how the focus of a reference group can drive improvements across services to improve access for people with intellectual disabilities to IAPT services. (Publisher abstract)
- Subject terms:
- therapies, psychotherapy, access to services, learning disabilities, needs, service provision, mental health services;
- Content types:
- practice example, research
- Location(s):
- United Kingdom
- Link:
- Journal home page
- ISSN online:
- 2044-1290
- ISSN print:
- 2044-1282