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Never leave a man behind
- Author:
- BATES Claire
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 15(6), November/December 2015, pp.23-24.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
People with learning disabilities have poorer health outcomes than the general population, and men fare worse than women. This article looks at the problem and highlights initiatives developed by Choice Support that are helping to address this problem. They include drama-based health and sexual health workshops delivered with co-trainers with learning disabilities; and gender specific workshops - 'Jack' and 'Josephine' - focusing on specific health issues, such as prostrate and breast cancer. (Edited publisher abstract)
Dying for things to change
- Author:
- BATES Claire
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 14(3), March/April 2014, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Drawing on the findings from recent reports, and a health survey from the charity Choice Support, this article discusses the inequalities people with learning disabilities can face in primary health care settings. Choice Support surveyed its staff to investigate the experiences of supporting a person with a learning disability who had an unplanned stay in hospital. The results found a lack of understanding and training for NHS staff relating to the needs of people with learning disabilities. Choice support staff also considered the support they gave to a person in hospital as fundamental to a positive outcome. (Original abstract)
Check it out
- Author:
- BATES Claire
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, June 2012, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Breast cancer can affect any woman regardless of age, race and disability. But research has shown that woman with a learning disability are less likely to access breast screening, possibly delaying the early identification of lumps or changes to breast tissue. This article makes a number of recommendations on how to help women with learning disabilities check for breast cancer, and highlights several groups that are offering support in this area. It also calls for the rapid introduction of formal guidelines for those that lack capacity.