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Investigating the needs of people with a learning disability and visual impairment
- Author:
- LEWIS Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Focus, June 1995, pp.17-19.
- Publisher:
- RNIB
The author describes her work in Kent to identify and promote the needs of people with visual and learning disabilities.
Psychiatric services for people with learning disabilities - specialist knowledge and services are needed
- Author:
- REID Andrew H.
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 17.6.95, 1995, pp.1549-1550.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Brief notes on the need for a comprehensive psychiatric service for people with learning disabilities.
Dramatic effect
- Author:
- SHIRTLIFFE Derek
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 7.6.95, 1995, pp.62-63.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Drama offers clients opportunities to develop skills and confidence. Considers approaches for effective work with people with learning difficulties.
Helping ourselves
- Author:
- WALMSLEY Jan
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 1.6.95, 1995, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on Equal People, a course produced by the Open University in partnership with Mencap and People First. The course is unique in that it is open to everyone, including people with learning difficulties. Describes the aims of the course.
Whose home, whose life?
- Author:
- SIMONS Ken
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 8(4), April 1995, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Outlines a range of innovative approaches to housing and support for people with learning difficulties. Argues that RESCARE should be more concerned about lack of security for people living in institutions and concentrate their energies on developing good quality community-based services.
It's time to listen to victims of crime
- Author:
- ASPIS Simone
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 8(4), April 1995, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Reports on the findings of research into crime and abuse against people with learning difficulties.
Learning capers
- Author:
- RUSHTON Janet
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 19.4.95, 1995, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Describes workshops developed to help people with learning difficulties to increase their knowledge and understanding of sexuality.
From education to employment
- Author:
- WOODIN Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Mencap News, 52, March 1995, pp.14-15.
Describes the development of supported employment for people with learning disabilities.
Fostering integration
- Author:
- THOMPSON Jeanette
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 1.3.95, 1995, pp.55-57.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Explains how better personal social networks can improve the quality of life of people with learning disabilities.
Gentle persuasion
- Author:
- LYON Christina
- Journal article citation:
- Care Weekly, 16.2.95, 1995, p.11.
There has been a dearth of official guidance on caring for children with learning disabilities and severely challenging behaviour. Offers guidance drawn from the work of the Mental Health Foundation.