The government intends to act on the use of physical restraint for people with learning difficulties. Ask how this notoriously fraught subject for care homes will be tackled.
The government intends to act on the use of physical restraint for people with learning difficulties. Ask how this notoriously fraught subject for care homes will be tackled.
Reports on a unique respite service for children with learning or physical disabilities, which is being provided by a local authority (Middlesbrough) and a voluntary organisation (Shaftsbury Society).
Reports on a unique respite service for children with learning or physical disabilities, which is being provided by a local authority (Middlesbrough) and a voluntary organisation (Shaftsbury Society).
Subject terms:
joint working, learning disabilities, local authorities, physical disabilities, short break care, social services, social care provision, voluntary organisations, young people, children;
Some clients refuse to accept help. Yet social services are still blamed when a crisis results. The author unpicks some of the legal, ethical and practice issues.
Some clients refuse to accept help. Yet social services are still blamed when a crisis results. The author unpicks some of the legal, ethical and practice issues.
Subject terms:
intervention, learning disabilities, mental health problems, older people, physical disabilities, public opinion, social services, unmet need, adult abuse, adults, attitudes, death, ethics;