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Towards the creative management of risk: perceptions practices and policies
- Authors:
- ALASZEWSKI Andy, ALASZEWSKI Helen
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 30(2), June 2002, pp.56-62.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This present article examines the importance of risk when supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Risk is an important issue in the provision of support. Service users saw risk primarily in terms of hazards. Carers were concerned about hazards and harm, but recognised the need for risk-taking. Professionals emphasized the importance of reasonable risk-taking. Agencies also recognised the importance of risk management, and most had or were developing risk policies. However, most of these policies are based on a restricted approach to risk which emphasizes hazard assessment, and health and safety issues.