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Hidden depths
- Author:
- ROSE Steven
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 16.11.95, 1995, p.37.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
People with learning disabilities may have other health problems or difficulties that make it harder for them to lead an ordinary life. For example psychiatric illnesses, behavioural and communication problems, obesity and respiratory problems. Although the Department of Health has acknowledged this is a 'Health of the Nation' strategy report it can be very hard for them to gain access to primary and secondary health care.
The same but different
- Author:
- TURNBULL John
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 16.8.95, 1995, p.50.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Why do people with learning disabilities often receive inferior health care in the community compared with the rest of the population. Calls for an end to this thoughtless practice.
Specialist services for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- MEEHAN Sue, MOORE Gordon, BARR Owen
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 29.3.95, 1995, pp.33-35.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Reports on the results of health screening clinics for people with learning disabilities.
Better health care for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- LAWRIE Kevin
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 10.5.95, 1995, pp.32-34.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Highlights some of the factors that have prevented people with learning disabilities from having appropriate access to health care and health promotion services. Outlines practical ways to encourage active participation and the development of appropriate learning strategies for people with learning disabilities.
We miss her when she goes away: respite services for children with learning disabilities and additional health needs
- Authors:
- PLATTS Helen, et al
- Publisher:
- National Development Team
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 52p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Presents ideas for service planners, purchasers, and providers, as well as parents of children with learning difficulties for improving respite or short term care services. Draws on 3 real life visits to identify the service elements most valued by children and their families.
Long-term care: future provision and funding; minutes of evidence, Thursday 14 December 1995
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament. House of Commons. Health Committee
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 163p.
- Place of publication:
- London