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England and Northern Ireland policy and law update relating to mental health and intellectual disability
- Authors:
- CHAPLIN Eddie, TAGGART Laurence
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 6(3), 2012, pp.144-150.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Two years ago this journal presented overviews and perspectives from across the UK relating to mental health and intellectual disability. This article aims to bring readers up to date with policy developments and current issues in England and Northern Ireland. As well as looking at changes to policy and legislation, the paper highlights the differences and shared concerns for people with intellectual disability living in the two countries, for example access to equitable health care. The review found that, in spite of shared visions of inclusion and equality in mental health care, there are major differences in how the countries approach these issues. This has been emphasised by recent shifts in policy. In Northern Ireland strategies are being designed to inform the delivery of evidence based services for the future while in England there has also been a move towards public protection within mental health legislation and the reaffirmation of the need to for more individualised services. It is concluded that although there is a desire for change, the reality is that the policies and legislation introduced to address issues such as accessing mental health care and service standards have still to make a significant impact to people's daily lives.
Working with people with learning disabilities and offending behaviour: a handbook
- Authors:
- CHAPLIN Eddie, HENRY Jayne, HARDY Steve
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 162p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This handbook aims to provide up-to-date information on forensic issues in people with learning disabilities. It offers an introduction to working with people who have leaning disabilities and offending behaviour, or those who are at risk of offending behaviour, and looks at recent developments in services, treatment and legislation. Topics covered include an overview of offending, services and partnerships, legal and ethical considerations in the criminal justice system and the Mental Health Act, and psychopathology and offending. The chapter on clinical work discusses approaches to the management of various types of offenders including sexual offenders, fire setters, and violent offenders as well as considering issues around risk assessment. A glossary and extensive list of weblinks are provided. The Handbook covers the same ground as a companion training resource. It can be read independently or used to support the training course materials. Both publications are expected to be of value to forensic nurses, senior carers, behavioural and occupational therapists, trainers, probation services and other frontline staff.