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Foundation Course
- Author:
- BROWN John
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 6.12.95, 1995, pp.56-57.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Discusses the importance of shared learning in the light of the integration of colleges of health studies into higher education.
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.
Promoting health: the challenge for the community learning disability nurse
- Authors:
- COYLE David, NORTHWAY Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Care, 2(7), March 1999, pp.232-235.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
People with learning disabilities are known to face barriers to accessing primary health care services. They thus risk exclusion from the government's public health agenda and from general medical services. Special service initiatives may be needed to promote awareness among primary health care professionals, carers and people with learning disabilities. The authors present the case for the health promoting role of the community learning disability nurse.