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Stop the bullying: treat us with respect
- Author:
- SHARP Hannah
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 13(1), July 1999, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
A recent campaign by Mencap and Enable revealed a startling amount of bullying and harassment of people with learning difficulties with little action being taken by the agencies. Looks at some of the findings and recommendations and says that action by both national organisations and local groups is urgently needed to combat the problem.
Making it happen for everyone: a reflection of changing services for adults with learning disabilities
- Author:
- STEWART David S.
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 14(2), June 2009, pp.14-19.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
In light of 'Valuing People Now: a new three-year strategy for people with learning disabilities' from the Department of Health, this article reviews the experiences of a group of adults in an East Midlands city. It examines how they view the current services provided, what changes they have seen and where they see the future.
Count us in: the inquiry into meeting the mental health needs of young people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- MORGAN Hazel
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 8(3), July 2003, pp.37-43.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on a one-year inquiry conducted by the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities into meeting the mental health needs of people with learning disabilities. The inquiry included the distribution of questionnaires to professionals through advertising in specialist journals, forms were also sent to social services departments, child and adolescent mental health services and staff in special schools. Focus groups were also held with young people with learning disabilities and their carers. The article reports on two themes of the Inquiry: the promotion of emotional well-being and resilience, and services to meet the needs of young people with learning disabilities who experience mental health problems. Based on the findings the Committee made 23 recommendations.