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Developing community-based residential services for people with mental handicap : a review of recent British initiatives based upon the principles of "An ordinary life"

Author:

King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London) and Towell, David

Publication date:

1984

Abstract:

This is a review of recent British initiatives based upon the principles of "An ordinary life", for both children and adults with learning difficulties. Key issues discussed include establishing commitment to basic principles, planning comprehensive services, acquiring appropriate housing, financing and staffing the residential service, operational policies and management, staff ...
Mentally handicapped people with special needs

Author:

Firth, Melinda, King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London), and Firth, Hugh

Publication date:

1982

Abstract:

This discussion paper is about the provision of services for people with learning difficulties who may also be: blind or partially sighted; deaf or have partial hearing; physically disabled, epileptic, autistic, elderly, profoundly disabled or may show very disturbed behaviour at times. The paper deals with the philosophy or fundamental ...