| |
Centre for Policy on Ageing | |
 | |
|
Independence and learning disabilities
— why we must also recognise vulnerability | | Author(s) | Rachel Fyson |
| Journal title | The Journal of Adult Protection, vol 11, no 3, August 2009 |
| Pages | pp 18-25 |
| Source | Website: http://pierprofessional.metapress.com/content/1213... |
| Keywords | Cognitive impairment ; Independence ; At risk ; Elder abuse ; Social policy. |
| Annotation | Services for adults with learning disabilities are currently based on the promotion of four key principles: rights, independence, choice and social inclusion. This paper will argue that, while these principles are welcome, they need to be balanced against a fifth principle - that vulnerable adults should be adequately protected against the risk of abuse. It will draw on both recent high-profile cases of violence and abuse against people with learning disabilities, and research evidence to explore whether current plans to transform adult social care through the use of self-directed support and individual budgets offer a safe future. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-100108204 A |
| Classmark | E4: C3: CA3: QNT: TM2 |
Data © Centre for Policy on Ageing |
|
| ...from the Ageinfo database published by Centre for Policy on Ageing. |
| |
|