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Archive for June, 2012

Employment is vital for maintaining good mental health

29 June 2012 0 Comments

People with mental health problems who feel able to begin work need to be supported to gain and stay in employment by health services, employment services and employers themselves.

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The gap between the rhetoric and the actual care delivery on the ground

29 June 2012 0 Comments

It’s outrageous that 12 months on from the Winterbourne scandal, we’re still dealing with issues related to basic human rights and quality of life for some of the most vulnerable individuals in society.

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It’s more important than ever that families are well informed about the sources of support available

27 June 2012 0 Comments

Everyone wants the best care for their relatives, but the reality of securing funding for a family member with learning disabilities is not always a straightforward one.

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Get a Plan in Cornwall

20 June 2012 0 Comments

Drop-in sessions for a project to build capacity for person-centred planning in Cornwall help people with learning disabilities to develop support plans and find creative and innovative ways of spending their personal budgets

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Website offers new approach to supported employment for people with learning disabilities

19 June 2012 0 Comments

Sixteen aims to add a new approach to the provision of employment support for people with a learning disability in England.

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