Archive for May, 2013
Flashback to the 70′s
Four decades ago, people with learning disabilities were not as visible in public life as they are now – but some things still haven’t changed…
Sport changed my life for the better
Personal Trainer and ex-professional boxer Cathy Brown is the spokesperson for Mental Health Awareness Week and talks about how exercise and boxing are essential in managing her mental health.
Dementia and GPS tracking
The central ethical issue concerning the use of GPS for people with dementia is when it is used in people who lack the mental capacity to consent to it. To view it as a substitute for good care and support is missing the point completely.
Youth-led training can help GPs better respond to young people’s needs
Last week I had the privilege of attending an event organised by the Royal College of GPs (RCGP) Child and Adolescent Health Group, which included an oversubscribed seminar by Right Here Brighton and Hove Young Volunteers around ‘Making your surgery more youth-friendly’.
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