Discriminating on grounds of need not disabilities

Article Abstract:

Lothian Primary Care National Health Service Trust and the Western General and Royal Victoria hospitals in Edinburgh, Scotland, have developed a structure for assessing and supporting people with learning disabilities in acute hospital environments. This project has involved establishing a learning disabilities dependency assessment scale to help in identifying whether additional nurses are required to support the care of people with learning disabilities. Six community learning disabilities nurses now act as link nurses.

Mentally disabled persons

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Blyth spirits

Article Abstract:

A walk-in mental health clinic was opened in Blyth Valley, Northumberland, UK in Jan 1988 for a six-month trial period. There were three therapists available at the centre, which was open between 7 pm and 9 pm one evening a week. Visitors to the clinic did not have to make appointments, and had a 30-minute interview with a therapist. A total of 62 people visited the clinic during the trial period, with 11 follow-up visits.

Innovations, Mental health, Psychiatric clinics

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Nurse networks in learning disability

Article Abstract:

Two schemes to help increase the links between community learning disability nursing teams within Northern Ireland and within Scotland are described. Nurses from both schemes have been in communication to improve the quality of services and exchange information.

Health aspects, Scotland, Study and teaching, Nursing, Northern Ireland, Social networks, Learning disabilities, Learning disorders

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