Independence or Protection - does it have to be a choice? Reflections on the abuse people with learning disabilities in Cornwall

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Independence or Protection - does it have to be a choice? Reflections on the abuse people with learning disabilities in Cornwall

This commentary will use recent events in Cornwall to highlight the ongoing abuse of adults with learning disabilities in England. It will critically explore how two parallel policy agendas – namely, the promotion of choice and independence for adults with learning disabilities and the development o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Fyson, Rachel, Kitson, Deborah
Format:	Article
Published:	Sage Publications 2007
Subjects:	Learning disability; abuse; adult protection; choice; independence
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/767/

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