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The social worker advocating for people with learning disabilities

Community Care

When speaking to Elaine James, her passion for upholding the rights of people with learning disabilities is almost infectious. This is also evident in her accomplishments as the head of service for learning disabilities and preparation for adulthood at Bradford council. Can you tell me about your work with Promote the Vote?

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How to Write a Capacity Assessment | Best Tips or a Pain in the Neck

Social Work Haven

Consider their communication needs. T ip 5: Set the Threshold of Understanding and include a Section for Analysis The section on analysis should be under each of the functional areas (understand, retain, weigh, or communicate). Information may also be gathered from previous assessments on record.

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CQC delivers initial verdict on council adults’ services under new assurance system

Community Care

Gaps in care for people with more complex needs Authorities reported gaps in care for people needing specialist dementia care, autistic people, those with learning disabilities and people with mental health needs.