Anita Murphy and colleagues discuss how a series of group sessions were arranged to give women with learning disabilities a safe space to talk about sexual health and relationships
Women with learning disabilities have the same emotional needs, drives and desires and as anyone else, but are more vulnerable to abuse and exploitation than the rest of the population. Their needs tend to be overlooked in research. This article explains how a women’s relationships and personal safety group was set up to provide women with learning disabilities with a safe space to explore their personal experiences in confidence, and receive sexual health education and advice about relationships.
Learning Disability Practice. 18, 6, 30-34. doi: 10.7748/ldp.18.6.30.e1631
Correspondencedavid.martin2@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double-blind review and has been checked using antiplagiarism software
Conflict of interestNone declared
Received: 23 January 2015
Accepted: 04 June 2015
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