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beyond zero tolerance in caring for people with learning disability

01 October 2007

Learning Disability Practice

A&S Science

Since its inauguration in 1999, the concept of zero tolerance (Department of Health (DH) 1999) has become well-established in care settings. Current policy...

The Mental Capacity Act and benevolent deception under the guise of ‘best interests’

01 April 2008

Learning Disability Practice

A&S Science

The Mental Capacity Act (2005) provides a statutory framework underpinned by a desire to protect and empower people who are not able to make their own decisions, and...

Abuse: does zero tolerance work in learning disability settings?

09 July 2009

Learning Disability Practice

Feature

This article will critique the Department of Health (DH) zero tolerance campaign, which was intended to wipe out violence and aggression in the NHS. It will explore...

the influence of attachment on relationships in caring for people with learning disability

01 March 2008

Learning Disability Practice

A&S Science

This article examines how an understanding of attachment theory can be helpful when trying to respond to incidents of challenging behaviour. Attachments can underpin...

Safeguarding vulnerable adults’ liberty: creating a new role

05 October 2009

Learning Disability Practice

Feature

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (Ministry of Justice 2008) were introduced in April 2009 to protect people who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. Since...