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Learning disability

This page, so far, just contains some useful links on the subject.

See also

Mental Health Act 2007 amendments:

  • Mental disorder no longer split into separate classifications 3/11/08
  • Abnormally aggressive or seriously irresponsible conduct is only a consideration for learning disability (not personality disorder) 3/11/08

External links

Mind booklet: "Understanding learning disabilities", published 2004

DH: "Valuing people now: a new three-year strategy for people with learning disabilities", published 19/1/09 - "Valuing people now sets out the Government's strategy for people with learning disabilities for the next three years following consultation. It also responds to the main recommendations in Healthcare for All, the independent inquiry into access to healthcare for people with learning disabilities"

DH: "Further government response to the JCHR report: A life like any other? Human rights of adults with learning disabilities", published January 2009

Mencap

Further external links here:

  • Mental Health Act 1983 Code Of Practice for England#Chapter 34. People with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorders
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