A personal touch: managing the risks of abuse during intimate and personal care

This paper identifies considerations for managing the risks of abuse during intimate and personal care for people with learning disabilities and complex needs. Drawing on insights gleaned from research involving interviews with staff, policies and procedures in specialist day and residential service...

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Published in:The journal of adult protection 2000-11, Vol.2 (4), p.4-16
Main Authors: Cambridge, Paul, Carnaby, Steven
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abuse
Intimate care
Learning disabilities
Personal care
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Summary:This paper identifies considerations for managing the risks of abuse during intimate and personal care for people with learning disabilities and complex needs. Drawing on insights gleaned from research involving interviews with staff, policies and procedures in specialist day and residential services, and the development of a staff training resource, the paper identifies a framework for adult protection practice in this critical area of support.
ISSN:1466-8203
DOI:10.1108/14668203200000026