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The Haytor Unit:
Author(s) -
McBrien Judith
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of the british institute of mental handicap (apex)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.633
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 1468-3156
pISSN - 0261-9997
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3156.1987.tb00400.x
Subject(s) - unit (ring theory) , mental health , medicine , psychology , psychiatry , mathematics education
SUMMARY The Haytor Unit in Plymouth Health Authority is a specialised day unit for adults with severe mental handicaps who present severe behaviour problems. This article discusses the pros and cons of having such specialised facilities and describes the functioning of the Unit.