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The provision of support services for young adults with physical and mental handicaps
Author(s) -
Thomas Andrew P.,
Bax Martin C. O.,
Smyth Diane P. L.
Publication year - 1988
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.1468-3156.1988.tb00467.x
Subject(s) - multidisciplinary approach , mental health , statutory law , set (abstract data type) , service (business) , mental health service , nursing , medicine , psychology , gerontology , psychiatry , business , political science , computer science , marketing , law , programming language
It has been recognised for many years that the amount of health care received by young adults with physical and mental handicaps rapidly declines after they leave the paediatric services. However, little is known about their specific health needs, or how these needs may be best met by the statutory services. This study indicates a considerable degree of unmet need and points to a failure by the Health Service to maintain a continuity of health care for these young people. A formal policy is called for in which multidisciplinary Teams for Adults with Handicaps are set up at district level, to provide a clinical, support, and coordination service for all adults with disabilities.