Independence and learning disabilities: Why we must also recognise vulnerability

Journal of Integrated Care

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 3-8

  Fyson, Rachel ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Adult Protection; Independence; Learning Disability; Vulnerability

Indexed keywords

EID: 77953202955     PISSN: 14769018     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/14769018200900002     Document Type: Article

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