Multiagency protocols in intellectual disabilities transition partnerships: A survey of local authorities in Wales

Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities

Volumn 7, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 182-188

  Kaehne, Axel ^a  

^a CARDIFF UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Intellectual disabilities; Partnerships; Social care; Transition; Wales

Indexed keywords

EID: 78650475036     PISSN: 17411122     EISSN: 17411130     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-1130.2010.00263.x     Document Type: Article

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