Within This Issue
The theme for this issue is wellbeing in all its aspects – physical, psychological and emotional. Articles cover: mental health problems and the outcomes of an inquiry into the levels of emotional, psychological and psychiatric distress that present significant challenges to people with learning disabilities; the risks and benefits of PEG tube feeding; an overview of the Labour government’s strategy for special educational needs; a survey of the stresses on carers and their needs; health and sexuality education; a film about the lives of parents; and continence management. There is a report back from a conference on understanding the genetic causes of learning disabilities and the implications for education and social care practices.
