‘They are making people worse’: The scandal of imprisoning patients with autism – about UK NHS

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Ian Birrell is a true champion for people with autism. What a pity UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is not. Ian, a journalist, has recently written an article in i newspaper on 13^th July 2020. Ian starts his article:

“It is almost two years since

These are our jugaads, what are yours?

This comes from India for our mental health. I thank them for it.

Go to: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d8gZVntgALTnClaYdfUH3GKTHq7NzuRp

Keyworkers are an essential part of a quality service for families.So why do most families not have one? Is Team Around the Child part of the solution?

The design of the TAC team leader’s role overcomes the common obstacles and negative perceptions around keyworking

Introduction

It is generally acknowledged now that a multi-agency keyworker (or key worker) should be offered to each family who has a baby or young child with complex needs. This has

Malala filled with ‘joy’ as she finishes Degree at Oxford University

Malala Yousafzai,

the 22-year-old campaigner for girls’ education who was shot in the head by the Taliban at age 15, targeted for her efforts speaking up for girls' education, has joined thousands of other students this summer in finishing her university degree.

Read more: https://www.globalcitizen

Positive environments for early child and family support. Part 1: Hospitals are often neurotic environments and are therefore to be avoided

‘general hospitals I have experience of offer a rich daily mix of potential stressors with various degrees of mental disturbance, conflict, anxiety and fears’

Introduction

In this serialised essay I want to explore positive and favourable environments for providing early child and family support wh

Lost in the disabled infant therapy circus? Have you read Blue Sky July?

This essay of 2011 is from the TAC Bulletin archive – but still very relevant

This essay by Peter Limbrick includes a review of Blue Sky July by Nia Wyn and comments:

“There is much talk of miracles. Nia Wyn's mission is to battle against impossible odds to heal him.

“And battle she does. My quick t

DEVELOPING A REGIONAL SERVICE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA by Ruth Firstbrook

Lifestyle development, skill acquisition and behavioural support were implemented using a range of contemporary, evidenced based practices provided by skilled staff

Extracts:

The Riverland of South Australia is comprised of a series of towns located along the Murray River with distances of between 1

Simple Stuff Works

‘We are a family run organisation with a passion for protection of body shape’

From their website:

Our award winning equipment is renowned for its simplicity, comfort and effectiveness. Winners of the British Healthcare Trades Association’s Award for the Best Established Product on the British Healt