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Psychiatrists and the learning disabilities health service

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Sally-Ann Cooper  and
Nicola M. Bailey
Sally-Ann Cooper*
Affiliation:
Rockingham Forest NHS Trust St Mary's Hospital, London Road, Kettering, Northants NN15 7PW
Nicola M. Bailey
Affiliation:
Oxford Higher Training Scheme in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry
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∗Correspondence
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Abstract

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A study of all trusts in England and Wales providing specialist health services for people with learning disabilities attracted an 83.9% response rate. Considerable variation exists with regard to the quantity of services. The relationship between the learning disabilities psychiatrist and National Health Service learning disabilities bed-numbers and learning disabilities health professionals from other disciplines is explored. An appropriate balance needs to be kept in these ratios to reduce stress and burnout.

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Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 22 , Issue 1 , January 1998 , pp. 25 - 28
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Copyright © 1998 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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