Improving access to services for people from minority ethnic communities

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2009

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Abstract

This article explores ethnicity, cultural diversity and learning disability, focusing on the key issues and barriers for access and use of services. It highlights the need for all staff to develop cultural competence to ensure that services are able to meet the diverse needs of individuals and their families and carers

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children, family carers, intellectaul disabilities, ethnicity, culture, service access, cultural competence

Citation

Raghavan, R. (2009) Improving access to services for minority ethnic communities. Learning Disability Practice, 12 (7), pp. 14-18

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Research Institute