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Feature - Bringing fresh thinking to an old organisation
We thought, and Mark Goldring agreed, that about
one year into his role as Chief Executive of Mencap
– a year of some pretty big challenges –
it would be a good time to take stock.
In
the news
Saaed
Alim walked into a restaurant in May last
year with the intention of causing major loss
to life to customers and staff. What motivated
him to commit such a crime? Richard Curen
looks at some of the underlying issues.
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for people with learning difficulties.
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In
the current issue..
The
Mental Capacity Act came into 2007 but
many people
are still unaware of its implications for their
practice and the people in their care.
In
the winter issue, we present a four page feature
providing clear explanations of what the Act means
by senior staff of the Social Care Institute for
Excellence.
Plus:
• How to prevent financial abuse
• Know Your Rights – an accessible
guide to Part 3 of the Disability Discrimination
Act
• Barriers to relationships and sexuality
for young people with learning difficulties
• A profile of Mark Goldring, Chief Executive
of Mencap.
