A health clinic for people with learning disabilities
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A health clinic for people with learning disabilities

Elaine Allan Health Visitor, People with a Learning Disability, Aberdeen

The needs of people with a learning disability are not always met due to inequalities in healthcare provision. This study set out to explore the effectiveness of a ‘pop in’ clinic for these clients. It was found that the clinic was used by about one third of the population under study and a wide range of health problems were dealt with as a result. The author concludes that such a clinic is an effective method of reducing inequality and that specialist health visitors are in an ideal position to provide this type of service.

Nursing Standard. 11, 30, 34-37. doi: 10.7748/ns1997.04.11.30.34.c2451

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