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1. She misses the subtilties, I help make the invisible visible: Parents' role in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities with relationships

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Bates, Claire, McCarthy, Michelle, Skillman, Karen Milne, Elson, Nicola, Hunt, Siobhan, and Forrester-Jones, Rachel

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People with intellectual and developmental disabilities often need support to develop and maintain intimate relationships; however, little is known regarding the role of family carers in this area. Focus groups were conducted with 19 family members to explore the support they provide to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to find a potential partner and any support they may have to provide to support/develop an existing relationship. Family members provided similar support in this area as support staff, including both practical and emotional support. More needs to be done to support the family members providing this support, such as access to specialist resources and advice, as well as facilitated opportunities to discuss concerns.

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2021

2. 'I know it was every week, but I can’t be sure if it was every day': domestic violence and women with learning disabilities.

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McCarthy, Michelle, Hunt, Siobhan, Milne-Skillman, Karen, McCarthy, Michelle, Hunt, Siobhan, and Milne-Skillman, Karen

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BACKGROUND: Domestic violence against women is well researched in the general population, but much less so in relation to women with learning disabilities. This qualitative research study interviewed 15 women with learning disabilities who had experienced domestic violence about their experiences, the impact of the violence on them and their children, their coping strategies and help seeking behaviour. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted. Data were analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. A service user advisory group helped at particular stages, notably at the formative stage and with dissemination, especially the production of accessible materials, including a DVD. RESULTS: The violence experienced by many of the women was severe and frequent. It impacted negatively on their physical and psychological well-being. The women’s awareness of refuges and others sources of help was generally low. CONCLUSIONS: Health and social care professionals have a clear remit to help women with learning disabilities to avoid and escape violent relationships.

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2017

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