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Learning to Live

Synopsis
An explanation of Eastbourne Health Authority’s policy of moving people with mental handicap from their large institutional hospitals to small family units within the local community. Using a combination of sound track from interviews with staff and residents and pictures of residents going about their daily business, illustrates the benefits which are sometimes possible with this new approach.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.
Year of production
1987
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Uses
General public.
Subjects
Social welfare
Keywords
community care; mentally handicapped people

Credits

Director
Stuart A Leatherdale
Producer
Stuart A Leatherdale
Writer
Stuart A Leatherdale
Contributor
A Signorelli
Cast
G Serle 

Distributor

Name

Eastbourne Health Authority, Health Promotion Unit

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