Way of Working with Profoundly Mentally Handicapped Adults, A (4 Parts)

Synopsis

Part 1 looks at The Walnut Tree intensive support unit run by Lambeth Social Services and shows the positive and energetic approach of a group of staff working with profoundly mentally handicapped adults in a day care centre. Programmes 2-4 look at practical techniques of developing language, motor communication and self-help skills in the unit.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 4 x 12 min.

Year of production

1982

Availability

Sale

Uses

Parts 2-4: Staff working directly with severely mentally handicapped adults.

Subjects

Social welfare

Keywords

care; mentally handicapped people; social work

Credits

Director

Yvette Vanson

Contributor

Jan Alcoe

Sponsor

Name

East Sussex Social Services

Distributor

Name

c/o East Sussex County Council

Phone

0345 60 80 190

Fax

01273 482848

Address

PO Box 3, County Hall
St Anne’s Crescent
LEWES
East Sussex
BN7 1SF