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Cuts should not hurt the vulnerable 2008
Disability and Mental Health in Ireland: Searching out good practice 2009 — Genio’s mission is to accelerate the availability of proven, cost-effective, personalised supports and information, enabling people with disabilities and mental health difficulties at risk of social exclusion to lead full lives.
GUIDANCE ON CONSULTATION METHODS FOR MANAGERS WITHIN THE HSSPS FAMILY 2003 — This Consultation Guide has been developed to provide a common framework for use across the HSSPS family of business. It has been designed to assist those with a responsibility to undertake consultation, to provide practical ways of delivering effective consultation, and to help business units to meet their statutory obligations.
Literature Review on Attitudes towards Disability (National Disability Authority)
Review of Mental Health and Learning Disability (Northern Ireland) Consultation 2004 — Strategic Review of Learning Disability and Service Provision in Northern Ireland
Survey shows 161,000 carers under threat 2008 — The report -- based on widespread consultation with carers -- called for an overhaul of the current inadequate State supports for carers, which are based on a means test.
The Bamford Review of Mental Health and Learning Disability 2006 — promoting the social inclusion of people with a mental health problem or a learning disability.
The Carers Association is Ireland's national voluntary organisation — While the government has begun to initiate some services for carers, we believe that the vast majority of Ireland's family carers still remain without vital services.