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Services for people with learning disability and challenging behaviour or mental health needs

[Mansell report - revised edition 2007]

Services for people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour/mental health needs is an updated version of the guidance originally produced by Professor Mansell and his project team in 1993. This good practice guidance sets out the actions that should be taken in order to effectively meet the needs of people with challenging behaviour. The guidance contained in this document supports the agenda set out in 'Valuing People' (2001) and the focus on personalisation and prevention in social care.

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