‘What can we do?’ Compassionate care and the potential role of clinical psychologists working within learning disability services post-Francis and Winterbourne

Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities,Volume 10, Issue 6, November 2016. Purpose The aim of this paper is to to discuss the role of clinical psychologists in promoting compassionate cultures within learning disability services. Design/methodology/approach This is a commentary paper which draws on Albee ’s (1983, 2000) social justice model as a theoretical framework for the primary prevention of the mental health consequences of social injustice. Findings Albee's model conceptualises three interconnected areas including; the individual or micro level, the organisational or meso level and the l evel of social structures, policies and ideology or macro level. Where possible, specific examples were used to highlight how we are currently contributing to this agenda through work that is already underway and areas for development within our service. Originality/value As a commentary paper this discusses current practice and ideas for future practice but does not present original data.
Source: Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities - Category: Disability Source Type: research