...Mizla Manandhar-Richardson; Ceri Woodrow; Georgia Cooper-Taylor Purpose This study aims to understand the experiences of professional paid carers providing community support to people with intellectual disability “at risk of admission”. This study explores factors that were helpful or lacking...

...Bhathika D. Perera; Penny J. Standen Purpose – Carers play a vital role in looking after people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Caring role can be stressful and challenging in nature. Carers use various coping strategies to deal with stressors. The purpose of this paper is to explore coping...

...Colin Hemmings; Heidi Emery; Bridget Jones; Eddie Chaplin Purpose This paper describes an ongoing process of engagement with carers of people with intellectual disabilities currently being monitored by an out of area service for both carers of people placed both in area and out of area within...

...Colin Hemmings; Francis Inwang; Colin Hemmings; Cindy Hvid Purpose This case study seeks to explore the differences between carer and professional perspectives in the assessment and treatment of a young man with intellectual disabilities, autism and mental health problems. Design/methodology...

... Purpose This paper seeks to present the viewpoint of a family carer of a young man with autism. Design/methodology/approach The paper presents the author's views and experiences of caring for a family member with autism. It is a personal account of the impact that “autism” can have on family...

... Mental health Stress Carers Mindfulness‐based psychotherapy utilizes self‐regulative practices to enhance affect tolerance, affect regulation, attention, and relaxation. Research indicates these practices are highly effective in the management of anxiety, depression, anger, and stress...