Commentary on "A qualitative exploration of the life experiences of adults diagnosed with mild learning disabilities from minority ethnic communities"

Raghavan, Raghu (2011) Commentary on "A qualitative exploration of the life experiences of adults diagnosed with mild learning disabilities from minority ethnic communities". Tizard Learning Disability Review, 16 (5). pp. 14-17. ISSN 2042-8782

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Abstract

Purpose – This paper seeks to provide a commentary on the previous paper in this issue “A qualitative exploration of the life experiences of adults diagnosed with mild learning disabilities from minority ethnic communities”.

Design/methodology/approach – The commentary outlines the Valuing People White Paper and The Health Care Commission report Tackling the Challenge: Promoting Race Equality in the NHS in England, among others, as they relate to the author's research.

Findings – Developing cultural knowledge is of fundamental importance in working towards race equality in mental health services for children and young people with learning disabilities

Originality/value – Cultural competence refers to the ability to work effectively with individuals from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, or in settings where several cultures co-exist. It includes the ability to understand the language, culture and behaviours of other individuals and groups, and to make appropriate recommendations.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	cultural competence, ethnic minorities, mental health services, race equality
Subjects:	B700 Nursing L400 Social Policy
Department:	Faculties > Health and Life Sciences > Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing
Depositing User:	Raghu Raghavan
Date Deposited:	26 Mar 2012 13:34
Last Modified:	12 Oct 2019 14:37
URI:	http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/5865

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