Citation

Abbott D, Howarth J. J. Appl. Res. Intellect. Disabil. 2007; 20(2): 116-126.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1468-3148.2006.00312.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Background  In the UK and elsewhere, there is a growing policy and legislative imperative to ensure that people with intellectual disabilities are supported to develop relationships, including sexual ones. However, gay, lesbian and bisexual people with intellectual disabilities may have additional needs or face particular barriers in this area of their lives. They may require particular kinds of support from the staff who work with them. But how able, or willing, are staff in services to address these issues?