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Balancing Safeguarding and Autonomy: Human Righ...

Safeguarding actions can unintentionally restrict autonomy in physical disability services. This article explains how providers can apply human rights–led decision-making to balance protection and freedom, with operational examples and inspection...

Consent in Physical Disability Care: Moving Bey...

Consent is often assumed rather than actively established in physical disability services. This article explains how providers can apply lawful, meaningful consent in everyday practice, with operational examples and the...

Mental Capacity in Physical Disability Support:...

Mental capacity issues arise daily in physical disability services but are often misunderstood. This article explains how providers can apply the Mental Capacity Act in everyday practice, with operational examples...

Safeguarding in Physical Disability Services: P...

Safeguarding in physical disability services must protect people from harm without eroding autonomy. This article explains how providers can deliver proportionate safeguarding that upholds independence, with operational examples and the...