Sexual Health Needs of People With Learning Disabilities Must Be ...

The sexual needs of people with learning disabilities are being ignored according to new research from the University of Ulster and the Family Planning Association (fpa). The report, entitled Out Of The Shadows, was complied by researchers from the University’s School of Nursing and is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland. The research, which was launched at Stormont today, highlights the experiences of people with learning disabilities in relation to sex, sexuality and relationships. It is the result of a unique three-year research project, involving over 500 people, including people with learning disabilities, family carers, professionals and front-line staff. The report shows that there is a lack of acknowledgement of the sexuality of people with learning disabilities.

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