| Abstract: | Correspondence to Dr R. F. Drewett, Department of Psychology, University of Durham, South Road, Durham DH1 3LE Summary In 1984 a family placement scheme for people with a mental handicapwas started by Durham County Council Social Services Department.Thirteen were placed in ten families by the summer of 1988,when we interviewed all clients and carers in the scheme. Responses to the scheme were generally positive, both from thecarers and from the clients. All but two of the carers, however,had considerable previous professional experience with peoplewith a mental handicap, and generalizations from the experienceof this initial group of carers therefore need to be made withsome caution. |
