The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on UK social workers working with people with learning disabilities: A mixed methods study

Justin MacLochlainn, Ulster University, Jill Manthorpe, Kings College London, Paula McFadden, Ulster University, Rachel Naylor, Ulster University, Heike Schroder, s University Belfast, Susan McGrory, Ulster University, Patricia Nicholl, s University Belfast, Denise Currie, s University Belfast, Karen Kirby, Ulster University, John Mallett, Ulster University

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities

Published online on January 21, 2025

Abstract

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and wellbeing of social workers working with people with learning disabilities has not been fully explored. This paper reports findings from a large United Kingdom study that surveyed health and care ...