CommunityCare.co.uk – writes Mark Drinkwater
Case Notes
Practitioner Rhys Bradley, social worker. Field Learning disabilities Location South Wales.
Client Roger* is a 45-year-old man with learning disabilities.
Case history Roger has always lived at home with his parents. But, as his parents aged they found it difficult to care for him. They approached the local authority for support, who provided a place at a day centre and a study skills course.
Dilemma Roger has recently started wearing women’s clothing at the day centre and in the local town. Should Roger be supported in this expression of this identity or should he be encouraged to dress less noticeably?