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Biography of Care Experienced People

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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for A Hat

Oliver Sacks

1985

Oliver Sacks' well known book, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat (1985), contains 3 case histories of Care Experienced People.

2. Rebecca was raised by her grandmother and although many see her as deficient, theatre offers an important way for Rebecca to understand and express herself. When she's performing on stage, no one sees Rebecca as lacking.

2. Rebecca was raised by her grandmother and although many see her as deficient, theatre offers an important way for Rebecca to understand and express herself. When she's performing on stage, noone sees Rebecca as lacking.

3. Twins John and Michael have been in institutions since age 7. By the time they're 26 they're already famous because of their numerical prowess. However, when they're separated and living a semi-'normal' life, they lose their gift.

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Children and young people in social care, and those who have left, are often subject to stigmatisation and discrimination. Being stigmatised and discriminated against can impact negatively on mental health and wellbeing not only during the care experience but often for many years after too. The project aims to contribute towards changing community attitudes towards care experienced people as a group.

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