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Minority ethnic groups in dementia care: A review of service needs, service provision and models of good practice

G. Daker-White Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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A. M. Beattie Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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J. Gilliard Dementia Voice, Blackberry Hill Hospital, Bristol, UK
&
R. Means Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
Pages 101-108 | Published online: 09 Jun 2010

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