British Journal of Learning DisabilitiesVolume 48, Issue 4 p. 269-271 IN RESPONSE A response to Bates, C et al (2020) “Always trying to walk a bit of a tightrope”: The role of social care staff in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop and maintain loving relationships. British Journal of Learning Disabilities Beth Lewis, Beth Lewis Barod Community Interest Company, Swansea, WalesSearch for more papers by this authorSimon Richards, Simon Richards Barod Community Interest Company, Swansea, WalesSearch for more papers by this authorSimon Rice, Simon Rice Barod Community Interest Company, Swansea, WalesSearch for more papers by this authorAnne Collis, Corresponding Author Anne Collis welshflier@gmail.com Barod Community Interest Company, Swansea, Wales Correspondence Anne Collis, Barod Community Interest Company, 16 Spilman Street, Carmarthen SA31 1JY, Wales. Email: welshflier@gmail.comSearch for more papers by this author Beth Lewis, Beth Lewis Barod Community Interest Company, Swansea, WalesSearch for more papers by this authorSimon Richards, Simon Richards Barod Community Interest Company, Swansea, WalesSearch for more papers by this authorSimon Rice, Simon Rice Barod Community Interest Company, Swansea, WalesSearch for more papers by this authorAnne Collis, Corresponding Author Anne Collis welshflier@gmail.com Barod Community Interest Company, Swansea, Wales Correspondence Anne Collis, Barod Community Interest Company, 16 Spilman Street, Carmarthen SA31 1JY, Wales. Email: welshflier@gmail.comSearch for more papers by this author First published: 23 October 2020 https://doi.org/10.1111/bld.12352Citations: 2Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article.Citing Literature Volume48, Issue4December 2020Pages 269-271 RelatedInformation