A Dementia Friends Information Session for carers of people with learning disabilities People with a learning disability have an increased risk of dementia. In particular, one in three people with ...

A specific learning disability, also known as a specific learning disorder, is a neurological condition that affects an individual’s ability to learn and process information in a specific area, like ...

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The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism programme can give nurses and other health and social care staff a better understanding of the needs of people with learning ...

Dyslexia isn’t taken as seriously as it should be. Too often dismissed as carelessness or lack of intelligence, dyslexia, ...

If they do find a partner, it can be logistically difficult to sustain the relationship and they can face judgement from ...

The assessment for dementia is best done by a multidisciplinary team. They should all be specialists in learning disabilities, apart from the GP, who may not be a specialist. This team is likely to ...

People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in making decisions about your care. Making decisions using NICE guidelines explains how ...

What do learning disability therapists do? Various therapists can help treat learning disabilities. These may include occupational therapists, who will typically work with a child to improve their ...

NHS staff "lack understanding" of learning disabilities in residential facilities, according to a new report. Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) also found poor record-keeping and environmental ...