Young people and adults with a learning disability have an annual health check that includes a review of mental health problems. Annual health checks for young people and adults with a learning ...

Why this is important:- Mental health service provision for people with learning disabilities is complex and varies across the UK. There appears to be no high-quality evidence or ongoing research for ...

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 ...

You would be hard-pressed to find a better collection of insightful and radical thinkers in the area of care management. This book covers important issues about person-centred planning and approaches, ...

A bowel support service created by learning disability nurses has improved constipation management in adults with intellectual disability. This project won the Continence Promotion and Care category ...

As a teacher, you want all of your students to reach their academic potential. However, not everyone learns at the same pace or in the same way. That means you need to be prepared to provide ...

People with learning disabilities, particularly those with Down's syndrome, are at increased risk of developing dementia. If a person with a learning disability develops dementia, they will face ...

This week is Learning Disability Week. It takes place in the third week of June every year and in 2024, it's running from the 17-23 June. The event, organised by the charity Mencap, and is an ...

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 ...

Learning Disability Nursing is a professional and rewarding career enabling you to make a real difference to the lives of people across all age groups. On this page Learning Disability Nursing is a ...