Community Care

Learning disabilities: ‘How positive support can cut the need for restrictive interventions’

The Department of Health’s two-year Positive and Safe initiative, launched last month, is the latest in a succession of pieces of work to stem from the Winterbourne View concordat. Norman Lamb, the ...
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Challenging behaviour and learning disabilities: prevention and interventions for people with learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges

This guideline covers interventions and support for children, young people and adults with a learning disability and behaviour that challenges. It highlights the importance of understanding the cause ...
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Challenging behaviour and learning disabilities: prevention and interventions for people with learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges

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 ...