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Learning new skills
Social isolation: UK charity survey reveals acute loneliness among young carers aged under 24

Carer’s UK survey of more than 7,000 carers reveals 81% of those surveyed feel lonely and socially isolated.

12 Jan 2018
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Autism and depression
Autism: Assessment tool developed to help diagnose mental health issues

University of Birmingham’s pioneering research tool aims to assist in the identification and assessment of anxiety and depression in people with autism.

12 Jan 2018
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Obese pregnancy
Link found between maternal obesity and cerebral palsy

Swedish study has discovered an increased incidence of cerebral palsy is associated with obesity in pregnancy.

12 Jan 2018
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Scientists explore link with epilepsy and brain cooling

Ineffective treatment methods for people who have epilepsy has led to new research exploring alternative methods.

30 Oct 2017
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Lifestyle choices that could link with dementia
30 Oct 2017
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Waiting times to diagnose autism have increased by one quarter in two years

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends a maximum of three months to get a diagnosis. 

30 Oct 2017
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More than half of adults with learning disabilities still live with their families

A round up of the latest research from nursing and medical journals.

25 Aug 2017
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New device to help babies with cerebral palsy to crawl

Latest research from the nursing and medical journals.

25 Aug 2017
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Mental health nursing students insufficiently prepared to care for those with learning disabilities

A round up of the latest research from nursing and medical journals.

25 Aug 2017
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Institutionalisation
Institutions and people who have learning disabilities

Department of Health review finds integration by children who have learning disabilities and/or autism into the wider community have poor lives.

06 Jul 2017
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Fragile X chromosomes
Fragile X and autism: treatments for hypersensitivity

Potential new research developments to improve sensory stimulation.

06 Jul 2017
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Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer

Men who have learning disabilities have a higher incidence of dying from cancer than men in the general population.

06 Jul 2017
What people with learning disabilities want from us

Compiled by Stacey Atkinson, matron/manager-inpatient services for people with learning disabilities and lead nurse, St Mary's Hospital, Leeds

09 May 2017
Using creative methods to encourage participatory research

Compiled by Stacey Atkinson, matron/manager inpatient services for people with learning disabilities and lead nurse, St Mary's Hospital, Leeds

09 May 2017
Prevention of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down’s syndrome

Compiled by Stacey Atkinson, matron/manager-inpatient services for people with learning disabilities and lead nurse, St Mary's Hospital, Leeds

09 May 2017
Antipsychotic medication and autistic spectrum disorders
As medication prescribing for children with autistic spectrum disorders increases, more care and attention is needed to fully understand the side effects.
23 Dec 2016
Cognitive behavioural therapy, autistic spectrum disorders and mental illness
Examining the effect of cognitive behavioural therapy among people with mental health needs.
23 Dec 2016
Maternity care for women with disabilities
Women with disabilities attending maternity units feel their needs are not being met, researchers discover.
23 Dec 2016