Evidence and Practice
Improving the respiratory health of adults with learning disabilities
The experiences of people with learning disabilities in co-produced challenging...
An event to promote mental health and well-being for people with a learning disability
Clinical
Improving the respiratory health of adults with learning disabilities
People with learning disabilities are more likely to die from respiratory tract disease and...
The experiences of people with learning disabilities in co-produced challenging...
This article is a co-authored account of the co-production process for the Who’s Challenging...
An event to promote mental health and well-being for people with a learning disability
It is known that people with a learning disability can experience higher rates of mental...
An update on informed consent and the effect on the clinical practice of those working...
In people with learning disability who have capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005...
Syndromes: Fragile X syndrome
Series about conditions with common symptoms that constitute syndromes
Urinary continence promotion and people with an intellectual disability
Continence is regarded as a basic need and many continence problems can be addressed and...
CPD articles
Keratoconus in young people with learning disabilities: an ‘invisible’ problem
Keratoconus is a potentially sight-threatening condition in which the cornea distorts and...
Supporting people with Down’s syndrome and dementia
People with Down’s syndrome enjoy a longer life expectancy now than they ever have before,...
Helping people with learning disabilities exercise their right to autonomy
This article aims to give readers an overview of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its role...
Changing role of family carers
People who care for a family member who has learning disabilities face many of the same...
An overview of epilepsy in children and young people
The role of the nurse is vital in the management of childhood epilepsy. Nurses play a key...
Prevention and treatment of obesity in adults with learning disabilities
People with learning disabilities experience health inequalities and are at greater risk...