Keratoconus in young people with learning disabilities: an ‘invisible’ problem
Keratoconus is a potentially sight-threatening condition in which the cornea distorts and...
31 May 2018
CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Supporting people with Down’s syndrome and dementia
People with Down’s syndrome enjoy a longer life expectancy now than they ever have before,...
29 Oct 2014
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...
27 Aug 2014
Changing role of family carers
People who care for a family member who has learning disabilities face many of the same...
28 Apr 2014
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...
28 Jul 2012
Prevention and treatment of obesity in adults with learning disabilities
People with learning disabilities experience health inequalities and are at greater risk...
01 Apr 2012
Management of dysphagia
Dysphagia is a disorder of swallowing. The authors stress the importance of a comprehensive...
07 Nov 2011
Understanding and working with challenging behaviour
This article examines the theoretical approaches to understanding and managing individuals...
08 Mar 2011
Safeguarding people with learning disabilities
Safeguarding is an important role for learning disability nurses and other professionals...
08 Feb 2011
Promoting the independence of people with intellectual disabilities
Here we explore the enormous implications that independence has for people with intellectual...
10 Nov 2010
Fluid balance
The author describes the signs, symptoms, causes and results of problems with the amount of...
07 Jul 2010
Body mass index and alternative approaches to taking measurements
The measurement of body mass index (BMI) is an important means of assessing the incidence of...
09 Apr 2010
Meeting the challenges of epilepsy
The diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy can be difficult in people with learning...
09 Nov 2008
Loss, bereavement and learning disabilities: providing a continuum of support
This article explores the concept of loss in relation to the support of people with learning...
01 Feb 2005
The abuse of adults with learning disabilities and the role of the learning disability...
Abuse is commonly experienced by adults with learning disabilities. This article outlines...
01 Mar 2004
Prevention of constipation through risk management
Constipation is a common problem for patients in community and hospital settings...
01 Nov 2003
Palliative care and people with learning disabilities
This article addresses some of the most pertinent issues raised in the literature about the...
01 Sep 2003
Patients’ rights
Decision making surrounding consent to treatment is a difficult area for nurses. This...
01 Jun 2003