Supporting positive dietary behaviour change in people with learning disabilities
The importance of nutrition as a controllable factor in preventing long-term conditions
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The importance of nutrition as a controllable factor in preventing long-term conditions
How nurses can provide adequate care and support to service users, family members and carers
Learning disability nurses' role in supporting people with learning disabilities in primary care
The need to reframe behaviours that challenge as expressions of distress or unmet needs
Advice on overcoming communication issues and cognitive impairments to conduct an effective assessment
How a systematic assessment works in practice and skills nurses use to engage service users
Barriers to, and tools for, breaking bad news to people with learning disabilities
Explore the causes and consequences of cortical visual impairment
Supporting people undergoing multiple procedures under one general anaesthetic
How non-verbal communication can usefully complement or replace verbal communication
Service-user narratives can support people with learning disabilities to access care
Malnutrition is a serious risk, but is under-recognised in this population