CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Supporting people with learning disabilities to receive subcutaneous injections
Best practice for administering subcutaneous injections in people with learning disabilities
29 Apr 2021
Supporting people with intellectual disabilities to get access to dental treatment
People with intellectual disabilities have poorer oral health than the general population
18 Feb 2021
Management of oxygen therapy for people with intellectual disabilities
The rationale for administering oxygen therapy and the types and equipment that can be used
12 Nov 2020
Exploring mental health issues in people with an intellectual disability
Mental health concerns among people with intellectual disability and the role of nurses
14 Nov 2019
How learning disability nurses can support self-management for people with asthma
Asthma is a long-term condition that requires patient education, support and close...
26 Sep 2019
Management of indwelling urinary catheters for people with learning disabilities
Care should be person-centred, holistic and underpinned by current evidence-based practice
18 Jul 2019
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy feeding: clinical knowledge and skills for LD nurses
The knowledge and skills required to manage patients with a PEG tube safely and effectively
23 May 2019
Insertion and care of nasogastric tubes in adults with intellectual disabilities
Many adults with intellectual disabilities require nutritional support as feeding problems...
12 Mar 2019
Inhaler and nebuliser technique for people with a learning disability
Healthcare professionals who support people who require an inhaler or nebuliser need to know...
28 Jan 2019
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
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