Journal scan
Scottish survey reveals the scale of social isolation and loneliness
More than 70% of young adults with learning disabilities reported feeling lonely ‘a lot of the time’, according to a campaigning organisation
Long-term conditions management
Systematic review finds that people with learning disabilities were less likely to access health screening and preventive healthcare such as immunisations
Secure settings: what makes for a good outcome when people move on from inpatient...
Study finds need to establish specialist forensic support teams to ensure best possible outcomes for offenders who have behaviours that challenge
Blood plasma test could lead to earlier diagnosis of autism
A pioneering test has revealed a link between autism and damage to proteins in blood plasma that could lead to earlier diagnosis of the condition, scientists say
Study raises questions about clinical outcomes associated with positive behaviour...
Of services where staff underwent training only 30% produced positive behaviour support plans that included all essential components
Psychotropic medication often given in the absence of multidisciplinary assessments
Research raises concerns about a lack of guidelines and review of prescriptions
Insights into the scale of co-morbidities in people with learning disabilities
A study has discovered that the majority of people with learning disabilities are living with two or more long-term conditions
Social isolation: UK charity survey reveals acute loneliness among young carers aged...
Carer’s UK survey of more than 7,000 carers reveals 81% of those surveyed feel lonely and socially isolated.
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.
Link found between maternal obesity and cerebral palsy
Swedish study has discovered an increased incidence of cerebral palsy is associated with obesity in pregnancy.
Scientists explore link with epilepsy and brain cooling
Ineffective treatment methods for people who have epilepsy has led to new research exploring alternative methods.