Planet Rachael: why the Curly Wurly theory could extend to managing ED expectations
A long wait in a hospital shows it’s wise to disclose the true situation at the outset
04 Mar 2020
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Speak out and be a catalyst for change for children with learning disabilities
A mother inspired a company to make changes that will help children with disabilities
04 Mar 2020
Planet Rachael: could this be the year of the ‘lovely’ nurse?
Staff attitudes and behaviour fail to meet expectations but are easy to fix
15 Jan 2020
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Improving the health and well-being of unpaid carers – initiatives with impact
How Commitment to Carers award nominees have shared their work and inspired others
09 Jan 2020
Communication: one test that can keep people with mild learning disabilities engaged
A test of language skills has helped breakdown potential barriers for healthcare staff
18 Dec 2019
Planet Rachael: schools need training to support pupils on the autistic spectrum
Ignorance could damage our children, says Wendy Johnson
11 Nov 2019
Planet Rachael: Our changing world needs to be all-inclusive
People with learning disabilities should also benefit from digital advances
06 Sep 2019
'I saw your behaviour as a form of communication'
An experience with a violent patient taught Hazel Molyneux why forming a rapport is vital
21 Aug 2019
Watford FC opens its arms to people with learning disabilities
People with learning disabilities can feel a sense of connection by going to football matches, especially at clubs that welcome them creatively
13 Aug 2019
Learning a new role takes time
Overwhelmed in a new job, Sam Humphrey realises it’s okay to feel useless at first
13 Aug 2019
What nurses should do when assessing sepsis risk in people with learning disabilities
Emergency nurses need to recognise the triggers for sepsis in deteriorating patients
08 Aug 2019
Strengthen the support worker role to fix the care system
Independent living is only possible with a team of dedicated support workers and nurses
22 Jul 2019
Transition from child to adult care for someone with severe learning disabilities
Learning disability nurses should appreciate the hurdles some parents have to negotiate
22 Jul 2019
Planet Rachael: Time to debunk assumptions about learning disability and sexual health
Healthcare professionals should provide good quality care for all servicer users
17 Jul 2019
Austerity’s shameful effects on people with learning disabilities
People with learning disabilities being adversely affected by austerity is a source of shame
08 Jul 2019
Planet Rachael: Food for thought over learning life skills
Wendy Johnson finds joy in Rachael’s efforts at cooking, despite her choice of recipes
03 May 2019
Planet Rachael: Learning disability and autism improvement standards are a game changer
A new year’s email gave Wendy Johnson the chance to celebrate a breakthrough in quality...
11 Mar 2019
Planet Rachael: When lack of knowledge leads to exclusion from mental health support
Wendy Johnson describes the frustration of trying to obtain mental health support
11 Mar 2019