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Non-verbal communication: why it’s important to show service users that you’re listening
Being held, heard and shown you matter is key for treating vulnerable patients
09 Sep 2021
More learning disability nurses equals better care for service users
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21 Jul 2021
Why our role in safeguarding the vulnerable is more important than ever
Asking the right questions gives service users more chances to admit they are at risk
16 Jul 2021
Glove use: the COVID-19-driven habit we need to break
The pandemic has blurred understanding of guidance, so it’s time we were clear on the basics
09 Jun 2021
Collaboration and preparation will be key to the success of Liberty Protection...
Learning disability nurses should be aware of changes being implemented in spring 2022
12 May 2021
Learning disabilities: why nurse support is vital when moving from child to adult care
Study finds service users need key relationships to help navigate next steps
31 Mar 2021
Why is there such bias in healthcare against people with learning disabilities?
The government’s own research on COVID-19 deaths reveals a shocking statistic
18 Mar 2021
Why trauma-informed care for people with learning disabilities is so important right now
COVID-19 has put more vulnerable people at risk of experiencing trauma
09 Mar 2021
Face masks: how nurses can overcome the communication barrier and reassure patients
Compulsory face coverings pose particular challenges when patients are deaf or have dementia
01 Mar 2021
Epilepsy and sudden unexpected death: what nurses need to know
How can you reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in epileptic people?
23 Feb 2021
COVID-19 and needle phobia: ensuring service users are vaccinated
Trust and consent are key to supporting people to have the vaccine safely
25 Jan 2021
Why hospital disability coordinator should be a must-have role
The role could provide a vital link between hospital and community, and free up nursing time
08 Jan 2021
Planet Rachael: all at sea during COVID-19 – anyone got a bilge pump?
Rachael’s isolation at the start of COVID-19 didn’t seem anything new but things have changed
06 Nov 2020
Prioritising nurse safety not only protects staff, but patients too
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted that safe staffing and proper PPE mean better care
27 Oct 2020
Planet Rachael: the danger of making assumptions
In the ‘new normal’, we must not assume that virtual consultations are accessible to all
04 Sep 2020
COVID-19 and learning disabilities: reach out and connect
Clear communication on safeguards is vital for vulnerable people during the pandemic
04 Aug 2020
Planet Rachael: we must unite to protect the lives of people with learning disabilities
Black Lives Matter has shown how powerful a social movement for change can be
09 Jul 2020
Coping with the death of a colleague: advice and support for nurses
How to deal with bereavement at work and where to go for support
09 Jun 2020
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