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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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Planet Rachael: what’s new about our COVID-19 world?
Wendy Johnson observes that being in isolation is all too familiar to a neuroatypical person
07 May 2020
Could student changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic signal a permanent change?
Final-placement nursing students could permanently become a full part of the workforce
04 May 2020
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COVID-19: how the pandemic is reshaping social care nursing
Blurring organisational boundaries and how we share information are among the changes
31 Mar 2020
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
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...
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