Learning Disability Nursing
"The reason people become learning disabilities nurses are varied but one thing is universal, they make a vital contribution to the care and welfare of vulnerable peopleā. (Public Health Nursing Division, 2014, Strengthening the commitment: one year on).
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Eating and drinking with acknowledged risks refers to the decision to continue eating and drinking despite the associated risks from having dysphagia. These risks may refer to aspiration, malnutrition, dehydration and choking. This publication is endorsed by the RCN.
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- Aggressive behaviour and learning disability
- Autistic spectrum disorders
- Challenging behaviour and learning disability
- Complex needs and learning disability
- Criminal justice services
- Health inequalities and learning disability
- Learning disability
- Safeguarding and learning disability
- Sexuality and learning disabilities
Journals

- British journal of learning disabilities
- International journal of developmental disabilities
- Journal of adult protection
- Journal of intellectual and developmental disability
- Journal of intellectual disabilities
- Journal of intellectual disability research
- Learning disability practice
- Sexuality and disability
- Tizard learning disability review
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Upcoming events relating to this subject guide
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06 Jul 2022 Online
A History of Learning Disability and Human Rights
Find out why we need to understand the history of learning disability to ensure better support for people with learning disabilities today.
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20 Jul 2022 London
Corali dance workshop
Express yourself with this fun, empowering dance workshop aimed at adults with a learning disability.
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04 Aug 2022 London
SOPHIE: The Play
Join us for a performance of the play SOPHIE by Emily Curtis and Sophie Potter, exploring family life, stigma and Down syndrome.
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07 Sep 2022 Online
Downs: A History
Find out about the medical and social history of Down Syndrome in an online talk by Professor David Wright.
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13 Oct 2022 London
Hello, my name is... A Conversation with Learning Disability Nurses
Join us in person or online to hear about the lives and personal experiences of learning disability nurses.
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