Uncategorized Our ‘five zone approach’ to positive behaviour support Lynsey Way May 30, 2018 Care Management Group's method for delivering positive behaviour support has been shaped by the people it supports. Read More...
Lived experience Local authorities blamed for detention rates LDT Editor May 25, 2018 Research identifies a lack of knowledge in local authorities about potential community support options. Read More...
Lived experience ‘Reasonable adjustments’ aren’t being made LDT Editor May 25, 2018 Getting Things Changed is the largest research project of its kind, involving 448 participants. Read More...
Uncategorized Global self advocacy summit set for Birmingham LDT Editor May 24, 2018 The global self advocacy summit will form part of a wider World Congress in Birmingham, the 17th edition of the annual event. Read More...
Features Here’s how to move away from psychotropics Sarah Taie May 23, 2018 27 people have recently been internally referred to Turning Point's Specialist Community Outreach team for Positive Behaviour Support. Read More...
Features Here’s how personal assistants can support decision making LDT Editor May 21, 2018 Some conversations between people with learning disabilities and their personal assistants were filmed as part of a large study we’ve conducted over the last two years called ‘Getting Things Changed’. Read More...
News Government may maintain some mortgage benefits LDT Editor May 18, 2018 Families fear home owners with learning disabilities will lose equity, making it harder to finance a move into an adapted home. Read More...
Features Dual diagnosis: learning disability and mental health Gemma Miller May 14, 2018 Training can help you better understand the mental health needs of clients with learning disabilities. Read More...
Features Soothing sensory disorders Darren Devine May 14, 2018 Aquatic therapy goes beyond decreasing stress - it is showing results in developing speech. Read More...
News Two in three care providers may stop delivering services LDT Editor May 8, 2018 Scope is the biggest provider to have already started withdrawing delivery of all physical services. Read More...