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It is well documented that mothers with learning disabilities and their babies are at higher risk of adverse outcomes during pregnancy and afterwards. This article examines how maternity care can be tailored from the outset to meet an…
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Blood tests can be challenging for people with learning disabilities due to needle phobia or anxiety. Reasonable adjustments need to be made to make the process easier. This article discusses some management techniques.
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Good postural care is essential for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) to ensure a pain-free good quality life and prevent premature deaths.
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Health checks for children and young people with learning disabilities are important to allow early identification of any health problems or issues.
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Management of COPD in people with learning disabilities can be made more complex due to medical compliance issues and inhaler techniques.
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Poor oral health is more common in people with a learning disability, which can have physical, psychological and social consequences and a major impact on people’s quality of life.
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