Learning disability features

A new research project is trying to understand the ways that people with learning disabilities who are on the ‘edges’ of social care can be better supported to access and enjoy living in their own homes in the community.

Although learning disability registered nurses (RNLDs) are well-placed to provide support for autistic women in inpatient settings, there are significant barriers to effective practise, finds a study published in Nursing Times.

Nearly three quarters of carers say that the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have had an impact on the mental health of the person they care for, according to a new survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).