Down’s syndrome New research on preventing Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down’s… LDT Editor Nov 27, 2018 The largest in-depth study of cognitive abilities in people with Down’s syndrome means that clinical trials for…
Features Can cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) work for those with learning disabilities? Darren Devine Oct 15, 2018 Explores whether CBT can be adapted and used effectively for people with learning disabilities.
Good practice and guidance Lack of understanding of needs of people with learning disabilities and epilepsy… LDT Editor Dec 6, 2016 A severe lack of understanding and research into the needs of people with learning disabilities and epilepsy is…
News Monitoring the Use of the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in… LDT Editor Oct 15, 2014 Since 2009, the Care Quality Commission has had a duty to monitor the use of the safeguards in all care homes and…
Features Improving general hospital care of learning disability patients LDT Editor Oct 15, 2014 Barbara Bowness - 1000 Lives Improvement (Public Health Wales, 2014) This improvement guide has been produced to…
Features Evaluation Toolkit for Providers. LDT Editor Sep 25, 2014 The aims of this evaluation toolkit are to enable providers to:understand which values, knowledge and skills need…
Uncategorized Feeling Down: Improving the Mental Health of People With Learning Disabilities. LDT Editor Sep 22, 2014 The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities was commissioned to write a report about the mental health of…
Education New SEND guide for parents and carers launched by DfE LDT Editor Aug 27, 2014 The Department for Education has launched a new guide aimed at explaining how the system that supports children and…
Health Changing views on eye health for people with learning disabilities LDT Editor Aug 13, 2014 Eye health and vision problems in people with learning disabilities are often not diagnosed. Katrina Venerus of the…
Health A helping hand Julie Penfold Jun 26, 2013 Supporting learning disability patients throughout their hospital journey is the main aim of new developments…
Features A worryingly small rise in learning disability annual health checks LDT Editor Sep 16, 2012 Dan Parton writes that the number of adults with learning disabilities receiving a health check has only increased…