A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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The 2014 launch of Positive and Proactive Care: Reducing the Need for
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This article outlines the initial training and continuing facilitatio
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The Norwegian social educator training is a three-year programme at t
As women grow older, they are at increased risk of developing breast
People with intellectual disability, until recently, had notably earl
Intensive interaction is a communication technique used with people w
It is well known that people with learning disabilities face health i
People with multiple morbidities need a tailored approach to care, acc
Challenging behaviour is any culturally abnormal behaviour that place
NHS England has committed to reduce the amount of psychotropic medici
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in England, and with on
The Health Equality Framework (HEF) is a tool that records the work o
There has been a move in children’s services to encourage greater participation by children themselves in how those services are designed and run.
The Mental Capacity Act framework is essential to ensuring good practice in the treatment of people in vulnerable circumstances. This case study illustrates the act in action in a multidisciplinary team setting.
A growing body of literature documents multiple morbidities and multiple medication use among older people with intellectual disabilities. In Ireland in 2012, 8.6% of all medication-related adverse events were reported from the disability sector.
<p>How prioritising the person and what makes them happy has transformed the lives of eight hard-to-help residents with learning disabilities in supported living accommodation.</p>
There has been a move in children’s services to encourage greater participation by children themselves in how those services are designed and run.
The Health Equality Framework (HEF) is a tool that records the work of learning disability clinicians to address the health inequalities experienced by a person with learning disabilities.
