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<p>The article describes the use of modified classical music to help children who ha
<p>This article explores the issue of cultural diversity among service users with le
<p>In March 2010 the government announced two related initiatives to help address th
<p>A well educated and trained workforce is central to the development of quality ca
<p>Reducing health inequalities and promoting health opportunities for people with a
<p>Set up in 2007, Beeston Action for Families is a multiracial group of families wi
<p>The issue of restraint is topical and important when working with people with lea
<p>In Scotland, children with learning disabilities, some of whom exhibit behaviour
<p>Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of physical disability in childhood and h
<p>The author explores the use of live simulation as a strategy for teaching nursing
<p>The age profile of Irish people with a learning disability has changed significan
<p>Communication impairment, learning disability and mental health needs can limit p
<p>Nursing students from seven different universities are designing e-learning resources for use by their peers and other health professionals.
<p>The ability to communicate personal needs, choices, hopes and aspirations is vital in determining how individuals live their lives and make decisions about their future, which in turn is a hallmark of person-centred care.
<p>This article discusses the problems faced by people with learning disabilities who have complex health needs and how a staff team developed a unique tool for improving health surveillance and access to health care.
<p>Aim To investigate whether staff caring for people with learning and communication disabilities experience feelings of emotional exhaustion or lack of achievement or need to depersonalise by distancing themselves from clients.</p> <p>Method Sixty nine direct care workers at a
<p>The Supports Intensity Scale, its background and a project designed to evaluate its use in planning support for people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour are explained.
<p>Service users are susceptible to developing personality disorders, but for them the diagnosis can be particularly difficult. The author reviews the debates about diagnosis, treatment and management of these conditions and describes developments in the relevant services.
