CPD articles

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Recognising visual perception issues in people with learning disabilities
Explore the causes and consequences of cortical visual impairment
25 Jan 2023
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Providing additional procedures for people with learning disabilities receiving dental treatment under general anaesthesia
Supporting people undergoing multiple procedures under one general anaesthetic
10 Nov 2022
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Using verbal and non-verbal communication to support people with learning disabilities
How non-verbal communication can usefully complement or replace verbal communication
26 Oct 2022
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Exploring the use of service-user narratives to improve care
Service-user narratives can support people with learning disabilities to access care
24 Aug 2022
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Managing malnutrition
Malnutrition is a serious risk, but is under-recognised in this population
27 Jul 2022
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Performing venesection in a person with a learning disability
Increase your awareness of how to make venesection a positive experience for service users
22 Jun 2022
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Enhance your understanding of the need to reduce the use of restrictive practices
24 May 2022
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Holding hands
A refresher on nurses’ responsibilities in relation to providing end of life care
25 Nov 2021
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Using cultural safety to enhance nursing care for people with a learning disability
Cultural safety and how it can help nurses care for people with a learning disability
08 Sep 2021
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How to give an intramuscular injection to an adult with an intellectual disability
This article aims to enhance intellectual disability nurses’ knowledge of this procedure
12 Aug 2021
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Understanding status epilepticus and its treatment in the community
An overview of SE treatment in the community, including administration of buccal midazolam
09 Jun 2021
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Supporting people with learning disabilities to receive subcutaneous injections
Best practice for administering subcutaneous injections in people with learning disabilities
28 Apr 2021
People with intellectual disabilities have poorer oral health than the general population
18 Feb 2021
The rationale for administering oxygen therapy and the types and equipment that can be used
12 Nov 2020
Mental health concerns among people with intellectual disability and the role of nurses
14 Nov 2019

Asthma is a long-term condition that requires patient education, support and close monitoring. It is important that individuals are empowered and educated about their asthma and supported to self-manage as appropriate.

26 Sep 2019
Care should be person-centred, holistic and underpinned by current evidence-based practice
18 Jul 2019
The knowledge and skills required to manage patients with a PEG tube safely and effectively
23 May 2019

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