Learning disabilities Blog Posts

• International review of deinstitutionalisation outcomes shows gains in quality of life but poor responses to health care needs

  27 Jan 2012

  • John Northfield

  
• Self management of diabetes is possible for people with learning disabilities with the right supports

  26 Jan 2012

  • John Northfield

  
• No differences found on components of empathy in matched groups of offenders and non offenders with learning disabilities

  25 Jan 2012

  • John Northfield

  
• Short breaks services must adapt to support children with complex needs

  24 Jan 2012

  • John Northfield

  
• More people with learning disabilities in England live in their own homes but still face inequalities in health and employment

  23 Jan 2012

  • John Northfield

  
• Updated estimates for social care services for people with learning disabilities suggest sustained growth in need

  20 Jan 2012

  • John Northfield

  
• Teaching staff and family carers benefit from combined training around children with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour

  19 Jan 2012

  • John Northfield

  
• Study recommends screening for malnourishment in high risk individuals with learning disability

  18 Jan 2012

  • John Northfield
• Health inequalities in young people with learning disabilities associated with preventable environmental determinants

  17 Jan 2012

  • John Northfield

  
• Epilepsy in learning disability guidelines published

  16 Jan 2012

  • John Northfield