CPD articles

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Insertion and care of nasogastric tubes in adults with intellectual disabilities

Many adults with intellectual disabilities require nutritional support as feeding problems

12 Mar 2019
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Inhaler and nebuliser technique for people with a learning disability

Healthcare professionals who support people who require an inhaler or nebuliser need to kn

28 Jan 2019
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Keratoconus in young people with learning disabilities: an ‘invisible’ problem

Keratoconus is a potentially sight-threatening condition

31 May 2018
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Elderly person with learning disabilities

People with Down’s syndrome enjoy a longer life expectancy now than t

29 Oct 2014
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Autonomy

This article aims to give readers an overview of the Mental Capacity

26 Aug 2014
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Carer

People who care for a family member who has learning disabilities fac

27 Apr 2014
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Epilepsy

The role of the nurse is vital in the management of childhood epileps

27 Jul 2012
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Obesity

People with learning disabilities experience health inequalities and

31 Mar 2012
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Dysphagia

Dysphagia is a disorder of swallowing.

07 Nov 2011
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Challenging behaviour

This article examines the theoretical approac

08 Mar 2011
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Safeguarding people with learning disabilities

Safeguarding is an important role for learning disability nurses and

08 Feb 2011
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Promoting independence

Here we explore the enormous implications tha

10 Nov 2010

The author describes the signs, symptoms, caus

06 Jul 2010

The measurement of body mass index (BMI) is an

08 Apr 2010

The diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy can be

09 Nov 2008

This article explores the concept of loss in r

01 Feb 2005

<p>Constipation is a common problem for patients in community and hospital settings.

01 Nov 2003

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