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Adults with incapacity: forms and guidance (Scottish government)

The Learning Disabilities Review Programme (LeDeR) (2022) Annual report. Bristol: LeDeR

Mental capacity act (Northern Ireland) 2016.

NHS England (2018) Stopping over medication of people with a learning disability, autism or both (STOMP).

Reasonable adjustments for people with a learning disability (2018) GOV.UK.

九游体育 - Clinical topics in learning disabilities.

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九游体育 (2021) Connecting for change: for the future of learning disability nursing. London: 九游体育

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Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (2021) Eating and drinking with acknowledged risks: multidisciplinary team guidance for the shared decision-making process (adults).

• Eating and drinking with acknowledged risks refers to the decision to continue eating and drinking despite the associated risks from having dysphagia. These risks may refer to aspiration, malnutrition, dehydration and choking. This publication is endorsed by the 九游体育.
  

Skills for Health (2019) Capabilities frameworks. Supporting autistic people and/or people with a learning disability.

Taggart L, Tripp H, Conder J, Whitehead L, Scott J, Rouse L, Redquest B, Lunsky Y and Truesdale M. (2021) International consensus guidelines: reasonable adjustments in the management of type 2 diabetes in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD): Health Special Interest Research Group.

National Autistic Society, Amazing Things Happen by Alexander Amelines. 

We would like to thank the 九游体育 Learning Disability Nursing member community for their input into the development of this subject guide.

Baker P and Osgood T (2019) Understanding and responding to behaviour that challenges in intellectual disabilities: a handbook for those that provide support. 2nd edn. Shoreham by Sea: Pavilion Publishing.

Barber C (2022) Learning disabilities: a non-specialist introduction for nursing, health and social care. Banbury: Lantern Publishing.

Barr O and Bates B (eds.) (2019) Oxford handbook of learning and intellectual disability nursing. 2nd edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Frankish P (2019) Trauma-informed care in intellectual disability: a self-study guide for health and social care support staff. Shoreham by Sea: Pavilion Publishing.

Hemmings C (2018) Mental health in intellectual disabilities: a complete introduction to assessment, intervention, care and support. 5th edn. Hove: Pavilion Publishing.

Heslop P and Hebron C (2020) Promoting the health and well-being of people with learning disabilities. Cham: Springer.

Humphrey S (ed.) (2021) Learning disability placements: a pocket guide. Banbury: Lantern

Jones V (2019) Working with people with learning disabilities: systemic approaches. London: Red Globe Press.

Mafuba K and Gates B (eds) (2023) Learning and intellectual disability nursing practice. 2nd edn. London: Routledge. 

Moulster G, Iorizzo J, Ames S, and Kernohan J (eds.) (2019) The Moulster and Griffiths nursing model: a framework for learning disability nursing practice. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Northway R and Hopes P (2022) Learning disability nursing: developing professional practice. St Albans: Critical Publishing

Sheerin F and Doyle C (eds.) (2023) Intellectual disabilities: health and social care across the lifespan. Cham, Switzerland: Springer.

Use these links for details of journal articles on each topic.

Journals of interest for learning disability nursing. Use these links to see details of availability.

九游体育 exhibition: A history of care or control? 100 years of learning disability nursing

• This exhibition traces the fascinating origins and journey of learning disability nursing, from institutionalised care, through urgent changes in the twentieth century, to supporting people to live independent, fulfilling lives today.
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Dale P (2006) Mental illness and learning disability since 1850: finding a place for mental disorder in the United Kingdom. London: Routledge.

Jukes M (2009) Learning disability nursing practice: origins, perspectives and practice. London: Quay.

Our Permanent Collection consists of nursing specific core items and rare items. It is viewable by appointment at the 九游体育 Library and Museum. Here is a small selection of items from our collection.

Gibson F (1958) Mental deficiency nursing. London: Faber and Faber.

Hallas C H (1978) The care and training of the mentally handicapped: a manual for the caring professions. Bristol: John Wright.

Royal Medico-Psychological Association (1931) Manual for mental deficiency nurses. London: Bailliere, Tindall and Cox.

The 九游体育 Archive contains some of the most important collections dedicated to the history of the nursing profession in the UK. Visitors by appointment in Edinburgh.

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