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06 October 2022 | Vol 25, Issue 5
Evidence and practice

Setting up a support group for men with learning disabilities who cross-dress

Jo Thacker, Nathan Moore-Jones

Applying the principles of trauma-informed care in intellectual disability services

Katherine Dewey, Sarah Horsley

CPD

Reducing the use of restrictive practices by applying a human rights-based approach

James Ridley, Paula Hopes

Students

What is breakaway training and why do nursing students need it?

Daniel Allen

Careers

What the core specialist practice qualification will mean for nurses in community settings

Nick Evans

Opinion

How to value non-verbal communication over spoken language

Gerard Wainwright

Why learning disability nurses hold the key to developing Down syndrome guidance

Elizabeth Corcoran

Challenges of caring for service users in primary care

Lynne Pearce

Analysis

How is the learning disability nurse shortage affecting inpatients on mental health wards?

Nick Evans

Editorial

Join our webinar and find career inspiration

Christine Walker

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