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Bone health and people with a learning disability who are prescribed epilepsy medication

26 September 2017

Learning Disability Practice

Evidence & practice

People with epilepsy have a higher risk of bone fractures than those without the condition, and contributing factors include increased risk of falls, combined with...

Improving reasonable adjustments for people with learning disabilities in mental health tribunals

30 April 2024

Learning Disability Practice

evidence and practice

People with learning disabilities often encounter significant challenges during mental health tribunal hearings, such as difficulty with maintaining concentration....

Characteristics and outcomes of people in suicidal crisis at two emergency departments: a service evaluation

14 May 2024

Emergency Nurse

mental health

Emergency departments (EDs) provide critical opportunities for nurses to support suicide prevention. This article details a service evaluation that was undertaken to...

Increasing the participation of people with learning disabilities in UK elections

17 December 2024

Learning Disability Practice

evidence and practice

It is crucial that people with learning disabilities vote so that they are represented in the country’s institutions. In the UK, approximately 2% of the adult...