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Disability & psychology: critical introductions and reflections

01 September 2006

Learning Disability Practice

Book Review

Taking a social constructionist stance on disability, this edited book attempts to build bridges between mainstream psychology and disability/disability studies....

Magic mushroom

01 March 2008

Learning Disability Practice

Practice & research

The mission of the Mushroom Theatre Company is ambitious: ‘To promote and encourage each student to achieve their full potential in a totally inclusive, safe and...

Mushroom magic

01 February 2008

Learning Disability Practice

Positive images

Members of the Mushroom Theatre Company (which comprises the Equal People Theatre Company) take part in rehearsals for their latest show, ‘Walking on Sunshine’....

Focus on abuse

01 October 2002

Learning Disability Practice

A&S Science

Over the past decade there has been an increasing awareness that some adults are at particular risk of abuse. This awareness has led to the publication of recent...

Safeguarding people with learning disabilities

08 February 2011

Learning Disability Practice

CPD

Safeguarding is an important role for learning disability nurses and other professionals. Their clients have increased vulnerability for many reasons, requiring...

Working Whole Systems

01 October 2006

Mental Health Practice

Resources

Change and change management are hardly radical topics for today’s nurses and nurse managers. Yet this text presents a refreshing take on why change often fails to...

The abuse of adults with learning disabilities and the role of the learning disability nurse

01 March 2004

Learning Disability Practice

CPD

Abuse is commonly experienced by adults with learning disabilities. This article outlines the different forms of abuse that this group might experience, highlights...