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Understanding applied behavior analysis

01 June 2008

Learning Disability Practice

Book Review

I have always felt a little uncomfortable and somewhat embarrassed by my lack of proficiency in the theory and application of behavioural concepts and principles....

Organisational development in healthcare

01 July 2006

Learning Disability Practice

Book Review

This book provides a comprehensive and detailed explanation of the theory and application of the concept of organisational development within the NHS.

Speaking Up (A plain text guide to advocacy: 4 Volume Set)

01 February 2008

Learning Disability Practice

Book Review

This is a thorough, well written and informative description of advocacy in an easy-to read format, targeted at individuals acting (or considering acting) as...

Safer patient journey sought in general healthcare settings

01 October 2010

Learning Disability Practice

Analysis

GOING INTO hospital for any reason is stressful. People can find themselves in an unfamiliar environment, with unfamiliar people using unfamiliar language. Patients...

Partnerships in Family Care: Understanding the caregiving career

01 April 2005

Learning Disability Practice

Book Review

A teacher colleague often used to say during her lectures, ‘nursing is not about simply caring for the patient, more often than not, nurses have to care for the...

Keys to Citizenship A guide to getting good support for people with learning disabilities

01 June 2006

Learning Disability Practice

Book Review

I liked this book. From the outset Simon Duffy emphasises the powerlessness of people with learning disabilities in terms of exercising their human rights, and as a...

Planning and support for people with intellectual disabilities: issues for care managers and other professionals

01 December 2007

Learning Disability Practice

Book Review

This book is well-written, topical, informative and interesting. The chapters offer something for everyone involved in the care of children and adults with a...

A new era for learning disability nursing in the UK

08 June 2011

Learning Disability Practice

Feature

The four UK governments are planning big changes to ensure equal access to health care.

Success by degrees

01 March 2010

Nursing Older People

Opinion

I recently attended a conference run by the RCN Northern Ireland older people’s nursing network, with the theme rights, risks, dignity and choice in delivery of...

'Free' care comment just doesn't help

09 January 2002

Nursing Standard

Letter

I write in reference to Linda Nazarko's article on the assessment of older people for 'free' nursing care (perspectives December 5). I agree entirely on the positive...