Supporting People with Learning Disabilities

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All of the listed resources are free to download. If you would like us to add a resource to this page or if one of your publications appears here and you would like it removed please email us

Autism

MRC Review of Autism Research: Epidemiology and Causes. Published by the Medical research Council.

National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services: Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Challenging Behaviour

Challenging Behaviour: A Unified Approach. Clinical and service guidance for supporting people with learning disabilities who are at risk of receiving abusive or restrictive practices

Consent

Best Interests: Guidance on determining the best interets of adults who lack the capacity to make a decision (or decisions) for themselves (England and Wales). Published by the British Psychological Association

Finances

Banking on Good Decisions: A booklet for people with learning disabilities from the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities

Health

Meeting the health needs of people with learning disabilities: Guidance for nursing staff. Published by the Royal College of Nursing

Medication

Using medication to manage behaviour problems among adults with a learning disability. Produced by the University of Birmingham

Managing Medication: A guide from ARC

Mental Health

Dual Diagnosis: An introduction to the mental health needs of person's with developmental disabilities. From the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed

Meeting the mental health needs of adults with learning disabilities. Published by the Royal College of Nursing

Practice Guidelines for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Mental Health Problems in Adults with Intellectual Disability. Produced by the European Association of Mental Health in Intellectual Disability.

Royal College of Psychiatrist's leaflets on mental health and people with learning disabilities

Supporting Complex Needs: A practical guide for support staff working with people with a learning disability who have mental health needs. Published by Turning Point and the Estia Centre

Offending and Forensic

Positive Practice, Positive Outcomes: A Handbook for Professionals in the Criminal Justice System working with Offenders with Learning Disabilities

Transitions

Guidelines for Services for Young People (14 - 25 Years) with Learning Difficulties / Disabilities and Mental Health Problems / Challenging Behaviours

Transition: Moving On Well - Guide on moving from children to adult services for young people with complex health needs. Department of Health (England)

Voting

Count Me In: A manual and training pack from Mencap to educate people about elections and voting