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Being held, heard and shown you matter is key for treating vulnerable patients

09 Sep 2021

Survey by directors of social services sets out devastating effect of the pandemic as

21 Jul 2021

Asking the right questions gives service users more chances to admit they are at risk

16 Jul 2021

The pandemic has blurred understanding of guidance, so it’s time we were clear on the basi

09 Jun 2021

Learning disability nurses should be aware of changes being implemented in spring 2022

12 May 2021

Study finds service users need key relationships to help navigate next steps

31 Mar 2021

The government’s own research on COVID-19 deaths reveals a shocking statistic

18 Mar 2021
Why trauma-informed care for people with learning disabilities is so important right now

The pandemic has put more vulnerable people at risk of experiencing trauma

09 Mar 2021

Compulsory face coverings pose particular challenges when patients are deaf or have dement

01 Mar 2021
Epilepsy and sudden unexpected death: what nurses need to know

What can be done to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in epileptic people (SUDEP)

23 Feb 2021
COVID-19 and needle phobia: ensuring service users are vaccinated

Trust and consent are key to supporting people to have the vaccine safely 

25 Jan 2021

Mencap’s Edel Harris says a disability coordinator could provide a vital link between hosp

08 Jan 2021

Rachael’s isolation at the beginning of the pandemic didn’t seem anything new but, sev

06 Nov 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted that safe staffing and proper PPE mean better care

27 Oct 2020

In the ‘new normal’, we must not assume that virtual consultations are accessible to a

04 Sep 2020

Clear communication on safeguards is vital for vulnerable people during the pandemic

04 Aug 2020

Black Lives Matter has shown how powerful a social movement for change can be

09 Jul 2020

How to deal with bereavement at work and where to go for support

09 Jun 2020

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