Asthma clinic empowers people with a learning disability
A nurse-led chest clinic is helping respiratory patients learn to manage their conditions
19 Dec 2018
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Meet the autism pioneer with the drive to find out more
Janet Snell talks to a philanthropist Dame Stephanie Shirley, whose work was inspired by her...
26 Nov 2018
‘Ask Listen Do’ project aims to make things better for people with learning disabiities...
How a collaborative enterprise was set up for carers to raise concerns about support...
23 Oct 2018
A digitally inclusive era
The Tech4Good awards celebrate apps designed for people with learning disabilities
04 Sep 2018
Using simple fixes to help patients access the best care
Healthcare Assistant Award winner gives a voice to people with learning disabilities
05 Jul 2018
Learning disability nursing award for nurse who is bringing care closer to home
Tracey Hartley-Smith's specialist support service for children with learning...
05 Jul 2018
RCN chair: Adamant nurses must use their voice
RCN chair Maria Trewern is full of hope for the profession – and wants to give members more...
01 Jun 2018
Hand hygiene needn’t mean sore skin
A new guide from the RCN shows how to combine hand hygiene with skin care
25 May 2018
Biometrics and autism: wristband technology could transform service-users’ lives
Leading charity Autism Together has set up the UK’s first trial of wristbands measuring...
11 May 2018
Getting staffing right is the aim of new NHS Improvement guidance but will it work?
How far will a new resource, designed for NHS commissioners and providers, go in helping to...
28 Feb 2018
Charities to launch initiative ahead of World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day
The Neuro Foundation and sister charities set to launch 'light up' campaigns to raise...
28 Feb 2018
Framework for change: supporting you to drive improvement
The Leading Change, Adding Value framework for nursing, midwifery and care staff is halfway...
15 Jan 2018
Observing nursing practice on placement in Romania
When nursing students Eve Buckley, Nicole Sparham and Shelby Small did their elective...
04 Jan 2018
Field of practice: the Positive Behaviour Support festival
A one-day festival explored the use of Positive Behaviour Support to ensure people with...
02 Nov 2017
Preparing for a new model of care in the community
Calderstones Hospital turned things round after a damning report in 2013 but now it is...
27 Oct 2017
Person-centred care for clients at the end of life
A team of learning disability nurses has created an end of life care package for clients...
25 Aug 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Future strategies for behaviour that challenges
A one-day event, organised by the Prison Reform Trust, University of Leeds, NHS Improvement...
27 Jun 2017
Nurses need to know appropriate clinical range when taking observations
When taking observations from patients with learning disabilities remember that...
02 Jun 2017