Clinical
Our clinical nursing articles aim to inform and educate nurse practitioners and students. This is achieved through the publication of peer-reviewed, evidence-based, relevant and topical articles.
A parent’s pathway to helping her children gain their independence
Since the death of her husband in December 2001, Christine Noble, who has a...
Is legislation needed to limit the restraint of clients?
In the UK, the use and misuse of restrictive practices with people who have...
The role of technology in learning disability nursing
In recent years, the introduction of smartphones, and the ubiquity of social...
Communication and collaboration in person-centred care planning
Learning disability affects up to 1.5 million people in the UK, about 2 per cent of...
Maximising individuals’ control over their lives
This article describes the adoption of a person-centred approach to support people...
Reminiscence therapy for older service users
There is an increased focus on non-pharmacological approaches for the management of...
Person-centred support of people who exhibit challenging behaviour
This article describes person-centred and positive behaviour support techniques in...
Involvement of service users in the recruitment of staff
One of the most important decisions that is made about people with learning...
How to ensure people with multiple diagnoses make the right decisions
This case study describes a method of separating and clarifying the impact that a...
Clamping down on the use of restrictive practices
Longer life expectancy is associated with a higher risk of dementia and associated...
Assessment of learning disability: a history
This article seeks to place current methods of identifying and assessing people...
Use of positive behaviour support to tackle challenging behaviour
The presentation of challenging behaviour by people with learning disabilities can...
Annual health checks for people with learning disabilities
This article describes the implementation of annual health checks for people with...
Promoting good sexual health and relationships
The Family Planning Association (FPA) is a national charity that promotes good...
Social inclusion policies and practices across Europe
Erasmus, the European Commission’s educational exchange programme for higher...
Care of a child with down’s syndrome
The unique healthcare needs of children and their families living with Down’s...
Challenges affecting the learning disability nursing role: past and present
This article is intentionally reflective, partly autobiographical, and focuses on...
Delivering aromatherapy and massage in a day centre
A massage and aromatherapy therapy group was set up at a day centre for people who...