Consultation on Learning Disabilities, Autism & Neurodivergence Bill launched Views are being sought on proposals to better protect, respect and champion the rights of people with learning disabilities, autistic and neurodivergent people Have your say ➡️ ow.ly/hi3E50Ql0hj

Stopping the over medication of people with a #LearningDisability, #Autism, or both is so important. There is still time to have your say. Fill this survey in. We want to hear your views. engage.england.nhs.uk/survey/5711c69… #StompAndStamp #LearningDisability #Autism #FamilyCarer

Organisations, across multiple sectors, are plagued by "addition sickness": the growth of unnecessary rules, procedures, & roles that stifle initiative, productivity & improvement. Leaders should act as "editors in chief" of their organisations; relentlessly eliminating or

We are consulting on the national specification for the care and treatment of eating disorders in Scotland. Your answers will help us improve the service provision for the delivery of person-centred, safe, and effective care. Have your say by 26 Jan ➡️ ow.ly/ZI8a50QsecB

Stopping the over medication of people with a #LearningDisability, #Autism, or both is so important. There is still time to have your say. Fill this survey in. We want to hear your views. engage.england.nhs.uk/survey/5711c69… #StompAndStamp #LearningDisability #Autism #FamilyCarer

'People with intellectual disability die from some illnesses that could be avoided. This is a bigger problem in people with intellectual disability than in people without intellectual disability.' Read Pauline Heslop & Emily Lauer new systematic review onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bl…

Healthcare professionals need to do more - A survey on service users' perspectives about information and shared decision-making in psychotropic drug prescriptions in people with intellectual disabilities onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bl…

This is such serious news. Every early years setting & every teacher needs to read this report from Academy of Medical Sciences . Kathryn Solly Pauline Scott 🍊💜 Donna Adams 💜 Christopher Keane NDNA Early Years Scotland Northern Alliance Early Years @margl43 Moira Jones💜 graham chatterley @rickyegan_ Jenn Knussen 💜

If you want an alternative to dressing up for this year's #WorldBookDay, why not ask kids to draw something by their favourite illustrator? You could create a 'gallery' and get them to talk about why they like that particular artwork. Celebrate both illustrators and writers! 🤩

I am struggling to recruit participants. I am looking to discuss with occupational therapists working with adults with learning disabilities. I would really like to discuss with any occupational therapists who have tried to do this work or discuss the barriers of doing this work.

It's #NationalPoopDay 💩 If you care for someone with a learning disability, you can help keep them safe and healthy. Talk to them about the signs of constipation, get them medical support if necessary. Find out more and get materials to help you: orlo.uk/olqsO

People with #learningdisabilities have poorer dental health than the rest of the population. Refresh your #nursing knowledge of the risk factors with poor oral health and the interventions you can try with service users to improve it Queen's University Belfast 🎓 . journals.rcni.com/learning-disab…

Learning Disability Nursing recruitment opportunities available in our learning disability inpatient ward. Please get in touch to find out more !#ChooseLDNursing apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?… Mark Gallagher @samabdulla Jacqueline Taylor SLDNN SLDNN Students NHS Grampian Royal Cornhill Hospital

‘We have “created a generation of lost, lonely and disconnected young people” and “we should not be handing out antidepressants to children simply because there’s nothing else to offer.” unherd.com/newsroom/antid…

This week we find out about the new Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital website, we highlight the condition Hay Fever, we also hear about the work of Guide Dogs for the Blind, we highlight Learning Disabilities Nursing and the neurological condition Epilepsy. Thursday 1-3pm.

Amazing Kerry Anderson QN. What an achievement

Annual health checks for people with an LD in Scotland introduced. I wrote a report recommending these in 1998. Long overdue therefore but these should make a huge difference to addressing persistent inequality. #SLDNN24

There are so many great books out there for teachers but this has to be one of the most useful I’ve had the pleasure of reading. It’s a superb reference book that I’ll undoubtedly use for the rest of my career. Loads of superb wee examples and bits of advice too 🙌

People with learning disabilities are more likely to experience poor mental health, so understanding their needs is crucial.  Learn more about psychological wellbeing in the Essentials of Learning Disability resource. learn.nes.nhs.scot/75166 #WorldMentalHealthDay