A health toolkit for people with learning disabilities
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People with learning disabilities are likely to have greater health needs than the majority of the population but are less likely to access health services and receive treatment. The Northamptonshire locals have developed a toolkit that people with learning disabilities can use to help them address their health needs through a simple health check and a health action plan.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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Helping nurses to improve wound care
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Tissue viability clinical nurse specialist Paula McKinnel discusses her specialty and the special training and personality needed to specialize in wound management.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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Helping people fulfil their potential
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The job of a learning disability nurse are described. Learning disability nurses help mentally challenge people reach their full potential.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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