Staff are the eyes and ears of an organisation and can act as an early warning system of risk, wrongdoing or malpractice.

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Greater awareness of the health issues experienced by disabled people and the use of reasonable adjustments are vital if individuals are to have better health outcomes. These are among the good practice steps for health and care staff outlined in a new publication released today.

The VODG discussion paper, Tackling Health Inequalities, sets out what social care providers believe can help or hinder the health treatment of people supported.

Find out more from VODG.

‘Ten Rules for Delivering a Diagnosis of Autism or Learning Disabilities in a Way That Ensures Lasting Emotional Damage’ is the latest in a series driving healthcare standards upwards.

Find out more at LDToday.

Find out more over at Workforce Development for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Poly pharmacy is the term used when a person is taking four or more medications. This is often common for a person with a learning disability as the person is more likely to have complex health conditions.

Find out more and access the guide here.