This page will provide information for professionals as well as others.
What people with a learning disability want regarding their mental health. Click here to see a presentation by the 'Beat the Blues' and 'The Tuesday Group' at a recent conference. The Tuesday Group also now have their own webpage click here to view.
Supporting People With Learning Disabilities
Steve Hardy of the Estia Centre (who is a Steering Group member for the Clear Thoughts project) has started a new site to keep people in touch with new developments in the world of learning disability.
To visit the website click here
To read about what will to support people with their mental health click here
The Ten Essential Shared Capabilities for Mental Health Practice
To download the full document these come from click here
Estia Centre/Turning Point Guide This guide offers good basic information about mental health for those who have a learning disability. It is clear, accessible and well written.
The same can also be said for guidence issued for the Royal College of Nursing about the Mental Health Needs of Adults with Learning Disabilities this guide will be helpful to those without a nursing background as well as those who do.
The Intellectual Disability website has information about mental health in learning disability on it.
The Estia Centre has a range of guidance and support on its website.
Social Care Online also offers advice and guidance and can help with research searches.
The Dept of Health have devised a helpful leaflet about the Questions to Ask before/during and after a medical appointment. You can read futher info about the project by clicking here
Carers Information Website
The Carers Information Website gives up to date information, articles, links and other resources to support informal carers and professionals working with them. Click on the logo to go to their website
Debra Moore Associates try to ensure that people who have a learning disability have their health needs met. For more information visist their website.
CSIP
CSIP is the Care Services Improvement Partnership.
They have an easy to use 'Knowledge Community' website for anyone interested in Social Care
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