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Caring for People with Learning Disabilities by Nicky Genders, Tom Tait (Paperback, 2002)

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As services change in response to government policies, the role of the nurse is also changing as service provision moves away from traditional hospital based models of care. Health authorities are now transferring residential provision for people with learning disabilities and local authorities and voluntary organizations are emerging a lead provisioners of care. This is resulting in practitioners working within a mix of services and has resulted in a number of health care professionals working in the social care setting. In addition, the skill mix of practitioners has changed as a direct result of employers increasing their support for vocational training. This has seen a decrease in qualified nurses and residential social workers and an increase in support staff who have achieved National Vocational Qualifications at level I and II. The is no specific NVQ for staff working with people with learning disabilities therefore a key component of each chapter in this text is a summary section that offers activities to help the reader and assessor incorporate the performance criteria within their practice. This text uses key skills activities and describes learning outcomes at the start of each chapter; encourages reflective practice and problem-based learning; emphasizes caring for the physical and psychological needs or people with learning difficulties; and contributes to those undertaking the national learning disability award scheme.