Category Archives: Conference Reports

Ideas into action: small steps for Big Change                                                                                                                                           Examining the issues facing people with learning disabilities, their carers and health professionals in mainstream hospitals. A2A Conference 20th January 2005 (Ideas into action: small steps for Big Change)

12th March 2009 saw the launch of the long awaited guidance on Health Access Planning and Health Facilitation for people with a learning disability.  The  “Driving VP Now” conference was a timely reminder that the time is indeed ripe to ensure we … Continue reading →

March 2007 saw the publication of Death by indifference” a report by Mencap into the deaths of six individuals in our hospitals.  This prompted a National Independent Inquiry to be called for by the Secretary of Sate for Health; and … Continue reading →

Forum Event hosted by South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the National Network of Learning Disability Nurses. Keeping UP! – Conference Report & Evaluation 06.02.08