http://www.communitycare.co.uken-gbMon, 14 Nov 2011 14:20:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/11/14/117746/research-supported-housing-for-people-with-learning-disabilities.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/11/14/117746/research-supported-housing-for-people-with-learning-disabilities.htmlReducing the number of people with learning disabilities in residential care requires a creative, personalised approach, writes Dr Trish Hafford-Letchfield Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:20:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/27/117461/research-findings-on-improving-dementia-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/27/117461/research-findings-on-improving-dementia-care.htmlDr Mary Pat Sullivan and colleagues examine key research findings on dementia Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:16:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/27/117505/cuts-could-deny-independence-to-learning-disabled-people.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/27/117505/cuts-could-deny-independence-to-learning-disabled-people.htmlMore people with learning disabilities could be denied their wish to live independently because of government welfare cuts and a shortage of housing for the client group, Mencap has warned. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:06:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/23/117500/poor-grasp-of-mental-capacity-act-impeding-outcomes.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/23/117500/poor-grasp-of-mental-capacity-act-impeding-outcomes.htmlPeople with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) have too little say over their lives because professionals lack understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, says Mencap. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:40:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/08/18/104497/learning-disabilities.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/08/18/104497/learning-disabilities.htmlAbout 1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability, according to the charity Mencap. People with a learning disability find it harder than others to learn, understand and communicate. People with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) need full-time help with every aspect of their lives - including eating, drinking, washing, dressing and toileting. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:36:00 GMT