Publications
The following is a list of downloadable documents relating to learning disabilities, physiotherapy, research, legislation and legal frameworks. Documents are listed in order of date posted (most recent first) so please don’t forget to scroll through the different pages as some older documents may still be of significant interest to you. If you have any additional documents you think would be of interest to other members please send them to the Website Officer for consideration (details on contact us page).
The ACPPLD executive committee have included these documents on our site in good faith and in the belief they will be of interest and benefit to members. Their inclusion does not however indicate that the ACPPLD endorse all content of these documents.
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NICE Learning Disability Impact report
NICE regularly reviews how its guidance has been used in practice. This report from NICE highlights the lack of progress made in many areas related to people with a Learning Disability. Data shows high levels of health inequality and limited positive change over time. You can read a summary of the
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AGM documents 2021
Documents relating to the 2021 ACPPLD AGM
Only available to view by ACPPLD members
Download docx 106.71 KBDraft Minutes for ACPPLD AGM 2021Download docx 91.09 KBACPPLD AGM minutes 2020Download pdf 1.42 MBACPPLD main accounts 2020Download doc 49 KBACPPLD committee nomination form -
Health Transitions report - February 2021
This three-year, Scotland-wide project involved three phases. Phase one focused on a review of international literature on transition. Phase two involved qualitative interviews with 10 parents of young people with complex learning disabilities and 46 nurses and other practitioners from all 14 NHS
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ACPPLD Regional Events Report Template
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GOLD group - documents
Documents from GOLD group meetings in July and October 2020 for members awareness
Download pptx 5.69 MBLeDeR presentation for GOLDDownload pdf 244.68 KBResearch briefing paperDownload docx 15.56 KBWebinar sign upDownload pdf 554.59 KBFilming re screening inequalitiesDownload pdf 393.29 KBScreening support for carers -
AGM Documents 2020
The 2020 ACPPLD AGM documents for members to view prior to the meeting on 11th November
Download xlsx 37.22 KB2019 ACPPLD Committee accountsDownload xlsx 37.57 KB2019 ACPPLD regional accountsDownload docx 168.44 KBACPPLD AGM Minutes 2019Download doc 71 KBPreliminary notice of 2020 AGMDownload doc 49 KBACPPLD Committee nomination form 2020 -
Helpful coronavirus related videos
These documents contain a variety of links to useful videos for people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. The links are in relation to coronavirus, lockdown measures and restrictions as well as useful hints, tips and coping strategies. Produced by Surrey and Borders partnership
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Videos & self help booklets to support people with Learning Disabilities during COVID
Introduction to Coronavirus is the first in a series of guided self-help booklets developed to support people with mild to moderate learning/intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 outbreak. You can access the whole series via this link https://www.scld.org.uk/covid-19-guided-self-help
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Accessible Information about Coronavirus
Various useful easy read information resources about Coronavirus.
Easy read information from Paths for All about social distancing and walking - https://www.pathsforall.org.uk/resources/resource/easy-read---social-distancing-and-walking
The following accessible documents have been kindly
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postural care resources in response to COVID-19
These resources have been created by the National Postural care strategy group in Scotland. They have been adapted to incorporate specific advice which may be helpful during COVID-19 pandemic. Resources provide practical help and guidance to those with postural difficulties. This is supported by two