Resources
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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Poster Guidance for Annual Learning event
You are invited you to submit poster presentations prior to the Annual Learning Event.
Presentations will be on display in the viewing area over the two days and will provide you with a unique opportunity to share your work and learning (in an informal and modern manner) whilst gaining recognition
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AGM Documents 2019
The 2019 ACPPLD AGM documents for members to view prior to the meeting on 16th September
Download docx 964.73 KBACPPLD AGM Minutes 2018Download doc 49 KBNational Executive Committee Nomination form 2019Download doc 155.5 KBProvisio -
Constipation in Learning Disabilities - resources
These new resources have been developed to help families and carers of people with a learning disability, as well as staff who work with them, know the signs of constipation, and what to do if you think someone is constipated. They are the work of a national constipation working group, which was set
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'Developing standards of practice for physiotherapists working with adults with a learning disability'. A research study
Specialist learning disability physiotherapists Sarah Bruce and David Standley undertook a research study to develop a definition and standards of practice for physiotherapists working with adults with a learning disability. This research was based on the available evidence and consensus from expert
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Annual Learning Event 2019 - Documents
Click the links to access the application form and draft programme for ACPPLD Annual Learning Event 2019
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ACPPLD Data protection policy |
ACPPLD Data Protection policy
The aim of this policy is to ensure that everyone handling personal data is fully aware of the requirements and acts in accordance with data protection procedures. This document also highlights key data protection procedures within the organisation. This updated versio
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ACPPLD Committee Nomination form
The Nomination form for joining ACPPLD Executive committee
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ACPPLD Constitution - July 2018
The ACPPLD Constitution has been reviewed by the National Executive Committee in July 2018. Only 1 office bearer reference needed removed and otherwise no significant changes were required so member ratification at AGM is not needed.
Members can view the latest version of the document by clicking th
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STOMP Campaign AHP Pledge
The following professions fully support the STOMP campaign and pledge to work with other professionals to promote the reduction of the use of psychotropic medication in people with learning disabilities:
The British Association of Art Therapists
The British Association for Music Therapy
The British
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Treat me Well
Mencap's health campaign 'Treat me well' aims to transform how the NHS treats people with a learning disability. It is focused on finding solutions to healthcare inequalities in hospitals, and bringing about practical changes, so people with a learning disability always get the treatment they need a