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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 shared

  • 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

  • Standards of Practice for Physiotherapists working with Adults with a Learning Disability

    They can be accessed in their own section of this website by clicking the link on the top menu. As well as the main document there is an executive summary for carers and an executive summary for professionals. There are also a number of toolkits and supporting documents that we hope will help

  • Posters and delegate map from 2019 Annual Learning Event

    These are the posters which were displayed at the 2019 ACPPLD Annual Learning event. We hope you will find them to be interesting reading

    Download PDF 709.59 KBStandards of Practice for LD PosterDownload PDF 816.7 KBSpecialist adjustments posterDownload PDF 333.88 KBExercise group poster - NHS FifeDownload PDF 933.23 KBDysphagia poster - NHS FifeDownload PDF 816.68 KBPostural Management poster - NHS Fife

  • Sainsburys lanyards - supporting shoppers who have hidden disabilities

    Sainsburys now have an initiative for supporting shoppers who have hidden disabilities. They are able to collect and wear a sunflower lanyard while shopping in the store and this lets the staff know that they may need some assistance. please see attached leaflet for more information

  • 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

  • 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

  • '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