Reading List

Sources used in this course. Always follow local policy and current national guidance where it applies.

• NHS: Learning disabilities - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/learning-disabilities/
  Public information on learning disability, how it may affect daily life and the range of support needs.
• NHS England: Reasonable adjustments - https://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/improving-health/reasonable-adjustments/
  Describes reasonable adjustments in health and care, such as longer appointments, quiet spaces and Easy Read materials.
• NHS England: Accessible Information Standard implementation guidance - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/accessible-information-standard-implementation-guidance/
  Guidance on identifying, recording, flagging, sharing and meeting communication needs linked to disability, impairment or sensory loss.
• NHS England: Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag action checklist - https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/the-reasonable-adjustment-digital-flag-action-checklist/
  Explains moves towards recording and sharing reasonable adjustment needs across NHS systems.
• GOV.UK: Eye care and people with learning disabilities - making reasonable adjustments - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eye-care-and-people-with-learning-disabilities/eye-care-and-people-with-learning-disabilities-making-reasonable-adjustments
  Practical guidance on reasonable adjustments in eye care for people with learning disabilities.
• GOV.UK: Mandatory training on learning disability and autism - https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/mandatory-training-on-learning-disability-and-autism
  Collection of resources for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training code.
• NICE NG11: Challenging behaviour and learning disabilities - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng11
  Guidance on recognising behaviour as communication and on assessing unmet needs and appropriate support.
• NICE NG108: Decision-making and mental capacity - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng108
  Guidance on supported decision-making, accessible information and capacity practice.
• SeeAbility: Eye tests - https://www.seeability.org/eye-care/eye-tests
  Patient-facing explanations of eye tests and eye care for people who need accessible information.
• SeeAbility: Eye care professionals - https://www.seeability.org/eye-care/eye-care-professionals
  Resources to support eye-care teams working with people with learning disabilities and autism.
• LOCSU: Easy Eye Care Pathway - https://locsu.co.uk/what-we-do/pathways/easyeyecarepathway/
  Information on an enhanced eye-care pathway for people with learning disabilities and autism where it is commissioned locally.
• GOC: Care of patients in vulnerable circumstances - https://optical.org/standards-and-guidance/guidance/care-of-patients-in-vulnerable-circumstances.html
  Guidance on recognising vulnerability, adapting communication and escalating concerns.
• GOC Standards for Optical Businesses - https://optical.org/standards-and-guidance/standards/standards-for-optical-businesses.html
  Business standards on safe care, clear communication, consent, governance, confidentiality, staff training, supervision and support.