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Quarterly Evidence Update

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Do you struggle to keep up-to-date with all the latest research? We can help with our new evidence service.

The Learning Disability Quarterly Evidence Update scans nearly 40 peer-reviewed journals to identify reviews or primary studies. The update provides a brief summary of the key findings, links to the abstract, LDSL extended summaries or full text where available.

Sign up to our Google group to make sure you receive all future updates from us.  It's the simplest way to keep abreast of all the key learning disability journals and it's free!

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Welcome to the Learning Disabilities Specialist Library

  • The aim of the NLH Specialist Library for Learning Disabilities is to provide quick access to key documents and evidence for health professionals. including links to key journals. 
  • The LDSL has an RSS feed featuring the latest additions to the library, a monthly Evidence Bulletin and Google Group for users.
  • You can download our promotional materials here.
  • If you have any questions or comments please contact us.

Latest additions to the library - This library was updated on 5 January 2009

Self Injuroius Behaviour BILD Factsheet
Factsheet from BILD on Self-injurious behaviour, with overview of topic and links to sources of further information.
The effectiveness of Talking Mats with people with intellectual disability
An evaluation of the effectiveness of talking mats in enabling people with intellectual disability to express their views on life planning.
Moving home the experiences of women with severe intellectual disabilities in transition from a locked ward
An ethnographic study of how women with severe intellectual disabilities experienced the process of hospital closure.
Pharmacological management of inappropriate sexual behaviours a review evidence
A review of the evidence, rationale and scope of pharmacological management of Inappropriate Sexual Behaviours
Secretary of State Report on Disability Equality Health and Care Services
This report draws on the available evidence and case studies reflecting national, regional and local points of view to assess progress in meeting the requirements of the Disability Equality Duty and remaining areas where more needs to be done across the health and care sector.

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What you can expect to find in this site

This site contains the best available evidence to support people making learning disabilities decisions.  This includes content from a variety of sources:

  • Guidance from NICE, the Department of Health and the Valuing People Support Team
  • Evidence summaries from Health Evidence Bulletins and key journals
  • Systematic reviews and research studies from the Cochrane Library various academic units
  • Key publications and best practice articles from other organisations (e.g. BILD, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Royal Colleges and Societies, Charities etc.)