Angela Hassiotis

Nov 11, 2024 | bjgp.org | Samuel Tromans |Lucy Teece |Rohit Shankar |Angela Hassiotis

adult epidemiology learning disabilities primary health care surveys and questionnaire Introduction Learning disability (LD) is defined by the World Health Organization as a neurodevelopmental condition, characterised by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (approximately ≥2 standard deviations below the mean on standardised testing) and adaptive behaviour (conceptual, social, and practical skills), with onset during the developmental period.1 There are approximately 1.5...

Oct 7, 2024 | bjgp.org | Samuel Tromans |Lucy Teece |Rohit Shankar |Angela Hassiotis

AbstractBackground Adults with learning disability face multiple adversities, but evidence on their needs and primary care experiences is limited. Aim To compare the characteristics and primary care experiences of adults reporting learning disability with those who did not. Design and setting An analysis of the 2022 General Practice Patient Survey, a national probability sample survey conducted in 2022 with people registered with NHS primary care in England.

Oct 10, 2023 | learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk | Angela Hassiotis

Recorded on 11 October 2023, presented by Professor Angela Hassiotis. Learn how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can be adapted to help people with a learning disability to manage problems by changing the way they think and behave.