Further learning

All GPs who are RCGP members are welcome to join the RCGP Learning Disabilities Special Interest Group.

RCGP: learning disabilities group

Further training on issues affecting people with a learning disability is available; depending on where you work these may be local or national programmes.

NHS England: the Oliver McGowan mandatory training on learning disability and autism

NHS Wales:  Paul Ridd learning disability awareness training

Mencap Northern Ireland: early years training programme

NHS Scotland: essentials of learning disability

NHS England commissioned the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) to develop a training programme to meet the medical needs of adults with a learning disability. Learners completing the programme will be able to champion good care and provide clinical leadership in their workplace, enabling practitioners to work in a learning disability physician/practitioner role.

Royal College of Physicians: training programme to meet the medical needs of adults with a learning disability