...Judith McBrien This article outlines the case for learning disability teams to provide routine screening of adults with Down's syndrome for early signs of dementia. It is illustrated by reference to practice in one such service where clinical and research developments have gone hand in hand...

... between services is not clear, and explores what might help practitioners to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities as they grow older. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005 Learning Disabilities Down's Syndrome Workforce Dementia overview Older People with Learning...

...Judith McBrien This commentary complements the review by Hussein and Manthorpe by outlining the good practice established in one locality which now routinely screens all adults with Down's Syndrome. It reflects on patterns of accommodation, on staff training needs and on the implications...