... and behavioural expectations, this research contributes to the development of more coherent, preventive and inclusive educational practices. Implications for classroom implementation and future research directions are discussed. Corresponding author David Simó-Pinatella davidsp@blanquerna.url.edu ©...

...Peter McGill; Jill Bradshaw; Genevieve Smyth; Maria Hurman; Ashok Roy Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline the role played by different aspects of the social, physical and organisational environments in preventing behaviour described as challenging in people with learning disabilities...

.... Anna Marriott can be contacted at: anna.marriott@ndti.org.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2015 Learning disabilities Intellectual disability Prevention Screening Unmet health needs Cancer The health inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities are well...

... but not sufficient to prevent future harm. Furthermore, some of the proposed solutions may actually increase the likelihood of further abuse. Prevention of abuse requires a broader and more evidence-based response. Originality/value – The synthesis of research and analysis presented here has not been presented...

... amongst children with learning/developmental disabilities. Dr Nick Gore can be contacted at: N.J.Gore@kent.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Intellectual disability Children Prevention Learning disability Challenging behaviour Early intervention Multiple forms...

... and Serena Brady are fully consistent with the broader scientific literature on prevention and the required future direction of English health policy. Originality value – This commentary places the arguments made by Gore et al. in a broader scientific and policy context. What difference would...

...). Professor Chris Hatton can be contacted at: chris.hatton@lancaster.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Intellectual disability Health Prevention Learning disabilities Screening Cancer Figure 2 Range of reported coverage of breast cancer screening for people...

...Guest Editors: Richard Parrott and Peter McGill; Cally Ward; Vivien Cooper Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide a perspective from family carers on the promotion of independence and the prevention of avoidable dependency. Design/methodology/approach – Narrative review...

...Guest Editors: Richard Parrott and Peter McGill; Martin Knapp Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the economic pressures on long-term care systems, and describe how an economic case might be made for better care, support and preventive strategies. Design/methodology/approach...