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Learning Disability (Intellectual Disability)

Overview and health management for people with learning disabilities.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Mental HealthPaediatricsGeneral Practice

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Learning disabilities
National
NICE guideline [NG54]: Mental health problems in people with learning disabilities
National
NICE guideline [NG72]: Care and support of people growing older with learning disabilities
Local

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