Intellectual disability nurses can be found working and supporting people in a variety of different care contexts. These include the healthcare system, social care and education, as well as the private sector (including voluntary and not for profit organizations). There are also many disciplines that support these areas where practitioners also work closely with people who have learning and intellectuial disabilities. The Oxford Handbook of Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing is a practical, easily accessible, informative and up-to-date quick reference guide for students and practitioners of intellectual disability nursing who require guidance on the specific nursing care needs of patients with a learning or intellectual disability.

1. The nature of intellectual disability 2. Working with families 3. Communication 4. Assessment 5. Changes across the lifespan 6. Physical health and well-being 7. Mental health and emotional well-being 8. Planning with people and their families 9. Therapeutic interventions 10. Supporting people in accessing and using health services 11. Forensic nursing 12. Lifestyles 13. The law 14. Research 15. Professional requirements 16. Emergencies 17. Resources