title: Supporting people with complex needs.
abstract: Advances in technological, medical and public health have increased life expectancy of the general population and to some extent these factors have also increased the life expectancy of those with a learning disability. Jenkins ( 2005 ) highlights that new drugs and treatments and improved surgical techniques are having a positive impact on the lives of people with severe and profound learning disabilities.
authors.affiliation: Thames Valley University, London and RCN Mental Health and Older People's Forum committee member.
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Neno