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Co-design and adaptation of the Swallowing, Oral Health and Nutrition Knowledge and Skills (SONKS) training programme for carers who support people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) who have eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. Sep 1, 2024 - Feb 28, 2026
Management of safe swallowing for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) is critical in reducing aspiration (swallowing) pneumonia, a leading cause of death. People with ID often depend on carers without a registered health qualification (family... Read More about Co-design and adaptation of the Swallowing, Oral Health and Nutrition Knowledge and Skills (SONKS) training programme for carers who support people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) who have eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties..