chapter 1 The nature of learning disabilities and their relationship to learning disability nursing -- chapter 2 History and modern-day practice of learning disability nursing -- chapter 3 Learning disability nursing throughout the lifespan -- chapter 4 Role of the learning disability nurse in promoting health and well-being -- chapter 5 Learning disability nursing and mental health -- chapter 6 Learning disability nursing and people with profound learning disabilities and complex needs -- chapter 7 Learning disability nursing in forensic settings -- chapter 8 Community learning disability nursing -- chapter 9 Challenging and distressed behaviour in people with learning disabilities: The role of learning disability nursing -- chapter 10 The future of learning disability nursing.