This pocket-sized and highly practical text aims to provide students and qualified learning disability nurses with vital information, covering common situations and queries, through to unexpected situations and concerns. Chapters cover all major aspects of the role, including common syndromes and disorders, professional and legal responsibilities, physical and mental health issues, complex and challenging behaviours, leadership and management, and dealing with emergencies. Information is presented in a user-friendly question and answer format, and can be used as an aide memoire in practice settings.