Section E When medication is being started

Useful information

• Mind side effects information
• Glasgow Antipsychotic Side-effect Scale
• NICE guidelines on medication for people with a learning disability whose behaviours challenge
• NICE overview of psychotropic medication in people with learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges
• Royal College of Psychiatry practice guidance on prescribing psychotropic medication for people with a learning disability
• Finding the Reasons for Challenging Behaviour (including a template for behaviour recording)
• Department of Health Medicines Management guidance
• University of Birmingham Quick Reference Medication Guide – see pages 15 – 20
• NHS tips for carers on medication: www.nhs.uk/Conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/Pages/medicines-tips-for-carers