Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) resources for healthcare professionals

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can be common in people with a learning disability, in particular people with Down’s Syndrome.

These NHS England resources have been developed to help healthcare professionals understand:

• the vulnerability of people with a learning disability and autistic people to health inequalities and premature mortality
• the importance of ensuring people with a learning disability, autistic people and carers understand the risk of non-compliance with CPAP treatment and that patients are appropriately safeguarded against these risks
• the importance of ensuring that CPAP treatment is continued in all settings, including during mental health inpatient admissions

Access the resources here