Stopping the over-medication of people with a learning disability autism or both
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Stopping the over-medication of people with a learning disability autism or both

STOMP is a national project, backed by the RCN, and involving many different organisations which are helping to stop the overuse of psychotropic medicines.
STOMP comes following a Public Health England study, which found that people with learning disabilities are regularly prescribed psychiatric drugs without a recorded diagnosis.
Further information
UK-wide
- NHS England. STOMP and STAMP programme overview. Comprehensive guidance on reducing inappropriate prescribing of psychotropic medication, including links to NICE guidelines, medication review strategies and training resources.
- NDTi. STOMP and STAMP summary report. Key findings from a national project involving Learning Disability England, Skills for Care, and VODG, with recommendations for workforce training and implementation.
- Challenging Behaviour Foundation. Medication Pathway. A resource for families and carers, including STOMP modules developed with MindEd and NHS England.
- Autism.org.uk. STOMP guidebook. A workbook and guide for autistic adults and families on medication reviews and wellbeing.
England
- Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. STOMP Project. Includes training, medication review support and a co-produced video explaining the review process.
- Swan Medical Group. STOMP Guide (PDF and Easy Read). Accessible information for patients and carers about psychotropic medication and alternatives.
- British Psychological Society. STOMP and Alternatives to Medication. Explores the role of psychology in reducing over-medication and promoting person-centred care.
Wales
- Learning Disability Today: STOMP progress and case studies. Includes real-life experiences and analysis of STOMP implementation in Wales.
Northern Ireland
- Southern Health and Social Care Trust. STOMP Resources and Easy Read Leaflets. Local implementation of STOMP with downloadable resources for patients and carers.
- Cambridge Core. STOMP in Residential Nursing Homes (NI Case Study). Research on medication reduction outcomes in supported living environments.
Resource lead
Contact details for the resource lead(s):
J
Jonathan
Beebee
Learning Disability Nursing Forum
We champion the health and social care needs of adults and children with a learning disability or autism. This forum is for members from all nursing backgrounds, including our non-registered workforce.
Learning Disability Nursing Forum