NHSE: Stopping over medication of people with a learning disability, autism or both (STOMP)

Summary

STOMP stands for: stopping over medication of people with a learning disability, autism or both with psychotropic medicines. It is a national project involving many different organisations which are helping to stop the over use of these medicines. STOMP is about helping people to stay well and have a good quality of life.

Psychotropic medicines can cause problems if people take them for too long. Or take too high a dose. Or take them for the wrong reason. This can cause side effects like:

• putting on weight
• feeling tired or ‘drugged up’
• serious problems with physical health.

Content

This webpage includes:

• an easy read leaflet about STOMP
• video
• challenging behaviour resources
• online medication pathway for family carers
• resources for healthcare professionals.