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Premature mortality nine times more likely in young adults with learning disabilities New research from the University of Glasgow has found that young adults with a learning disability are nine times more likely to die from treatable causes and premature mortality.

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The @rcnldnursing.bsky.social BlueSky account has gone live today. Steering committee are orientating themselves to it so please give the account a follow

Learning disability nursing crisis leaving gaps in care, RCN says | News | Royal College of Nursing The RCN calls on the UK government to invest in and reimagine the learning disability nursing specialty, as course-acceptances and staff numbers are shown to be falling at an alarming rate.

We’re calling on the UK government to act with 'unparalleled ambition' to invest in and reimagine the nursing specialty as course acceptances and staff numbers are shown to be falling at an alarming rate. 

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Really hoping that @rcem.bsky.social new Learning Disability Toolkit can help departments to better care for patients with differences in communication and understanding

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Belfast nurse designs pioneering tool for learning disabilities Inspired by personal experiences with his brother's childhood illness, Aaron was motivated to pursue nursing to help tackle the health inequalities faced by people with learning disabilities.

#Chooseldnursing #RNLD Aaron, who has recently completed his degree in Learning Disability Nursing, created an appealing and instructive video focused on pressure ulcer prevention

Congratulations to the QUB #learningdisabilitynursing class of September 2021 who graduated last week (not all pictured, but all incredible students!). Already making a difference in practice.

Belfast nurse designs pioneering tool for learning disabilities Inspired by personal experiences with his brother's childhood illness, Aaron was motivated to pursue nursing to help tackle the health inequalities faced by people with learning disabilities.

Congratulations Aaron, putting your ideas and passion into action to produce an educational resource for people with a #learningdisability 🎉

'I was petrified of being a mature student but I've never looked back', says mum “I’m grateful to have found something I love and hopefully I can inspire others to step out of their shell and be their brilliant selves”

Congratulations Patrina on excelling as a #learningdisabilitynursing student in three short years. Showing us what hard work and passion can achieve 🎉

Changing the world one #makaton sign at a time. Congratulations Claire 👩‍🎓 Very proud of all that you have achieved in three short years as a #learningdisability student nurse 🎉

RCN launches toolkit to help members talk about inclusion | News | Royal College of Nursing Inequalities can be created when people don’t act, so new RCN resource aims to empower and encourage people to take action.

Inequalities can be created when people don’t act.

Our new Let’s Talk… Inclusion toolkit offers members ideas for starting conversations around equity, diversity and inclusion, and aims to encourage people to take action. Find out more ⬇️

Totally agree Chloe. The "something is better than nothing" approach is accessible to everyone. A lot of people are put off by unachievable recommendations when they're at a very low baseline or have disabilities

I feel the same Ciara. I agree with it in principle and see the control it can give people to have a dignified death in extreme circumstances but I am really concerned it will be misused. The most vulnerable in society need to be protected against it's misuse.

The future of learning disability nursing: what needs to change? Sheila Sobrany is President of the Royal College of Nursing and a course leader in adult nursing at the University of East London. At the LDT and Kingston conference, Sheila spoke about the future of ...

The future of learning disability nursing: what needs to change? I really hope that the NMC & other authorities take action, like RNLDs are
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Transitions‐Related Support for Ageing Family Carers of Older People With Intellectual Disabilities Who Convey Behaviours That Challenge Others: A Systematic Rapid Scoping Review Background There are increasing numbers of ageing family carers of older (40+) adults with intellectual disabilities who convey behaviours that challenge others in the UK. It is important to underst...

Another article just published from the Older Ahead @nihr.bsky.social funded project. Not the lightest read, sadly. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Happy Skin Healthy You YouTube video by QUB School of Nursing & Midwifery

📽️New video from #QUBSONM Learn about skin care and pressure ulcer prevention for people with learning disabilities.

Staring John Moffat as Bill

Developed by past student Aaron Smyth, learning disability nurse lecturer Ailish McMeel and e-learning developer Matt Birch

Ah thank you. Lots of new features to navigate!

I would love an add too please George. And thank you for compiling this. I was having difficulty finding other learning disability accounts

Hello BlueSky!
I am a #learningdisabilitynurse and Clinical Lecturer. Interested primarily in #physicalactivity research, #traumainformedcare, #qualityimprovement and all things #intellectualdisability and #learningdisability and #nursing