Some really important things to consider here for those supporting women with learning disabilities who may be experiencing menopausal symptoms #WorldMenopauseDay2024
💙Did you know that annual health checks from GPs are essential for people with a learning disability to live a healthy life and manage existing or diagnose new conditions?
👉Learn more about how to get on the learning disability register https://t.co/YvnG1PiOj6
Here’s 5 things we all need to know about endometrial cancer this #gynaecancerawarenessmonth
https://t.co/cu2We4bMgo
Remember, gynae cancer symptoms shouldn’t be a #PrivateMatter
The sole focus in LD for the last Govt was secure hospitals which affects less than 0.02% of PwLD and deaths. Institutional care = community support failed. The focus on the terminal point has been at the cost of prevention support from Registered Nurses in Learning Disabilities
There is no offer of RNLD training for the whole South East of England this year. This is a workforce crisis for the NHS and for equity in access to health and care @wesstreeting
Today we put a spotlight on the first of 5 gynae cancers women are at risk of; cervical cancer.
9 #women will receive a heartbreaking diagnosis of Cervical Cancer today. Here’s what we need to know about it: https://t.co/q9Xt6y1CCS
#GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth#PrivateMatters
We can’t wait to share this brilliant podcast with you all. We talk with the wonderful @ciaraspinkpod about the importance of symptom awareness and early diagnosis for all women, as well as what more should be done to promote screening to disabled & learning disabled #women.
@LdSabp Thank you so much. It’s great to be Service Manager as a Learning Disability Nurse for the team.I’ve had the privilege to work with inspirational people currently and over the last 30years, growing, developing and learning along the way 😉
@martsjourney I’m not a NQ but we do have a Liaison role in SABP, split base role St Peter’s & RSCH, band 6. If you are interested get in touch. Community is a great role, I loved it for many many years !