@Casdok did a guest blog for me 10 years ago and returns here. What has changed? Thoughtful, challenging and deeply human. There isn't much I come back on Twitter to share but this is worth a read: https://t.co/OVZmnvcS7H
Please have a read and follow the link to the very short survey at the end. Share with colleagues. We really want to hear from as many RNLDs and students as possible! Survey is open to all.
https://t.co/PEgjrIUAF9
A consultation about new guidance accompanying the Down Syndrome Act 2022 has been launched, but it fails to recognise learning disability nurses as a distinct professional group with the expertise to make it work. Have your say, urges @JessicaLDNurse
https://t.co/ziOUPXgJYi
Explore how learning disability nurses’ specialist skills in education, communication and sensory adaptation can address oral health inequalities in people with learning disabilities. Article by Michelle Curran #Belfast@tweetandjoy.bsky.social
https://t.co/bCcO5nSzkv
The October issue of Learning Disability Practice is out now. It features a look at efforts to save learning disability nursing which is under threat, plus student attrition, careers advice and a #CPD article on type 2 diabetes and lifestyle change.
https://t.co/KBBWYxUaxm
Metro coverage of this tragic story and our letter to Wes Streeting calling for action to address the crisis facing learning disability nursing https://t.co/U1XwXzivu3
Coverage of our letter to Wes on the need to address the Learning Disability Nursing crisis in @LDTonline - with @mencap_charity https://t.co/gCDaXPhRU8
The coalition letter led by @mencap_charity to @wesstreeting regarding the learning disability nursing crisis is now live. Please share https://t.co/rFZK1Mq68z
This will be on ITV news tonight (Thursday) covering the shortage of RNLDs and the Mencap letter RCN have supported to Wes Streeting
https://t.co/onXvnhntTT
I think reality is we need to separate what it means to be RNLD and what is a learning disability nursing job- then look to how we protect and promote learning disability nursing jobs whilst reconsidering repostitioning "RNLD" in a way to attract more students and broaden careers
Strengthening the learning disability nursing workforce can bring about real change and health improvements, but government needs to act @JessicaLDNurse@jimgblair
Read more here:
https://t.co/wDmbnpgVDW
London Marathon update: I'm still suffering achilles tendonitis but managed to do a couple of organised runs this month.
thanks to 18 sponsors, now at 20% of target! Sponsorship page shows donations so far, Strave updates, and how to donate
https://t.co/Ac4b6WbkiO
If you haven't already, read @Aaronhume2018 blogs he did for Scottish Learning Disability Awareness Week. Take his personal journey through dentistry, not being listened to, people deciding what is best for them not him - with Aaron's charm and humour.
https://t.co/sV9pvFYCyU
It was great to welcome @trish_hug, @JonathanBeebee, and Simon Browes from @theRCN to Pennine Care.
They met with colleagues to discuss the professional nursing strategy, tackling racism and hate crime, and reducing health inequalities for people from diverse backgrounds.
RNLDs and students of learning disability nursing studies - book to join these workshops to tell us what you think for the learning disability nursing review. We will be adding a form to the site soon to share views if unable to attend
https://t.co/KGGdy6mURQ