“What I love most about being a learning disability nurse is thinking outside the box to make reasonable adjustments to ensure people receive equitable healthcare. Every day is different, and very rewarding to be able to make a difference to patients and their families.”
“What I love most about being a learning disability nurse is thinking outside the box to make reasonable adjustments to ensure people receive equitable healthcare. Every day is different, and very rewarding to be able to make a difference to patients and their families.”
Amazing opportunity for a band 6 learning disabilities liaison nurse role in Gloucestershire to cover my maternity leave for anyone interested! ☺️
https://t.co/nAaUQNPuBU
2nd and 3rd year student nurses… come and see us!
Brilliant day spending time with our ACP’s in the ACRT learning about how to recognise/respond and manage deteriorating patients.
Booking info at bottom of poster.
@GlosProfEd @gloshospitals@GlosPDLearning
The story is out now -plse watch @BBCPanorama tonight 8pm & on iplayer
https://t.co/hmlFJw7hJE
Most shocking thing I found out is people w learning disabilities are twice as likely to die from avoidable causes as other people. #NHS@sallyephillips#BBCPanorama#learningdisability
Resource for sharing / generating conversation / implementing change - some top tips to enable effective consultations to support those with Learning Disabilities and Autism - a collaboration between UWE and the Brandon Trust and the adventurers
#DNACPR decisions can sometimes be medically, legally and ethically challenging - so it's vital that practitioners have an understanding of the general principles. This month, our #infographic is addressing some common misconceptions #FOAMed#Resus@ResusCouncilUK@gmcuk@theRCN
Reasons to STOP using pink mouth sponges ⛔
⚠️ over 800 safety incidences
⚠️ one death of a resident who bit down on one & choked
⚠️ not designed to be soaked in water
⚠️ heads can easily become detached
⚠️ on the medical device alert list in England
share awareness!
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Delighted to have carers already signed up for this... not one to miss! 😀
'The Role of an Oral Care champion'
You are not expected to be an oral health expert! But you should have a basic understanding of what is needed for good oral health
Join our free webinar to find out
MENTAL CAPACITY 🧵
💬 Could you assess Bed 3’s capacity quickly?
💬 Do you think he has capacity to decide on discharge?
💬 I thought he had, but now I’m not so sure.
Ever hear discussions like these? What do you understand by capacity? Let’s think through it together...
Majority of general practice nurses told the RCN that they felt they dont have the knowledge & skills to meet the needs of patients with LD.
In response the RCN published this need to know guide @danniburnett
@EmmaLouNurse@Notts_ICS@rosa_waddingham https://t.co/DrPJFoU2ef
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 registered nurse or band 4 registered nursing associate to join our Ophthalmology outpatients team at @gloshospitals 💙
https://t.co/liy5DXFHjd
Calling all nurses & 3rd year student nurses in the South West of England! We want to hear your views and experiences of nursing for a research project we are running on behalf of an NHS Trust. Click to find out how you can help. https://t.co/Pk8oy8KQls Please share #NursingUK