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BCU Learning Disability Nursing @bcu-ldnursing.bsky.social · Aug 29

Are you interested in a career in nursing? Did you know that you can study as a registered nurse in learning disabilities? To find out more check out the course website and apply online. You can also get in contact on the clearing hotline 0121 331 6777

www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/nurs...

Nursing - Learning Disability - BSc (Hons) - 2025/26 Entry

Learning Disability nurses can make a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and their families.

www.bcu.ac.uk

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BCU Learning Disability Nursing @bcu-ldnursing.bsky.social · Aug 29

Also, if you would like to discuss and find out more about the learning disability nursing course at BCU, you can contact us for an informal chat at [email protected]

BCU Learning Disability Nursing @bcu-ldnursing.bsky.social · Aug 29

Are you interested in a career in nursing? Did you know that you can study as a registered nurse in learning disabilities? To find out more check out the course website and apply online. You can also get in contact on the clearing hotline 0121 331 6777

www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/nurs...

Nursing - Learning Disability - BSc (Hons) - 2025/26 Entry

Learning Disability nurses can make a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and their families.

www.bcu.ac.uk

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Ruth Hirst @ruthlhirst.bsky.social · Jun 16

New Book out now #LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek25 #LearningDisability2025

BCU Learning Disability Nursing @bcu-ldnursing.bsky.social · Jun 16

Chapters from @mybcu.bsky.social staff, alumni, families, organisations and health professionals

See attached book flyer for 20% off when you purchase the book. Available until 31st October 2025.

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Ruth Hirst @ruthlhirst.bsky.social · Jun 16

#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek25 #LearningDisability2025

BCU Learning Disability Nursing @bcu-ldnursing.bsky.social · Jun 16

Book out now An Essential Guide to Caring for People With a Learning Disability and Autistic People
Enabling a Cross-Field Approach, edited by Helen Jones and learning disability team members Andrea Page & Sam Salmon
Foreword by @oliverscampaign.bsky.social, Mark Radford, Carl Shaw & Helen Lafferty

An Essential Guide to Caring for People With a Learning Disability and

This essential text presents the core information that all nursing students and apprentices along with other key health and social care professions, regardless

www.taylorfrancis.com

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Bild @bild.org.uk · Aug 12

Our next FREE #GrowingOlderWithLearningDisabilities webinar is taking place on 10 Sep at 12:30pm

We will be joined by Beyond Words, who will be talking about their Book Club programme and how it can open new pathways for connection and understanding

Register to attend: www.bild.org.uk/BCWeb

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Steve Hardy @stevehardyldn.bsky.social · Aug 13

Redefining Best Practice: Integrating Learning Disability Expertise into Palliative Care

Advancing Equity in Palliative Care: A New Model for Supporting People with Learning Disabilities

Two and a half years since becoming the first Clinical Nurse Specialist (Learning Disabilities) at St Christopher’s, Phoebe Mooney remains the only such nurse

ehospice.com

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Jim Blair 🇪🇺🇺🇦⚒️🪩🕴🏼 @jimgblair.bsky.social · Aug 13

www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/what-sh...

What should you expect from your annual health check when you have a learning disability? - Learning Disability Today

An annual health check for people with a learning disability is designed to encourage GP practices to identify undetected health conditions early in people with learning disability, create a health pl...

www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk

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Jim Blair 🇪🇺🇺🇦⚒️🪩🕴🏼 @jimgblair.bsky.social · Aug 14

www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/topic/health...

Why we must secure the future of learning disability nurses - Learning Disability Today

This article outlines the unique contribution of learning disability nurses in addressing the health inequalities faced by people with a learning disability and their families.

www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk

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Steve Hardy @stevehardyldn.bsky.social · Aug 15

Article - Exploring adult, children’s and mental health nursing students’ attitudes towards learning disability nursing

Exploring adult, children’s and mental health nursing students’ attitudes towards learning disability nursing

journals.rcni.com

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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · Aug 20

Free webinar: The Victoria & Stuart Project Toolkit

End-of-life care planning resources for people with learning disabilities.

See the toolkit, hear from those using it, and find out how to order free copies.

Register via the QR code on the flyer.

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · Jun 17

Our #LearningDisabilityWeek2025 journal spotlight: Learning Disability Practice.

This informative RCNi journal is written for nurses and health professionals who care for people with learning, or intellectual, disabilities.

RCN members can access the latest issues on BrowZine: buff.ly/RiK03C9

Graphic text: Journal Spotlight: Learning Disability Practice
Featuring image of the journal's cover.

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · Jun 18

This #LearningDisabilityWeek, we’re spotlighting the voices of people with learning disabilities. #200Lives evaluation of supported living & residential care shows how real choice, control & relationships shape better lives. www.ndti.org.uk/resources/re... #DoYouSeeMe

Resources from 200 Lives project: Evaluating supported living and residential care for adults with learning disabilities - NDTi

The National Institute for Health Research funded Manchester Metropolitan University in partnership with National Development Team for Inclusion, London School of Economics and Changing Our Lives to d...

www.ndti.org.uk

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Born at the Right Time Ltd @bornatrighttime.bsky.social · Jun 18

In today’s warm and wonderful episode of The Skies We’re Under, we hear from Olly and Natty, and reflect on how much joy having a child, or working with a child with learning disabilities brings. www.bornattherighttime.com/the-skies-we...

The Skies We're Under Podcast - Born at the Right Time

In conversations with fellow parents, Rachel Wright hosts authentic, funny and sometimes sweary banter about a different kind of parenthood.

www.bornattherighttime.com

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Jim Blair 🇪🇺🇺🇦⚒️🪩🕴🏼 @jimgblair.bsky.social · Jun 17

www.seeability.org/news/seeability-releases-new-eye-care-film

It gives all the key messages about people with learning disabilities being more likely to have a problem with their eyes, and busts some myths, including that anyone can have a sight test with the right adjustments.

SeeAbility releases new film to improve eye care for people with learning disabilities

SeeAbility has launched a new short film for Learning Disability Week to raise awareness how people with learning disability can get support with eye care.

www.seeability.org

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Kathy Petersen @kathyspetersen.bsky.social · Jun 16

www.rcgp.org.uk/blog/learnin...

Do you see me? Improving health for people with learning disabilities

Explore how primary care can better support people with learning disabilities: from finding patients to making adjustments, annual checks, and whole-team training.

www.rcgp.org.uk

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Sue Bridges 🦋 @suebridges.bsky.social · Jun 17

Do you see me?
Absolutely we see you. We are here to support you to be seen by others too.

Do you see me?
There are very few of us specialist nurses around to support you.

Support us to support you.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

#LDWeek25 #LDWeek2025 #chooseLDNursing

Petition: Fund a full bursary and maintenance fund to train Learning Disability Nurses

At a time when the demand across health and social care is so high, numbers entering the LD nursing profession are too low. To halt this decline, support the profession with a full bursary and mainten...

petition.parliament.uk

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · Jun 17

#Oliverscampaign
#LearningDisabilityWeek2025
It's learning disability week How many people with LD feel they are seen, heard & & valued? Not many The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on learning disability & autism for health/care staff will change that
youtu.be/ouhKSOGm49g?...

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism

YouTube video by NHS England Workforce, Training and Education

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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · Jun 16

This week, Learning Disability England is sharing the good work happening around Communication and Staying Connected — the focus of Chapter 2 of the Good Lives Framework.

From digital inclusion to accessible info, it’s all about breaking down barriers.

Read more: tinyurl.com/4r7tfrus

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Stephen Unwin @stephenunwin.bsky.social · Jun 16

Well, it is #LearningDisabilityWeek so my new book is pretty timely.

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BCU Learning Disability Nursing @bcu-ldnursing.bsky.social · Jun 16

#LearningDisabilityWeek2025

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BCU Learning Disability Nursing @bcu-ldnursing.bsky.social · Jun 16

This morning’s book launch at the Uffculme Centre, Birmingham #bsmhft in #LearningDisabilityWeek2025
@mybcu.bsky.social former nursing students and apprentices who contributed to the book joined us to promote the book to students & apprentices, allied health professionals & mental health teams 🙌🏻

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Ruth Hirst @ruthlhirst.bsky.social · Jun 16

New Book out now #LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek25 #LearningDisability2025

BCU Learning Disability Nursing @bcu-ldnursing.bsky.social · Jun 16

Chapters from @mybcu.bsky.social staff, alumni, families, organisations and health professionals

See attached book flyer for 20% off when you purchase the book. Available until 31st October 2025.

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Ruth Hirst @ruthlhirst.bsky.social · Jun 16

#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek25 #LearningDisability2025

BCU Learning Disability Nursing @bcu-ldnursing.bsky.social · Jun 16

Book out now An Essential Guide to Caring for People With a Learning Disability and Autistic People
Enabling a Cross-Field Approach, edited by Helen Jones and learning disability team members Andrea Page & Sam Salmon
Foreword by @oliverscampaign.bsky.social, Mark Radford, Carl Shaw & Helen Lafferty

An Essential Guide to Caring for People With a Learning Disability and

This essential text presents the core information that all nursing students and apprentices along with other key health and social care professions, regardless

www.taylorfrancis.com

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Learning from Lives and Deaths - LeDeR researchers @aliveleder.bsky.social · Jun 16

#LearningDisabilityWeek

LeDeR research has uncovered critical health inequalities affecting people with a learning disability.

This #LearningDisabilityWeek, we're sharing our deep dives which can inform improvements to care.

@kingsioppn.bsky.social #DoYouSeeMe #LeDeR #LDWeek2025

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BCU Learning Disability Nursing @bcu-ldnursing.bsky.social · Jun 16

Chapters from @mybcu.bsky.social staff, alumni, families, organisations and health professionals

See attached book flyer for 20% off when you purchase the book. Available until 31st October 2025.

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