Ruth Hirst

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.

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

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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 LearningDisabilityNursingteam@bcu.ac.uk

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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

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

Redefining Best Practice: Integrating Learning Disability Expertise into Palliative Care

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...

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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.

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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

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

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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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

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...

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

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.

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...

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/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.

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.

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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...

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.
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The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism YouTube video by NHS England Workforce, Training and Education

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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
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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

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

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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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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

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.

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

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

Diversity is the key to our survival: The Shoeness of a Shoe When her daughter Ella was seven years old, she lost her eyes, and it meant Elly had to look again at everything. Ella taught her to #flipthenarrative around how we 'see' people like Ella. That every ...

Morning #BlueSky. Ella and I would be really grateful if you might take a moment to watch and share our #TEDx talk.

'It does not matter what package you arrived in. Everyone needs a seat at the table'

Please help us #FlipTheNarrative for all of our fellow humans 💜🙏

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A graphic that introduces the five key areas of life that learning disabled people are excluded from or seen as incapable in. Next to each of the words, there's a symbol in blue or pink that illustrates it.

Learning disabled people are too often excluded or seen as incapable in five key areas of life.

Hobbies
Friendship
Work
Romance
Achievement

A learning disability should never be a barrier to living life to the fullest.

#LDWeek #LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek2025 #DoYouSeeMe

Dark purple background with yellow free form shapes and squiggles, alongside a graphic of a yellow retro microphone. Purple and yellow text reads: Advocating as a sibling. #Learningdisabilityweek Read Kimber’s advice sibs.org.uk/Kimber

Adult siblings – want to feel more confident advocating for yourself and your learning disabled brother/sister? Take a look at Kimber’s advice www.sibs.org.uk/kimber #LearningDisabilityWeek @mencap.org.uk

At RCEM, we’re committed to improving care for patients with learning disabilities. Explore our dedicated eLearning content, toolkit, and on-demand study day — all designed to support you in delivering person-centred emergency care.

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