UK Learning Disability Consultant Nurse Network, working to improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities & progress the Learning Disability nursing profession.

Joined May 2019
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Together we're co-designing and developing this community of nursing and midwifery leaders who have direct responsibility for, or a background in, quality improvement. Sign up and join the next webinar on 21 October. #teamCNO ➡️ forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/…
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Are you in the process of planning a clinical trial? The #CTToolkit is full of expert advice and resources and is designed to guide you through the legal and good practice requirements of clinical trials. Find it here ➡️ ct-toolkit.ac.uk/
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4 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every minute. #BreastCancer can have a variety of symptoms, especially when more advanced. Early diagnosis increases the chances for successful treatment bit.ly/46AmY9B
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This network supports nurses and midwives who are within 5 years of qualification or NMC registration to develop confidence and skills in quality improvement and its application in practice. Sign up and join the next webinar on 19 October. #teamCNO ➡️ forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/…
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the most important measurement in healthcare… ... the last three feet… as near as a touch or as far as a distant mountain. The distance between the practitioner and the patient. Across those three feet, something happens… healthcare becomes human… myemail.constantcontact.com/…
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Most common sign of a #stroke is sudden weakness of the face, arm, or leg, often on one side of the body. Other symptoms include dizziness, loss of balance and sudden difficulty speaking, seeing or walking. If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms, seek medical care immediately bit.ly/3bmxIL8
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What has changed for people with a learning disability over the last 80 years? We spoke to people across our community about their experiences, and what they want the future to look like. Here’s what they had to say. #Mencap80 #LearningDisability
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For the past 20 years, we have expanded research beyond traditional academic settings. By giving more people more opportunities to get involved in and deliver research, we are building the foundations for long-term growth and a more diverse workforce. This helps transform new ideas into better care, better services, and better outcomes for people and communities. Through investing in people, infrastructure, partnerships and culture, we are building a skilled and resilient workforce equipped to solve the health and care challenges of tomorrow. Explore the latest in our NIHR20 Gamechanger series to find out how we are building the foundations for research, for the health and wealth of our nation. nihr.ac.uk/nihr20/gamechange…
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Meet Michael, the face of Mencap menswear. This October, for #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth, we're so proud to announce that Mencap Myth Buster Michael is the face of Mencap Menswear, helping to show that style has no stereotype.
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The Pre-Application Support Fund is now open for applications. If you’ve got the ambition but need a little extra support to get there, this is your chance. The scheme is here to help you prepare a strong application for an NIHR career development award. Funding is available for up to 12 months. With the Pre-Application Support Fund, you can get financial support for your time, training and additional needs. Find more details on how to apply for this round: nihr.ac.uk/career-developmen…
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If you do one thing this #BreastCancerAwareness month, make it learning about what you should look out for when checking your breasts regularly. Get used to checking regularly and be aware of anything that’s new or different for you. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/breast-can…
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A new report by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body reveals safety concerns about people with a learning disability who self-administer insulin. rcni.com/learning-disability…
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⏰ There's 1 week left to apply for the Senior Research Leader (SRL) Programme! Open to nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and pharmacy professionals, the SRL Programme is a 3-year funded opportunity to build research capacity and capability across England. Apply now ➡️ nihr.ac.uk/career-developmen…
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Microsoft nursing chief urges nurses to cautiously embrace AI nursingtimes.net/digital-and…
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It's not long until the UKLDCNN National Learning Disability Day Celebration! This year it is on Monday 2nd November and it doesn't clash with school half term. We are putting an exciting programme for you. To recieve an invite please email [email protected]
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🎉 Registrations are now open for the ICN Congress 2027! Join thousands of nurses from around the world in Taipei, 8-11 July 2027, to connect, learn, and lead change in health systems and communities. With more than 10 000 abstract submissions, the excitement is already building. ✨ ➡️ Secure your place today: bit.ly/4rMFcha 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4hD1xce #ICNCongress #ICN2027
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From world-first surgery using ‘super elastic’ springs, to a mum who got married after bowel research helped uncover womb cancer, our latest Biomedical Research Centres roundup is full of stories showing research in action. Plus: a new treatment that could reduce COPD flare-ups, research uncovering hidden type 1 diabetes, NIHR award-winning research and tools promoting safer use of AI in the NHS. 🎥 Watch the video below for the highlights. 🔗 Read the full roundup in our LinkedIn newsletter: linkedin.com/pulse/nihr-brcs… 👀 Which BRC story caught your attention?
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Investment in learning disability nursing is needed to save the profession and improve the lives of people living with learning disabilities @WelchySquelchy rcni.com/learning-disability…
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The NHS Leadership and Management Framework, with its self-assessment tool, provides a consistent benchmark for development. It supports nursing and all NHS leaders to drive service improvement and manage resources: lmframework.leadershipacadem…
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'If someone is using the title 'nurse' in a way that could mislead, the public deserves protection' nursingtimes.net/professiona…
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