This consultation is a real opportunity to shape the Down Syndrome Act guidance & ensure it leads to change. Learning disability nursing & specialist LD teams are an essential workforce. Please read, share and take part before 30 March 2026 👉 https://t.co/WmafjDoEzm @MoncktonR

Whether you want to share, to network or to fulfil your revalidation requirements, join us on the 11th Dec at our free online symposium. Register your place at england.ldsymposium@nhs.net @WeLDnurses @ukldcnn @RcnLDForum

News: Cancer risk is higher for people in England with learning disabilities than the general population, especially before age 50. This is often due to poorer prognosis and under-investigation. which may have implications for screening.

We can't wait for our webinar - learning disabilities: from hospitals to humans with @jimgblair and @RoseUnwin We hope you can join us to discuss how we improve the future for people with learning disabilities. Register for free at https://t.co/REjI2lPKTH

A huge thank you to all who signed and helped prepare this important letter. 💙 Together we can raise awareness, influence change & protect people with a learning disability. Read more 👇 https://t.co/RHvW1WE5bD #ChooseLDNursing @ukldcnn

Shocking non completion rates revealed in RCNi FOI. 68% in Wales, 48% in England. https://t.co/TftS4QJO5L

NHS England South West and Sirona care & health have launched suite of new videos to help people with learning disabilities better understand the importance of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and cervical screening. https://t.co/AypdcNnqcZ

I'd love to celebrate LD Nursing careers but experts worn by 2028 universities will have shut down all the courses! Please get this to the attention of policy makers so this doesn't happen. Sign and share our petition to halt this decline! https://t.co/17cz2RLKmF

Last chance to take part! We particularly want to hear from staff working in public health, Paramedics and Healthcare assistants please 🙏

Read about why #GP surgeries should have more learning disability nurses working in them and why more students would benefit from practice placements in them too @denise_pod @nursemaggi @SAF_Health @edgehill @RichieJW86 @JackieALeigh @galley_emma https://t.co/qFaVX1bt8d

It's learning disability week. This year's theme is about being seen, heard and being valued. You have the right to ask for reasonable adjustments to make sure you get the right health care you need. https://t.co/zjeMASXZMg

News: @SeeAbility has launched a new awareness video to eliminate the obstacles to eye tests for people with learning disabilities, who are ten times more likely to experience sight problems. #learningdisabilityweek2025 https://t.co/M0UiSQzFhK

Great article from @SkyNews promoting the career of a learning disability nurse

News: NHS England has published guidance to support the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act in acute trusts for adults with learning disabilities.

News: Netflix to fund drama diploma for people with learning disabilities and autistic people https://t.co/gMlAM7rXWp

Here is a QR code so you can easily share this petition with friends and colleagues. It takes 20 seconds to complete, costs nothing, but makes a huge difference in raising our profile #ChooseLDNursing

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A great start to today’s LD Nurse Symposium! Particularly interested in the presentation on Touch Activated Phlebotomy (TAP) which could be life changing for people with severe needle phobias. #LDSymp7 #ChooseLDNursing

Attending the @_UoW LD Nursing Taster Day. Excited to support the faculty to promote their LD Nursing programmes, which is essential as they are our only HEI provider in the South East.

Having a wonderful day at the @kssldcop conference. So many amazing projects being shared, all focussed on improving the lives of people with Learning Disabilities. I was also fortunate to be able to share my work on #LDNursing workforce & education in the South East. #LDCoP24