Can a Neurodisability framework promote learning disability nursing? Survey at the end of article pbs4.org.uk/blog/2026/02...

Can a Neurodisability Nursing Framework Strengthen Learning Disability Nursing: Reflections from an RCN/Oxleas Event - PBS4

A framework for Registered Nurses in Neurodisabilities The vision presented here is about strategically broadening the scope of practice that this point of registration covers. It is broadening the sc...

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The workforce crisis facing Registered Nurses in Learning Disabilities (RNLDs) has deepened. We’ve been campaigning since 2016, and now we’re hosting online workshops to hear directly from nurses, student nurses & key voices. Book one of our October sessions ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3VK47Ti

I have the privilege of running the London Marathon in April for Team @men.org.uk! Please support my run and this amazing charity with a kind donation! Thank you 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/jonathan-...

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Following my head injury when I was 19 I explored what support might have been available to me if I had not recovered as well as I did. That is when I discovered learning disability nursing. I began m

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The great work of the YARNS project continues! They are looking for participants who have experience of working with people with Stroke or ABI. Please see blog which contains details of how to take part blogs.ed.ac.uk/yarnst/2025/...

The @rcn.org.uk and @skillsforcare.bsky.social are holding a webinar for nurses working in social care to discuss what the Fair Pay negotiations mean for them. Click here to register www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Last week @jbeebee.bsky.social joined Southampton MP Satvir Kaur’s networking event 🤝 to talk jobs in social care. He raised concerns over Employers' NI, staffing shortages & the crisis in #LearningDisabilityNursing. We are grateful for Satvir’s time & engagement. #PBS4 #PBS #SocialCareFuture

Great work @jbeebee.bsky.social all issues facing social care organisations such as ours. We need to do all we can to bring the issues to the government's attention 🙏 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

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...

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PBS4@pbs4.bsky.social · last yr.

Last week @jbeebee.bsky.social joined Southampton MP Satvir Kaur’s networking event 🤝 to talk jobs in social care. He raised concerns over Employers' NI, staffing shortages & the crisis in #LearningDisabilityNursing. We are grateful for Satvir’s time & engagement. #PBS4 #PBS #SocialCareFuture

Last week @jbeebee.bsky.social attended the #SocialCareTop30 event at the Houses of Parliament! We’re proud to be part of a sector that continues to work towards meaningful, person-centred change—& to stand alongside others driving progress in the field.👏 #Neurodisabilities #HealthAndSocialCare

Support the future of this key professional group who's numbers are dwindling quickly sign and share our petition 🙏🙏 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

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...

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Jonathan Beebee@jbeebee.bsky.social · last yr.

Great article from @skynewsrss.bsky.social promoting the career of a learning disability nurse news.sky.com/story/he-did...

Great article from @skynewsrss.bsky.social promoting the career of a learning disability nurse news.sky.com/story/he-did...

'He didn't understand he was dying from cancer': Anonymous nurse reveals what her job is like

An NHS nurse has given Sky News Money a frank insight into the profession, including starting salary and the patients she will never forget.

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You may have seen already the RCN Foundation's surveys for RNLDs and student learning disability nurses. A hosting web page has now been put together for ease of sharing. Please share this and encourage RNLDs to complete and take part adult-social-care-nursing.salford.ac.uk/work/rnld-st...

Please sign and share 🙏🙏🙏

Jonathan Beebee@jbeebee.bsky.social · last yr.

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 @suebridges.bsky.social @pnewt.bsky.social #ChooseLDNursing

With the RCN Neuroscience Forum voting members and our professional lead at #RCNCongress25 — representing neuroscience nursing with passion, expertise, and a shared vision for the future of our specialty. #RCNNeuro #NursingLeadership #RCN25 @rcnneuro.bsky.social @jbeebee.bsky.social

@sncmark.bsky.social. #neurologynursing

Emma Edwards@kernowpdnurse.bsky.social · last yr.

Day 4 (last day of @rcn.org.uk Congress): lively debates on financial hardships for nursing and care planning. It’s been a great #nursing Congress and had great company from Shona, Mark and Jonathan from the Forum. Think we convinced some nurses that #Neurology was the specialty to be in!!!

Excellent blog from Mark on the RCN Neuroscience Steering Committee

RCN Neuroscience Forum@rcnneuronurses.bsky.social · last yr.

www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve... May is Stroke Awareness month. In his blog, Mark, a Stroke Consultant nurse and RCN Neuroscience Forum member encourages us all to think about stroke care and the impact it has on improving standards of patient care. #stroke #neuroscience

Proud to be presenting at the launch of this today at #RCNWales

Brilliant work from @jbeebee.bsky.social has made it even easier to share our petition ! Thanks 🙏🙏🙏 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

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...

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Jonathan Beebee@jbeebee.bsky.social · last yr.

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 @suebridges.bsky.social @pnewt.bsky.social #ChooseLDNursing

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 @suebridges.bsky.social @pnewt.bsky.social #ChooseLDNursing

Last week, our CEO @jbeebee.bsky.social took part in Care Talk Magazine’s Roundtable on Neurological & Complex Care in Social Care Settings. Read the full report here: www.caretalk.co.uk/.../Complex-.... #Neurodisabilities #SocialCare #LearningDisabilityUK #PBS #PositiveBehaviourSupport

I was privileged to attend the Care Talk round table for neurology and social care recently. Read the report here and consider nominating for the neuro and complex care awards www.complexcareawards.co.uk/wp-content/u...

Lecturer role at The University of central Lancashire. @mrssj.bsky.social @chrishutchrnld.bsky.social @chris-dlamini.bsky.social @jbeebee.bsky.social @joe-dubghlas.bsky.social www.lancashire.ac.uk/jobs/lecture...

Lecturer in Nursing Learning Disabilities - 1235-24-R2

Thinking of the next step in your career? Take a look at our exciting new role, Lecturer in Nursing Learning Disabilities based at our Preston Campus. Find out…

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Oh ChatGPT, I don't recognise the face but it'll do! They won't use the real @rcn.org.uk logo on the mug either

We need everyone behind this! Please take 20seconds to sign. Learning disability nursing has been in constant decline for nearly a decade. The identity of the field is at risk of dilution and the skills needed are at risk of not being available petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

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...

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What a fantastic project to have been part of. Please check out the coproduced resources for ppl with LD and share widely @jbeebee.bsky.social @gwenmoulster.bsky.social @davidh7.bsky.social @daveweigel.bsky.social

@medmentalhealth.bsky.social · last yr.

We are very pleased to share our refreshed project website with our new information toolkit resources to support people with learning disabilities with mental health medications www.medmentalhealth.net @profkrc.bsky.social @dawnc05.bsky.social @learningmet.bsky.social @chrishutchrnld.bsky.social

Young adults with stroke or acquired brain injury. The @rcnneuro.bsky.social are hosting member engagement Teams meeting on this on 17th Apr 12:30-1:30 sharing work of @edinburghuni.bsky.social and @rcnfoundation.bsky.social find out more here health.ed.ac.uk/research/cur... email me for invite

YARNS Transitions (Young Adults Rehabilitation experiences and Needs following Stroke)

YARNS Transitions (Young Adults Rehabilitation experiences and Needs following Stroke) is a project working to develop a nurse-led, holistic, neurological rehabilitation intervention which supports th...

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Today MPs are voting whether publicly funded social care should receive the same exemption to the NIC increases as the NHS. Since COVID uplifts have not been in line with inflation and national minimum wage. The sector cannot sustain a further cost pressure #ProvidersUnite

Breakfast briefing for nurses A human rights approach to restraint See link for full agenda Date: April 28 Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Location: RCN HQ, Cavendish Square, London Secure your spot now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restraint-...

Restraint: Improving nursing practice with a human rights approach

Book your ticket for £40 and gain up to 2 hours of participatory CPD towards your revalidation.

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I'm looking forward to presenting at this years Positive Commitment Conference, 10th April, Winchester. Amazing value for this event, great learning opportunities and brilliant way to network with other RNLDs. Follow this link to book dma-solutions.co.uk/events/upcom...

Positive Commitment Conference 2025 ~ Winchester

This event is for qualified RNLDs and RNIDs to attend and was developed as a partner event to Positive Choices which is specifically for LD and ID Nurse students. Not to be confused. This qualified...

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Are you a nurse supporting young adults with acquired brain injury? @rcnfoundation.bsky.social are looking for your support! See attached screenshot for details of how to take part, and see here for more info rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Research-pro...