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How a non-verbal service user taught me to communicate
Learning disability nurse Gerard Wainwright on gleaning interpersonal skills from his client
12 May 2022
Racist abuse in the NHS: ignoring patients’ prejudice doesn’t make it go away
Managers expect staff to put up with insults, and when we don’t we’re called confrontational
10 May 2022
Safe staffing is not a local issue – but England seems to have missed the memo
Legislated nurse-to-patient ratios are gaining support globally, so why not here?
05 May 2022
Learning disability and autism training: why my son’s death will not be in vain
New programme will help staff improve their skills and confidence when delivering care
11 Apr 2022
Coping after baby loss: why I set up a ‘safe space’ peer support group
A senior staff nurse explains how it helped her return to work after two miscarriages
31 Mar 2022
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Why compulsory training in learning disabilities and autism is long overdue
Bill amendment means that training for all NHS health and social care staff is on its way
25 Mar 2022
Agency nurses and tax avoidance: if a scheme looks too good to be true, it probably is
HMRC’s advice on cutting loose of income tax arrangements that could land you in arrears
02 Mar 2022
Dementia care in non-specialist settings: what would you ask an expert?
Your questions for an Admiral Nurse could help create a user-friendly learning resource
22 Feb 2022
Reasonable adjustments: can we do more for potential employees with autism?
Nurses could be used as a resource to fill the gap for direct workplace support
28 Jan 2022
Will the increase in students boost learning disability nursing?
Applications for nursing degree courses have risen, thanks in large part to the pandemic
20 Jan 2022
Ideas welcome: how to innovate to improve patient care
All nurses can be leaders in innovation, whatever their job title, pay scale or experience
15 Dec 2021
Why the future’s looking bright for learning disability nursing
With an increasing population in need of care of support, there are many career opportunities
11 Nov 2021
Bereavement support crisis: how should we shape future services?
Even before the pandemic, provision was inadequate. Share your views on joined-up support
10 Nov 2021
Why learning disability nurses need to be service leaders
Specialist nurses need to lead for real and lasting change to be realised
05 Nov 2021
Can media savvy campaigners boost learning disability nursing?
Campaigners with a media presence are the new wave of advocates for service users
29 Oct 2021
Join us for Learning Disability Nursing: the Next Chapter
Register to hear leading figures on the future of the profession at our webinar on 3 November
21 Sep 2021
Non-verbal communication: why it’s important to show service users that you’re listening
Being held, heard and shown you matter is key for treating vulnerable patients
09 Sep 2021
More learning disability nurses equals better care for service users
Survey by directors of social services sets out devastating effect of the pandemic as ‘an...
21 Jul 2021