@DaisyRNLD

Proud Learning Disability Nurse & Professional Nurse Educator at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

 South East, England
Joined June 2023
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Article: Why learning disability nursing must be central to the NHS Quality Strategy Is it time the profession was recognised not merely as part of the journey, but as one of the professions helping to lead it?learningdisabilitytoday.co.u…

Why learning disability nursing must be central to the NHS Quality Strategy - Learning Disability...

NHS England's Quality Strategy for NHS-funded Care in England sets out an ambition for quality through a culture of continuous improvement, equity, prevention, and person-centred care. For Learning...

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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 👉 learningdisabilitytoday.co.u… @MoncktonR

Down’s syndrome guidance: why learning disability nursing must be at the centre - Learning Disabi...

The draft consultation for guidance on the Down Syndrome Act 2022 so far fails to recognise the importance of learning disability nurses in the health and wellbeing of people with Down's syndrome.

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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
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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. learningdisabilitytoday.co.u…

Cancer risk higher for people aged under 50 with learning disabilities - Learning Disability Today

A new study has found that people with a learning disabilities face an increased risk of cancer overall, with particularly high risks for certain cancer types, including at younger ages.

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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 bit.ly/4pk4h0q
FREE webinar Learning disabilities: from hospitals to humans Tuesday 26th November, 1 to 2pm GMT

ALT FREE webinar Learning disabilities: from hospitals to humans Tuesday 26th November, 1 to 2pm GMT

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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 👇 mencap.org.uk/press-release/… #ChooseLDNursing @ukldcnn

Mencap joins charities, campaigners and health leaders to warn of the imminent collapse of the...

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Shocking non completion rates revealed in RCNi FOI. 68% in Wales, 48% in England. infogram.com/quitting-before…

Quitting before qualifying, and the degree half its students don’t finish by infographics - Infogram

Interactive article exploring the latest data on the extent of attrition among undergraduate nursing degree students in the UK. Find out which field of nursing practice has the highest level of...

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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. england.nhs.uk/south/2025/09…
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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! petition.parliament.uk/petit…

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...

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NHS East of England@NHSEastEngland16 Jun 2025
We're celebrating #LearningDisabilityWeek by highlighting nursing careers. Every day is different in learning disability nursing. Want a purposeful career? Find out more sway.cloud.microsoft/nsBEWO1… #NursingCareers @suebprof1 @jackyvincent3 @MandyKer62 @sue_hatton1 @RcnLDForum
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Last chance to take part! We particularly want to hear from staff working in public health, Paramedics and Healthcare assistants please 🙏
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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 journals.rcni.com/learning-d…
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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. youtu.be/6bdxREk9_2I
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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 learningdisabilitytoday.co.u…

New video on importance of eye tests for people with a learning disability - Learning Disability...

SeeAbility has produced a new video highlighting the importance of eye tests foe people with a learning disability.

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Great article from @SkyNews promoting the career of a learning disability nurse news.sky.com/story/he-didnt-…

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

Mental Capacity Act and learning disabilities: new guidance from NHS England - Learning Disability...

New guidance has been published by NHS England on implementing the Mental Capacity Act for people with learning disabilities in acute trusts.

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News: Netflix to fund drama diploma for people with learning disabilities and autistic people learningdisabilitytoday.co.u…

Netflix to fund drama diploma for people with learning disabilities - Learning Disability Today

Netflix will be providing two-year funding a drama diploma designed by and for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

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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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#ChooseLDNursing Talk to us about being a future nurse
David Harling@DavidHarling11 Nov 2024
Career choices can often seem daunting, but the options in Learning Disability Nursing are vast. Why not take a look or encourage a young person to explore what's possible: healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore… #ChooseLDNursing @teamCNO_ @AcosiaNyanin @ukldcnn
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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
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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.
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