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Please have a read and follow the link to the very short survey at the end. Share with colleagues. We really want to hear from as many RNLDs and students as possible! Survey is open to all. pbs4.org.uk/blog/2026/02/1…

Can a Neurodisability framework promote learning disability nursing? Survey at end of article pbs4.org.uk/blog/2026/02/1…

In this issue:  𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 we ask:  𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏-𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 ⁉️ bit.ly/2BdO22j PG 34 #ThankYouSocialCare

Here is my blog re LeDeR and learning disability nursing rcn.org.uk/news-and-event…

I have the privilege of running the @LondonMarathon in April for Team @mencap_charity! Please support my run and this amazing charity with a kind donation. Thank you 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/jonathan-be…

Tonight is 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 2025! 🕺🎉🍾👏 We can’t wait to celebrate excellence & pay tribute to the brilliant workforce & inspirational experts by experience Watch this space for the announcement of the winners!

Where is the LeDeR report? People are dying up to 30 years younger, and these deaths could be preventable. Share the report to help create positive change! #LeDeRReport #Inequality #Inequity @NHSEngland @WesStreeting @AliveLeder #SelfAdvocacyWorks

A long time ago, in a bureaucracy far far away...........one lonely Expert by Experience spoke these famous words with more hope than expectation............#LEDERReview @DHSCgovuk

Attended Southampton business networking event with @LabourSatvir this morning. Discussed @pbs4_ challenges with recruitment, international workers, and impact on social care of eNIC. Also raised the crisis in learning disability nursing with no HEI offering in the South East.

Fab night at RCN Scotland Awards tonight. Congratulations to all the winners, runners up and highly commended. Delighted to be runner up in the LD Nursing category alongside Scott @NHSGrampian #ChooseLDNursing

🧠 Are you a Student Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)? We Want to Hear from You! 🩺 ✨ Your experience matters. Share your voice and take the survey today! app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/salford/expl…

Since 2009, the number of RNLDs has declined — and many are leaving the NMC register. We want to understand why and how this impacts the future of learning disability nursing. This survey explores: Your thoughts on NMC registration The impact RNLDs have on people living with LD

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/7158…

Today we held @CareTalkMag roundtable: 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 Thanks to all our contributors for their expert insights & to @ProfMartinGreen for chairing We look forward to publishing the report soon!

ONE MONTH to go before nominations close for the #HousingWithCare Awards 2025! bit.ly/46N19kr A BIG thank you to all our supporters! Celebrating & recognising excellence in Housing with Care models, championing innovation, quality & impact in supported living

Today we need MPs to vote to ensure social care is exempt from the forthcoming NIC increases in the same way as the NHS is. #ProvidersUnite

📣 The Government has just announced major changes to benefits, including proposed changes to the Work Capability Assessment and PIP.    Read more here: brnw.ch/21wRpO3

We ask MPs to do the right thing today. The alternative is nothing short of a systematic collapse of social care services. @wesstreeting @RachelReevesMP @LFarnz #valuesocialcare @Providers_Unite

We stand in solidarity with the dedicated organisations delivering vital services in our communities: 🤝 Social care and support providers 💙 Health providers—including GPs, dentists, and pharmacists 🌼 Hospices and special education needs transport services ✨ Health and Care charities #ProvidersUnite