Learning Disability Nursing is a fantastic career choice for people who are committed, compassionate and keen to support and work with individuals of all ages. It is a wonderfully rewarding profession, focused on helping people with Learning Disabilities maximise their potential, maintain their health and wellbeing and, crucially, increase their life expectancy.
Watch the video below and find out if a Learning Disability Nursing career is for you.
Learning Disability Nurses work in a variety of settings. Watch Mick Lambert, Learning Disability Nurse in the West Yorkshire Police Liaison and Diversion service talk about this day and read about how he works with people with Learning Disabilities who come into contact with the criminal justice system.
Learning Disability Nursing and other roles associated with it are great career options that we would like more young people to be aware of. Ahead Partnership has worked with us to produce three resources packages for teachers, tutors and careers advisors to use below. Read our report on this work and its impact.
Introduction to Learning Disability Nursing Lesson Plan Resource
Exploring Learning Disability Nursing
Service user experiences
Learning Disability Nursing or RGN?
Lifestyle scenarios
The videos show the journey of two people with a Learning Disability through NHS services. The accompanying materials examine career pathways, entry routes and the skills needed for a career in Learning Disability Nursing.
Stan's story:
Stan's video
Stan's story lesson plan resource including ice-breaker activities and topical discussions.
Supporting worksheet for Stan's story to encourage active listening through short 'what have you heard?' tasks.
Amy's story:
Amy's video story
Amy's story lesson plan resource including ice-breaker activities and topical discussions.
Supporting worksheet for Amy's story to encourage active listening through short 'what have you heard?' tasks.
