New data suggest the public's top priority for the NHS is improving GP access But government's headline NHS pledge is reducing elective waiting times Hospitals risk crowding out other priorities Polling @healthfoundation.bsky.social @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social: www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...

If you know anyone who might be interested in training to be a learning disability nurse, please share this video with them m.youtube.com/watch?v=esju...

Young adults with a learning disability are nine times more likely to die from treatable causes compared to those in the general population, according to Glasgow researchers.

Excited to present with Arlene McGarty from @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social and Michael McEwan an expert by lived experience at the Growing Older with Learning Disabilities Conference. We will be emphasising the importance of working collaboratively to improve health and wellbeing. #academicsky

Responding to the latest ONS life expectancy data, Anna Gazzillo says that the downward revision to expected lifespans is deeply concerning, and reflects a long-standing trend of slowing improvements to mortality rates over the decade prior to the pandemic. Read our full response ⬇️ buff.ly/40UH75W

Wherever you're from, whatever your role, and however long you've been in it, you deserve to be treated with respect in the workplace. Here's what to do if you - or your colleagues - are being treated unfairly ⬇️

📖 The Easy Read Design Course is here! Learn how great design makes Easy Read clearer, more engaging and truly accessible. 🎓 Earn an Advanced Certificate in Easy Read Design 📅 Starts 2nd June 2025 – Sign up now 🔗 photosymbols.com/design-course #EasyRead #LearningDisability #AccessibleDesign

Are you up to date with the latest developments in your specialism? Would you like to know how you can make that process quick and easy using tools like BrowZine? Join us tomorrow! 📆 23 Jan 2025 ⌚ 12:00 - 12:45 💻 Online Book your place: https://buff.ly/4fU3RIN

Welcome to the RCN Research Forum @rcnresearchforum.bsky.social! One of RCN's fantastic forums and networks (there's 40 in total). The Research Forum provides research leadership and expertise for evidence-based policy and practice. Give them a follow!💯❤️ #VoiceOfNursing #NursingResearch

@fonscharity.bsky.social are delighted to join the coalition- we must stand together and not move- www.fons.org/news/coaliti... Please share. #CorridorCareCrisis @rcn.org.uk @rcnlibraries.bsky.social

Looking forward to chairing our first ICR today in relation to our new CYP Mental Health Dynamic Support Register for CYP without LDA #transformingcare #healthequality #itstartedinLDA #2yearpilot #Mentalhealth #innovation

It's estimated that if everyone attended a screening regularly, 83% of cervical cancer cases could be prevented. For #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek, RCN Professional Lead for Midwifery & Women's Health Carmel Bagness explores how nursing staff can help increase take-up for screenings: bit.ly/4hkjqe0

31% of women with a learning disability eligible for screening have it - compared to 73% without a learning disability. This leaves people at risk of undetected cervical cancer. Timely piece @communitylivingmagazine.com #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek communitylivingmagazine.com/film-for-wom...

Notable difference from moving from a NHS ambulance service (struggles to retain experience) to New Zealand (keeps very experienced staff) in terms of productivity, decision making and overall patient care!

We welcome the Department of Health and Social Care social care commission, which ‘could break the cycle of failure to reform social care’ says Sarah Woolnough. However we urge gov to speed up ongoing work as well as the second phase of the commission. Read more: www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

New Year = more archives! 200+ archives & library special collections now on Bluesky?! Too many to fit in one pack... so we've now got three: 1: Archives & Special Collections in UK & Ireland (@araukie.bsky.social areas) 99 UK & Irish accounts so far (who'll be the 100th?) go.bsky.app/6Qz8qG3

We've created a new starter pack for you: Nursing and Health Journals. See the latest articles they publish and calls for abstracts. We'll keep it updated as more journals join Bluesky go.bsky.app/JvQSYAT To read the journals, many can be accessed via our Browzine and Library Search pages!

We're hiring! Do you love organising exciting events and developing unique exhibitions? You could be our new Museum & Events Assistant. To find out more and apply: buff.ly/3W3jWom

Today the government has announced a commission that will look at Social Care and how it works. You can read the announcement www.gov.uk/government/n... The Member Elected Co Chair have responded here and will share more next week

Celebrated on the birthday of its inventor Louis Braille, World Braille Day is a reminder of the importance of accessibility and independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. This day spreads awareness about braille and other accessible forms of communication! #WorldBrailleDay #RCN

A great #SystematicReview on #stigma in #Parkinsons by our #PhD candidate Sophie Crooks- worth a read!! 👉https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-21236-8 @profbrendan.bsky.social @steph-craig.bsky.social @ehendersonrn.bsky.social #LoveQUB

Learning disability nursing is in crisis. Acceptance rates for courses are collapsing, leaving vulnerable people at risk of being without access to vital care. The UK government must act with unparalleled ambition to invest in & reimagine the nursing specialty. Read more: https://buff.ly/4fHHgiM

Global cases of measles up 20% as vaccine coverage declines: www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...

The flu jab is free for people with a learning disability. You can get it to prevent being ill. Talk to your doctor #StayWellThisWinter Find out more: tinyurl.com/mr2zz82z

'People make assumptions about us’: How third level is becoming a real option for people with intellectual disabilities

Calderstones: Have your say on 10-year masterplan for England's last learning disability hospital

'If the Government Wants to ‘Get Britain Working’, Why Is It Ignoring All the Learning Disabled People Who Want to Find Jobs?', Article from Saba Salman #GoodLives tinyurl.com/mwy2rrtw

NHS Data and Patient Safety: Dr Crystal Oldman and Prof Alison Leary share insights and examples of care in this piece in HSJ by Liz Jones from RLDatix: guides.hsj.co.uk/6257.guide

In case you missed it! Please join us (in-person or online) this Wednesday, 11th December, for our next research group seminar:

Hi Bluesky! 👋 We're The Queen’s Nursing Institute, a charity dedicated to improving the nursing care of people in the home and community. Find out more 👉 qni.org.uk/explore-qni/...

#Oliverscampaign I fully stand by @BaronessHollins & this report PLEASE SHARE Baroness Hollins' final report: My heart breaks - solitary confinement in hospital has no therapeutic benefit for people with a learning disability and autistic people www.gov.uk/government/p...

Have you seen our exhibition @rcnlibraries.bsky.social on nursing in the climate crisis? www.rcn.org.uk/library/Exhi...

📣 It's International Human Rights Day 📣 Learning Disability England signed an open letter, led by The British Institute of Human Rights, calling on political leaders to stand up for all people's human rights. Members have also been talking about what this day means to them... tinyurl.com/3cpm8zsj

Join us this Thursday for our next #CareHomeNurses Network meeting, the theme is 'Best Practice in #CatheterCare' and will feature Caroline Crump, Clinical Nurse Specialist Continence Urology and Colorectal Service (CUCS). Book your free place here: qni.org.uk/news-and-eve... #AdultSocialCare

| International Human Rights Day | - Scott Watkin BEM

Calling all #NurseResearchers! We currently have 977 members of our #CommunityNursing #Research forum. Please help us reach 1000 and ensure funding for next year! Join the network here👉: qni.org.uk/nursing-in-t... @Ben_Bowers__

#FreeAccess Investigating pain-related medication use and contribution to polypharmacy in adults with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....