Ruth Hirst
@ruthlhirst.bsky.social
Lecturer in Learning Disabilities Nursing at Birmingham City University. Learning Disability Nurse.
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Are you interested in a career in nursing? Did you know that you can study as a registered nurse in learning disabilities? To find out more check out the course website and apply online. You can also get in contact on the clearing hotline 0121 331 6777
www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/nurs...
www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/nurs...
Nursing - Learning Disability - BSc (Hons) - 2025/26 Entry
Learning Disability nurses can make a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and their families.
www.bcu.ac.uk
August 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Are you interested in a career in nursing? Did you know that you can study as a registered nurse in learning disabilities? To find out more check out the course website and apply online. You can also get in contact on the clearing hotline 0121 331 6777
www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/nurs...
www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/nurs...
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Also, if you would like to discuss and find out more about the learning disability nursing course at BCU, you can contact us for an informal chat at LearningDisabilityNursingteam@bcu.ac.uk
Are you interested in a career in nursing? Did you know that you can study as a registered nurse in learning disabilities? To find out more check out the course website and apply online. You can also get in contact on the clearing hotline 0121 331 6777
www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/nurs...
www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/nurs...
Nursing - Learning Disability - BSc (Hons) - 2025/26 Entry
Learning Disability nurses can make a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and their families.
www.bcu.ac.uk
August 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Also, if you would like to discuss and find out more about the learning disability nursing course at BCU, you can contact us for an informal chat at LearningDisabilityNursingteam@bcu.ac.uk
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Chapters from @mybcu.bsky.social staff, alumni, families, organisations and health professionals
See attached book flyer for 20% off when you purchase the book. Available until 31st October 2025.
See attached book flyer for 20% off when you purchase the book. Available until 31st October 2025.
June 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Book out now An Essential Guide to Caring for People With a Learning Disability and Autistic People
Enabling a Cross-Field Approach, edited by Helen Jones and learning disability team members Andrea Page & Sam Salmon
Foreword by @oliverscampaign.bsky.social, Mark Radford, Carl Shaw & Helen Lafferty
Enabling a Cross-Field Approach, edited by Helen Jones and learning disability team members Andrea Page & Sam Salmon
Foreword by @oliverscampaign.bsky.social, Mark Radford, Carl Shaw & Helen Lafferty
An Essential Guide to Caring for People With a Learning Disability and
This essential text presents the core information that all nursing students and apprentices along with other key health and social care professions, regardless
www.taylorfrancis.com
June 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Our next FREE #GrowingOlderWithLearningDisabilities webinar is taking place on 10 Sep at 12:30pm
We will be joined by Beyond Words, who will be talking about their Book Club programme and how it can open new pathways for connection and understanding
Register to attend: www.bild.org.uk/BCWeb
We will be joined by Beyond Words, who will be talking about their Book Club programme and how it can open new pathways for connection and understanding
Register to attend: www.bild.org.uk/BCWeb
August 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Our next FREE #GrowingOlderWithLearningDisabilities webinar is taking place on 10 Sep at 12:30pm
We will be joined by Beyond Words, who will be talking about their Book Club programme and how it can open new pathways for connection and understanding
Register to attend: www.bild.org.uk/BCWeb
We will be joined by Beyond Words, who will be talking about their Book Club programme and how it can open new pathways for connection and understanding
Register to attend: www.bild.org.uk/BCWeb
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Redefining Best Practice: Integrating Learning Disability Expertise into Palliative Care
Advancing Equity in Palliative Care: A New Model for Supporting People with Learning Disabilities
Two and a half years since becoming the first Clinical Nurse Specialist (Learning Disabilities) at St Christopher’s, Phoebe Mooney remains the only such nurse
ehospice.com
August 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Redefining Best Practice: Integrating Learning Disability Expertise into Palliative Care
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Reposted by Ruth Hirst
Reposted by Ruth Hirst
Article - Exploring adult, children’s and mental health nursing students’ attitudes towards learning disability nursing
Exploring adult, children’s and mental health nursing students’ attitudes towards learning disability nursing
Exploring adult, children’s and mental health nursing students’ attitudes towards learning disability nursing
journals.rcni.com
August 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Article - Exploring adult, children’s and mental health nursing students’ attitudes towards learning disability nursing
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Free webinar: The Victoria & Stuart Project Toolkit
End-of-life care planning resources for people with learning disabilities.
See the toolkit, hear from those using it, and find out how to order free copies.
Register via the QR code on the flyer.
End-of-life care planning resources for people with learning disabilities.
See the toolkit, hear from those using it, and find out how to order free copies.
Register via the QR code on the flyer.
August 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Free webinar: The Victoria & Stuart Project Toolkit
End-of-life care planning resources for people with learning disabilities.
See the toolkit, hear from those using it, and find out how to order free copies.
Register via the QR code on the flyer.
End-of-life care planning resources for people with learning disabilities.
See the toolkit, hear from those using it, and find out how to order free copies.
Register via the QR code on the flyer.
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Our #LearningDisabilityWeek2025 journal spotlight: Learning Disability Practice.
This informative RCNi journal is written for nurses and health professionals who care for people with learning, or intellectual, disabilities.
RCN members can access the latest issues on BrowZine: buff.ly/RiK03C9
This informative RCNi journal is written for nurses and health professionals who care for people with learning, or intellectual, disabilities.
RCN members can access the latest issues on BrowZine: buff.ly/RiK03C9
June 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Our #LearningDisabilityWeek2025 journal spotlight: Learning Disability Practice.
This informative RCNi journal is written for nurses and health professionals who care for people with learning, or intellectual, disabilities.
RCN members can access the latest issues on BrowZine: buff.ly/RiK03C9
This informative RCNi journal is written for nurses and health professionals who care for people with learning, or intellectual, disabilities.
RCN members can access the latest issues on BrowZine: buff.ly/RiK03C9
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This #LearningDisabilityWeek, we’re spotlighting the voices of people with learning disabilities. #200Lives evaluation of supported living & residential care shows how real choice, control & relationships shape better lives. www.ndti.org.uk/resources/re... #DoYouSeeMe
Resources from 200 Lives project: Evaluating supported living and residential care for adults with learning disabilities - NDTi
The National Institute for Health Research funded Manchester Metropolitan University in partnership with National Development Team for Inclusion, London School of Economics and Changing Our Lives to d...
www.ndti.org.uk
June 18, 2025 at 8:17 AM
This #LearningDisabilityWeek, we’re spotlighting the voices of people with learning disabilities. #200Lives evaluation of supported living & residential care shows how real choice, control & relationships shape better lives. www.ndti.org.uk/resources/re... #DoYouSeeMe
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In today’s warm and wonderful episode of The Skies We’re Under, we hear from Olly and Natty, and reflect on how much joy having a child, or working with a child with learning disabilities brings. www.bornattherighttime.com/the-skies-we...
The Skies We're Under Podcast - Born at the Right Time
In conversations with fellow parents, Rachel Wright hosts authentic, funny and sometimes sweary banter about a different kind of parenthood.
www.bornattherighttime.com
June 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
In today’s warm and wonderful episode of The Skies We’re Under, we hear from Olly and Natty, and reflect on how much joy having a child, or working with a child with learning disabilities brings. www.bornattherighttime.com/the-skies-we...
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www.seeability.org/news/seeability-releases-new-eye-care-film
It gives all the key messages about people with learning disabilities being more likely to have a problem with their eyes, and busts some myths, including that anyone can have a sight test with the right adjustments.
It gives all the key messages about people with learning disabilities being more likely to have a problem with their eyes, and busts some myths, including that anyone can have a sight test with the right adjustments.
SeeAbility releases new film to improve eye care for people with learning disabilities
SeeAbility has launched a new short film for Learning Disability Week to raise awareness how people with learning disability can get support with eye care.
www.seeability.org
June 17, 2025 at 11:18 AM
www.seeability.org/news/seeability-releases-new-eye-care-film
It gives all the key messages about people with learning disabilities being more likely to have a problem with their eyes, and busts some myths, including that anyone can have a sight test with the right adjustments.
It gives all the key messages about people with learning disabilities being more likely to have a problem with their eyes, and busts some myths, including that anyone can have a sight test with the right adjustments.
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Do you see me?
Absolutely we see you. We are here to support you to be seen by others too.
Do you see me?
There are very few of us specialist nurses around to support you.
Support us to support you.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
#LDWeek25 #LDWeek2025 #chooseLDNursing
Absolutely we see you. We are here to support you to be seen by others too.
Do you see me?
There are very few of us specialist nurses around to support you.
Support us to support you.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
#LDWeek25 #LDWeek2025 #chooseLDNursing
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 mainten...
petition.parliament.uk
June 17, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Do you see me?
Absolutely we see you. We are here to support you to be seen by others too.
Do you see me?
There are very few of us specialist nurses around to support you.
Support us to support you.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
#LDWeek25 #LDWeek2025 #chooseLDNursing
Absolutely we see you. We are here to support you to be seen by others too.
Do you see me?
There are very few of us specialist nurses around to support you.
Support us to support you.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
#LDWeek25 #LDWeek2025 #chooseLDNursing
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#Oliverscampaign
#LearningDisabilityWeek2025
It's learning disability week How many people with LD feel they are seen, heard & & valued? Not many The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on learning disability & autism for health/care staff will change that
youtu.be/ouhKSOGm49g?...
#LearningDisabilityWeek2025
It's learning disability week How many people with LD feel they are seen, heard & & valued? Not many The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on learning disability & autism for health/care staff will change that
youtu.be/ouhKSOGm49g?...
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
YouTube video by NHS England Workforce, Training and Education
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June 17, 2025 at 7:19 AM
#Oliverscampaign
#LearningDisabilityWeek2025
It's learning disability week How many people with LD feel they are seen, heard & & valued? Not many The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on learning disability & autism for health/care staff will change that
youtu.be/ouhKSOGm49g?...
#LearningDisabilityWeek2025
It's learning disability week How many people with LD feel they are seen, heard & & valued? Not many The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on learning disability & autism for health/care staff will change that
youtu.be/ouhKSOGm49g?...
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This week, Learning Disability England is sharing the good work happening around Communication and Staying Connected — the focus of Chapter 2 of the Good Lives Framework.
From digital inclusion to accessible info, it’s all about breaking down barriers.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4r7tfrus
From digital inclusion to accessible info, it’s all about breaking down barriers.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4r7tfrus
June 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
This week, Learning Disability England is sharing the good work happening around Communication and Staying Connected — the focus of Chapter 2 of the Good Lives Framework.
From digital inclusion to accessible info, it’s all about breaking down barriers.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4r7tfrus
From digital inclusion to accessible info, it’s all about breaking down barriers.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4r7tfrus
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Well, it is #LearningDisabilityWeek so my new book is pretty timely.
June 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Well, it is #LearningDisabilityWeek so my new book is pretty timely.
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June 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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This morning’s book launch at the Uffculme Centre, Birmingham #bsmhft in #LearningDisabilityWeek2025
@mybcu.bsky.social former nursing students and apprentices who contributed to the book joined us to promote the book to students & apprentices, allied health professionals & mental health teams 🙌🏻
@mybcu.bsky.social former nursing students and apprentices who contributed to the book joined us to promote the book to students & apprentices, allied health professionals & mental health teams 🙌🏻
June 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
This morning’s book launch at the Uffculme Centre, Birmingham #bsmhft in #LearningDisabilityWeek2025
@mybcu.bsky.social former nursing students and apprentices who contributed to the book joined us to promote the book to students & apprentices, allied health professionals & mental health teams 🙌🏻
@mybcu.bsky.social former nursing students and apprentices who contributed to the book joined us to promote the book to students & apprentices, allied health professionals & mental health teams 🙌🏻
Chapters from @mybcu.bsky.social staff, alumni, families, organisations and health professionals
See attached book flyer for 20% off when you purchase the book. Available until 31st October 2025.
See attached book flyer for 20% off when you purchase the book. Available until 31st October 2025.
June 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Book out now An Essential Guide to Caring for People With a Learning Disability and Autistic People
Enabling a Cross-Field Approach, edited by Helen Jones and learning disability team members Andrea Page & Sam Salmon
Foreword by @oliverscampaign.bsky.social, Mark Radford, Carl Shaw & Helen Lafferty
Enabling a Cross-Field Approach, edited by Helen Jones and learning disability team members Andrea Page & Sam Salmon
Foreword by @oliverscampaign.bsky.social, Mark Radford, Carl Shaw & Helen Lafferty
An Essential Guide to Caring for People With a Learning Disability and
This essential text presents the core information that all nursing students and apprentices along with other key health and social care professions, regardless
www.taylorfrancis.com
June 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Reposted by Ruth Hirst
#LearningDisabilityWeek
LeDeR research has uncovered critical health inequalities affecting people with a learning disability.
This #LearningDisabilityWeek, we're sharing our deep dives which can inform improvements to care.
@kingsioppn.bsky.social #DoYouSeeMe #LeDeR #LDWeek2025
LeDeR research has uncovered critical health inequalities affecting people with a learning disability.
This #LearningDisabilityWeek, we're sharing our deep dives which can inform improvements to care.
@kingsioppn.bsky.social #DoYouSeeMe #LeDeR #LDWeek2025
June 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
#LearningDisabilityWeek
LeDeR research has uncovered critical health inequalities affecting people with a learning disability.
This #LearningDisabilityWeek, we're sharing our deep dives which can inform improvements to care.
@kingsioppn.bsky.social #DoYouSeeMe #LeDeR #LDWeek2025
LeDeR research has uncovered critical health inequalities affecting people with a learning disability.
This #LearningDisabilityWeek, we're sharing our deep dives which can inform improvements to care.
@kingsioppn.bsky.social #DoYouSeeMe #LeDeR #LDWeek2025
Reposted by Ruth Hirst
Chapters from @mybcu.bsky.social staff, alumni, families, organisations and health professionals
See attached book flyer for 20% off when you purchase the book. Available until 31st October 2025.
See attached book flyer for 20% off when you purchase the book. Available until 31st October 2025.
June 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Chapters from @mybcu.bsky.social staff, alumni, families, organisations and health professionals
See attached book flyer for 20% off when you purchase the book. Available until 31st October 2025.
See attached book flyer for 20% off when you purchase the book. Available until 31st October 2025.