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Gwen Moulster
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Independent Learning Disabillty Consultant Nurse
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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-...
Things can only get better?
What does the public make of the new government’s early agenda for the NHS and social care? Have perceptions and expectations of NHS and care services changed? This analysis presents findings from the...
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February 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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If you know anyone who might be interested in training to be a learning disability nurse, please share this video with them
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Learning Disability Nursing Film
YouTube video by University of Winchester
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February 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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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.
Young adults with learning disabilities dying too soon
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. The new study, led by the...
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February 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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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
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February 17, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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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 ⬇️
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'Rebuilding the nation's health will be crucial to the government's ambitions for achieving economic growth. The government must focus on prevention through all our public services, ensuring that everyone can live well for longer.' Anna Gazzillo, Senior Analytical Manager at the Health Foundation
February 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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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 ⬇️
Being treated unfairly at work: how to help yourself and colleagues | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
What to do if you or the people you work with aren't being treated with the respect you deserve.
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February 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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📖 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
A promotional graphic for The Easy Read Design Course. The background is bright blue with clouds. The course title is displayed in bold white text inside a dark rectangular box. Below, white text on a maroon banner states: “Course starts 2 June 2025. Book your place at www.photosymbols.com. Phone 0117 457 8888.” In the top right corner, a diagonal banner reads “Early Bird Price £500 + VAT.” Around the edges, six diverse individuals with and without learning disabilities are engaged in different activities, such as reading, writing, using a laptop, and presenting at a whiteboard. The Easy Read Academy logo with a five-star rating is placed in the bottom left corner.
February 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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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
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January 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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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
January 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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@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
January 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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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
January 22, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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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
Quote from Carmel Bagness reads: This cervical cancer prevention week is an opportunity to shine a light on the steps we can all take to reduce the number of women diagnosed with this potentially devastating disease.
January 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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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

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Film for women’s health
Women with learning disabilities often do not go for cervical screening, so a health organisation worked with women to create an accessible video on the procedure. Vanica Patel reports
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January 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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What all nurses have to gain from learning disabilities training
Our podcast looks at what's behind mandatory training, plus strategies from specialist nurses
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January 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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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!
January 4, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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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-...
Response To DHSC Announcement Of Commission On Social Care | The King's Fund
Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive, comments on the the announcement of a commission on social care from the Department of Health and Social Care.
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January 3, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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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?)

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January 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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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!
December 23, 2024 at 12:38 PM
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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
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January 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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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
We are pleased there will be an independent Commission because there needs to be action to make sure social care can always support people to live a Good Life. People need to work together on the solutions – that must include people with learning disabilities, their families and supporters. We would like action sooner but we know people working together takes time – this time must be used to find solutions that can stick - people cannot wait any longer. There are urgent things to solve now though. Social Care providers must get enough money to carry on doing a good job this year. We do not want the commission to stop changes that are needed now. For example too many people with learning disabilities and autistic people are going to mental health hospitals or being stuck there. Different reports have said good community support can change that. This is just one opportunity to change lives and use the money better. This focus on social care including everyone gives the chance to make everything work better for Good Lives The Elected Member Co Chairs
January 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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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
Two hands reading braille text beside to the left of some text which reads 'World Braille Day'. The word 'braille' has got the braille patterns above each letter. The post is dated Jan 04 in the top right.
January 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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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
Exploring the stigma experienced by people affected by Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review - BMC Public Health
Background Stigma significantly impacts individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their caregivers, exacerbating social isolation, psychological distress, and reducing quality of life (QoL). Altho...
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January 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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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
Learning disability nursing is in crisis
RCN Professional lead for Learning Disability Nursing Jonathan Beebee explains why LD Nursing is in crisis
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January 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Global cases of measles up 20% as vaccine coverage declines:
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Progress Toward Measles Elimination — Worldwide, 2000–2023
This report describes an update on measles cases and ..
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December 28, 2024 at 10:23 AM
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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
December 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM