(1/2) Learning Disability Nursing is a priority area of our research work. This week is #LearningDisabilityWeek and the theme is "Do you see me?", which seeks to challenge the barriers people with a learning disability face.

Today marks the start of Learning Disability Week and we are highlighting the role of the specialist physiotherapist and how they can help people living with a learning disability. Read more 👉tewv.nhs.uk/news/learning-…

An information event is being held at South Bank Library, Middlesbrough tomorrow (18 June) between 10am and 1pm. Come along to find out more about support and services for people living with or supporting someone with a learning disability. tewv.nhs.uk/news/informati… #LDWeek

We had a great day at the Hartlepool learning disability week information event today. Thanks to everyone who came down to see us!

The latest Big Issue is breaking new ground, as it's released a special edition, put together by people with learning disabilities. CBeebies presenter George Webster talks about the importance of having "all voices" heard. Mencap | #LearningDisabilityWeek

Reasonable adjustment for today is GIVE EXTRA TIME. People with a learning disability will require more time to process information they are given and to make themselves understood. #BHRUTLDWeek2024

Information events are being held at Grenfell Club, Redcar (10.30am-12.30) & Redcar Central Library (1-3pm) tomorrow (19 June). Find out more about support & services for people living with or supporting someone with a learning disability. ow.ly/MqZ450S9A53 #LDWeek

Drop by and meet our North Tees Community Learning Disability team at the Stockton Employment and Training Hub tomorrow (19 June) between 10 am and 3pm. Find out more about their service and the support available for local people living with a learning disability. #LDWeek

In partnership with NHS London LDNMayor Health & young people, we have produced a strength-based guide to living successfully with ADHD. Staying well, achieving in education, managing relationships - free to download: @CNWLCAMHS NewhamCAMHS ⭐️✨💙CAMHS Network💙✨⭐️ ☂️ adhdfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Today, as part of #LDWeek we're shining a light on the Durham and Darlington Health Facilitation Team. The team support people with learning disabilities who use our services, to stay healthy by helping them to access wider health care services. More at➡️ tewv.nhs.uk/news/learning-…

Our LD services help people to live independently & learn new skills. Diamond loves to help people & is involved in our Trust Improving Together programme to make sure people with learning disabilities are heard. She loves Bingo, attending her local youth club & baking.

Our North Tees Community Learning Disability team will be at the University Hospital of North Tees between 10 am and 2.30pm on Friday 21st June with an information stall to share more about their service and the support for local people living with a learning disability. #LDWeek

Please spread far and wide to share this important research. I will certainly be interested in seeing the results Renee Francis #chooseLDNurses #LDWeek24 UKLDCNN

“The best solution to reducing the need for autistic people to mask is to spread awareness to non-autistic people of different neurodiverse behaviours and thinking patterns.” Dr Hannah Bennett (née Belcher), autistic researcher, discusses masking in autistic people. autism.org.uk/advice-and-gui…

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Our publication is now online. Constipation is a serious problem for people with a learning disability and we need to think about prescribed medications and how they may put people at risk ➡️ journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17…

#checkuponyourfriends Glynis Smith Dorothy Kupara Tracey Hartley-Smith RNLD QN 💙🇺🇦 susie maguire maxine o'brien Dr Rosalynn Austin RN Lisa Hyatt Dr Darren Savarimuthu Julia Skelding Marie Serena Jones Emma Protheroe Carol Forde-Johnston💙 Jonathan Beebee RNLD Farai Pfende Sam Abdulla Sally Wilson 💙 Laura Coburn

#checkuponyourfriends Glynis Smith Dorothy Kupara Tracey Hartley-Smith RNLD QN 💙🇺🇦 susie maguire maxine o'brien Dr Rosalynn Austin RN Lisa Hyatt Dr Darren Savarimuthu Julia Skelding Marie Serena Jones Emma Protheroe Carol Forde-Johnston💙 Jonathan Beebee RNLD Farai Pfende Sam Abdulla Sally Wilson 💙 Laura Coburn