Learning Disability Nursing – Films

Learning Disability Nursing is a challenging but thoroughly rewarding area of nursing – Watch these films produced by Health Education England, and listen to what these Learning Disability Nurses have to say about the work they do and the people they work with.

Over 1.2 million people in England have a learning disability and face significant health inequalities compared with the rest of the population. Learning disability nurses work to provide specialist healthcare and support to people living with a learning disability in order to help them live a full and rewarding life. Learning Disability Nurses also work with the families of the people they care for providing valuable help and advice.

In these films, nurses speak about their passion for the work they do, the relationships they form with those they care for and the difference they have made to their lives. The nurses also give valuable advice to those who might want to go into a career in Learning Disability Nursing.

For more information on Learning Disability Nursing and how to get into the profession, visit: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/nursing/roles-nursing/learning-disability-nurse