Staff shortages: why the stakes are high in learning disability nursing.

A new paper reveals the stark realities facing learning disability nursing in south east England – a profession now at a critical tipping point. The 2024 RCN survey of 506 registered nurses in learning disabilities (RNLDs) and 60 students paints a concerning picture.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 5 - 6
Format: editorial Journal Article
Published: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) Apr2026
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
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Summary:A new paper reveals the stark realities facing learning disability nursing in south east England – a profession now at a critical tipping point. The 2024 RCN survey of 506 registered nurses in learning disabilities (RNLDs) and 60 students paints a concerning picture.