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Children’s nursing: it is important it is to discuss a child’s condition with their parents and carers
Trust your gut: why nursing intuition is built into PEWS
The importance of nursing instinct and a sixth sense should not be underestimated
17 Feb 2026
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Children’s health: as part of its plans for an NHS fit for the future, the Labour government plans to create the healthiest generation ever by 2035
Labour has lofty ambitions to improve child health but where is the money for it?
While the plans are laudable, there are many problems to be overcome
10 Dec 2025
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Evidence shows that the number of registered learning disability nurses has declined by 43% since 2009
Future of learning disability nursing is at stake
Campaigners are right to lobby and apply pressure now as numbers dwindle
01 Dec 2025
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Vaccine nirsevimab will help protect very premature babies from respiratory synctial virus, a leading cause of a bronchiolitis
UK rollout of vaccine will protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus
From September very premature babies in the UK will be offered vaccine nirsevimab
01 Sep 2025
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The RCN Foundation recently hired researchers from the London School of Economics to examine what the economic case for learning disability nurses is. A nurse holds the hand of a man with learning disabilities while talking to him
What is the economic case for the profession?
Learning disability nursing may be in a perilous state, but its worth could be underestimated
01 Apr 2025
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4.3 million children in the UK are now living in poverty according to the Joseph Roundtree Foundation
Why services for children and families are crying out for more investment
In the UK, 4.3 million children live in poverty and there are associated mental health issues
17 Feb 2025
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A nuse smiles at child as mother looks on. 29% of children in England are living in poverty, fewer are being immunised and there are growing health inequalities with more of the poorest becoming obese
Our rich history shows us why children need specialist care
Lord Darzi’s review of the NHS exposes the state of healthcare for children and young people
21 Oct 2024
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Lord Darzi’s investigation of the state of the NHS in England highlights the decline in numbers of learning disability nurses and health inequalities
Darzi report shows services for people with learning disabilities ‘falling far short’
Investigation highlights decline in learning disability nurse numbers and health inequalities
26 Sep 2024
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A learning disability liaison nurse talks to an older person in a hospital bed
Why tackling learning disability health inequalities must be a government priority
Gross inequalities for people with learning disabilities and/or autism are a national shame
26 Jul 2024
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Video still from a UK Health Security Agency campaign with four children staring at the camera and the tagline: ‘If we’re not vaccinated, we’re not protected’
Worrying rise in pertussis cases across UK and Europe
Nurses should advise parents and pregnant women to book a vaccination appointment
16 Apr 2024
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Time for change written in sand on a beach
Is it time to retire the title learning disability nurse?
Changing the name could make it more contemporary and reflect changing times
05 Feb 2024
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What would you put in an election manifesto for future learning disability nursing?
New reports on learning disability care are hard-hitting but do offer support for nurses
24 Nov 2023
Nursing Live gives you the chance to contribute to the future of the profession
Visitors will be able to attend sessions specifically for learning disability nurses
02 Oct 2023
Learning disability nurses' input is vital on training consultation
Nurses are invited to contribute to the Oliver McGowan draft code of practice
24 Jul 2023
Enter our 2023 RCN Nursing Awards and share your innovations
Do you feel that your own innovation or project deserves to be given a platform?
27 Mar 2023
Learning disability nursing: why can’t we do more to recruit more?
NHS figures show numbers of nurses in England have fallen by more than 30% in the past decade
25 Nov 2022
Crisis brings inspiration in children’s mental health care
Specialist team set up to help children after COVID lockdowns led to severe problems
18 Oct 2022
Looking for inspiration? Why not take part in our free webinar
Innovation is the subject of the Learning Disability Practice webinar on 3 November
04 Oct 2022