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

  • Published In: Learning Disability Practice, 2026, v. 29, n. 2. P. 5 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Learning Disability Practice. 2026/04, Vol. 29, Issue 2, p5
  • Document Type:Editorial
  • Subject Area:Nursing and Allied Health
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1465-8712
  • DOI:10.7748/ldp.29.2.5.s1
  • Accession Number:192941497
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