Learning Disability Nurses

The Department of Health 2007 defines learning disability nursing as person-centred profession with the principal aim of supporting the well-being and social inclusion of people with learning disabilities through improving or maintaining physical and mental health. Learning disability nurses teach individuals with learning disability the skills needed to find work. This helps them to lead a more independent and heathy life where they can relate to others on equal terms. They are also involved in improving or maintaining a person’s physical and mental health, reduce barriers to the living an independent life and supporting individuals in living fulfilling life (Health Careers, 2016). By promoting the health wellbeing and independence of people