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Jonathan Beebee

@jbeebee.bsky.social

Registered Nurse in Learning Disabilities. CEO of PBS4. Professional Lead in Learning Disability and Neuroscience at Royal College of Nursing.

458 Followers  |  391 Following  |  64 Posts  |  Joined: 23.11.2024  |  1.9699

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Mencap London Marathon 2026 Following my head injury when I was 19 I explored what support might have been available to me if I had not recovered as well as I did. That is when I discovered learning disability nursing. I began m

I have the privilege of running the London Marathon in April for Team @men.org.uk!

Please support my run and this amazing charity with a kind donation! Thank you

2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/jonathan-...

25.07.2025 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
YARNS Transitions project update and calling for more participants! – YARNS Transitions Research Project Blog

The great work of the YARNS project continues! They are looking for participants who have experience of working with people with Stroke or ABI. Please see blog which contains details of how to take part blogs.ed.ac.uk/yarnst/2025/...

09.07.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What is happening with the Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care

The @rcn.org.uk and @skillsforcare.bsky.social are holding a webinar for nurses working in social care to discuss what the Fair Pay negotiations mean for them. Click here to register www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-eve...

30.06.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
England’s domestic supply of learning disability nurses projected to end by 2028 England could run out of its domestic supply of learning disability nurses by 2028 unless β€˜drastic action’ is taken

www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/...

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Last week @jbeebee.bsky.social joined Southampton MP Satvir Kaur’s networking event 🀝 to talk jobs in social care.

He raised concerns over Employers' NI, staffing shortages & the crisis in #LearningDisabilityNursing.

We are grateful for Satvir’s time & engagement.

#PBS4 #PBS #SocialCareFuture

23.06.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Great work @jbeebee.bsky.social all issues facing social care organisations such as ours.
We need to do all we can to bring the issues to the government's attention πŸ™
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

23.06.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last week @jbeebee.bsky.social attended the #SocialCareTop30 event at the Houses of Parliament!

We’re proud to be part of a sector that continues to work towards meaningful, person-centred changeβ€”& to stand alongside others driving progress in the field.πŸ‘

#Neurodisabilities #HealthAndSocialCare

11.06.2025 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Support the future of this key professional group who's numbers are dwindling quickly sign and share our petition πŸ™πŸ™
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

05.06.2025 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'He didn't understand he was dying from cancer': Anonymous nurse reveals what her job is like An NHS nurse has given Sky News Money a frank insight into the profession, including starting salary and the patients she will never forget.

Great article from @skynewsrss.bsky.social promoting the career of a learning disability nurse news.sky.com/story/he-did...

05.06.2025 06:25 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
RNLD Study - Adult Social Care Nursing Study context The team are currently working on a project titled: ExploringΒ Learning Disability Nurses’ Perspectives on NMC Registration: Implications for Students and Individuals Living with a Learni...

You may have seen already the RCN Foundation's surveys for RNLDs and student learning disability nurses. A hosting web page has now been put together for ease of sharing. Please share this and encourage RNLDs to complete and take part adult-social-care-nursing.salford.ac.uk/work/rnld-st...

30.05.2025 07:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Please sign and share πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

22.05.2025 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With the RCN Neuroscience Forum voting members and our professional lead at #RCNCongress25 β€” representing neuroscience nursing with passion, expertise, and a shared vision for the future of our specialty. #RCNNeuro #NursingLeadership #RCN25 @rcnneuro.bsky.social @jbeebee.bsky.social

15.05.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@sncmark.bsky.social.

#neurologynursing

15.05.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent blog from Mark on the RCN Neuroscience Steering Committee

06.05.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud to be presenting at the launch of this today at #RCNWales

24.04.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Brilliant work from @jbeebee.bsky.social has made it even easier to share our petition ! Thanks πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

16.04.2025 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here is a QR code so you can easily share this petition with friends and colleagues. It takes 20 seconds to complete, costs nothing, but makes a huge difference in raising our profile @suebridges.bsky.social @pnewt.bsky.social #ChooseLDNursing

16.04.2025 06:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Last week, our CEO @jbeebee.bsky.social took part in Care Talk Magazine’s Roundtable on Neurological & Complex Care in Social Care Settings.

Read the full report here: www.caretalk.co.uk/.../Complex-....
#Neurodisabilities #SocialCare #LearningDisabilityUK #PBS #PositiveBehaviourSupport

14.04.2025 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was privileged to attend the Care Talk round table for neurology and social care recently. Read the report here and consider nominating for the neuro and complex care awards www.complexcareawards.co.uk/wp-content/u...

14.04.2025 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lecturer in Nursing Learning Disabilities - 1235-24-R2 Thinking of the next step in your career? Take a look at our exciting new role, Lecturer in Nursing Learning Disabilities based at our Preston Campus. Find out…

Lecturer role at The University of central Lancashire. @mrssj.bsky.social @chrishutchrnld.bsky.social @chris-dlamini.bsky.social @jbeebee.bsky.social @joe-dubghlas.bsky.social
www.lancashire.ac.uk/jobs/lecture...

12.04.2025 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Oh ChatGPT, I don't recognise the face but it'll do! They won't use the real @rcn.org.uk logo on the mug either

11.04.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Petition: Fund a full bursary and maintenance fund to train Learning Disability Nurses At a time when the demand across health and social care is so high, numbers entering the LD nursing profession are too low. To halt this decline, support the profession with a full bursary and mainten...

We need everyone behind this! Please take 20seconds to sign. Learning disability nursing has been in constant decline for nearly a decade. The identity of the field is at risk of dilution and the skills needed are at risk of not being available petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

03.04.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a fantastic project to have been part of. Please check out the coproduced resources for ppl with LD and share widely @jbeebee.bsky.social @gwenmoulster.bsky.social @davidh7.bsky.social @daveweigel.bsky.social

30.03.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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YARNS Transitions (Young Adults Rehabilitation experiences and Needs following Stroke) YARNS Transitions (Young Adults Rehabilitation experiences and Needs following Stroke) is a project working to develop a nurse-led, holistic, neurological rehabilitation intervention which supports th...

Young adults with stroke or acquired brain injury. The @rcnneuro.bsky.social are hosting member engagement Teams meeting on this on 17th Apr 12:30-1:30 sharing work of @edinburghuni.bsky.social and @rcnfoundation.bsky.social

find out more here health.ed.ac.uk/research/cur... email me for invite

27.03.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today MPs are voting whether publicly funded social care should receive the same exemption to the NIC increases as the NHS. Since COVID uplifts have not been in line with inflation and national minimum wage. The sector cannot sustain a further cost pressure #ProvidersUnite

19.03.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Restraint: Improving nursing practice with a human rights approach Book your ticket for Β£40 and gain up to 2 hours of participatory CPD towards your revalidation.

Breakfast briefing for nurses
A human rights approach to restraint
See link for full agenda
Date: April 28
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: RCN HQ, Cavendish Square, London
Secure your spot now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restraint-...

17.03.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Positive Commitment Conference 2025 ~ Winchester This event is for qualified RNLDs and RNIDs to attend and was developed as a partner event to Positive Choices which is specifically for LD and ID Nurse students. Not to be confused. This qualified...

I'm looking forward to presenting at this years Positive Commitment Conference, 10th April, Winchester. Amazing value for this event, great learning opportunities and brilliant way to network with other RNLDs. Follow this link to book dma-solutions.co.uk/events/upcom...

12.03.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you a nurse supporting young adults with acquired brain injury? @rcnfoundation.bsky.social are looking for your support! See attached screenshot for details of how to take part, and see here for more info rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Research-pro...

21.02.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Friday! πŸŽ‰ Today, we’re shining a spotlight on @Providers Unite 🌟

We’ll be joining them at their #DayofAction next Tuesday in London to stand together for the future of social care. Stay tuned for updates! ✊

To find out more go to: www.providersunite.co.uk

21.02.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm speaking at Restraint: Improving nursing practice with a human rights approach, join me Register now

I am delighted to be speaking RCNi's upcoming event in April. Join us for expert guidance on safe, ethical restraint & practical strategies. Book your place now. invt.io/1txbj2ysdke

19.02.2025 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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