How to see the blood moon total lunar eclipse this weekend The last total lunar eclipse visible in the UK was in 2022, and it won't occur again until August 2026. Here's how and when you can spot the rare celestial event.

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Why we must secure the future of learning disability nurses - Learning Disability Today This article outlines the unique contribution of learning disability nurses in addressing the health inequalities faced by people with a learning disability and their families.

Addressing the health inequalities faced by people with a learning disability and their families through strengthening learning disability nursing @jimgblair.bsky.social

NASA's Parker Solar Probe made the closest-ever studies of the Sun -- and got this unprecedented look at multiple solar eruptions piling up on top of each other. 🧪🔭

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YouTube video by CornwallFT Trust supports Learning Disability Week 2025

Sad to see the reports of the domestic supply of LD nursing projected to end by 2028. This video of my friend and fellow LD nurse in Cornwall showcases why LD nurses can make a huge difference and are needed.

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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.

Good to see more awareness being spread about our branch of nursing as a worthwhile and rewarding career choice 😀

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The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of starstuff.

- Carl Sagan, Cosmos

Happy international nurses day to all the fabulous nurses and future nurses out there ❤️. @daniellemansley.bsky.social @chrishutchrnld.bsky.social @chris-dlamini.bsky.social @joe-dubghlas.bsky.social

YouTube video by RCN Happy International Nurses' Day, from Professor Nicola Ranger and Bejoy Sebastian

Happy #InternationalNursesDay everyone!

I want to join so many others around the world to say thank you to nursing staff everywhere.

I see the immense contribution you make every day, and as RCN President I will work tirelessly to ensure you get the recognition you deserve.

Picture of toothbrush with caption "Autism and dental healthcare"

In light of the government's recent updated guidance on oral care and learning disabilities, here are some useful articles on dental health for #autistic people livingautism.com?s=dental

Autism and stomach issues... what the research is saying #AutismAwareness

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...

There are 17,000 Learning Disability Nurses on the #NMC register. If everyone signed, the government has to respond.

It’s not just for RNLDs to sign, people with a #LearningDisability, parents and carers, make you voice heard. ANYONE can sign. Do it today 🙏🏼
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There's a partial solar eclipse today in the UK that peaks at 11am! Here's how to make a pinhole telescope to see it:

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YouTube video by University of Winchester Learning Disability Nursing Film

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Blood moon eclipse over Stonehenge in Wiltshire, UK - approximately 35 images were needed to create this pic

Image Credit: Steven Sanders

Digit-in-Noise Test as a Hearing Screening Test for Individuals With Intellectual Disability

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"...first step towards developing a hearing screening test for individuals with ID who are at elevated risk of impairment & who have insufficient evaluation access."

Patients suffered ‘insidious’ abuse at learning disability hospital | Nursing Times Find out what patients and families affected by the Muckamore Abbey Hospital abuse scandal said during closing statements at a public inquiry.

Patients with learning disabilities at Muckamore Abbey Hospital were kept on wards that were like “prisons” and suffered decades of “inhumane” and “insidious” abuse, an inquiry has heard

AI model predicts hospital stay lengths for people with learning disabilities A new artificial intelligence (AI) model has been developed to predict how long a person with a learning disability is likely to stay in hospital, offering valuable insights that could improve care an...

#healthtech
#ai
Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare for patients with learning disabilities, who frequently present with complex medical histories.
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LD health fair tomorrow in Southampton 😀

We had an incredible day at the @providersunite.bsky.social Day of Action in London!

Seeing the #socialcare sector come together in full force to advocate for the people we support was truly powerful. The message is clear: change is long overdue!

#ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite #StrongerTogether

Premature mortality nine times more likely in young adults with learning disabilities New research from the University of Glasgow has found that young adults with a learning disability are nine times more likely to die from treatable causes and premature mortality.

News. Young adults with learning disabilities are nine times more likely to die of treatable causes, according to new research from the University of Glasgow

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Immensely proud of this toolkit.
End-of-life care planning. So many people were involved!

Now our paper is published, summing up all the work👇

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This can only worsen the stark health inequalities people with learning disabilities already face.

Taking away from those (in some cases very literally) with least voice.

7 planets can be viewed 28 Feb 2025.

For those with a nice sky view, we get 7 planets up there at the same time, on February 28th.

#astronomy

Cancer is one example of a health condition where inequalities for people with a learning disability are particularly stark, Mencap CEO @jonsparkes.bsky.social shares his views with @hsj.co.uk for #WorldCancerDay yesterday.

The DVD/BlueRay cover for the movie "Hidden Figures".

Today's movie recommendation is "Hidden Figures". This is an amazing movie that tells the story of the real life Black Women who worked at NASA and whose intellects and talents helped us put a man in orbit. A brilliant film on every level.
#Movies

Diagnostic Overshadowing: See Beyond the Diagnosis University of Hertfordshire

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Great service to empower individuals and families to monitor aspects of their own health or loved one's health. Finger prick testing with a lancet may also be a more tolerable measure for those with a needle phobia.

PMLD Link's first Webinar - February 2025!

A free informative session focused on profound and multiple learning disabilities designed to enhance your knowledge and skills (for family carers, advocates or professionals)

Sign up here: tinyurl.com/ye22bwpn

Donald Trump signs order to withdraw US from World Health Organization President accuses global health agency of mishandling Covid-19 pandemic and other international health crises

Infectious diseases do not respect borders.
Global health challenges, such as COVID, require global solutions.
Withdrawing from the World Health Organisation is not good for global health - and it is not good for American’s health either.
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Psoriasis and the Gut: Unveiling Invisible Inflammation Discover how psoriasis may affect the gut, leading to 'leaky gut' and increased risk of Crohn’s disease. New research from Uppsala University sheds light on this invisible inflammation.

Discover how psoriasis may affect the gut, leading to 'leaky gut' and increased risk of Crohn’s disease. New research from Uppsala University sheds light on this invisible inflammation.