LYPFT Health Facilitation and Involvement Team @lypftinvolve.bsky.social We are the Involvement Team in the Learning Disability Service
at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
https://www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/
Account monitored Monday- Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Samantha Salmon @samanthasalmon.bsky.social Senior Lecturer - Learning Disability Nursing at Birmingham City University
STUART TODD @stuarttodd01.bsky.social Prof in Intellectual Disability Research at the University of South Wales. I am currently leading the Marie Curie funded READY study https://www.readystudy.uk/home - a study of the last year of life of people with learning disabilities.
Eileen Carey @eileencarey.bsky.social Registered Nurse Intellectual Disability-RNID/
Lecturer/Researcher/Associate Professor.
Views are my own.
Sue and Dr Jen Blackwell BEM FRSA @theblackwells.bsky.social Spreading joy and impact of inclusion by inspiring #TheArtofthePossible. Leading the crusade for social change and equality of opportunity. Keynote Speaker, Writer #IntellectualDisabilities #SocialJustice
https://blackwells.biz
Owen Barden @owenbarden.bsky.social Assistant Professor in Intellectual Disability & Inclusion, Trinity College Dublin
All Wales People 1st @allwalespeople1st.bsky.social Uniting the voice of self-advocacy groups in Wales to improve the lives of adults with learning disabilities. Cyfuno llais grwpiau hunan-eiriolaeth yng Nghymru
https://linktr.ee/allwalespeople1st
Learning Disability Wales @ldwales.bsky.social Working to make Wales the best country in the world for people with a learning disability to live, learn, love and work. RTs are not endorsements.
Easy to Read @easytoread.bsky.social We make sure everyone can access information and be included. Easy Read and Plain Language, accessible media, web content, and training. Get in touch at info@easytoread.au
#EasyRead #PlainLanguage #AccessibleInformation
Mark Cornell @markcornell.bsky.social Dad, Hubby, Runner, NHS Community Learning Disability Nurse & Lecturer
Michael Ginn @mg5007.bsky.social Retired LD Nurse / London / Wiltshire / Gay / Married / Sober
Learning from Lives and Deaths - LeDeR researchers @aliveleder.bsky.social Our team aims to help improve healthcare for people with a learning disability and/or autism. We're from KCL and share work with researchers from UCLan + KU.
Estia Centre @estiacentre.bsky.social Learning together for a healthier future. Specialist training for health and social care staff who support people with a learning disability and autistic people.
Restraint Reduction Network @restraintreductionnetwork.org The Restraint Reduction Network is a registered charity (1187984) working to reduce restrictive practices.
Contact us at rrn@bild.org.uk
restraintreductionnetwork.org
Nicky MacDonald @nickymac1.bsky.social Director of Operations, privileged to manage diverse physical and mental health services, Learning Disability Nurse first and always.
RCN Foundation @rcnfoundation.bsky.social We support nursing and midwifery staff in the UK to offer the best possible care by providing grants for hardship, education and research. Charity number: 1134606
Louise Smith @louisesmith88.bsky.social Learning Disability Nurse
Clinical Educator
Passionate about Inclusion
#NursingAssociateMagic
Ruth Hirst @ruthlhirst.bsky.social Lecturer in Learning Disabilities Nursing at Birmingham City University. Learning Disability Nurse.
RCN Neuroscience Forum @rcnneuronurses.bsky.social Connecting nurses with an interest in neuroscience and neurology practices
@dmarsden49.bsky.social @dmarsden49.bsky.social
@fabnhsstuff.bsky.social @fabnhsstuff.bsky.social Sharing quality improvement projects in health and social care to ensure YOU don't have to start with a blank piece of paper - find best practice examples, great ideas and service solution www.fabnhsstuff.net lets reinvent the way we work together
Bild @bild.org.uk Bild (British Institute of Learning Disabilities) is a national charity working toward a society where everyone has the same rights and opportunities.
www.bild.org.uk
Photosymbols @photosymbols.bsky.social The popular photo library featuring actors with learning disabilities.
Lynne Westwood (RNLD) @lynnewestwood.bsky.social Retired academic, Proud Learning Disability Nurse. Love spending time with family and friends
Jacqueline Taylor @jacqueline-taylor.bsky.social Registered Nurse: Learning Disabilities
Lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University
Gwen Moulster @gwenmoulster.bsky.social Independent Learning Disabillty Consultant Nurse
@clarernld.bsky.social @clarernld.bsky.social Passionate about reducing health inequalities in adults with learning disabilities and addressing unmet health need. Love my kids, music, the ocean, nature, astronomy and the outdoors.
Lou HC @nurselouhc.bsky.social 🏴 NQN |Community Nurse| RCN Highland Branch Treasurer | Former RCN StN Committee Vice Chair| UHI St of the Year 2024 | She/Her 🏴🏳️🌈
The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social The Foundation of Nursing Studies works with nurses to create person-centred cultures of care
Ruth Northway @ruthnorth.bsky.social Retired Professor of Learning Disability Nursing. Fellow of RCN, QNI and LSW. Likes running marathons
Peter Zaagman @ziggie33.bsky.social Retired nurse educator and currently community support worker for people with a learning disability.
@sieddy.bsky.social @sieddy.bsky.social Dad - Husband - Learning Disability Nurse - Runner - Advanced Practice - MA in Autism Studies - Learning Disability Nursing Shared Decision Making Council #ldnurse #chooseldnursing #RNLD
Devi Sagar @devirsagar.bsky.social Research manager. Talking about caring, research, palliative and end of life care, grief & bereavement, being a sib of an adult with LD and other stuff in between.
Opinions are my own. (She/her)
Stephanie Ross @stephr9.bsky.social Learning Disability Liaison nurse. Trustee for Alexandra House of Joy.
Holistic Health Visitor @holistichv.bsky.social 🇬🇧Holistic, inclusive, trauma-informed, neurodivergent experience and inequalities aware, paediatric Nurse, Health Visitor &researcher (with lived experience of ADHD, hEDS,CRPS & SEND parenting).
Think KPI (not ✅ box)- Keeping People Included!
Views my own.
SquarePeg Training @squarepegtraining.bsky.social Founder Prof. Karen Watchman. Learning/intellectual disability and dementia online & in-person co-developed training delivery. Social enterprise based in Scotland with global reach. https://squarepegtraining.co.uk/
Dr Lisa O'Leary @lisacoleary.bsky.social Academic and ILM qualified coach in research development at Edinburgh Napier University. Co-Editor for Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. Conference chair. Dog lover, vegan curious,enjoy fitness,travelling and socialising☺️
Kerry Anderson QN @kerryldnurse93.bsky.social LD Nurse Consultant & Queens Nurse. CoChair Scottish LD Lead Nurse Group. NT Award Winner ‘23 RCN Scot Award Winner ‘24. Views Own
@angela2222.bsky.social @angela2222.bsky.social Registered nurse in learning disabilities
Strategic health facilitator
Terri Porrett @terriporrett.bsky.social Enabling Nurse Specialists demonstrate their value www.apollonursingresource.com
Co-Founder of the sharing best practice platform www.fabnhsstuff.net
Would be photo journalist
Petrena @petrena.bsky.social Palliative care nurse specialist. Originally from South West Ireland, made a home in Southwest England.
Wife , Mother and loves her 🐕
Life is not a rehearsal.
Loves a list, a project , a plan.
Gary Allen @garyjallen.bsky.social RNLD • Hartlepool Labour • Pre-Digital Native •
Lin B @linb.bsky.social Thrice retired Nurse & Consultant in Public Health. Love festivals, travel, cheese, Wales, London, Africa, Australia, Vegas, dogs. Reformed revolutionary. Former Chair of RCN Congress. Views all mine. #nursesky
BCU Learning Disability Nursing @bcu-ldnursing.bsky.social We are the voice of learning disability nursing here at Birmingham City University. This space is to share exciting news and good practice from our field.
https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/nursing-learning-disability-bsc-hons-2025-26
Russell Woolgar @russwo.bsky.social Proud semi retired learning disability nurse with an interest in sharing research, good practice and thoughtful information.
RCN Learning Disability Nursing Forum @rcnldnursing.bsky.social Members of the RCN Learning Disability Nursing Forum Steering Committee account to share RCN and Learning Disability Nursing info. Further info about the forum can be found here https://www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved/Forums/Learning-Disability-Nursing-Forum
Kelly Dixon @kellys1980.bsky.social 3rd Year Student Learning Disability Nurse Apprentice studying with the Open University and working within a Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities in Somerset.
Absolutely crazy for F1 and support Williams F1 🏎️❤️
All opinions are my own.
@mamcg.bsky.social @mamcg.bsky.social
@mazza1974.bsky.social @mazza1974.bsky.social
@bishgriffin.bsky.social @bishgriffin.bsky.social
Paula 🏴 @pajane.bsky.social Mam of 2 humans & 2 dogs, other half of Dai Will. Love being outdoors #semi-retired #LDNurse #Equity #PatientSafety #QualityImprovement
Jim @jimmyjimrid.bsky.social Proud to be an RNLD! Dad of two, Geordie and NUFC supporter. Clin Doc student! 🤪
Nuala Robinson @nulesrobinson.bsky.social
@serenaj2103.bsky.social @serenaj2103.bsky.social
@tayloly.bsky.social @tayloly.bsky.social
@rachibel.bsky.social @rachibel.bsky.social
LincolnLDNurse @nursingcitizendevelopment.com ILM-accredited, award winning nurse leader specialising in AI in healthcare, with expertise in study practices, presentations, teamwork, and stress management.
Evan Howle @beeshyknight.bsky.social Lecturer, Sheffield Hallam University, Registered Learning Disability Nurse and Social Worker. Passionate about education, substance misuse, carers rights and co-production of teaching and learning.
Team Up @teamupinclusion.bsky.social Community, Secondary & University based programmes employing a buddy system to support persons with Down Syndrome and ID in a group setting. Two-way learning. # InclusionForAll
@dianaheyes.bsky.social @dianaheyes.bsky.social Learning disability nurse and part time lecturer. Autistic and passionate about improving autistic lives. Director of A Spectrum Connection CIC. Nature lover, maker, music lover, dreamer. Views my own.
@frances67.bsky.social @frances67.bsky.social
Libby @libbyp76.bsky.social RNLD - Practice Development Practitioner
Loving 🧘 Asian 🍲 🥘 🍱 🥢
Carol @cr-carol.bsky.social Registered Learning Disability Nurse•Mental Health•Community Care •Dementia care•Hospice/respite care children/ young people•Complex healthcare needs•
@michelleparker123.bsky.social @michelleparker123.bsky.social
@stowjames.bsky.social @stowjames.bsky.social Have adorable brother with learning disabilities. LDE Family & Friend rep, CeTR Independent Reviewer.
@chrisnorfolk.bsky.social @chrisnorfolk.bsky.social
@annalouise24.bsky.social @annalouise24.bsky.social
@sarah-chicken.bsky.social @sarah-chicken.bsky.social
Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social Trained as an LD Nurse in 1979 former NHS exec Director now MD of www.pips.support supported living company.
Sue Bridges 🦋 @suebridges.bsky.social Founder of #chooseLDNursing. Independent Consultant Learning Disability Nurse. Posting in a personal capacity.
Hilary Causer @drhilarycauser.bsky.social Research Fellow | Suicidologist | Qualitative methods
Revisioning distress and suicidality in women nurses @nurse-suicide.bsky.social @uniofsurrey.bsky.social
www.nursesuicidestudy.com
Feminist. Ally. She/her.
Lindsay Ketcher RNLD @linzisueboo.bsky.social Mental Health in Learning Disabilities Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Crystal Palace FC & Rock music fan, fun-loving, 80% Tea!
@epilepsyexplained.bsky.social @epilepsyexplained.bsky.social
Jaye (RNLD) @jayegb.bsky.social Senior Registered Learning Disability Nurse working in the NHS, and beyond proud to be a part of this amazing career ❤️
Positive Behaviour Support Coach/Practitioner, SPELL trainer and so much more on the horizon
Emma Edwards @kernowpdnurse.bsky.social Parkinsons nurse / mental health nurse and advocate.
Deputy CEO at SpotlightYOPD.
Volunteer with Parkinson’s UK.
RCN Neuroscience Nurse Forum- Vice Chair
Myparkinsonsnurse.com
Likes the beach, gardening ,dogs and pasty eating!
@tsproston.bsky.social @tsproston.bsky.social
Aimee @afworm.bsky.social Learning Disability Nurse working in Special Schools Southampton 💕
Nurse Suicide Project @nurse-suicide.bsky.social Revisioning distress and suicidality in women nurses - 1 project, 5 studies. Funded by The Wellcome Trust. University of Surrey. www.nursesuicidestudy.com
Posts by @drhilarycauser.bsky.social
#academicsky #nursesky
Mark Gallagher @markgal67.bsky.social Learning Disability Nurse.
Working at Glasgow Caledonian University as a Senior Lecturer in LDN.
Deputy Chair Scottish LDN leads group.
Music, food, wine and beer fan !
Sandy Costall @costallsandy.bsky.social Learning Disability Nurse, Parent Carer of son with Downs Syndrome. Passionate about improving health inequalities and empowering people with a learning disability. Sharing information. Join the journey.
Susan Masters @susanmasters.bsky.social Regional Director RCN South West |Retired Chief Nurse NHS |
Former National Chief Nurse/Director Nursing Policy and Public Affairs RCN | Queens Nurse | Director of HQIP | FNF scholar Alumni | EGA alumni. #NurseSky🦋
@mezb.bsky.social @mezb.bsky.social
Ruthy @ruthy75.bsky.social RNlD liason Nurse
Sarah Duffin @sarahduffin.bsky.social RNLD, Behaviour Analyst, Health Inequalities, Senior Lecturer, (Nursing), Healthcare Leadership, Training.
@beckiehillman.bsky.social @beckiehillman.bsky.social
Matthew Osborne @matthew0sb0rne.bsky.social Registered Nurse: Interests and experience include ED and urgent care, trauma, plastics, spinal surgery, advanced practise, nursing science, digital technologies, and education.
@charliesid13.bsky.social @charliesid13.bsky.social
@samkitchen.bsky.social @samkitchen.bsky.social
ChrisHutchRNLD @chrishutchrnld.bsky.social Consultant Nurse Approved Clinician Learning Disability & Autism; Queen's Nurse; Passionate about many things driven to make a difference. All views are my own.
@enice-13.bsky.social @enice-13.bsky.social
Vicky @vickyrn.bsky.social
@tuladaley.bsky.social @tuladaley.bsky.social
Nicola Shinn @nicolashinn.bsky.social Ward Manager of Autism Ward in National LD High Security, Dual Trained RNLD & Social Worker,
Florence Nightingale Alumni, Autism PGC Graduate, Chartered Manager ☺️
Debra Moore MBE FRSA @debdma.bsky.social Works NHSE ❤️24/7 Mental Health Neighbourhood Centres: nurse, celebrant, trustee, dog lover, feminist, lives by the sea : views own
@hardysi.bsky.social @hardysi.bsky.social