RCN report warns learning disability nurse numbers down by a third, care quality suffering
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Summary
A Royal College of Nursing (RCN) report reveals that the number of learning disability nurses in the UK has declined by a third, leading to inadequate care for vulnerable people with learning disabilities. The RCN is calling for immediate government action to protect the future of the learning disability nursing profession, as rising demand and falling staffing levels create a crisis in care quality.
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With staffing down by a third and demand rising, the RCN calls for immediate action to protect the future of the learning disability nursing profession
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