RCN report finds learning disability nursing workforce has shrunk by 33% since 2009, denying patients fair access to care
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The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has released a report revealing that people with learning disabilities are being denied fair access to health and care, violating their human rights. The RCN's analysis of NHS data shows the learning disability nursing workforce has shrunk by 33% over 16 years, from 7,083 nurses in 2009 to 4,768 in 2025. The pipeline of future nurses is also under severe pressure, raising concerns about the sustainability of care for people with learning disabilities across the UK.
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bskyRCN report finds learning disability nursing workforce has shrunk by 33% since 2009, denying patients fair access to carercn.org.ukKey quotes
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The learning disability nursing workforce has shrunk dramatically over the last 16 years, falling by 33% from 7,083 nurses in 2009 to 4,768 in 2025
The pipeline of future nurses is also under severe pressure
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