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Jonathan Beebee

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

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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Can a Neurodisability framework promote learning disability nursing? Survey at the end of article pbs4.org.uk/blog/2026/02...
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Can a Neurodisability Nursing Framework Strengthen Learning Disability Nursing: Reflections from an RCN/Oxleas Event - PBS4
A framework for Registered Nurses in Neurodisabilities The vision presented here is about strategically broadening the scope of practice that this point of registration covers. It is broadening the sc...
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RCN Northern Ireland @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
The workforce crisis facing Registered Nurses in Learning Disabilities (RNLDs) has deepened. We’ve been campaigning since 2016, and now we’re hosting online workshops to hear directly from nurses, student nurses & key voices. Book one of our October sessions ⬇️ bit.ly/3VK47Ti
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
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-...
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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
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
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/...
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YARNS Transitions project update and calling for more participants! – YARNS Transitions Research Project Blog
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
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...
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What is happening with the Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/...
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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 ‘drastic action’ is taken
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PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
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
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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
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 🙏 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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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...
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PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
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 change—& to stand alongside others driving progress in the field.👏 #Neurodisabilities #HealthAndSocialCare
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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Support the future of this key professional group who's numbers are dwindling quickly sign and share our petition 🙏🙏 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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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...
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Great article from @skynewsrss.bsky.social promoting the career of a learning disability nurse news.sky.com/story/he-did...
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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.
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
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...
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RNLD Study - Adult Social Care Nursing
Study context The team are currently working on a project titled: Exploring Learning Disability Nurses’ Perspectives on NMC Registration: Implications for Students and Individuals Living with a Learni...
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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Please sign and share 🙏🙏🙏
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Mark @sncmark.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
With the RCN Neuroscience Forum voting members and our professional lead at #RCNCongress25 — 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
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RCN Neuroscience Forum @rcnneuronurses.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
@sncmark.bsky.social. #neurologynursing
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Excellent blog from Mark on the RCN Neuroscience Steering Committee
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Proud to be presenting at the launch of this today at #RCNWales
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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Brilliant work from @jbeebee.bsky.social has made it even easier to share our petition ! Thanks 🙏🙏🙏 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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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...
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
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
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PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
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
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
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...
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dianaheyes.bsky.social @dianaheyes.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
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...
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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…
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
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
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
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...
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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...
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ChrisHutchRNLD @chrishutchrnld.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
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
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
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
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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...
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
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
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
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-...
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Restraint: Improving nursing practice with a human rights approach
Book your ticket for £40 and gain up to 2 hours of participatory CPD towards your revalidation.
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
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...
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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...
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
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...
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PBS4 @pbs4.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Happy Friday! 🎉 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
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
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
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I'm speaking at Restraint: Improving nursing practice with a human rights approach, join me
Register now
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RCN Neuroscience Forum @rcnneuronurses.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Hello! This is the account of the RCN Neuroscience Nursing Forum. Our forum is made up nurses working in lots of different areas of Neurology such as Parkinson’s, Stroke, Headaches, Epilepsy, Neuro-oncology and MS. Please do give us a follow as we have some fab events coming up this year!
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joy from inside out is doing a yoga pose and smiling .
ALT: joy from inside out is doing a yoga pose and smiling .
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Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
panspandasuk.org/post/local-a... 🤗 to see LAs responding positively to @panspandasuk.bsky.social following recent judicial review. This ruling reinforces the importance of #EduSky #EdPsych #MedTwitter recognising #PANS is a med diagnosis—one that professionals have a duty to acknowledge + act on
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Local Authority Update on PANS and PANDAS - PANS PANDAS UK
Welcome to PANS PANDAS' news blog. This post is titled: Local Authority Update on PANS and PANDAS
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
If you know anyone who might be interested in training to be a learning disability nurse, please share this video with them m.youtube.com/watch?v=esju...
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Learning Disability Nursing Film
YouTube video by University of Winchester
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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Deadline approaching - please share! A career changing opportunity for a nurse or midwife (UK-wide) buff.ly/4joLoah @susanmasters.bsky.social @cmos1993.bsky.social @louisekeane84.bsky.social @flibbertyj.bsky.social @jbeebee.bsky.social @rmnlizf.bsky.social
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
The @rcnldnursing.bsky.social BlueSky account has gone live today. Steering committee are orientating themselves to it so please give the account a follow
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Hello! @pbs4.bsky.social are recruiting a #RNLD. Happy to consider nearly qualified, newly qualified, and experienced learning disability nurses. Can have informal chat with anyone interested jobs.employmenthero.com/GB/jobs/pbs4...
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PBS Practitioner (RNLD)
PBS Practitioner (RNLD) £28,000 to £35,000 (Salary negotiable dependent on position and experience) Location: Regional role across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Somerset Hours...
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Here is a @dailymail.co.uk article on #ProvidersUnite www-dailymail-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.dail...
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Care providers set to descend on Westminster next month
Nearly 3,000 in the sector united for the first time to warn that Labour 's policies had left adult social care on the brink of collapse and in need of at least £2 billion in immediate aid.
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Great conference today with the Neurological Alliance and NHS England on Neurology Transformation. Great to see new and existing connections and hear about how services are transforming whilst considering opportunities for nurses
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
For all my social care connections, it would be great if you, your teams, and people you support can help this day of action. March on Westminster planned for 25th Feb. Use this link to sign up for updates www.providersunite.co.uk
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Interesting piece from Emmie Parish, student editor of Nursing Times and soon to be RNLD www.nursingtimes.net/students/wha...
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‘What does the future look like for me?’
Three years ago the thought of applying for a job felt like such a long way off, and I thought I...
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
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Psychotropic deprescribing in ethnic minority individuals with a learning disability requires a more nuanced approach
Health inequalities are pervasive across our healthcare system, affecting different patients in different ways and requiring an increasingly nuanced approach to tackle them. For individuals from an et...
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Patient care in corridors is normalised due to people not discharged to a social care, which is on its knees. Imposing National Insurance Contributions on publicly funded social care, which government has already exempted NHS from will only worsen this #ProvidersUnite www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Corridor care: 'Devastating testimony' shows patients are coming to harm | News | Royal College of Nursing
RCN report reveals harrowing stories of corridor care from thousands of nursing staff, showing how widespread the issue is across the UK.
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Really interesting interactive story on the challenges facing learning disability nursing. Requires RCNi log in rcni.com/nursing-stan...
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Nurse shortages: is learning disability the most at-risk field?
As the NHS nursing staff crisis continues, numbers in learning disability (LD) nursing have plummeted, with a 44% drop in LD nurses in the NHS in England between September 2009 and January 2024. We lo...
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Opportunity to join @wlvuni.bsky.social as a senior lecturer in learning disability nursing jobs.wlv.ac.uk/vacancy/seni...
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Senior Lecturer in Nursing (Learning Disabilities Nursing) | University of Wolverhampton
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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
A great forum page - packed with lots of useful resources, including the library subject guide. We recently updated it with the help of the forum (thank you!): www.rcn.org.uk/library/Subj...
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Learning Disability Nursing: Subject Guide | Library | Royal College of Nursing
Learning Disability Nursing from the Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum. Highlights key information resources.
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Great piece on brain tumours on BBC Morning Live featuring nurses who have experienced this inc @clairelsutton.bsky.social watch from 48mins www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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Morning Live - Series 6: 09/01/2025
Gethin Jones and Kimberley Walsh talk to finance expert Laura Pomfret about rogue investment schemes. Plus, gardener Mark Lane talks about steps to combat his type-2 diabetes.
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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/topic/good-p...
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Viewpoint: government must bridge the learning disability funding gap
In this new series, Clive Parry, ARC England Director, talks about the learning disability funding gap created by changes to the National Living Wage and additional National Insurance Contribution cos...
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