Thanks again to all who attended yesterday's Mental Health Nursing Workshop. Super input, energy, passion and drive to take this work forward. Linda Kelly, Registered Nurse Mary Frances McManus Geraldine McKendry Department of Health Public Health Agency

It's time to take the protection of children & SEN children in particular, seriously in our schools & provide proper safeguards & protections #HarrysLaw💛 Well done Deirdre #HarrysLaw💛 & Harry ❤ BBC News - Boy was 'restrained unnecessarily' at special school bbc.com/news/articles/…

This is an enormously important finding on child restraint won by Deirdre #HarrysLaw💛 . It’s another reminder that those in a position of power cannot always be trusted to do the right thing for the child - and that too often real system improvement only happens due to the tenacity

We’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support and solidarity today. No matter what anyone thinks of me speaking out, this is about our son, a vulnerable child who suffered due to the misuse of restraint, overseen by an OT and school staff. #HarrysLaw

Delighted to see this report launched in Northern Ireland today. The long awaited Equity of Access & Outcome The future role of RNLDs in supporting people with learning disabilities to achieve the best health possible. Huge thanks to NIPEC

Thank you NIPEC ARC NI #teamTILII Michelle Curran for the lovely reception today for Equal Notes at the Long Gallery Parliament Buildings. #Learningdisabilitynursesweek

A timely reminder today that England have instructed an early pay review body report for next year (25/6) to get uplift into pockets in April next year. Meanwhile we stall, bicker and let our staff down here for this year (24/5, and it’s November!!)

R U a RNLD or a nurse with an interest in supporting people with learning disabilities? Virtual event is for you! Hear about HSC work happening. Learn + connect Communities of Practice 5 Feb Linda Kelly, Registered Nurse Maureen Roberts Caroline Rice, Una King, Kirsty McKelvey

👀 an amazing opportunity for any Learning Disability or Paediatric nurses in the Fermanagh/Enniskillen area. DM me if you wish to discuss!! LDNursesNI

Following a donation fr LV= General Insurance, the RCN Foundation LV= Quality Improvement Project will fund opportunities for nursing and midwifery led quality improvement projects, with grants of up to £2,500.See rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Latest-news/Sp…

Are you an RNLD or nurse with an interest in supporting people with learning disabilities? This virtual event is for you! RNLD Communities of Practice 10am-12noon on 11 June. To join this event just drop Frances Cannon an email (see below) for the MS Teams link

Congratulations to our very own Ulster Uni Nursing and Paramedic Science💙 Professor Owen Barr who was awarded The RCN NI Outsanding Contribution to Nursing. Thoroughly deserved. NIPEC

What a fantastic night! Honoured to attend the RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the year awards 2025 on behalf of the NRN network & get the opportunity to soak in the positivity in the room. Particularly proud of Ciara Devine & Aaron Smyth -the future of nursing is thriving ⭐️⭐️

Our fabulous student nurses celebrating learning disability week QUBNursing&Midwifery LD Nursing at QUB

Just one more sleep to go until #LearningDisabilityPride - and we can't wait! It'll be the biggest Positive Futures group ever - 95 people in total. Why not come and cheer us on? Parade starts at noon, Carrickfergus seafront, June 21. #DoYourThing Learning Disability Pride

Four of our Bannvale Service Users have premiered their self-made film on Human Rights during Learning Disability Week. 📽️ The group explored what human rights means to them as adults with learning disabilities. Make sure to watch: youtu.be/61xfJoo3Iug?si… #HSC #MakingADifference

This #LDWeek we ask: “Do you see me?” 💙 LD Nursing at QUB students are preparing for careers that break down barriers and build inclusive, person-centred care. Learning Disability Nursing at Queen's University Belfast 🎓 is more than a degree—it’s a calling. #DoYouSeeMe #FutureNurse #LDWeek2025

From clinics to family homes—LD Nursing at QUB students are making a real difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities across NI. 💙 This #LDWeek, we celebrate the skill & compassion of our future LD nurses. #LDWeek2025 #DoYouSeeMe #FutureNurse

Learning Disability Nursing is about more than care—it’s about justice. 💪 LD Nursing at QUB students are allies, advocates & changemakers. This #LDWeek, we proudly stand for visibility, inclusion & rights. #QUBLDN #DoYouSeeMe #LDPride2025