Calling all learning disability nursing professionals

Find out what is on at Nursing Live 2024 for learning disability nursing professionals. Register for your free ticket and join us on 23-24 October at the ACC in Liverpool.

Nursing Live is a unique event that celebrates the entire nursing profession, bringing together CPD, peer-collaboration, self-care, career guidance, clinical skills, networking and fun all under one roof. More than 160 speakers will deliver practical, strategic, inspiring and therapeutic sessions.

This is your chance to enhance your skills, connect with peers and celebrate the impact you have on people's lives every day. As a learning disability nursing professional, we have CPD sessions to support your development and tackle some of your most pressing challenges. Highlights include:

Thursday 24 October

Reducing restrictive practices to develop a culture of care

Chair: Christine Walker, editor of Nursing Children and Young People, Learning Disability Practice, and co-editor of Mental Health Practice, RCNi

12.15-12.40pm, Learning Lab 1

Speaker:

Looking to the future: ageing with a learning disability

12.40-1.05pm, Learning Lab 1

Chair: Christine Walker, editor of Nursing Children and Young People, Learning Disability Practice, and co-editor of Mental Health Practice, RCNi


Speaker:
  • James Ridley, nurse consultant, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Enhancing your communication skills: how using a few Makaton signs and symbols can make a big impact

1.05-1.30pm, Learning Lab 1

Chair: Christine Walker, editor of Nursing Children and Young People, Learning Disability Practice, and co-editor of Mental Health Practice, RCNi


Speaker:

Caring for and communicating with adults with cognitive impairment and mental health conditions

2.40-3.00pm, Learning Lab 1

Chair: Emily Pimm, national practice innovation lead, Skills for Care and co-chair, South West Social Care Nursing Advisory Council


Speaker:
  • Dr Zena Aldridge, social care nurse fellow, NIHR and independent dementia nurse consultant

Please be aware that the event programme may be subject to change

Register for your free ticket and join us at the ACC in Liverpool on 23-24 October 2024. Take a look at the event agenda and plan your visit to Nursing Live 2024.

We also have a CV workshop that is based on a first-come first-served basis, so book your slot as soon as you arrive at Nursing Live. Find out more about the CV workshop.


"Fantastic opportunity to receive lots of inspiration, practical advice and feel the power of Nursing. You go home feeling proud of being a Nurse and empowered to continue giving in a wise and compassionate way!"

Attendee 2023


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