Learning Disability Nursing (including Foundation Year)

About this course

Learning disability nursing is a specialist branch of nursing concerned with supporting people who have a learning disability to live healthy, fulfilling, and self-determined lives, navigating the health and social care system with confidence and having their needs recognised and met with compassion and expertise. People with learning disabilities may experience a wide range of health conditions alongside their disability, and they often face barriers to accessing healthcare that other people take for granted. Learning disability nurses work across clinical, community, and residential settings to provide direct care, to advocate for their clients, and to work alongside families and other professionals to coordinate support. At the University of Chester, this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year and a year abroad, providing a supported entry into the professional trai

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 10% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Other Health Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Nursing Professionals · 60% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 10% of graduatescards →

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