Nursing (Learning Disability) and Social Work

About this course

Nursing for people with learning disabilities, combined with a qualification in social work, is a degree designed for the reality that people with learning disabilities often need support that crosses the boundary between health and care. Learning disability nursing focuses on understanding and responding to the complex health needs of people with learning disabilities, including co-occurring conditions such as epilepsy, mental health difficulties, and physical health inequalities that this population experiences at significantly higher rates than the general population. Social work adds the legal, rights-based, and relational dimension, supporting people to live as independently as possible and coordinating the wider network of support they need. At Sheffield Hallam University, this full-time, four-year programme with integrated foundation year prepares you for dual qualification as a

Where its graduates go

The 4 largest scored destinations, covering 165% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 15 / 100Welfare Professionals · 80% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Nursing Professionals · 75% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 5% of graduatescards →

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