Learning Disability
What is Learning Disability?
Learning disability is not mental illness or dyslexia, it's caused by the way the brain develops and most develop before a baby is born, during birth or because of a serious illness or trauma in early childhood. A learning disability is lifelong and usually has a significant impact on a person's life. People with a learning disability find it harder than others to learn, understand and communicate. People with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) need full-time help with every aspect of their lives - including eating, drinking, washing, dressing and toileting. Those with milder disabilities may need a support unit for life skills, behavioural, sexuality or health needs.
Why study Learning Disability?
There are 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK - one of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Many have additional health and communication needs, or physical disabilities and they may be entirely dependent on those around them. The learning disability nurse can help them, with their specific training skill and insight, to meet their needs in a holistic and person-centred way. This involves one-to one nursing, their family and carers, or members of the multidisciplinary team. It's challenging, demanding, but highly rewarding and immensely enjoyable.
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