Learning Disabilities Nursing, BSc (Hons)

Reasons to choose Kingston– Kingston is No.1 in London and No.6 in the UK for nursing and midwifery (Guardian University League table 2022).– Our expert academics are involved in research and shaping the future of learning disabilities nursing nationally.– Our students have been finalists in the Student Nursing Times Awards from 2012 to 2021.About this courseStudy this course and you’ll become a registered learning disabilities nurse, ready to make a positive difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities.You’ll study the factors that affect people’s health and wellbeing, the health inequalities in our society and how we can improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC). You’ll explore the management of complex conditions across the lifespan, from children to the older person and those with dementia, or other mental or physical health needs.Through simulations, and on placement, you’ll work collaboratively with service users. Placement providers include South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust, Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust, Great Ormond Street, The Children’s Trust, and The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability.