Carole Morrow 

“You get a feel for how people are living, you get to know the person, their environment, their families, extended family members, their community,”

“Being selected for this programme is a step closer to my vision which is to challenge and change the attitudes around learning disability nursing and raise awareness of people with learning disability.”

“Learning disability nurses have the knowledge and education to support people to get the best possible health care. Our role is all about empowerment too – encouraging people to believe in themselves, helping them with self-doubt, while ensuring their needs are being met.”

“It’s not just about building relationships with people and their families or carers, but about having the ability to collaborate effectively with other professionals and services.”

“The clinical skillset needed is broad too, and it goes without saying that care and compassion is at the core of all we do – we treat people with individuality. Everyone has different needs, and some are more complex than others. You need to advocate for people, motivate, drive forward the service and look at how you can improve. Networking and leadership skills are so important, as is having a positive outlook and the ability to multitask.”

“I’m really passionate about sharing my knowledge with others so that people with learning disabilities are able to access their services like everyone else can. When I see a positive outcome, it just drives me on to achieve more.”

“It is so important that people know their rights and can understand what is happening when they encounter the criminal justice system. We can help prevent disadvantage by listening, learning and sharing as a group of people passionate and motivated to promote excellence in care, best practice and protect the rights of people with learning disability.”