SoWhoCaresAnyway E18 Seeing People for Who They Are

Are you ready to have a friendly conversation to discover people for who they are? 

In this episode of #SoWhoCaresAnyway, I chat with  and Aaron Tebano, two inspiring Learning Disability Student Nurses from the University of Winchester. They are advocating for the profession of Learning Disability Nursing to empower, support, and advocate for people rather than define them by their challenges. 

 

Together, we discuss: 

• The importance of not losing sight of people. Friendly conversations help us recognise individuals for who they truly are—seeing their strengths, passions, and aspirations rather than asking, “What’s wrong with them?” 
• Why giving people time to shine leads to more meaningful, person-centred care. 
• How positive choices and empowerment shape better outcomes for people with learning disabilities. 
• The impact of advocacy and problem-solving in Learning Disability Nursing and why we need more Learning Disability Nurses. 

Rachel and Aaron share their insights on how Learning Disability Nurses make a difference, supporting people and their carers with care, compassion, and creativity. 

Show Resources

Makasong choir - Makasong – Makaton Signing Choir - TALKmoreCORNWALL CIC 

Time2Shine - Time2Shine | Cornwall Accessible Activities Programme

'Nursing According to Us' podcast - Learning Disability Nursing..... According to us! - Nursing according to us. | Podcast on Spotify

Promotional video for LD Nursing at Winchester - University of Winchester learning disability nursing

Makaton video by Winchester nurses for International Nurses Day - Treat People with Kindness (Harry Styles) - Makaton - for International Nurses Day

Positive Choices Reflections on the Positive Choices Winchester conference | Blogs | Royal College of Nursing