About This Course
Our new PGDip in Community Nursing Learning Disability is a Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) designed for registered nurses who want to specialise in delivering high-quality, inclusive care for children, young people and adults in community settings. It will be delivered via flexible online learning and supports both full-time and part-time study routes; ideal for professionals balancing clinical practice with professional development.
Currently in development, this course is designed to meet the complex and evolving needs of people with learning disabilities. It will support practitioners to develop advanced knowledge, person-centred practice, and leadership skills to work effectively in multi-agency settings. You will gain the expertise to deliver inclusive care, improve quality of life, and drive forward equity in healthcare.
Register Your Interest Now
Although applications are not yet open, you can register your interest today. By completing the short form below, you will be the first to receive updates, key dates, and guidance on how to apply once the course is fully approved.
While this course is not yet open for applications, we are actively gathering interest from prospective learners to help us shape the delivery and support.
Why Study this Course?
- Advance your career in learning disability care within community settings
- Enhance your skills to lead multi-agency teams and provide person-centred, holistic support
- Support inclusive, rights-based approaches to care and service development
- Flexible online delivery tailored to fit around your working life and personal commitments.
- Study alongside peers from across Wales and the UK, sharing best practice and building professional networks
- Commissioned places available for staff employed by Welsh Health Boards, supporting professional development within the NHS workforce *
- This programme leads to a recordable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in Specialist Practice upon successful completion *
This programme reflects current trends in healthcare, where the emphasis is increasingly on enabling people to live well in the community and empowering nurses to lead that change.
Is this Course for You?
This programme is suitable for registered nurses currently practising in community settings. You may be:
- Seeking to progress in your career
- Interested in improving care outcomes and support integration across services
- Aiming to develop leadership and innovation in learning disability services
Entry requirements*
Applicants must:
- Be registered with a statutory nursing body for at least one year
- A 2:1 or first-class degree preferred; applications from those with a 2:2 will be considered based on references and personal statement
- Evidence access to clinical placements aligned to programme learning outcomes
- Have a current enhanced DBS
- Provide a strong personal statement and professional reference
We welcome applications from mature learners and those returning to education after a career break.
*subject to final approval and validation of the course.