Prison nursing support team transforms care of inmates with learning disabilities
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Prison nursing support team transforms care of inmates with learning disabilities

Elaine Cole @prideinnursing RCNi special projects editor

Learning disability nurses at HMP Parc are ensuring clients’ needs are met in a custodial setting

A team of nurses is transforming the care of prisoners with a learning disability or autism spectrum conditions after setting up the UK’s first dedicated prison wing to meet their needs.

Learning Disability Practice. 23, 6, 14-16. doi: 10.7748/ldp.23.6.14.s6

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