Alex McClimens and Sarah Burns look at whether degree graduates who hold dual qualifications are in a better position than others to provide care
This article focuses on debates about which professional groups are best suited to providing care for people with learning disabilities. Traditionally, such care provision has been viewed as part of the nursing role, but as boundaries between health and social care become porous, social workers may become involved in some aspects of it too. The article presents the views of four graduates of a combined degree programme who gained a dual qualification in social work and learning disability nursing. They discuss their employment histories and how having the dual qualification affects their work.
Learning Disability Practice. 19, 2, 27-30. doi: 10.7748/ldp.19.2.27.s22
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Conflict of interestNone declared
Received: 18 January 2016
Accepted: 20 January 2016
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