• To understand the unique demands on learning disability nursing in remote and rural locations
• To consider the barriers that can affect care in rural areas, such as lack of access to specialist services
• To appreciate the need for innovation and creative solutions when working in remote locations
Learning disability nursing in remote and rural locations can often be challenging, in part due to limited resources and access to services, but it can also be highly rewarding. This article describes the benefits and challenges of learning disability nursing in Shetland, a remote and rural location that comprises a group of islands north of the Scottish mainland. It also includes the reflections and insights of a nursing student who completed a nine-week placement on Shetland, to provide another perspective of learning disability nursing in this setting.
Learning Disability Practice. doi: 10.7748/ldp.2024.e2236
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to external double-blind peer review and checked for plagiarism using automated software
Correspondencefiona.mccoll@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Conflict of interestNone declared
Docherty G, McColl F (2024) Learning disability nursing in a remote and rural location: benefits and challenges. Learning Disability Practice. doi: 10.7748/ldp.2024.e2236
Published online: 18 April 2024
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