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Student Nurses and Student Nursing Associates presented a talk about learning disability awareness for Social Prescribers

We are incredibly proud of the Student Nurses and Nursing Associates from Edge Hill University, supported by Sefton Training Hub, who today presented their final project on Learning Disability Awareness to Social Prescribing Link Workers and colleagues from Southport and Formby PCN, South Sefton PCN and Practice Nurses from across Sefton.

The presentation showcased the group's hard work, collaboration and commitment to improving awareness, inclusion and the experiences of people with learning disabilities within healthcare settings. The quality of the project and the professionalism demonstrated throughout were truly outstanding.

The project was supported by Maggi Bradley, Sefton Training Hub's Clinical Nurse Lead, whose guidance and encouragement helped the students develop and deliver an impactful piece of work that will contribute to improving care and understanding across local health services.

We were delighted to welcome Dr Nicky Morrell-Scott, Workforce Senior Manager at NHS England, who attended the event and presented the students with Certificates of Collaborative Practice in recognition of their achievement. This was a fantastic way to celebrate the successful completion of the project and the impact it will have on future patient care.

Dr Nicky Morrell-Scott commented:

"I wanted to take a moment to reflect on yesterday’s event that Maggi Bradley led between the social prescribers and student nurses and to highlight the significant impact it had across the multiprofessional groups who attended. This was a learning event for the social prescribers to learn from the student nurses and nursing associates around learning disability service users.

"The energy in the room was exceptional, and the way the session brought together different parts of our professional landscape was genuinely impressive. The specialist prescribers shared with me how much they gained from the discussions and activities, and it was clear that the students benefited enormously too. The event created a rare and valuable space where learning, collaboration, and professional identity-building happened simultaneously. Additionally, it supported the future aims of true neighbourhood working, whilst in a small way but will have impact for the teams and collaborative working and for the service users.

"It was a standout example of high‑quality educational leadership and thoughtful programme design by Maggi. The ripple effect of an event like this—on confidence, competence, and cross‑professional understanding—should not be underestimated. It will undoubtedly have a lasting positive influence on those who attended.

"I wanted to ensure you were aware of just how impactful the session was, and to acknowledge the excellent work that went into making it such a success by Maggi and her students."

It was also wonderful to be joined by Heather Jackson, Senior Lecturer in Nursing and Midwifery at Edge Hill University, who attended to show support for the students and celebrate their achievement alongside colleagues and partners from across Sefton.

A huge congratulations to everyone involved. The student nurses, nursing associates and Maggi should be immensely proud of what they have accomplished and the difference they are helping to make across Sefton and beyond.

Well done to all our students and thank you to everyone who supported this important work.