Community Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ): Learning Disability (PGDip)

Applications are now open for this course. Application deadline: 31 July 2026 (for September2026 start). 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. 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. Fees and Funding The SPQ in community nursing for learning disabilities, mental health, and general practice nursing is commissioned and fully-funded by HEIW as a Postgraduate Diploma (part-time), which leads to a recordable Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) with the NMC. Eligibility for a funded place will be assessed as part of the application process. Please see Entry Requirements tab to check your eligibility.

IELTS 6.0 (5.5) overall (figure in brackets is the minimum in each component)

International students: £21,000 per year

International: £21,000 per year

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