A service evaluation of ‘Partners in Learning’ involvement in the BSc (Hons) Applied Nursing (Learning Disability) & Generic Social Work, Sheffield Hallam University.

The needs of people with learning disabilities (PWLDs) are not sufficiently met (DoH, 2014). To reduce inequalities, PWLDs must be involved in pre-registration education of nurses and social workers (HCPC, 2014, NMC, 2010). ‘Partners in Learning’ (PinL) is a group of PWLDs involved in the BSc (Hons) Applied Nursing (Learning Disability) and Generic Social Work (ANSW) in the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing. A service evaluation of PinL’s ANSW input in relation to faculty service-user involvement policy was undertaken using a qualitative, cross-sectional design. Whilst PinL facilitates regulatory duties barriers were evident and recommendations to facilitate PinL input made.