Midwifery Training at the University of South Wales

✨ Yesterday Amy, Nat and Gethin visited the University of South Wales, Glyntaff working in the simulation suite with Year 3 Learning Disability and Midwifery students πŸ‘ΆπŸ©Ί Nat and Gethin played the fantastic role of new parents with a baby just a few days old, while Amy took on the role of a pregnant patient πŸ€°πŸ‘ These real-life scenarios helped future nurses better understand the experiences of adults with a learning disability.

πŸ’¬ We talked about how everyone must work together to support adults with learning disabilities before, during and after pregnancy, ensuring parents are supported, cared for and understood, and giving families the best chance to raise a family together πŸ’ž The students were amazing πŸ‘ They learned not only from the β€œpatients” but from each other, working across different fields.

Key topics included:
πŸ“„ Easy Read information
πŸ—£οΈ Clear communication β€” no jargon
πŸ“˜ Health profiles and why they are so important

This session highlighted the crucial role of all nurses, especially Learning Disability nurses, in delivering inclusive, person-centred care ❀️ πŸŽ“ Interested in becoming a Learning Disability Nurse? You can enrol at universities like USW and make a real difference supporting people with learning disabilities and their families every day πŸ’™ Another successful visit with so much learned by everyone β€” thank you USW Treforest! πŸ‘βœ¨

TRAC members at the University of South Wales

Friday’s session was all about midwifery πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈπŸ’› Ffion played the role of someone who was 9 weeks pregnant and did a fantastic job in her role. Christy played her mam, and the student nurses interacted brilliantly β€” speaking directly to Ffion, explaining everything clearly, and taking their time.

We also had a Learning Disability Nurse on hand πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈπŸ’™ who clarified things with Ffion and offered easy-read information, making sure she understood everything in a way that suited her needs. LD nurses are so important, especially when someone with a learning disability is pregnant. All fields of nursing should practice the same approach β€” clear communication, patience, and respect. It makes a huge difference. ❀️

Meanwhile, Gethin and Nat had just come home from the hospital with their new baby πŸ‘ΆπŸΌ And yes… believe it or not… they didn’t bicker for a change! 🀣 They were absolutely hilarious and kept everyone laughing.

A huge well done to everyone β€” our TRAC members and the students. ⭐ We’re already looking forward to the next session and working with you all again soon! πŸ™ŒπŸ’›