Lovell, Andy2016-11-212016-11-212017-01-04Lovell, A. (2017). Learning disability nursing in secure settings: Working with complexity. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 24(1), 1-3. DOI: 10.1111/jpm.123641351-012610.1111/jpm.12364JPM-16-0261http://hdl.handle.net/10034/620254Journal editorial to accompany an article published in the same journal. This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Lovell, A. (2017). Learning disability nursing in secure settings: Working with complexity. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 24(1), 1-3. DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12364, which has been published in final form at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jpm.12364/full. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-ArchivingThis editorial argues that current changes in secure learning disability provision, particularly the twin imperatives to reduce in-patient beds and simultaneously restrict the use of physical interventions, have implications for direct nursing care. These implications revolve around the increased complexity of the backgrounds of those with a learning disability currently requiring secure care. Learning disability nursing needs to examine its skill and knowledge base and look seriously at the value of psychiatric nursing as a means of addressing current deficits.enhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/complexityLearning disability nursingArticle1365-2850Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing