A mixed methods project [Llewellyn, P., 2005. An investigation into the advocacy role of the
learning disability nurse. University of Glamorgan, unpublished PhD Thesis] investigated the
advocacy role of learning disability nurses. This paper discusses the section concerned with
nurses' advocacy education. Focus groups, interviews and a questionnaire survey enabled
nurses from a wide range of grades, seniority and experience to explore their received
education in advocacy and their educational requirements concerning their advocacy role …