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Learning Disability England is going to stop using Twitter. Find out why this is here: bit.ly/3z94grH

On Tuesday 17th September, we are running a prep session for any adult in #Leeds with a #LearningDisability who wants to be an elected representative for the #PeoplesParliament! It is a #volunteer role; find out more here: askingyou.org.uk/elected-repres… #VolunteerLeeds

Shared Lives can be difficult to grow, but the barriers are not insurmountable. Here, Ewan King @SharedLivesPlus, makes the case for Shared Lives to be at the forefront of the new Government’s plans for adult #socialcare. caremanagementmatters.co.uk/feature/things…

Today is officially the last day of our amazing project. Here is our final report in accessible format (7 min video) THANK YOU everyone! Please share! youtube.com/watch?v=FgKS1t… @VictStuProject @KingstonUni @DimensionsUK @MeetMacIntyre @VODGmembership @MSHospice

The DSEngage Weekly Workout is back this afternoon at 4pm! The Weekly Workout is a fun and accessible workout for people who have Down's syndrome to enjoy at home! Find out more and register here: loom.ly/2UAgQ6Q

NHS England have published a leaflet about the GP (doctor) Learning Disability Register. It helps people think about whether their child or someone they care for, could have a learning disability. There are plain English, easy read versions. See link below england.nhs.uk/publication/fi…

Are you following the My Ordinary Life Podcast? @ordinarylife66 is a Filmed Podcast that talks to people with a learning disability to find out about their lives. You can listen to the Podcast on Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdW… Apple Podcast - podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinar… Amazon Music - music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b..… Or watch it on Youtube - youtube.com @MyOrdinaryLifePodcast @LearningDisEng #LearningDisability #InclusivePodcast

As part of ongoing #ActionTowardsGoodLives, Learning Disability England members have contributed to several important government consultations including health, social care and welfare. You can read about the consultation responses from members below. tinyurl.com/4mpa5hz6

We have some exciting changes to #volunteering with us! This includes new roles, helping at People's Parliament meetings and with other work. If you are in #Leeds, have a #LearningDisability and want to volunteer with us, learn more here: askingyou.org.uk/changes-to-vol… #VolunteerLeeds

On this weeks episode of the @PfkcR Podcast, we have a very special show all about our Inclusive #WellbeingWeek. We got the opportunity to talk to lots of amazing guests which we've compiled into one big episode. We hope you enjoy the show! podfollow.com/the-people-fir…

Things can only get better? A new opportunity for Shared Lives Read @ewandking in @cmm_magazine caremanagementmatters.co.uk/feature/things…

Have you signed up for our free webinar on the 25th of September? Join @DimensionsUK and LDT in learning how to navigate the challenges and barriers that often present themselves in a child’s transition to adult social care. Learn more: learn.pavpub.com/ldt-jumping-ba…

Women with learning disabilities are struggling to access appropriate support during the menopause, experts have said: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… #InclusiveHealthcare #MenopauseSupport #AccessibleInformation #EasyRead

Our research paper with findings from the Feeling at Home photovoice project is now published and free to read: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11… We explore what 'feeling at home' means for people with learning disabilities living in staffed group homes.

The Patient Safety Commissioner is consulting on Principles for Better Patient Safety bit.ly/3yB5YBK There is now an Easy Read version bit.ly/4dY36y7 If you are using the easy read version the deadline to feedback is 20.9.24

Positive Voices - Self advocacy and advocacy on behalf of those who need an advocate is the highest form of service. Looks like a great event everyone …

Do you want to make public transport safer for disabled people? Your voice matters! 🚎🗣️ Help us understand and tackle disability hate crimes by sharing your story and views in our research survey. Let’s make public transport and justice accessible now! aoz0f3qjy0q.typeform.com/hatecrimesurvey

🤔 What is the Human Rights Act? 💡 Our plain language and Easy Read guides explain how the law works, what human rights we all have and how it's related to the European Convention on Human Rights: buff.ly/3ofjJB6

The co-produced guidance and template is for Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) to support good practice for health and care passports to help improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability and autistic people. view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?s…

Thinking about where you might want to live? This Plain English guide can help you to do that, on your own or with the people who support you. This is lots of useful information & resources to help you make the decision that is right for you Plain English- view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?s…