Benjamin McCay

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Benjamin McCay

Benjamin McCay

@BenjaminMcCay1

I am Campaigner and spokesperson for people with #LearningDisabilities around the world and Co- chair of learning disabilities charity my life my choice

Katılım Mart 2023
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Benjamin McCay
Benjamin McCay@BenjaminMcCay1·
The Govt is pushing to get disabled & long-term sick people back into work by sending job coaches into mental health hospitals. At @mylifemychoice1, we know how vital community support is and why lived experience must shape these plans. #Budget
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My Life My Choice
My Life My Choice@mylifemychoice1·
My Life My Choice Patron @sarasiobhan appeared on BBC Access All's podcast to talk about her co-produced research into the experience of aging for people with a learning disability. Listen below!
BBC Access All@BBCAccessAll

Imagine being 40 and being sent to bed at 5pm - or being 50 or 60 and not allowed in your kitchen in the evening to get yourself a drink That's the reality for many middle aged learning-disabled people as researchers from Manchester Metropolitan University discovered

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Disability Rights UK
Disability Rights UK@DisRightsUK·
🚨NEWS🚨 Benefits Claimants Have Been Treated as a Political Punching Bag this General Election DR UK Campaigner Mikey speaks of how both leading parties' campaigning has focused on forcing Disabled people back into work. We are not a political football! bigissue.com/opinion/benefi…
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Big Issue
Big Issue@BigIssue·
Research by @mencap_charity has revealed a gulf of understanding around learning disabilities in the UK. Around 1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability, yet a large proportion of the country can't even define what it is. 🤷‍♀️ Read more. ⬇️ bigissue.com/news/learning-…
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Celtic Football Club
Celtic Football Club@CelticFC·
🏆 Buckie Thistle are the visitors this weekend in the fourth round of the #ScottishCup, and tickets are selling fast for what looks set to be a great occasion! Tickets are on general sale now and are available to buy online only 🎟⤵
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LDEngland
LDEngland@LearningDisEng·
The Learning Disability England Conference programmes are now live! Lots of workshops, presentations and learning opportunities for delegates. Plus a tasty lunch and film room included! Programmes here: tinyurl.com/confupdd Accessibility info here: tinyurl.com/accsinf
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Celtic Football Club
Celtic Football Club@CelticFC·
💬 "The performances have been really good and we are in a good position now." Matt O'Riley: We intend to return stronger after the break 📰 Read in full below 👇 #STMCEL | #cinchPrem | #COYBIG🍀
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Richard Kramer OBE 🇺🇦
Richard Kramer OBE 🇺🇦@richardkramer_·
Now, disabled people could be moved to care homes to save money. This policy will deny disabled people’s rights to receive the support they need based on personal preference, and to live independently at home with choice and control over that support. itv.com/news/westcount…
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Celtic Football Club
Celtic Football Club@CelticFC·
🗣️ "So it’s just our job to stay calm and understand what we need to do, what we need to bring to the game to make it a success." Callum McGregor and team-mates ready for derby day 📰 #CELRAN | #cinchPrem | #COYBIG🍀
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Celtic Football Club
Celtic Football Club@CelticFC·
💬 "We have to give everything we can to make sure it's a positive experience for ourselves and the supporters." 📺 Tap to watch Callum McGregor’s full media conference now ⤵️ #CELRAN | #cinchPrem | #COYBIG🍀
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Celtic Football Club
Celtic Football Club@CelticFC·
🗣 "We feel ready and obviously we’ll put our final preparations in place but we’re really excited about the game" 📺 @CelticTV sat down with manager Brendan Rodgers ahead of the clash with Rangers. Subscribe below to watch in FULL👇 #CELRAN | #cinchPrem | #COYBIG
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Sounddelivery Media
Sounddelivery Media@sounddelivery·
Tomorrow, listen to @SueyBeere from the #SDMNetwork as she features on guest editor Andy Malkinson @BBCr4today show. Hear Sue discuss her work with the #BoundByInjustice community at @we_are_APPEAL who overturned Andy’s wrongful conviction.
BBC Radio 4 Today@BBCr4today

Andrew Malkinson spent 17 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. He will use his #R4Today guest edit on 29 December to look at the justice system - and how his passion for science and astronomy brought him strength and resilience during his wrongful imprisonment.

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