Connect in the North

We're having a small screening and conversation event on Wednesday this week @Hillside_Leeds. If you would like to come and join us, please let Pete know on peter@lippypeople.org.

.@unitedresponse have made this easy news update about the 2024 autumn budget. unitedresponse.org.uk/resource/easy-…

Disabled activists have criticised the “truly shocking” failure of an MP to publish a bill that aims to legalise assisted suicide, just three weeks before it is due to be debated – and voted on – by MPs. buff.ly/3O0aUV4

Free annual health check training for people with learning disabilities and family carers from ethnic minorities. See details below for how to book a place.

November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, and we're continuing to work with partners to build a stronger more inclusive community and tackle anti-Muslim prejudice. If you, or someone you know, has been a victim of anti-Muslim prejudice, or any hate crime, please report it.

Hear from staff how our acute care bags are making a difference for autistic patients and patients with a learning disability in our hospitals. @LDShospcharity @MyiED @getmebetter

We went to a great event today with @WestYorksPolice at Elland Road Police HQ. Loads of info about staying and feeling safe from all the police presenters. Some of the easy read they had is already on our website, and we will be adding links to more soon.

Did you visit somewhere with brilliant disabled access this weekend? Or not maybe the access wasn't too good? Please leave a review on Euan's Guide so other people know what to expect! buff.ly/3VhT7dn

5 weeks today MPs vote on whether to progress with a bill that would legalise assisted suicide in England & Wales Many people think this is a good idea. Some of us don't To learn more about why me & many other disabled people oppose, please watch @BBC: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

There are some places left on Writing Good Outcomes Training on Thursday 31st October for staff or family carers supporting people in Leeds eventbrite.co.uk/e/951309852377… Find out what else we are running by going on our website citn.org.uk/news_articles/…

MAN W/ DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY REFUSES TO BATH: #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZTF4CumJH/

Today we have been filming with @itvcalendar. We have been showing the #CareBags which we give to #Autistic patients and patients with #LearningDisabilities whilst they come to our emergency areas @LeedsHospitals 🌟 Thanks to Kai for coming to share his experience 🌟

We have now a few place for 1 Page Profile and Person Centred Review in person training tomorrow 9:30-4. Email me if you want a place sarah@citn.org.uk

Lots of people don't enjoy Christmas as much as they could with the right support. We’ve produced a guide to having ‘a person-centred Christmas’ so that you can support people to get the most out of the upcoming festive season. Get it here ⬇️ unitedresponse.org.uk/resource/a-per…

For all members of @ConnectintNorth - the Annual General Meeting and Winter Wonderland party is on Wednesday 4 December. Any adult with a learning difficulty in the North of England can be a member for free. If you want to join us get in touch or visit citn.org.uk/membership/

In November @ConnectintNorth are running training for family carers and staff who want to support people to find love and have healthy relationships. For more info visit the website: citn.org.uk/news_articles/…

“Fourteen million people in this country have a disability. We definitely need to have more of us in parliament” Newly-elected Labour MP Marie Tidball on the fight to increase the number of disabled MPs to better represent the population 🎧 bit.ly/4d8sb8t

There's still a few places left on 1 Page and Person Centred Review Training on 9th October. It is free for anyone supporting people with learning disabilities in Leeds eventbrite.co.uk/e/1-page-profi…