The LD Network

Its Learning Disabilities Week! This year’s theme is Art & Creativity and here is how you can get involved to support Mencap in raising awareness of #learningdisability: mencap.org.uk/get-involved

News. More research needed into ageing and dying well with intellectual disabilities learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/more-research-… #learningdisability #ageing

Say hi to Kayleigh. 👋 She lives in her own home with Mencap support in Cambridgeshire. 🏠 Kayleigh was proud to receive this certificate from the NHS trust where she has loved volunteering for over a year. ❤ Inspired by #VolunteersWeek? 🙋‍♀️ Visit: mencap.org.uk/volunteer 👈

"not every case of autism is the same. That's why parents say that knowing how to prevent situations of wandering can be really difficult" via @KETV For wandering prevention strategies and resources, head to: autismspeaks.org/wandering-prev… ketv.com/article/once-y…

People with a #learningdisability and #autistic people are just as likely to have mental health problems: Here are some tips that can help with your #mentalhealth: tinyurl.com/WhatCanHelp #MentalHealthMonth @skillsforpeople @peoplefirst6

The lockdown might soon be over for many of us. But over 2000 people with a #LearningDisability and/or #Autism remain locked away.🔒 Away from home.🏠 Away from family.👪 At an increased risk of abuse.😔 Change has to happen: bit.ly/WV10EmailYourMP 👈 #Winterbourne10YearsOn

Remember not everyone can wear a face covering – for example if you’re autistic. This is called being exempt. This film talks about to wear a face covering safely if you can, and why some people don’t have to wear one. youtu.be/lRf8_jt0nMU @Autism

Civic buildings across NI will be lighting up Blue & Green next week to #ShineALightOnABI. #ABIWeekNI kicks off this Monday. Post a picture of your local building lit up to raise awareness of Acquired Brain Injury. See below for full list of buildings and schedule

News. Charity @AmbitiousAutism raises £200,000 during a 36-hour online fundraising challenge to support autistic children and young people disproportionately affected by Covid-19. learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/charity-raises… #Autism #LearningDisability

See our #NewWebsite for easy-to-find information and guidance on topics such as Positive Behaviour Support, health, family wellbeing, housing, person-centred support, early intervention, legal rights, what to do when things go wrong, and #covid19. lght.ly/on59np6

Autistics may: ❤️ Speak 🧡 Not speak 💛 Have limited speech 💚 Type 💙 Use devices 💜 Use picture systems 💖 and so much more! Embracing all types of communication is key to creating an inclusive world.

It's Mental Health Awareness Week 🧠 The NHS have made some resources with tips & videos from experts to help with with stress & anxiety, mood, sleep & what you can do to help others ℹ️ Find the resources here - buff.ly/3ej4yid Mind Plan - buff.ly/3tjyMGl

It is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and @MrMotivator is offering fun fitness routines all week, concluding in a world record attempt on Friday! More info ➡ bodyandsoul.org.uk

Spending time outside can make a huge difference when you are feeling low or not yourself. ❤️ It can help you feel more positive. 🙂 We have created a daily walk free activity pack. 👣 It can help you #ConnectWithNature around you. 🍃 Visit: bit.ly/DailyWalkPack 👈 #MHAW

News. @mencap_charity and @LeonardCheshire have been given £5.58m from the Covid-19 Support Fund to give those with a disability the opportunity to develop skills and lead change in their local communities. learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/mencap-and-leo… @C19SupportFund

News: @ParisHilton has shown her support for #HarrysLaw, which aims to impose tougher laws on restraints used in schools in Northern Ireland, after personally battling with trauma caused by restraint and seclusion during her teenage years. learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/paris-hilton-b… @ICARSBanRandS

Three users of #learningdisability support centres have described how their closure, due to #COVID19, affected them: bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-eng…

I’m off out to vaccinate adults with learning disabilities in their own homes Cool box full of vaccine at the ready, sun shining, good vibes It’s much easier for me to go to them than the stress they get about coming to the surgery

News: Yesterday, @CommonsHealth examined the treatment of learning disabled and autistic people in today's society. learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/select-committ… #LD #Autism