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Learning Disability England

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Learning Disability England is a movement for change. Our members are people with learning disabilities, families, & organisations. We work for human rights, equality & good lives. www.learningdisabilityengland.org.uk

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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Learning Disability England couldn't be more excited about the incredible, broad range of voices joining these 5 ‘Good Lives in 2036’ panel sessions! Come hear their insights, share your own in the chat, and take back ideas that matter. tinyurl.com/2z6tp9ck
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
How Support Workers defend a person's human rights each day is so important. Join Learning Disability England, partners & coproducers as we launch 'A Guide to being a Gr8 Support Worker', co-produced by self-advocates, family members, Support Workers, managers & researchers. tinyurl.com/488kejmb
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
People on the GP Learning Disability Register will be eligible for a free flu vaccine starting 1 October 2026 for the autumn/winter season. From the 1st of October you can use the service below to check if you need an appointment, book one and change/cancel your appointment: tinyurl.com/eyp8mdmc
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Book, change or cancel a flu vaccination appointment
Book, change or cancel a flu vaccination appointment
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Learning Disability England is excited to share that we are working with The Open University on a project looking at how data can be used to track change in the lives of people with learning disabilities: tinyurl.com/yeytrm4d
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Towards a Good Life: Tracking change in the lives of people with learning disabilities - Learning Disability England
Learning Disability England is excited to share that we are working with The Open University on a new project looking at how data can be used to track change in the lives of people with learning disab...
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Learning Disability England and partners are hugely excited to invite YOU to help launch 'A Guide to being a Gr8 Support Worker' - everyone is welcome. Written by over 50 co-authors this is a resource co-created for Support Workers. tinyurl.com/488kejmb
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
'Shout About Sex' event this Thursday in London Learn something new, share experiences, make connections and help shape the future of support around sex, relationships and friendships with Supported Loving at Choice Support To book a free place email: claire.bates@choicesupport.org.uk
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The Casey Commission is looking at how we make social care work for everyone. Learning Disability England members met online last week to share their views on social care with the commision. Find out more about sharing your stories and getting involved: tinyurl.com/2k6rdvaf
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The Casey Commission’s Big Conversation: September Update  - Learning Disability England
The Casey Commission is looking at how we make social care work for everyone.  This is an update on what we know about the commission’s work and ways to get involved. When Andy Burnham became the Prim...
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Learning Disability England and The Race Equality Foundation are looking at how cancer care can be improved for people with learning disabilities from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities... Find out more by watching this video: youtu.be/mdD_jF65DT4
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Improving cancer care for people with learning disabilities from minoritised ethnic communities
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This project wants to know more about life since the coronavirus pandemic and how we can better support people with PMLD going forward... Can you answer a survey about different aspects of life of the person you care for? Survey link: www.pmld-survey.ac.uk/
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Lil Williams, a filmmaker from TAPE Community Music and Film, directed this short film to capture the opening day of the inaugural Social Murder Festival, which took place on July 6, 2026, at Manchester Metropolitan University #SocialMurder vimeo.com/1217346011/8...
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Social Murder Festival 2026: A Report from Lil WIlliams
This is "Social Murder Festival 2026: A Report from Lil WIlliams" by TAPE Community Music and Film on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Learning Disability England welcomes the changes coming into effect next April, which will mean that all disabled people can travel by bus for free throughout the day. We know from listening to members that this will give people greater freedom and open up many opportunities in people's lives.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
HSSIB has published a new report looking at the safe self-administration of insulin by people with a learning disability. The report found that people with a learning disability can be harmed when they are not given the right support to manage their insulin safely. tinyurl.com/3cw4rmet
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
40 Years of Speaking Up: Memories of the Self Advocacy Movement Gary Bourlet & John Hersov will reflect on what life was like for people with learning disabilities in the early days of the self-advocacy movement, growth of self-advocacy and the progress that has been made... tinyurl.com/55k6tkwh
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Book a place – 40 Years of Speaking Up: Memories of the Self Advocacy Movement
40 Years of Speaking Up: Memories of the Self Advocacy Movement, Tue 18 Aug 2026 - This year marks 10 years since Learning Disability England was founded. To celebrate this milestone, Learning Disabil...
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The weather is very hot again this week - do check out advice on coping in this weather. There is easy read here from Change @advonetuk.bsky.social
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Campaign for Disability Justice @campaignfdj.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Many Disabled people want to work, but we’re blocked by office locations, rigid hours, and a lack of adjustments. It's easy to solve this. Read Disabled people's expertise on making workplaces that work for everyone buff.ly/dLPCiYk
43% of Disabled people who aren’t working would like a job, but are blocked. 
Find out how your company can help.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
'Don't call me resilient' - a new report from @inclusionintl.bsky.social on people with learning disabilities and their families experiences of accessing care and support services bit.ly/4zfenFG
Group of 7 people. They are different ages and genders. 6 of them stand and 1 person sits at the front. Most of them are smiling
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
If you are a family carer of someone with PMLD, please consider taking part in this survey... Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a prize draw, with 10 people winning a £50 gift voucher. Take the survey here: www.pmld-survey.ac.uk
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Sponsoring a membership means paying for someone else's membership so that cost isn't a barrier to them getting involved. You could sponsor someone you know, or if you're an organisation, you could support several people to become members in their own right. Find out more: tinyurl.com/yykhzcdm
A promotional graphic with a bright yellow background. Large dark blue text reads: "Help someone be part of a good lives movement for people with learning disabilities." On the right is a smiling person wearing a bright blue top and glasses, with one hand on their chest. The Learning Disability England logo appears in the bottom left corner.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Help Project CECILIA make a difference for people with learning disabilities and autistic people by taking this C(E)TR survey: bit.ly/42PuOdF
A light blue poster with the heading: "Take part in an online survey or interview about Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (C(E)TRs) in the last year in England." The poster invites people to find out more and sign up using the web link https://bit.ly/42PUOdF or by scanning a QR code. It says to email Cecilia@contacts.bham.ac.uk if you need information in a different format or have questions, or phone 0121 414 3086. The poster includes logos from organisations involved in the project, including the NHS, University of Birmingham, University of East Anglia, University of Kent, Challenging Behaviour Foundation, National Autistic Society, Learning Disability England and the NIHR, along with simple illustrations representing an online survey, Talking Mats, email and telephone.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
“PIP shouldn’t be about survival it should help people with disabilities have the same chance of living a good life as everyone else” Gary Bourlet has written a blog to share his thoughts on the Timms Review Intermin Report: tinyurl.com/2h4uxt6p
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"PIP shouldn’t be about survival it should help people with disabilities have the same chance of living a good life as everyone else" - Learning Disability England
Blog by Gary Bourlet – Membership and Engagment Lead, Learning Disability England The Timms review is looking at PIP (Personal Independence Payment).  PIP is a benefit that was made to help cover the ...
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Disability Rights UK wants to hear what matters to disabled people today Can you use your lived experience, insight and priorities to shape the future direction of the organisation? Find more about the survey and how you can get involved: www.disabilityrightsuk.org/take-part-our-strategy-survey
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Take Part in Our Strategy Survey
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
"Data alone will not reduce health inequalities. It must lead to action." Learning Disability England Member Representative Co-chairs have made a statement on the latest and last LeDeR report: tinyurl.com/muza884a
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"Data alone will not reduce health inequalities. It must lead to action." - Learning Disability England
The Co-chair Member Representatives of Learning Disability England have made a statement on the latest (and last) report from the LeDeR programme Read this statement in easy read here Gary Bourlet, Me...
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Today, members of Learning Disability England have taken an open letter to 10 Downing Street. The letter asked the new Prime Minister to make the health of people with learning disabilities a priority. Read more: tinyurl.com/cw9mfs7x Sign here: tinyurl.com/yc4a9szn
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1,200 people have called on new Prime Minister to tackle health inequalities faced by people with learning disabilities - Learning Disability England
Today, members of Learning Disability England have taken an open letter to 10 Downing Street. The letter asks the new Prime Minister to make the health of people with learning disabilities a priority....
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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Our Asking You service's Monthly Club Night for adults with a learning disability at Popworld in #Leeds is on next Thursday! The fancy dress theme is #Pride and it's on from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Tickets are £10 on the door. For any questions, please email us at askingyou@advonet.org.uk
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
An interim report of the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has been published today: tinyurl.com/a94munhc
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Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment: interim report
An interim report of the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Self advocates at Manchester People First have sat down, read through and signed the open letter that Learning Disability England members have written to government to ask them to prioritise the health of people with learning disabilities... Have you signed? Find out more: tinyurl.com/2ehzec26
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
What four things are carers telling us about health and social care? From issues knowing where to get support to accessing their own healthcare, Healthwatch England has shared what unpaid carers have told them about their experiences: tinyurl.com/bdheca88
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What four things are carers telling us about health and social care?
From issues knowing where to get support to accessing their own healthcare, we share what unpaid carers have told us about their experiences.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Social media ban - A new Easy News story now available from United Response: tinyurl.com/3fuzf7r6
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Easy News - Social media ban - United Response
The Government is set to introduce a social media ban for people under the age of 16 in the United Kingdom from 2027.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
New Easy News story from United Response: Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister tinyurl.com/5exukxa4
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Easy News - Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister - United Response
Read our Easy News article to find out about the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and what will happen next.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
"Avoid the heat: stay out of the sun and don’t go out between 11am and 3pm." Easy read information from Change on coping in the heatwave: tinyurl.com/3ermfuvp
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
An easy read on staying safe in the heat: tinyurl.com/w8tvunmb
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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
We made an Easy Read guide to the recent Supreme Court ruling one Liberty and Care. It is for advocates and anyone else working with people who may be affected. To get a free PDF copy, scan the QR code or visit advonet.org.uk/2026/06/18/s... @ndtihello.bsky.social @learningdiseng.bsky.social
Poster with the heading “Supreme Court Ruling on Liberty and Care: Easy Read Guide” in red text. Below, an illustration shows a rolled parchment labelled “Law” with a ribbon seal on the left, and a person in formal clothing holding a gavel on the right. At the bottom, a red banner contains a QR code and text explaining that a free Easy Read guide to the Supreme Court ruling on liberty, care, and the Cheshire West Framework is available to download by scanning the code. The Advonet Group logo appears in the lower-right corner.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The UK Supreme Court has changed the way the law works on whether a disabled person is being deprived of their liberty... This news read goes over the changes, has a statement from Learning Disability England and links to more accessible information about the ruling: tinyurl.com/45jzxyfj
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Supreme Court Judgement on Deprivation of Liberty - Learning Disability England
The UK Supreme Court has changed the way the law on whether a disabled person is being deprived of their liberty if they cannot make the decision themselves.  This means that the rules on Deprivation ...
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
We're stronger and louder together. Let’s use that strength to call for a proper government plan of action to help people with learning disabilities live longer, healthier lives. Find out more: tinyurl.com/2ehzec26 #LearningDisabilityWeek
Bright yellow campaign graphic encouraging people to support an open letter on health inequalities for people with learning disabilities. The heading reads, "I've signed the open letter." A large white box lists three calls to the Prime Minister: create a new national programme and strategy for people with learning disabilities, tackle health inequalities, and keep everyone accountable for making change happen. On the right, a man with a learning disability gives a thumbs up. A speech bubble says, "Will YOU join me in calling for action?" Along the bottom is a group of people with and without disabilities standing together in front of a city skyline silhouette.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🎵 Finding My Voice Through Music As part of Learning Disability Week and this year's theme, Do You See Me?, Simba Ngwarati, Percussianist with the City Lit Orchestra, shares how music helps him express himself, tell his story and connect with others. Read his blog: tinyurl.com/45k8dxcu
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Finding My Voice Through Music - Learning Disability England
In this blog, Simba Ngwarati, Percussianist with the CityLits Orchestra, shares how music helps him tell stories, express his feelings and connect with others. He also reflects on this year’s Learning...
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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Our Guide to Making a Health Complaint is a free #SelfAdvocacy tool. It can help you know how and when to start, who you can complain to and includes complaint letter templates. The guide is available on our website: advonet.org.uk/resources/he...
Free Guide to Making a Health Complaint

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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Better healthcare and support CAN prevent people with learning disabilities dying too soon. However, currently only 4 in 10 people with a learning disability reach their 65th birthday. Help call on the government to make a plan of action: tinyurl.com/2ehzec26
Bright yellow campaign graphic promoting an open letter to the Prime Minister. A man with Down syndrome stands on the left giving two thumbs up. In the centre, a large white panel reads: “We’ve signed the open letter” and calls on the Prime Minister to create a new national programme and strategy for people with learning disabilities, tackle health inequalities, and keep everyone accountable for making change happen. A large speech bubble on the right asks, “Will YOU sign the letter too?” Along the bottom is a diverse group of disabled and non-disabled people standing together, including wheelchair users, against a black city skyline silhouette.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
This Carers Week, research from Carers UK shows that many unpaid carers still don't feel understood and valued. The research found that nearly half of unpaid carers feel their caring role isn't recognised & many say lack of support has affected their health & wellbeing. tinyurl.com/ktvtt6c
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Building Carer Friendly Communities report | Carers UK
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
How are we making sure carers can live a good life? This Carers Week, Family Member Representatives of Learning Disability England encourage employers to consider this question and reflect on this years theme ‘Building Carer Friendly Communities’... tinyurl.com/4v6hk73k
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Carers Week: Building Carer Friendly Communities - Learning Disability England
This Carers Week, Family Member Representatives of Learning Disability England – Kate Chate, Liz Wilson, Paula Strike and James O’Rourke – reflect on this years theme ‘Building Carer Friendly Communit...
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Are Migraines Being Missed in People with Learning Disabilities? In this blog, Lorna Rouse, researcher from The Open University, speaks about migraine in people with learning disabilities and invites people to take part in a survey to help plan future research. tinyurl.com/4nhxucdf
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Are Migraines Being Missed in People with Learning Disabilities? - Learning Disability England
In this blog, Lorna Rouse, researcher from The Open University, speaks about migraine in people with learning disabilities. She shares what she has learned and invites people to take part in a survey ...
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
The UK Supreme Court has changed the way the law works on whether a disabled person is being deprived of their liberty if they cannot make the decision themselves. You can read Learning Disability England's statement and find out more here: tinyurl.com/45jzxyfj
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Supreme Court Judgement on Deprivation of Liberty - Learning Disability England
The UK Supreme Court has changed the way the law on whether a disabled person is being deprived of their liberty if they cannot make the decision themselves.  This means that the rules on Deprivation ...
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Simon Cramp, Self-advocate, Campaigner and Lifetime Member of Learning Disability England, has shared his thoughts on the newest series of The Assembly... Read the blog here: tinyurl.com/ytf79af5
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My Reviews of 'The Assembly': Bold Questions and Honest Conversations - Learning Disability England
The Assembly is an interview show on ITV where well-known celebrities are questioned by a group of autistic and neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities. Last year Simon Cramp, Self...
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Yesterday marked 15 years since the BBC investigation exposed shocking abuse of people with learning disabilities at Winterbourne View. Member reps have reflected on what's changed & what hasn't since then, & the work of individuals to try & make systematic change happen.... tinyurl.com/mr2xk3nz
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Hope and Solidarity: 15 years On  - Learning Disability England
It is 15 years since the TV programme that showed the abuse and bad treatment of people with learning disabilities at Winterbourne View. Since then, there has been a government plan but still not enou...
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Designed to support people with learning disabilities to live well in their own home, this new resource from the 'Making Positive Moves' project is all about promoting independence, confidence and positive outcomes... Link to register for the launch event: tinyurl.com/bdfwh868
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
As the 15th anniversary of the BBC Panorama investigation that exposed terribe abuse at Winterbourne View approaches, self-advocate Steven Chapman reflects on his work challenging institutionalisation and the role of peer advocacy supporting people to leave long-stay hospitals. tinyurl.com/yckfmv3m
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Supporting People Leaving Long-Stay Hospitals and The Role of Peer Advocacy - Learning Disability England
As we approach the 15th anniversary of the BBC Panorama investigation that exposed abuse at Winterbourne View, self-advocate Steven Chapman reflects on his work challenging institutionalisation and th...
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The Learning Disability and Autism Housing Community of Practice brings people together to share ideas, best practice and solutions around housing and support. 🏡 It’s open to everyone with an interest - you do not need to be a Learning Disability England member to join. tinyurl.com/fzbfsdp5
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Select tickets – Learning Disability and Autism Housing Community of Practice – Zoom
Learning Disability and Autism Housing Community of Practice – Zoom, Multiple dates and times - The Learning Disability and Autism Housing Community of Practice brings people together to find solution...
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Join the teams from My Vote My Voice and the Citizen Network Research at 3pm today to think about how we support people with learning disabilities to be active citizens and engage in politics and government. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/yhaham5j
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Select tickets – Citizenship and Making the Right to Vote Real – Zoom
Citizenship and Making the Right to Vote Real – Zoom, Mon 18 May 2026 - Join the teams from My Vote My Voice and the Citizen Network to think about how we support people with learning disabilities to ...
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
What better time to talk about Good Lives than during a week focused on hope? The Good Lives Framework is a hope-based and solution-focused framework. It recognises the challenges people with learning disabilities face and treats them as a reason to keep pushing for change... tinyurl.com/5dzv2frd
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The Framework - Learning Disability England
< Go back and find out more The Good Lives Framework lays out what people tell us they need to live well. This forms each of the frameworks seven chapters. The framework reflects various aspects of li...
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
As part of A Million Acts of Hope week of action, Learning Disability England is highlighting hopeful, community-led work from members. “Citizen Armies” are networks of people with learning disabilities, supporters & neighbours coming together to strengthen their communities. tinyurl.com/38y2b4r2
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Citizen Network: Citizen Armies
Citizen Armies led by people with a learning disability will make inclusion in our communities work.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Join a conversation with Citizen Network Research and My Vote My Voice to think about how you as a supporter can help empower people to vote and play a key role in their local communities... This session is open to everyone and free to attend. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/yhaham5j
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Select tickets – Citizenship and Making the Right to Vote Real – Zoom
Citizenship and Making the Right to Vote Real – Zoom, Mon 18 May 2026 - Join the teams from My Vote My Voice and the Citizen Network to think about how we support people with learning disabilities to ...
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