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Matt @mattiel.bsky.social · 8h

Off to Weymouth and early start for Oliver McGowan training, so 3rd one, so happy days 😀

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ARC England @arcengland.bsky.social · 2d

It's National Hate Crime Awareness Week

People with a learning disability are at high risk of mate crime, a disability hate crime - the victim is manipulated by someone they thought was a friend.

We offer training for staff in this and related areas:
bit.ly/4halOoH

#SafePlaceForAll #NationalHCAW

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ianVisits @ianvisits.co.uk · 1d

Chiltern Railways has shown off the first of its refurbished Mark 5A trains, which will be introduced between London and the West Midlands from early 2026.

www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/chi...

Chiltern Railways unveils first refurbished Mark 5A trains ahead of 2026 rollout

Chiltern Railways has shown off the first of its refurbished Mark 5A trains, which will be introduced between London and the West Midlands from early 2026.

www.ianvisits.co.uk

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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · 2d

🚨NEWS🚨

We have co-signed this letter alongside leading charities, calling on the Prime Minister to protect everyone’s human rights in the face of far right threats.

This letter highlights to heightened threats of violence our communities are facing 👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

UK charities say toxic immigration rhetoric leading to threats against staff

Voluntary organisations forced to introduce extensive security measures to protect staff and property

www.theguardian.com

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ARC England @arcengland.bsky.social · 2d

We champion Advocacy with our Together 4 Change group.

It's is a place where supported people can come together to talk about things that matter.

Matthew Lester & Sui Ling Tang are the co-chairs of the group. They lead every meeting together.

You can find out more here - bit.ly/4m2e89u

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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 2d

The House of Commons sits from 11.30am today.

The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.

House of Commons Order Paper Tuesday 14 October 2025, link in post for full Order Paper.

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Matt @mattiel.bsky.social · 4d

#NationalHCAW

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ARC England @arcengland.bsky.social · 6d

We're supporting World Mental Health day at ARC!
It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health & the need to prioritise & invest in it.

If you, or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you are not alone, there are places you can go to get help- bit.ly/4nMUwHE

#WMHD2025

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Matt @mattiel.bsky.social · 6d

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ianVisits @ianvisits.co.uk · 6d

The train operator, Greater Anglia, will be nationalised on Sunday, making it the third train company to enter public ownership under the government’s nationalisation plans.

www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/pub...

Public ownership expands as Greater Anglia is nationalised on Sunday

The train operator, Greater Anglia, will be nationalised on Sunday, making it the third train company to enter public ownership under the government’s nationalisation plans.

www.ianvisits.co.uk

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 6d

It’s World Mental Health Day, and Andy from Bury reminds us how connection keeps us well.

He knows everyone in town and works in a charity shop. Sometimes, taking care of our mental health is as simple as being part of our local community.

https://ow.ly/73fP50X98sC

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National Housing Federation @natfednews.bsky.social · 6d

Today is #WorldHomelessnessDay & #WorldMentalHealthDay – separate campaigns, but by no means separate issues. 

Supported housing, which needs urgent funding, plays a vital role in helping break the cycle of poor mental health & homelessness. Read more👇
www.housing.org.uk/news-and-blo...

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 7d

🎉 20 years of the MacIntyre and Abingdon & Witney College Partnership (MAP)!
For two decades, MAP has supported young people with learning disabilities and autism to grow, thrive, and take their next steps with confidence.

https://ow.ly/O5pe50X8qRr

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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 8d

Phil Hughes, Campaigner and member rep at Learning Disability England, has co-authored a powerful piece with Community Living on how many NHS trusts currently lack policies to transport patients with their wheelchairs in emergencies.

tinyurl.com/7pjp8br8

Wheelchair ways to hospital

Most trusts do not have a policy on getting patients to hospital if they want to take a wheelchair with them. Saba Salman looks at an overlooked area and Phil Hughes’ campaign

tinyurl.com

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 8d

🏉 The latest Sui-Ling Show dives into rugby — perfectly timed after the Women’s Rugby World Cup!

Sui-Ling visits Leighton Buzzard Mixed Ability Rugby Club to talk inclusion and teamwork.

https://ow.ly/nIiK50X7Akq

#SuiLingShow #MixedAbilityRugby

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ARC England @arcengland.bsky.social · 10d

As winter approaches, flu season brings extra risks for people with a learning disability and autistic people. The LeDeR Stop Winter Flu Training Session will help you understand how to keep yourself and others safe this winter.

👉 Register here - stlukes.accessplanit.com/accessplan/c...

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Matt @mattiel.bsky.social · 11d

Every 90 minutes, someone in the UK takes their own life.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

Ahead of #WorldMentalHealthDay, check in on those around you ❤️

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 11d

1/4. Have your say on our Adult Social Care Direct Payments Policy

As we want to put people at the heart of what we do, we have worked with residents who access our adult social care services and their carers to create a new policy on Direct Payments.

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Matt @mattiel.bsky.social · 11d

Wow.

What a return to @Champrugby action!

#COYW #WeBuildTogether

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Irene Tuffrey-Wijne @tuffrey-wijne.com · 13d

www.dappleproject.com/post/33-how-...

33. How do you take yours?

We quite like making cups of tea in our office and we have a bit of a joke in the office about Jo’s tea-making skills. She hasn’t quite got it right yet and is still, after years of being at Kingston ...

www.dappleproject.com

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Sky News @news.sky.com · 13d

Keeping Up Appearances star Dame Patricia Routledge has died

Actress Dame Patricia Routledge, best known for TV show Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 96, her agent has said.

news.sky.com

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ARC England @arcengland.bsky.social · 13d

Have you heard? We are now offering ARC England membership to Care Associations!

Your members can benefit from our knowledge and expertise specific to the learning disability and autism social care sector!

Want to find out more? bit.ly/3KC4Za2
Alternatively contact – [email protected]

Care Association Affiliate Membership - ARC England

We are very pleased to offer ARC England membership to care associations. Your members can benefit from our knowledge and … Read More

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Transport for All @transportforall.org.uk · 13d

Join the movement! We can make transport accessible to everyone. Be part of the change, sign up for free membership today: https://www.transportforall.org.uk/take-action/become-a-member/

Become a member - Transport for All

Become a member of Transport for All. Join our community (it’s free!) to hear about the latest news, ways to get involved, jobs and research.

www.transportforall.org.uk

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National Housing Federation @natfednews.bsky.social · 14d

The number of housing association homes built to EPC Band A has soared by 69% in one year.

Social landlords are leading the charge in supplying energy efficient homes – 4.6% of rented housing association homes are at EPC A-B, the highest of any tenure.

www.insidehousing.co.uk/insight/excl...

The landlords building the most energy-efficient homes, and why some are completing fewer

Exclusive data from Inside Housing reveals that the number of homes built to Energy Performance Certificate Band A has soared by 69% in one year. Yet some landlords say they are no longer chasing top ...

www.insidehousing.co.uk

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National Housing Federation @natfednews.bsky.social · 15d

Today, on International Day Of Older Persons, we're recognising the vital role of older persons' housing which supports older residents to live independently.

For Edna and Rashford, extra care housing meant they could continue growing old together safely👇

#StartsAtHome

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Transport for All @transportforall.org.uk · 15d

We should all be able to travel when and where we want to, but 37% of disabled people say time restrictions on their bus pass are a barrier, stopping us from getting to work, school, and appointments.

Join the campaign to #UnlockTransportAccess

Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/4pLFjb4

A yellow page with orange electrical tape and the words '37% of disabled people say time restrictions are a barrier to using their bus pass'. orange arrows point to the words

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