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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. https://www.learningdisabilityengland.org.uk/
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 13h
Do you know how to stay safe online?

Campaign 4 Change are leading a free members’ webinar about how to spot harmful content, avoid being misled or exploited, and stay safe on social media.

For people with learning disabilities, carers, supporters and professionals!

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Community Living Magazine @communitylivingmagazine.com · 12d
NEW stories out tomorrow Friday 3 Oct, including:
- what's cooking

- UK and US cuts @maryohara1.bsky.social

- EHCP challenge @propjourn.bsky.social

- accessible healthcare @learningdiseng.bsky.social

- Barriers to Adult Life @samcarlisle.bsky.social

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Transport for All @transportforall.org.uk · 6d
Fabulous event from our friends at ‬
@learningdiseng.bsky.social!
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 6d
Tickets are now available for Being Seen, Being Heardthe Learning Disability England annual conferences!

Two events in March 2026 – in-person and online – bringing together members and allies working towards Good Lives.

Find out more and book tickets here: tinyurl.com/mvrzyuzf
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 13h
Thanks so much for sharing! ❤️
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 5d
“I’m proud to be Black and proud to have a learning disability.”

This #BlackHistoryMonth, the theme is Standing Firm in Power and Pride.

Aisha Edwards shares why representation matters, the barriers she’s overcome, and what Black History Month means to her.

👉 Read her story: tinyurl.com/mt9z34xj
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 6d
Tickets are now available for Being Seen, Being Heardthe Learning Disability England annual conferences!

Two events in March 2026 – in-person and online – bringing together members and allies working towards Good Lives.

Find out more and book tickets here: tinyurl.com/mvrzyuzf
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 6d
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.

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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
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 8d
Easy Read: Autism and Paracetamol

Did you see this resource from United Response? It explains in plain language how some people claimed that taking paracetamol during pregnancy might cause autism — and what the evidence actually shows.

Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdhdmwpj
Easy News: Autism and Paracetamol - United Response
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 13d
Including people with lived experience in leadership makes organisations stronger.

Join a webinar to hear about Aldingbourne Trust’s research and learn how to include people with learning disabilities and autism in leadership.

Sign up: tinyurl.com/4erkj8v4
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 13d
Join a free accessible online session with Community Integrated Care and Rugby League legend Jamie Jones-Buchanan at www.What-To-Do.co.uk

There will be rugby league-inspired activities, hearing about his Grand Final experiences, and finding out how to get involved in the sport.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 21d
New report out: The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2024 shares what people said about their cancer care — the good and what could be better.

Read it here: www.ncpes.co.uk/latest-national-results/

Easy Read version available too.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 22d
NHS England has published an Easy Read guide to its 2025/26 priorities.

It explains plans to:

✅ Improve access to care
✅ Use money wisely
✅ Support local services

👉 Read it here: tinyurl.com/yc2uebv4
NHS England » 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance
NHS England » 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 22d
Want to hear how people with learning disabilities are leading the fight on climate change?

Join a webinar with Future Directions CIC about the award-winning Green Superheroes campaign - making change through training, re-use, arts & crafts, & community litter picks.

Sign up: tinyurl.com/rpm2yyzn
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · 29d
Free end-of-life care planning toolkit, created with researchers with learning disabilities, is now available via Marie Curie UK’s free Print & Deliver service.

Order here: tinyurl.com/yb2x8csr
End of life planning toolkit for people with a learning disability
An end of life planning toolkit for people with a learning disability, that includes easy read guides and picture cards about funerals and illness.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · Sep 10
Kate recently took part in the Transplant Games and shares how it gave her confidence, a sense of belonging, and the chance to show that nothing gets in her way.

👉 tinyurl.com/364f9bpm
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · Sep 9
In-person LGBTQ+ Social Group in Manchester United Pride Friends...
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · Sep 8
Involving Everyone

An online session celebrating a project for people with profound & multiple learning disabilities and their families.

Hear what’s been achieved, share learning & connect.
Free for all Learning Disability England members.

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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · Sep 3
The Department for Work and Pensions is setting up a new Independent Disability Advisory Panel.

This is a paid role (1.5 days a month) and will run until March 2026.

More info and how to apply: tinyurl.com/2mxaub7r
Expression of interest to join the Independent Disability Advisory Panel
The Department for Work and Pensions is looking to create a Panel to support, advise and connect the department to the wider disability community.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · Sep 2
Love singing? Tomorrow evening Community Integrated Care is hosting a free, accessible session with a professional opera singer. Hear beautiful songs + try fun warm-ups.

👉 Sign up: www.What-To-Do.co.uk
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · Sep 1
People with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their families deserve to be included and celebrated.

Join an upcoming webinar with @inclusionnorthcic.bsky.social to hear stories, research and practical ideas from the Involving Everyone project.

Info and sign-up: tinyurl.com/4p4c76pe
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · Aug 27
Feature on Channel 4 News about why Learning Disability Nursing matters. It shows the vital difference they make – and the urgent workforce crisis we need to fix.

Watch here: tinyurl.com/y9rxadvu
Is government ‘sitting on’ damning report into learning disabled people’s deaths?
The health secretary is under growing pressure to release a long-delayed report into the deaths of learning disabled and autistic people in England.
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Housing LIN @housinglin.bsky.social · Aug 26
📢New #HLINblog: To mark 30 years of the #DDA, Gary Bourlet (@learningdiseng.bsky.social) shares his journey as a self-advocate + activist, reflecting on progress made, challenges ahead + why accessible housing is key to true equality.

👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/30-yea... #DisabilityRights
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · Aug 21
New webinar series on Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) from LGA & Foundations.

Learn how to:

- Maximise DFG funding
- Deliver adaptations strategically
- Join up housing & social care
- Support people with learning disabilities & autistic people

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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · Aug 20
Free webinar: The Victoria & Stuart Project Toolkit

End-of-life care planning resources for people with learning disabilities.

See the toolkit, hear from those using it, and find out how to order free copies.

Register via the QR code on the flyer.
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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · Aug 19
New from Housing LIN’s blog series marking 30 years of the Disability Discrimination Act: Andy Shipley (Uni of Exeter) shares how climate action can build fairer communities by addressing disabled people’s needs.

Next up – Gary Bourlet of Learning Disability England! tinyurl.com/bdh3v5ux
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