Down in Exeter doing #OliversCampaign

We’re looking for a Treasurer to join Association for Real Change!

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a values-driven charity working across the care sector and driving real change.

If you’re ready to contribute your skills to meaningful change, find out more: bit.ly/3Q7JeBZ

Graphic which says: One day, millions of journeys, join the world on 17 April 2026 as we celebrate public transport and how it connects us - to work, to life, to each other.

Today is the first ever World Public Transport Day.
That's worth celebrating in a big way!
Around the world, public transport moves billions of people efficiently & sustainably.
At its best, it enables everyone to access opportunities & live fuller lives.
@utg-uk.bsky.social #WorldPublicTransportDay

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Photo Credit - Fortune College of Riding Therapy!

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🚨 New data raises the alarm on adult social care funding 🚨

3.5% drop in LA uplifts - learning disability and autism services running blind

📊 Also: 4 out of 5 ICBs can't report their adult social care spend - major transparency gap undermining planning and reform

👉 Explore the data: bit.ly/4dKsv1j

Black and white illustration of a quiet residential street lined with trees and traditional houses in Sheffield.

🌱How can every neighbourhood become a thriving centre for care and connection? Join us at the #Sheffield Energy Hub on 23 April for an inspiring event where we’ll explore practical ways to help communities flourish — reserve your free ticket now: https://ow.ly/YQzN50YEUyA
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Hampshire County Council elections take place Thu 7 May 2026 🗳️ Candidate names are now published.
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County councillors shape schools, roads, transport, care, libraries & parks - your vote matters.
Register by Mon 20 Apr ✅

Enjoy been on tour in Norwich & Ipswich tomorrow #MattonTour

DWP tells inquiry its PIP clearance times have “not exceeded” 16 weeks, just as they hit 20 The Labour government has told a parliamentary inquiry that clearance time for new personal independence payment (PIP) claims has not “exceeded” 16 weeks in more than three years, just as new depar…

The Labour government has told a parliamentary inquiry that clearance time for new personal independence payment (PIP) claims has not “exceeded” 16 weeks in more than three years, just as new departmental data has shown waits reach 20 weeks.
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Happy Easter

Happy Easter 🐰 🐣 💓 💛

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⏰️ go forward on Sunday

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From April 2026, Scottish local authorities can introduce a visitor levy or 'tourist tax', which would charge visitors a fee on overnight stays.

Last year, the Government published proposals for a similar system in England.

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Happy 🎂 🥳 🎉 to me 36 today !!!

🚨 NEW: Government data shows that more than 250 Brits a day are now being awarded disability benefits for anxiety, depression, autism and ADHD

Pupils with SEND to have support reviewed when they join secondary school Ministers will introduce reforms so that children with special educational needs (SEND) will have their support reviewed as they move from primary to secondary school.

Pupils with SEND to have support reviewed when they join secondary school

Disabled students still face barriers, research finds, just as ministers prepare to publish SEND white paper Disabled young people in the UK still face barriers that stop them taking part in school, college and university on an equal basis with non-disabled people, despite ongoing international calls for …

Disabled young people still face barriers that stop them taking part in school, college and university on an equal basis with non-disabled people, despite ongoing international calls for inclusive education, according to new government-funded research.
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##MattonTour in Berkshire so interesting doing #OliversCampaign

🎗️ Today is #TimeToTalkDay 2026

At ARC England, we believe that open conversations about mental health help create healthier, more inclusive workplaces and communities.

It doesn’t have to be complicated. Let’s use today as a reminder to keep mental health conversations open, supportive, & ongoing 💙

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Together 4 Change Group - ARC England ‘Together 4 Change’ is a place where supported people can come together to talk about things that matter.  Anyone who … Read More

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Triangle blow as Bitterne Park Stores set for March closure >> bitternepark.info/index.php?op...
#Southampton #bitternepark #localnews

Learning from Lives and Deaths – people with a learning disability and autistic people (LeDeR) | King's College London The latest annual LeDeR report in collaboration with our academic partners on behalf of NHS England.

Such fun report sad times

Travelling on Sunday

Waiting for train

Everyone deserves to travel with confidence, knowing they’ll get where they’re going safely and without unnecessary stress.

This new report from @rnib.bsky.social shows how our rail system often falls short for disabled people trying to make everyday journeys.

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Aviva and University of Southampton to create a vibrant neighbourhood right in the centre of Southampton at the former Toys 'R' Us site 🤝