Today is the deadline to register to vote, so don’t miss your chance to have your say. ✅️
With the local elections coming up on May 7th, it’s important that everyone’s voice is heard, including the people we support.
Why do you think staying connected to other people is important for a good life?
One of the questions Unanima and Gary Bourlet answer in this latest video exploring the action being taken by members to work towards good lives for people with learning disabilities...
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#ADHD in people with a #LearningDisability is under-recognised and can be difficult to assess. This @ucl.ac.uk study is seeking to better understand how ADHD presents and affects daily life in people with a learning disability. If you're interested, email adhducl@ucl.ac.uk to register your interest.
Empower and Employ: Interview Skills Would you like to practice interview skills in a safe and supportive space? Would you like to develop your CV? Join one of our workshops for adults with learning disabilities 11:30am-2:30pm Thursday 23rd April Thursday 30th April Asking You logo 26 Roundhay Road, LS7 1AB askingyou@advonet.org.uk 0113 244 0606 Leeds Community Foundation logo
Our Asking You service is running free workshops for adults with learning disabilities! They are about job interview skills.
They are on later this month, both from 11:30am-2:30pm in our office in Leeds.
If you or someone you work with would like to join, please email askingyou@advonet.org.uk.
Out of Orbit – Saturday 30th of May
Taking place at Cast Doncaster, Out of Orbit is an immersive, astronomy-inspired performance designed for audiences with learning disabilities, PMLD and/or Autism, as well as their families and carers.
www.castindoncaster.com/events/out-of-orbit/
Kingston University are doing a study speaking to people with a learning disability about the Assisted Dying draft bill...
Find out more: tinyurl.com/3dn5cthn
Humanising Healthcare are going to be sharing their new Humanising Healthcare Manifesto, built from real examples of good, respectful care.
Join this webinar to hear how the work can help make healthcare kinder, fairer, and better for people with learning disabilities.
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Autism infinity symbol being held up by hands. Text reads 'Marking World Autism Acceptance Month 2026'.
It's Autism Acceptance Week, and for our charity, this isn’t just a date in the calendar… it’s central to who we are.
Throughout April, we’ll be shining a light on #AutismAcceptance month, sharing stories and insights that highlight the importance of #AutismAwareness and meaningful inclusion🙌
How can you use the Good Lives Framework to speak with decision-makers about what a good life means for people with learning disabilites?
James O'Rourke, Family and Friends Rep at Learning Disability England talks about how he has been doing just that in Newham...
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Stronger. Louder. Together.
Find out about the difference that can be made when people with learning disabilities, family members, allies and paid supporters work together towards good lives for people with learning disabilities and their families...
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Co-chairs of the Timms Review Panel have published the latest update on the Timms Review (inc. easy read)
The update contains details of a Call for Evidence, which they are sharing on behalf of the Timms Review steering group.
Read the full update here: tinyurl.com/u9txm2s5
My prostate - What changes should I look out for?
March is prostate cancer awareness month - this free easy read from Prostate Cancer UK talks about what the prostate is, problems to look out for and what to do if you notice a problem:
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Gary Bourlet, Membership and Engagement Lead at Learning Disability England, talks about recent changes to the reasonable adjustment digital flag and the impact that this will have on his own and other people with learning disabilities experience of healthcare: tinyurl.com/2tmky3jt
Hi TLAP - can we share this in our members newsletter please?
⭐ Today we're launching our new Choice and Control Hub. ⭐
Explore it to learn about the core concepts behind choice and control, and to access practical guidance and tools to help make change happen.
Explore the hub at buff.ly/WCgair3
We’ve put together a new list of fun, adaptable game ideas for siblings to enjoy together. Got a great game your family loves? Share it with us! Explore the full list 👉 sibs.org.uk (Parents → Positive sibling relationships) #SiblingGames
A colourful poster from UCL calling for research participants. It asks if you have a learning disability and have been referred to NHS talking therapy services. The study, called “Inclusive Talk,” aims to understand people’s experiences, including what helps, what makes things harder, and whether factors like age, gender, or ethnicity make a difference. Participants are asked to complete a short online survey and take part in a 60–90 minute interview, with a £75 shopping voucher offered. To take part, you must be over 18, live in the UK, and have been referred to NHS talking therapies. The poster includes an email address (inclusivetalk@ucl.ac.uk ) and a QR code for more information.
Researchers from University College London are looking to hear from people with a learning disability about their experiences of NHS talking therapies, to help improve how services work.
If this might be of interest to you or someone you know, take a look at the information below 👇
NHS Benchmarking is working with partners inc. Learning Disability England to hear from people with a learning disability and families/carers.
Share your experiences of hospital or NHS services to help improve care.
Have your say 👇
www.improvementstandards.nhs.uk/patient-survey
If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App.
Also available by NHS 111 BSL interpreter service at 111.nhs.uk or text relay on 18001 111.
A photo of Courtney and Imogen from our team, sat inside an office room facing a camera.
A photo of a laptop showing slides from Courtney and Imogen's talk.
Courtney and Imogen from our Asking You team had a great time doing a talk about inclusive employment with Bemix for the online @learningdiseng.bsky.social conference!
Thanks to everyone who joined us and learned how we work to be an inclusive employer for disabled people.
Some of the lovely faces of attendees as the afternoon session of the Learning Disability England Being Seen, Being Heard Conference - let's get started on talking about how people with learning disabilties are being seen and heard in their communities...
Advice from James Coney on how family members can be seen and heard for their loved ones with learning disabilties...
Looking forward to joining Learning Disability England's online conference @learningdiseng.bsky.social
Campaign Champion at My Life My Choice Anup Aphadhyaya is presenting at todays online conference on the work of the champions to help people with learning disabilities been seen and heard in Oxfordhsire...
The Involvement Matters Team at Learning Disability Partnership Board - East Sussex are sharing their latest film at the Being Seen, Being Heard Online Conference which aims to break down the barriers faced by people with a learning disability: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVyAa1rqY8Y
This years conferences mark 10 years of Learning Disability England! 10 years of people working towards Good Lives.
The online conference is underway and members are sharing memories with Learning Disability England over the last 10 years..
Do you have any to share?
Are you coming to the Learning Disability England 'Being Seen, Being Heard' online conference today?
We would love to hear your thoughts throughout the day and see screenshots of your favourite sessions! 📸
Don’t forget to tag Learning Disability England!
Across the UK, millions provide unpaid care for family and friends—often alongside work, family life, and their own health needs.
New analysis from the Health Foundation talks about the growing pressures on carers and why better recognition and support are so important: tinyurl.com/79nvhnb4
A blue graphic reads: “Baroness Casey has said what many of us have long known: adult social care is underfunded, undervalued, and too often overlooked in national policy. The structural challenges she described mean too many people still face barriers to accessing the right care and support at the right time, in a system that drives fragmentation and short-term decision making, creating instability for those who rely on support."
A blue graphic reads: "“As the Commission’s work develops, it will be vital that this honesty is matched by practical reform; sustainable funding, better commissioning, and proper recognition for the workforce. Change must work for people with learning disabilities and autistic people, as well as older people, and be shaped by their lives, aspirations, and rights."
Last week, Baroness Louise Casey spoke at the Nuffield Trust Summit, sharing her early reflections on the state of adult social care in her role as Chair of the Casey Commission.
Our CEO, Jim Kane, shares his thoughts on her remarks: www.communityintegratedcare.co.uk/news/our-res...
An NHS information poster titled “Using NHS 111 for urgent medical help.” The left side shows illustrations of people feeling unwell. The right side explains that NHS 111 helps when you need urgent medical advice but are unsure where to go, especially if you cannot contact your GP or the GP is closed. It says you can get help by calling 111, visiting 111.nhs.uk, or using the NHS App, and that NHS 111 is available any day at any time.
If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App.
Also available by NHS 111 BSL interpreter service at 111.nhs.uk or text relay on 18001 111.