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Shocking presentation on the extremely high death rates for people with learning disabilities from ethnic minorities. @citizennetwork.bsky.social @learningdiseng.bsky.social from Race Equality Foundation.

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People with Learning Disabilities are dying younger if they are from Black and Minorities Ethnic Communities. This is wrong and needs to change #actiontowardsgoodlives

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She made it!!! Wendy Perez - my co-author of #EverydayCitizenship made it from Hammersmith to Manchester for @learningdiseng.bsky.social Annual Conference. @citizennetwork.bsky.social Great to see a conference full of people with learning disabilities - leading the way to a better world.

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Today, we’re at the @learningdiseng.bsky.social Conference, joining colleagues to talk about the impact of working together for good lives for people with learning disabilities. We’re hosting a pop up session showcasing our accessible activity platform #WhatToDo in Room Q3 at 1.30pm-2pm. Join us!

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Packed room to start the day at the @learningdiseng.bsky.social conference in Manchester! Looking forward to a great day.

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We should not be locked up we deserve a life to live independently and are human beings we are not aliens we need people to understand we can live independently with the right support a hospital is not a home how dare they lock us up where’s our human rights here come government time to take action

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In preparation for ‘I Open My Own Front Door, Do You?’ launched today, I asked people to share what ‘front door’ means to them. The blog is about what people told me - beautiful, heartfelt, thoughtful quotes. www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk/gloriously-o... @learningdiseng.bsky.social

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It's the morning of the Learning Disability England annual online conference 📣 Where are you joining from and what are you looking forward to? Share using the hashtag #ActionTowardsGoodLives See event highlights throughout the day right here 👇

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Great to be co chairing @learningdiseng.bsky.social online conference today we are hearing from Parmi dheensa talking about diversity and inclusion #actiontowardsgoodlives

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Please read this important blog and share it

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Scott Watkin BEM reacts to the NHS dropping the target for GP annual health checks for people with learning disabilities.

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We are shocked by the reports that the government is planning to drop the target of annual health checks for people with learning disabilities. Our Head of Engagement, Scott Watkin BEM, who has a learning disability, comments 👇 🧵 1/4

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Want resources and practical tools to assist you in including people with profound and multiple learning disabilities in meaningful engagement? Join the Challenging Behaviour Foundation's workshop at the Learning Disability England Conference 2025 Find out more and book: tinyurl.com/2jx29aar

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Sue discusses getting healthier and improving healthcare for those with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss. She highlights the need for better social care integration and eye care services. Read her insights and join the NHS 10-year plan conversation: www.seeability.org/news/Getting...

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Fixing the plumbing and wiring in social care. Where are we up to?

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Our Next Generation Leadership Programme is open for applications for 2025. This Programme is for brave and genuine leaders who are ready to take the next step and want to create meaningful change for people. Only five places remaining. Apply by 31 March. www.ndti.org.uk/projects/nex...

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Another fascinating new podcast… Richard asks Rachael Wanjagua about her work with people with intellectual disabilities in Kenya; inclusive research – and elephants! Listen here: on.soundcloud.com/sH724GgpE6Ls...

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Why not join Learning disability england and become a member see the exciting work they do as a self advocate or individual member www.learningdisabilityengland.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Didn't realise you are on here too @mrscottwatkin.bsky.social ! Spotted you in @lisahopkins01.bsky.social feed 😀 Welcome. Have added you to this list too...hope that's OK. Lots of great folks to follow in here go.bsky.app/4JubDE9

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Let’s stop talking about the #NHS: #socialcare needs to be prioritised - a thoughtpiece. #reform #change #wholesystem #citizenship #Scotland. scottishcare.org/lets-stop-ta...

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Merry Christmas to all my followers I look forward to working with you all in the new year

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Time to fix some social care “plumbing and wiring” for example 👇

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Bringing the lives of people with profound learning disabilities into the academic space www.specialneedsjungle.com/research-inf...

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Kent, Surrey & Sussex Community of Practice Conference about to start! Great programme, lots of coproduced work! #LDCOP24 @c4cgroup.bsky.social

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Please share and get involved #selfadvocacyworks

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The Zumba warriors are my amazing Baked Bean Charity - privileged to be chair of the board & support the vital work that they do in supporting people with learning disabilities through the arts including educating & informing others on rights & general awesomeness

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The future of learning disability nursing: what needs to change? I really hope that the NMC & other authorities take action, like RNLDs are www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/topic/health...

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www.intellectualdisability.info/how-to-guide...

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To ensure health justice, care rights and community belonging with and for people with learning disabilities and their families 👇🏻👍🏻

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🧵Unpaid carers provide support that is equivalent to 4 million paid care workers. But are these carers getting the support needed to care for their loved ones & themselves? This #CarersRightsDay we look back at our report into caring in a complex world. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

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Tomorrow I will be in London co chairing the learning disabilities nurses workforce summit and talking about the future of nursing #socialcare #ldnursing #nhs

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Tomorrow I will be in London co chairing the learning disabilities nurses workforce summit and talking about the future of nursing

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We will be presenting in Liverpool next week for #NCASC24. Wed 9.05 Exhibition Hall @mroutled.bsky.social @tricianicoll.bsky.social Thurs 11am 2F Anna Severwright and don’t forget SCF Tapas Wed 7:30

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Not often you get Autumn colours and snow together.

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