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45 years of hell - 25 spent in solitary confinement. Kasibba, an autistic woman was wrongly locked away in a mental health hospital despite having no mental illness.

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How can we make sure eye care is available for all? Thank you to Donna at @seeability.bsky.social for sharing this idea. Please share your ideas and experiences as a reply below or get involved in the conversations here: future.nhs.uk/connect.ti/E... #SolvingTogether #EyeCare #NHS

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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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People with learning disabilities and autism cannot be left out of future NHS plans. There are still more than 2000 people with learning disabilities and autism, like Kasibba, in hospitals when they could be living in the community with the right support. As a society, we have to do better.

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Interviewing can be nerve-wracking for anyone, but for those with autism, learning disabilities, or sight loss, it can be even more challenging.

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Hi @collegeoptomuk.bsky.social @rnib.bsky.social @seeability.bsky.social @pocklington.bsky.social @visionaryuk.bsky.social @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social please could you share the post below? Thanks!

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At SeeAbility, we’re passionate about breaking down barriers to eye care for people with learning disabilities. We're thrilled to support the NHS Eye Care Solving Together platform, where everyone involved in eye care can share ideas and collaborate to improve services.

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This #RareDiseaseDay we’re thrilled to share that Heather House has won the Team Award for Outstanding Services to Social Care, presented by Professor Deborah Sturdy OBE.

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Reflecting on LGBTQAI+ History Month As this month comes to an end, we reflect on the progress made and the work still to be done. This year’s theme, "Activism and Social Change," reminds us of the power of speaking up and pushing for inclusion.

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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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It’s been great to see people posting their thoughts and campaigning on social care in parliament today!

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If you want to read why there is now such concern for social care today, our CEO Lisa Hopkins has blogged on how the Autumn budget bombshell threatens to undermine delivery of this vital support.

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Emily and Jo, who we support, recently met their MP James MacCleary to talk about the value of social care. You can hear more from them in this blog about why social care is a vital part of them living good lives. www.seeability.org/news/good-li... #ProvidersUnite #ValueSocialCare

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Today is a day of action on the value of social care. But funding pressures are putting this all at risk. People who draw on social care say this time and time and again – now is the time for government to listen! #ValueSocialCare #ProvidersUnite

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Our trustees Michael Smith and Keith Valentine will be live on RNIB Connect Radio from 9:40am today! They'll be discussing their roles at SeeAbility and the importance of listening to people with lived experience. You can listen to it live through the RNIB website: www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/

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Everyone deserves a fair shot at employment. For people with learning disabilities, traditional job interviews often create unnecessary barriers. In our latest blog, we share practical ways employers can make interviews more inclusive and find incredible talent. www.seeability.org/news/making-...

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Today, you can find Rhi and Harley, our Supported Employment Coaches, out and about on Park Street in Bristol. They’re spreading the word about Ready, Willing, and Able and working hard to build employer relationships to create inclusive job opportunities for people with learning disabilities

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"From a business point of view, the more open an organisation is to diverse ways of thinking, the more they've got in their toolkit for delivering successful work. It's not about rules, it's about opportunities." - Keith Valentine

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I met staff and residents from @seeability.bsky.social in Bicester yesterday. They are a great example of how supported care can transform lives, supporting residents who have learning difficulties, brain injuries and autism.

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Thank you to @calummillerld.bsky.social for visiting our support in Bicester today. It was great to talk about how investing in good, specialist social care support is so vital for people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss so they can live, love, thrive and belong!

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James had an accident when he was 21, which made it hard for him to remember things from his day. But there is one person he never forgets, Nathan.

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Read Scott Watkin BEM's full reaction to the news that the government is ending the NHS target for annual health checks for people with learning disabilities 👇 www.seeability.org/news/Wearebe...

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Rebecca, one of our Eye Champions, is passionate about making sure people with learning disabilities and sight loss are not left behind. Through her work, she is helping to raise awareness and improve access to eye care services in her local area.

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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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People with learning disabilities are often seen as easy targets by online scammers, particularly on social media. This #SaferInternetDay take a look at our easy read resources that explain some of the basics of online safety: www.seeability.org/news/seeabil...

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We agree with Gus Alexiou’s statement in his piece for Forbes: “the current polarisation should require a sharpening of minds and renewed drive and determination amongst those who feel such issues are just too important to stop fighting for.” www.forbes.com/sites/gusale...

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The 2022 Learning from Lives and Deaths (LeDeR) report stated that 42% of deaths of people with a learning disability in England were avoidable. That's why we're supporting the Learning Disability Today A NICE Life campaign. Find out more 👇 www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/ldt-campaign/

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We're proud to have recently recruited two new Trustees with lived experience of sight loss - Michael Smith & Keith Valentine. We spoke to them about why listening to the voices of people with lived experience is vital in ensuring effective decision-making 👇 www.seeability.org/news/trustee...

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