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Our members are people with learning disabilities, families, profs & orgs. We work for human rights equality & good lives. Usually here Mon-Fri RT not agreement

England, United Kingdom
Joined September 2010
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@LearningDisEng
LDEngland
1 year
Learning Disability England is going to stop using Twitter. Find out why this is here: https://t.co/M1U8YvwcDL
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@askingyouleeds
Asking You!
1 year
On Tuesday 17th September, we are running a prep session for any adult in #Leeds with a #LearningDisability who wants to be an elected representative for the #PeoplesParliament! It is a #volunteer role; find out more here: https://t.co/guO7cueJZs #VolunteerLeeds
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@cmm_magazine
CMM Magazine đź’š
1 year
Shared Lives can be difficult to grow, but the barriers are not insurmountable. Here, Ewan King @SharedLivesPlus, makes the case for Shared Lives to be at the forefront of the new Government’s plans for adult #socialcare.
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caremanagementmatters.co.uk
Ewan King, Chief Executive at Shared Lives Plus, tells the stories of people with lived experience to make the case for Shared Lives to...
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@TuffreyWijne
Irene Tuffrey-Wijne
1 year
Today is officially the last day of our amazing project. Here is our final report in accessible format (7 min video) THANK YOU everyone! Please share! https://t.co/wWY9PxGfGt @VictStuProject @KingstonUni @DimensionsUK @MeetMacIntyre @VODGmembership @MSHospice
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@DSAInfo
Down's Syndrome Association
1 year
The DSEngage Weekly Workout is back this afternoon at 4pm! The Weekly Workout is a fun and accessible workout for people who have Down's syndrome to enjoy at home! Find out more and register here: https://t.co/vyyQ2qW7ZC
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@NHSAbility
NHS Ability
1 year
NHS England have published a leaflet about the GP (doctor) Learning Disability Register. It helps people think about whether their child or someone they care for, could have a learning disability. There are plain English, easy read versions. See link below https://t.co/VIsv2AnN9y
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@InclusionNorth
Inclusion North
1 year
Are you following the My Ordinary Life Podcast? @ordinarylife66 is a Filmed Podcast that talks to people with a learning disability to find out about their lives. You can listen to the Podcast on Spotify - https://t.co/ZjSZuTP81u Apple Podcast - https://t.co/bIHVGPTG3U Amazon
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@LearningDisEng
LDEngland
1 year
As part of ongoing #ActionTowardsGoodLives, Learning Disability England members have contributed to several important government consultations including health, social care and welfare. You can read about the consultation responses from members below. https://t.co/Pb5CnxoQP1
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@askingyouleeds
Asking You!
1 year
We have some exciting changes to #volunteering with us! This includes new roles, helping at People's Parliament meetings and with other work. If you are in #Leeds, have a #LearningDisability and want to volunteer with us, learn more here: https://t.co/yc0dy2ek8U #VolunteerLeeds
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@PfkcPodcast
People First Podcast
1 year
On this weeks episode of the @PfkcR Podcast, we have a very special show all about our Inclusive #WellbeingWeek. We got the opportunity to talk to lots of amazing guests which we've compiled into one big episode. We hope you enjoy the show! https://t.co/cJk6FmVIRs
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@LDTonline
Learning Disability Today
1 year
Have you signed up for our free webinar on the 25th of September? Join @DimensionsUK and LDT in learning how to navigate the challenges and barriers that often present themselves in a child’s transition to adult social care. Learn more: https://t.co/QQSEsT8Zoi
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@EasyReadWales
Easy Read Wales
1 year
Women with learning disabilities are struggling to access appropriate support during the menopause, experts have said: https://t.co/RgtRIjIbaC #InclusiveHealthcare #MenopauseSupport #AccessibleInformation #EasyRead
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bbc.co.uk
Women with learning disabilities can suffer more profound menopause symptoms, experts say.
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@ResearchingHome
Feeling at Home
1 year
Our research paper with findings from the Feeling at Home photovoice project is now published and free to read: https://t.co/B8dJe8EhBr We explore what 'feeling at home' means for people with learning disabilities living in staffed group homes.
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onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Background Shared housing for adults with intellectual disabilities with staff support, is a common housing model internationally. We explored an overlooked aspect of group homes, namely the extent...
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@LearningDisEng
LDEngland
1 year
The Patient Safety Commissioner is consulting on Principles for Better Patient Safety https://t.co/awU5WukAWa There is now an Easy Read version https://t.co/nxpfRTbkbU If you are using the easy read version the deadline to feedback is 20.9.24
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@sheffieldavid
Sheffieldavid
1 year
Positive Voices - Self advocacy and advocacy on behalf of those who need an advocate is the highest form of service. Looks like a great event everyone …
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LDEngland
1 year
Positive Voices 2024: Join self advocates from across the country to share and learn together on 3rd October. Book for this free conference or find out more here https://t.co/BeEHa8Nxpw #SelfAdvocacyWorks
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@unitedresponse
United Response
1 year
Do you want to make public transport safer for disabled people? Your voice matters! 🚎🗣️ Help us understand and tackle disability hate crimes by sharing your story and views in our research survey. Let’s make public transport and justice accessible now! https://t.co/pcZY7TWml6
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aoz0f3qjy0q.typeform.com
Do you have 10 minutes to fill out our survey on disability hate crime? Your answers will help United Response campaign for more accessible and equitable public transport for disabled people.
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@BIHRhumanrights
The British Institute of Human Rights
1 year
🤔 What is the Human Rights Act? 💡 Our plain language and Easy Read guides explain how the law works, what human rights we all have and how it's related to the European Convention on Human Rights: https://t.co/kctvzeE5wQ
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@NHSAbility
NHS Ability
1 year
The co-produced guidance and template is for Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) to support good practice for health and care passports to help improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability and autistic people.
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@NHSAbility
NHS Ability
1 year
Thinking about where you might want to live? This Plain English guide can help you to do that, on your own or with the people who support you. This is lots of useful information & resources to help you make the decision that is right for you Plain English- https://t.co/ujYRpAEoj7
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