Bild
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Bild (British Institute of Learning Disabilities) is a national charity working toward a society where everyone has the same rights and opportunities.
www.bild.org.uk
www.bild.org.uk
We are delighted to announce that Prof. Sara Ryan, Professor of Social Care, and Pam Bebbington, Expert by Experience, will be speaking at the Growing Older with Learning Disabilities Conference in February.
Book your place now to join us online on 25 February: bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26
Book your place now to join us online on 25 February: bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26
January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
We are delighted to announce that Prof. Sara Ryan, Professor of Social Care, and Pam Bebbington, Expert by Experience, will be speaking at the Growing Older with Learning Disabilities Conference in February.
Book your place now to join us online on 25 February: bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26
Book your place now to join us online on 25 February: bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26
There are two weeks to go until our free webinar exploring Bild's new BTEC Diploma in Practice Leadership for Supporting Good Health and Wellbeing
Join us at 12:30pm on 21 January to find out how social care staff can support good health and wellbeing for the people they support: bild.org.uk/SCDWeb
Join us at 12:30pm on 21 January to find out how social care staff can support good health and wellbeing for the people they support: bild.org.uk/SCDWeb
January 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
There are two weeks to go until our free webinar exploring Bild's new BTEC Diploma in Practice Leadership for Supporting Good Health and Wellbeing
Join us at 12:30pm on 21 January to find out how social care staff can support good health and wellbeing for the people they support: bild.org.uk/SCDWeb
Join us at 12:30pm on 21 January to find out how social care staff can support good health and wellbeing for the people they support: bild.org.uk/SCDWeb
Never miss a webinar!
Can't make it to our next webinar? With Bild membership, you can access our library of past webinars, including recordings of recent webinars sent right to your inbox
Find out more here: bild.org.uk/membership/
Can't make it to our next webinar? With Bild membership, you can access our library of past webinars, including recordings of recent webinars sent right to your inbox
Find out more here: bild.org.uk/membership/
January 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Never miss a webinar!
Can't make it to our next webinar? With Bild membership, you can access our library of past webinars, including recordings of recent webinars sent right to your inbox
Find out more here: bild.org.uk/membership/
Can't make it to our next webinar? With Bild membership, you can access our library of past webinars, including recordings of recent webinars sent right to your inbox
Find out more here: bild.org.uk/membership/
Bild will close on Monday 22 December and reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.
If you contact us over the holidays, please bear with us and we'll get back to you in the new year.
We wish you a safe and happy festive season.
If you contact us over the holidays, please bear with us and we'll get back to you in the new year.
We wish you a safe and happy festive season.
December 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Bild will close on Monday 22 December and reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.
If you contact us over the holidays, please bear with us and we'll get back to you in the new year.
We wish you a safe and happy festive season.
If you contact us over the holidays, please bear with us and we'll get back to you in the new year.
We wish you a safe and happy festive season.
Bild's next free webinar will focus on our new BTEC Diploma in Practice Leadership for Supporting Good Health and Wellbeing
Register to join us on 21 January at 12:30pm, as we explore how social care staff can support good health and wellbeing: bild.org.uk/SCDWeb
#HealthInequalities
Register to join us on 21 January at 12:30pm, as we explore how social care staff can support good health and wellbeing: bild.org.uk/SCDWeb
#HealthInequalities
December 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Bild's next free webinar will focus on our new BTEC Diploma in Practice Leadership for Supporting Good Health and Wellbeing
Register to join us on 21 January at 12:30pm, as we explore how social care staff can support good health and wellbeing: bild.org.uk/SCDWeb
#HealthInequalities
Register to join us on 21 January at 12:30pm, as we explore how social care staff can support good health and wellbeing: bild.org.uk/SCDWeb
#HealthInequalities
We're delighted to announce that the next International Positive Behaviour Support Conference will take place in Bristol and online on 19-20 May 2026!
Look out for further information coming soon, including how to book your place.
Look out for further information coming soon, including how to book your place.
December 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We're delighted to announce that the next International Positive Behaviour Support Conference will take place in Bristol and online on 19-20 May 2026!
Look out for further information coming soon, including how to book your place.
Look out for further information coming soon, including how to book your place.
The keynote speaker programme for the GOLD Conference 2026 is now live!
Join us online on 25 February 2026 to advance a shared vision of better health for people with learning disabilities.
See the full programme and book your online place today: www.bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26Pr
Join us online on 25 February 2026 to advance a shared vision of better health for people with learning disabilities.
See the full programme and book your online place today: www.bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26Pr
December 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The keynote speaker programme for the GOLD Conference 2026 is now live!
Join us online on 25 February 2026 to advance a shared vision of better health for people with learning disabilities.
See the full programme and book your online place today: www.bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26Pr
Join us online on 25 February 2026 to advance a shared vision of better health for people with learning disabilities.
See the full programme and book your online place today: www.bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26Pr
Our next Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner programme takes place on 10-11 February 2026 in Liverpool.
This two day programme introduces the key components of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and the values and science that underpin it.
Find out more: www.bild.org.uk/PBSPractitio...
This two day programme introduces the key components of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and the values and science that underpin it.
Find out more: www.bild.org.uk/PBSPractitio...
December 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Our next Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner programme takes place on 10-11 February 2026 in Liverpool.
This two day programme introduces the key components of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and the values and science that underpin it.
Find out more: www.bild.org.uk/PBSPractitio...
This two day programme introduces the key components of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and the values and science that underpin it.
Find out more: www.bild.org.uk/PBSPractitio...
This #HumanRightsDay Bild has co-signed a letter to the Prime Minister that challenges recent rhetoric from the Government around rights and calls for leadership that strengthens and protects people’s rights. Watch BIHR's Easy Read video version of the letter: www.youtube.com/watch
#HRD25
#HRD25
Human Rights Day 2025: Open Letter to Political Leaders
This Human Rights Day, the British Institute of Human Rights is leading 180+ organisations across the UK calling on the Prime Minister and political leaders to support human rights, say no to plans that weaken them, help people to use their human rights, and say that human rights are for everyone. Thanks to All Wales People First, Dates-n-Mates Scotland, Learning Disability England, Parent and Carer Alliance, Pembrokeshire People First and Warrington Speak Up for taking part in this video. Go to bihr.org.uk/HRD25 to find out more about Human Rights Day.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This #HumanRightsDay Bild has co-signed a letter to the Prime Minister that challenges recent rhetoric from the Government around rights and calls for leadership that strengthens and protects people’s rights. Watch BIHR's Easy Read video version of the letter: www.youtube.com/watch
#HRD25
#HRD25
@mencap.org.uk has launched ‘I’m In’, a campaign to tackle health inequalities faced by people with a learning disability. The campaign aims to increase the numbers of people on the GP Learning Disability Register.
Find our more at www.mencap.org.uk/get-involved...
Find our more at www.mencap.org.uk/get-involved...
I'm in - Join the Campaign
Join the learning disability register and say “I’m In”
www.mencap.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
@mencap.org.uk has launched ‘I’m In’, a campaign to tackle health inequalities faced by people with a learning disability. The campaign aims to increase the numbers of people on the GP Learning Disability Register.
Find our more at www.mencap.org.uk/get-involved...
Find our more at www.mencap.org.uk/get-involved...
We are delighted to announce Dr Mark Spencer as the first keynote speaker for this year's Growing Older with Learning Disabilities Conference!
Join us online on 25 February 2026 to hear from Mark and many more fantastic speakers: bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26
Join us online on 25 February 2026 to hear from Mark and many more fantastic speakers: bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26
December 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We are delighted to announce Dr Mark Spencer as the first keynote speaker for this year's Growing Older with Learning Disabilities Conference!
Join us online on 25 February 2026 to hear from Mark and many more fantastic speakers: bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26
Join us online on 25 February 2026 to hear from Mark and many more fantastic speakers: bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26
Bild membership gets you 100% FREE access to some journals as well as half price subscriptions to the International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support!
Find out more about becoming a Bild member today: bild.org.uk/membership/
Find out more about becoming a Bild member today: bild.org.uk/membership/
December 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Bild membership gets you 100% FREE access to some journals as well as half price subscriptions to the International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support!
Find out more about becoming a Bild member today: bild.org.uk/membership/
Find out more about becoming a Bild member today: bild.org.uk/membership/
The Down Syndrome Act 2022 draft guidance has been published for consultation, running until 28 January 2026.
You can respond to the consultation here: www.gov.uk/government/c... There is also an Easy Read option available.
You can respond to the consultation here: www.gov.uk/government/c... There is also an Easy Read option available.
Down Syndrome Act 2022 draft statutory guidance
This consultation seeks views on the draft statutory guidance issued under the Down Syndrome Act 2022.
www.gov.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Down Syndrome Act 2022 draft guidance has been published for consultation, running until 28 January 2026.
You can respond to the consultation here: www.gov.uk/government/c... There is also an Easy Read option available.
You can respond to the consultation here: www.gov.uk/government/c... There is also an Easy Read option available.
Registrations are open for Bild’s GOLD Conference 2026, ‘Connected Care: Good health and growing older across health and social care’.
Register today and if you’re a Bild member, take advantage of your exclusive early bird discount, available until 12 December!
bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26
#GOLDConf26
Register today and if you’re a Bild member, take advantage of your exclusive early bird discount, available until 12 December!
bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26
#GOLDConf26
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Registrations are open for Bild’s GOLD Conference 2026, ‘Connected Care: Good health and growing older across health and social care’.
Register today and if you’re a Bild member, take advantage of your exclusive early bird discount, available until 12 December!
bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26
#GOLDConf26
Register today and if you’re a Bild member, take advantage of your exclusive early bird discount, available until 12 December!
bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26
#GOLDConf26
Our next FREE #GrowingOlderWithLearningDisabilities webinar is happening next week!
Join us at 12:30pm on 26 Nov as we look at an award winning workbook to improve support for people with Down's syndrome who have dementia: bild.org.uk/DWB
Join us at 12:30pm on 26 Nov as we look at an award winning workbook to improve support for people with Down's syndrome who have dementia: bild.org.uk/DWB
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our next FREE #GrowingOlderWithLearningDisabilities webinar is happening next week!
Join us at 12:30pm on 26 Nov as we look at an award winning workbook to improve support for people with Down's syndrome who have dementia: bild.org.uk/DWB
Join us at 12:30pm on 26 Nov as we look at an award winning workbook to improve support for people with Down's syndrome who have dementia: bild.org.uk/DWB
Applications are open for the new BTEC Bild Diploma in Practice Leadership for Supporting Good Health and Wellbeing, starting April 2026.
The qualification equips practitioners to make a real difference to those they support.
Find out more: bild.org.uk/qualificatio...
The qualification equips practitioners to make a real difference to those they support.
Find out more: bild.org.uk/qualificatio...
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Applications are open for the new BTEC Bild Diploma in Practice Leadership for Supporting Good Health and Wellbeing, starting April 2026.
The qualification equips practitioners to make a real difference to those they support.
Find out more: bild.org.uk/qualificatio...
The qualification equips practitioners to make a real difference to those they support.
Find out more: bild.org.uk/qualificatio...
We are at the @restraintreductionnetwork.org Conference, 'The art of the possible: Paving the way towards a restraint-free future', today and tomorrow!
If you're here, come and say hello during the breaks and find out more about our qualifications and training.
#RRNConf25
If you're here, come and say hello during the breaks and find out more about our qualifications and training.
#RRNConf25
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We are at the @restraintreductionnetwork.org Conference, 'The art of the possible: Paving the way towards a restraint-free future', today and tomorrow!
If you're here, come and say hello during the breaks and find out more about our qualifications and training.
#RRNConf25
If you're here, come and say hello during the breaks and find out more about our qualifications and training.
#RRNConf25
We recently held our first Working Together HR subgroup meeting, to progress work on creating a suite of accessible and usable employment documentation, creating an Easy Read employment contract.
Find out more about how we work together at Bild: www.bild.org.uk/working-toge...
Find out more about how we work together at Bild: www.bild.org.uk/working-toge...
November 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We recently held our first Working Together HR subgroup meeting, to progress work on creating a suite of accessible and usable employment documentation, creating an Easy Read employment contract.
Find out more about how we work together at Bild: www.bild.org.uk/working-toge...
Find out more about how we work together at Bild: www.bild.org.uk/working-toge...
The next FREE #GrowingOlderWithLearningDisabilities webinar is at 12:30pm on 26 Nov
We will be joined by Karen Dodd, talking about her ward winning work book which aims to support people with Down's sydrome who have dementia
Register to join us: bild.org.uk/DWB
We will be joined by Karen Dodd, talking about her ward winning work book which aims to support people with Down's sydrome who have dementia
Register to join us: bild.org.uk/DWB
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The next FREE #GrowingOlderWithLearningDisabilities webinar is at 12:30pm on 26 Nov
We will be joined by Karen Dodd, talking about her ward winning work book which aims to support people with Down's sydrome who have dementia
Register to join us: bild.org.uk/DWB
We will be joined by Karen Dodd, talking about her ward winning work book which aims to support people with Down's sydrome who have dementia
Register to join us: bild.org.uk/DWB
Bild’s Steve Brown and Andrew Guy have been delivering Active Support training to Agenzija Sapport, Malta’s National Agency. We're encouraged by the organisation's desire to implement Active Support effectively and look forward to seeing the positive results in their work across Malta.
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Bild’s Steve Brown and Andrew Guy have been delivering Active Support training to Agenzija Sapport, Malta’s National Agency. We're encouraged by the organisation's desire to implement Active Support effectively and look forward to seeing the positive results in their work across Malta.
We are thrilled to announce that registrations are open for Bild’s GOLD Conference 2026, ‘Connected Care: Good health and growing older across health and social care’!
Register today and if you’re a Bild member take advantage of your exclusive early bird discount!
www.bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26
Register today and if you’re a Bild member take advantage of your exclusive early bird discount!
www.bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26
November 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We are thrilled to announce that registrations are open for Bild’s GOLD Conference 2026, ‘Connected Care: Good health and growing older across health and social care’!
Register today and if you’re a Bild member take advantage of your exclusive early bird discount!
www.bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26
Register today and if you’re a Bild member take advantage of your exclusive early bird discount!
www.bild.org.uk/GOLDConf26
We offer individual and organisational membership with a wide range of benefits that can help you in your practice and your work to ensure a society where everyone can enjoy the same rights and opportunities.
Find out more about our membership offers: www.bild.org.uk/membership/
Find out more about our membership offers: www.bild.org.uk/membership/
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We offer individual and organisational membership with a wide range of benefits that can help you in your practice and your work to ensure a society where everyone can enjoy the same rights and opportunities.
Find out more about our membership offers: www.bild.org.uk/membership/
Find out more about our membership offers: www.bild.org.uk/membership/
There’s still time to book your place on our next Active Support Coaches Programme!
Running on 2-4 December 2025 and 4 June 2026 in Liverpool, Bild’s Active Support Coaches Programme is designed to make you an effective coach in ‘Active Support’.
Book your place today: bild.org.uk/ASCoaches25
Running on 2-4 December 2025 and 4 June 2026 in Liverpool, Bild’s Active Support Coaches Programme is designed to make you an effective coach in ‘Active Support’.
Book your place today: bild.org.uk/ASCoaches25
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
There’s still time to book your place on our next Active Support Coaches Programme!
Running on 2-4 December 2025 and 4 June 2026 in Liverpool, Bild’s Active Support Coaches Programme is designed to make you an effective coach in ‘Active Support’.
Book your place today: bild.org.uk/ASCoaches25
Running on 2-4 December 2025 and 4 June 2026 in Liverpool, Bild’s Active Support Coaches Programme is designed to make you an effective coach in ‘Active Support’.
Book your place today: bild.org.uk/ASCoaches25
Interested in discounts on sector leading CPD opportunities?
Bild members can access discounts on all our events and training.
Find out more about how you can become a member today: bild.org.uk/membership
Bild members can access discounts on all our events and training.
Find out more about how you can become a member today: bild.org.uk/membership
October 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Interested in discounts on sector leading CPD opportunities?
Bild members can access discounts on all our events and training.
Find out more about how you can become a member today: bild.org.uk/membership
Bild members can access discounts on all our events and training.
Find out more about how you can become a member today: bild.org.uk/membership
We are pleased to announce the launch of the new BTEC Bild Diploma in Practice Leadership for Supporting Good Health and Wellbeing, starting April 2026.
The qualification equips practitioners to make a real difference to those they support.
Find out more: bild.org.uk/qualificatio...
The qualification equips practitioners to make a real difference to those they support.
Find out more: bild.org.uk/qualificatio...
October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We are pleased to announce the launch of the new BTEC Bild Diploma in Practice Leadership for Supporting Good Health and Wellbeing, starting April 2026.
The qualification equips practitioners to make a real difference to those they support.
Find out more: bild.org.uk/qualificatio...
The qualification equips practitioners to make a real difference to those they support.
Find out more: bild.org.uk/qualificatio...