Learning Disability England
@learningdiseng.bsky.social
Learning Disability England is a movement for change. Our members are people with learning disabilities, families, & organisations. We work for human rights, equality & good lives.
https://www.learningdisabilityengland.org.uk/
https://www.learningdisabilityengland.org.uk/
Your pharmacist can now treat you or give you medicines for some illnesses without you having to see a doctor first.
Find out more in this easy read: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
Find out more in this easy read: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
December 17, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Your pharmacist can now treat you or give you medicines for some illnesses without you having to see a doctor first.
Find out more in this easy read: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
Find out more in this easy read: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
Join Achieve together, Surrey Choices and Active Prospects for an inclusive discussion group to share your views and feedback on the Down Syndrome Act Statutory Guidance (draft). Details below...
Please let Helen know if you’re coming 👉 Helen.west@activeprospects.org.uk
Please let Helen know if you’re coming 👉 Helen.west@activeprospects.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Join Achieve together, Surrey Choices and Active Prospects for an inclusive discussion group to share your views and feedback on the Down Syndrome Act Statutory Guidance (draft). Details below...
Please let Helen know if you’re coming 👉 Helen.west@activeprospects.org.uk
Please let Helen know if you’re coming 👉 Helen.west@activeprospects.org.uk
Taking Charge is a free service from Community Integrated Care that helps people understand and manage their energy bills, including support with tariffs, debt, and energy-saving advice.
You can find out more here: tinyurl.com/mpfvzya9
You can find out more here: tinyurl.com/mpfvzya9
Taking Charge
https://www.takingchargeenergy.co.uk/
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December 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Taking Charge is a free service from Community Integrated Care that helps people understand and manage their energy bills, including support with tariffs, debt, and energy-saving advice.
You can find out more here: tinyurl.com/mpfvzya9
You can find out more here: tinyurl.com/mpfvzya9
Top tips for managing sensory overwhelm at Christmas - new easy read resource and blog from SeeAbility 🎄
Easy read here: tinyurl.com/2wjneemw
Blog with tips for people and supporters: tinyurl.com/5vkm78c6
Easy read here: tinyurl.com/2wjneemw
Blog with tips for people and supporters: tinyurl.com/5vkm78c6
December 16, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Top tips for managing sensory overwhelm at Christmas - new easy read resource and blog from SeeAbility 🎄
Easy read here: tinyurl.com/2wjneemw
Blog with tips for people and supporters: tinyurl.com/5vkm78c6
Easy read here: tinyurl.com/2wjneemw
Blog with tips for people and supporters: tinyurl.com/5vkm78c6
Looking for an accessible update on the latest Budget?
United Response has released an Easy Read Easy News edition that explains the key points in simple, clear language.
You can read it here: tinyurl.com/y2u87jjy
United Response has released an Easy Read Easy News edition that explains the key points in simple, clear language.
You can read it here: tinyurl.com/y2u87jjy
Easy News: Budget - United Response
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December 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Looking for an accessible update on the latest Budget?
United Response has released an Easy Read Easy News edition that explains the key points in simple, clear language.
You can read it here: tinyurl.com/y2u87jjy
United Response has released an Easy Read Easy News edition that explains the key points in simple, clear language.
You can read it here: tinyurl.com/y2u87jjy
School can shape us in many ways. Some memories make us smile, and some harder to talk about. This free members webinar creates a safe space for people with learning disabilities to share their stories and reflect on what good support should look like.
Book here: tinyurl.com/rh9wu242
Book here: tinyurl.com/rh9wu242
December 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
School can shape us in many ways. Some memories make us smile, and some harder to talk about. This free members webinar creates a safe space for people with learning disabilities to share their stories and reflect on what good support should look like.
Book here: tinyurl.com/rh9wu242
Book here: tinyurl.com/rh9wu242
Draft guidance published under the Down Syndrome Act 2022 and open for consultation.
Learning Disability England urges members, supporters, families and allies to read the draft and have your say.
Join a discussion meeting with members on the 11 December.
Full announcement: tinyurl.com/brwweepa
Learning Disability England urges members, supporters, families and allies to read the draft and have your say.
Join a discussion meeting with members on the 11 December.
Full announcement: tinyurl.com/brwweepa
December 1, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Draft guidance published under the Down Syndrome Act 2022 and open for consultation.
Learning Disability England urges members, supporters, families and allies to read the draft and have your say.
Join a discussion meeting with members on the 11 December.
Full announcement: tinyurl.com/brwweepa
Learning Disability England urges members, supporters, families and allies to read the draft and have your say.
Join a discussion meeting with members on the 11 December.
Full announcement: tinyurl.com/brwweepa
This Thursday: learn how to put people with lived experience at the centre of campaigns and decisions.
Scott Watkin BEM and SeeAbility’s ListenUp! team will share stories, their co-production model, and practical tips.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/42b39xxa
Scott Watkin BEM and SeeAbility’s ListenUp! team will share stories, their co-production model, and practical tips.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/42b39xxa
December 1, 2025 at 9:37 AM
This Thursday: learn how to put people with lived experience at the centre of campaigns and decisions.
Scott Watkin BEM and SeeAbility’s ListenUp! team will share stories, their co-production model, and practical tips.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/42b39xxa
Scott Watkin BEM and SeeAbility’s ListenUp! team will share stories, their co-production model, and practical tips.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/42b39xxa
Growing Personal Health Budget Take-Up & Impact
A useful look at how Personal Health Budgets are being used across Cheshire & Merseyside, the difference they make, and what helps people get good outcomes from Community Catalysts...
Read report (+ easy read): tinyurl.com/yhm4r2n5
A useful look at how Personal Health Budgets are being used across Cheshire & Merseyside, the difference they make, and what helps people get good outcomes from Community Catalysts...
Read report (+ easy read): tinyurl.com/yhm4r2n5
Growing Personal Health Budget take up and impact | Community Catalysts
A report that evidences how personal health budgets change people's lives, are good value for money and help NHS targets.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Growing Personal Health Budget Take-Up & Impact
A useful look at how Personal Health Budgets are being used across Cheshire & Merseyside, the difference they make, and what helps people get good outcomes from Community Catalysts...
Read report (+ easy read): tinyurl.com/yhm4r2n5
A useful look at how Personal Health Budgets are being used across Cheshire & Merseyside, the difference they make, and what helps people get good outcomes from Community Catalysts...
Read report (+ easy read): tinyurl.com/yhm4r2n5
Are you on the Learning Disability Register?
You can only get an invite to a free Annual Health Check if you are. It’s held by GP surgeries to make sure people with learning disabilities and autistic people get the right support.
Dimensions Easy Read guide to AHC: tinyurl.com/bdhxthe5
You can only get an invite to a free Annual Health Check if you are. It’s held by GP surgeries to make sure people with learning disabilities and autistic people get the right support.
Dimensions Easy Read guide to AHC: tinyurl.com/bdhxthe5
How to get an Annual Health Check - Dimensions
easy read and plain text guide on how to get an Annual Health Check
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November 24, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Are you on the Learning Disability Register?
You can only get an invite to a free Annual Health Check if you are. It’s held by GP surgeries to make sure people with learning disabilities and autistic people get the right support.
Dimensions Easy Read guide to AHC: tinyurl.com/bdhxthe5
You can only get an invite to a free Annual Health Check if you are. It’s held by GP surgeries to make sure people with learning disabilities and autistic people get the right support.
Dimensions Easy Read guide to AHC: tinyurl.com/bdhxthe5
The British Institute of Human Rights has released a new Zine marking 75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights and 25 years of the Human Rights Act.
tinyurl.com/y382pbst
tinyurl.com/y382pbst
November 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The British Institute of Human Rights has released a new Zine marking 75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights and 25 years of the Human Rights Act.
tinyurl.com/y382pbst
tinyurl.com/y382pbst
Join Campaign 4 Change this Thursday for a clear, accessible session on staying safe online, spotting harmful or misleading information, and understanding the risks of exploitation.
Open to Learning Disability England members, with carers and supporters welcome.
tinyurl.com/53rz9tew
Open to Learning Disability England members, with carers and supporters welcome.
tinyurl.com/53rz9tew
November 17, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Join Campaign 4 Change this Thursday for a clear, accessible session on staying safe online, spotting harmful or misleading information, and understanding the risks of exploitation.
Open to Learning Disability England members, with carers and supporters welcome.
tinyurl.com/53rz9tew
Open to Learning Disability England members, with carers and supporters welcome.
tinyurl.com/53rz9tew
A new law means that once you report dangerous damp and mould, landlords must now investigate within 10 working days and then make it safe within 5 working days.
To find out more about what the new law covers, visit: gov.uk/socialhousing-law
To find out more about what the new law covers, visit: gov.uk/socialhousing-law
November 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
A new law means that once you report dangerous damp and mould, landlords must now investigate within 10 working days and then make it safe within 5 working days.
To find out more about what the new law covers, visit: gov.uk/socialhousing-law
To find out more about what the new law covers, visit: gov.uk/socialhousing-law
Do you use a phone, laptop, or tablet? Researchers from the Digital Lifeline Project want to hear from adults with a learning disability about how they use digital technology - you could also win up to £100 in a prize draw!
tinyurl.com/3w6anftd
tinyurl.com/3w6anftd
November 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Do you use a phone, laptop, or tablet? Researchers from the Digital Lifeline Project want to hear from adults with a learning disability about how they use digital technology - you could also win up to £100 in a prize draw!
tinyurl.com/3w6anftd
tinyurl.com/3w6anftd
The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness.
Using the link below, you can:
- check if you need an appointment
- book an appointment
- check existing appointment details
- change your appointment
- cancel your appointment
tinyurl.com/4w3djsz3
Using the link below, you can:
- check if you need an appointment
- book an appointment
- check existing appointment details
- change your appointment
- cancel your appointment
tinyurl.com/4w3djsz3
Book, change or cancel a free NHS flu vaccination at a pharmacy
Book, change or cancel a free NHS flu vaccination at a pharmacy
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October 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness.
Using the link below, you can:
- check if you need an appointment
- book an appointment
- check existing appointment details
- change your appointment
- cancel your appointment
tinyurl.com/4w3djsz3
Using the link below, you can:
- check if you need an appointment
- book an appointment
- check existing appointment details
- change your appointment
- cancel your appointment
tinyurl.com/4w3djsz3
The new Skills for Care report shows progress — but big challenges remain.
Some social care providers face staff turnover of 42% and high vacancy rates.
Good Lives reminds us: consistent, trusted support is essential.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/yc3892mc
Some social care providers face staff turnover of 42% and high vacancy rates.
Good Lives reminds us: consistent, trusted support is essential.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/yc3892mc
October 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The new Skills for Care report shows progress — but big challenges remain.
Some social care providers face staff turnover of 42% and high vacancy rates.
Good Lives reminds us: consistent, trusted support is essential.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/yc3892mc
Some social care providers face staff turnover of 42% and high vacancy rates.
Good Lives reminds us: consistent, trusted support is essential.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/yc3892mc
Do you know how to stay safe online?
Campaign 4 Change are leading a free members’ webinar about how to spot harmful content, avoid being misled or exploited, and stay safe on social media.
For people with learning disabilities, carers, supporters and professionals!
tinyurl.com/mr2adbad
Campaign 4 Change are leading a free members’ webinar about how to spot harmful content, avoid being misled or exploited, and stay safe on social media.
For people with learning disabilities, carers, supporters and professionals!
tinyurl.com/mr2adbad
October 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Do you know how to stay safe online?
Campaign 4 Change are leading a free members’ webinar about how to spot harmful content, avoid being misled or exploited, and stay safe on social media.
For people with learning disabilities, carers, supporters and professionals!
tinyurl.com/mr2adbad
Campaign 4 Change are leading a free members’ webinar about how to spot harmful content, avoid being misled or exploited, and stay safe on social media.
For people with learning disabilities, carers, supporters and professionals!
tinyurl.com/mr2adbad
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NEW stories out tomorrow Friday 3 Oct, including:
- what's cooking
- UK and US cuts @maryohara1.bsky.social
- EHCP challenge @propjourn.bsky.social
- accessible healthcare @learningdiseng.bsky.social
- Barriers to Adult Life @samcarlisle.bsky.social
communitylivingmagazine.com
- what's cooking
- UK and US cuts @maryohara1.bsky.social
- EHCP challenge @propjourn.bsky.social
- accessible healthcare @learningdiseng.bsky.social
- Barriers to Adult Life @samcarlisle.bsky.social
communitylivingmagazine.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
NEW stories out tomorrow Friday 3 Oct, including:
- what's cooking
- UK and US cuts @maryohara1.bsky.social
- EHCP challenge @propjourn.bsky.social
- accessible healthcare @learningdiseng.bsky.social
- Barriers to Adult Life @samcarlisle.bsky.social
communitylivingmagazine.com
- what's cooking
- UK and US cuts @maryohara1.bsky.social
- EHCP challenge @propjourn.bsky.social
- accessible healthcare @learningdiseng.bsky.social
- Barriers to Adult Life @samcarlisle.bsky.social
communitylivingmagazine.com
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Fabulous event from our friends at
@learningdiseng.bsky.social!
@learningdiseng.bsky.social!
Tickets are now available for Being Seen, Being Heardthe Learning Disability England annual conferences!
Two events in March 2026 – in-person and online – bringing together members and allies working towards Good Lives.
Find out more and book tickets here: tinyurl.com/mvrzyuzf
Two events in March 2026 – in-person and online – bringing together members and allies working towards Good Lives.
Find out more and book tickets here: tinyurl.com/mvrzyuzf
October 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Fabulous event from our friends at
@learningdiseng.bsky.social!
@learningdiseng.bsky.social!
“I’m proud to be Black and proud to have a learning disability.”
This #BlackHistoryMonth, the theme is Standing Firm in Power and Pride.
Aisha Edwards shares why representation matters, the barriers she’s overcome, and what Black History Month means to her.
👉 Read her story: tinyurl.com/mt9z34xj
This #BlackHistoryMonth, the theme is Standing Firm in Power and Pride.
Aisha Edwards shares why representation matters, the barriers she’s overcome, and what Black History Month means to her.
👉 Read her story: tinyurl.com/mt9z34xj
October 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
“I’m proud to be Black and proud to have a learning disability.”
This #BlackHistoryMonth, the theme is Standing Firm in Power and Pride.
Aisha Edwards shares why representation matters, the barriers she’s overcome, and what Black History Month means to her.
👉 Read her story: tinyurl.com/mt9z34xj
This #BlackHistoryMonth, the theme is Standing Firm in Power and Pride.
Aisha Edwards shares why representation matters, the barriers she’s overcome, and what Black History Month means to her.
👉 Read her story: tinyurl.com/mt9z34xj
Tickets are now available for Being Seen, Being Heardthe Learning Disability England annual conferences!
Two events in March 2026 – in-person and online – bringing together members and allies working towards Good Lives.
Find out more and book tickets here: tinyurl.com/mvrzyuzf
Two events in March 2026 – in-person and online – bringing together members and allies working towards Good Lives.
Find out more and book tickets here: tinyurl.com/mvrzyuzf
October 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Tickets are now available for Being Seen, Being Heardthe Learning Disability England annual conferences!
Two events in March 2026 – in-person and online – bringing together members and allies working towards Good Lives.
Find out more and book tickets here: tinyurl.com/mvrzyuzf
Two events in March 2026 – in-person and online – bringing together members and allies working towards Good Lives.
Find out more and book tickets here: tinyurl.com/mvrzyuzf
Phil Hughes, Campaigner and member rep at Learning Disability England, has co-authored a powerful piece with Community Living on how many NHS trusts currently lack policies to transport patients with their wheelchairs in emergencies.
tinyurl.com/7pjp8br8
tinyurl.com/7pjp8br8
Wheelchair ways to hospital
Most trusts do not have a policy on getting patients to hospital if they want to take a wheelchair with them. Saba Salman looks at an overlooked area and Phil Hughes’ campaign
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October 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Phil Hughes, Campaigner and member rep at Learning Disability England, has co-authored a powerful piece with Community Living on how many NHS trusts currently lack policies to transport patients with their wheelchairs in emergencies.
tinyurl.com/7pjp8br8
tinyurl.com/7pjp8br8
Easy Read: Autism and Paracetamol
Did you see this resource from United Response? It explains in plain language how some people claimed that taking paracetamol during pregnancy might cause autism — and what the evidence actually shows.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdhdmwpj
Did you see this resource from United Response? It explains in plain language how some people claimed that taking paracetamol during pregnancy might cause autism — and what the evidence actually shows.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdhdmwpj
Easy News: Autism and Paracetamol - United Response
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October 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Easy Read: Autism and Paracetamol
Did you see this resource from United Response? It explains in plain language how some people claimed that taking paracetamol during pregnancy might cause autism — and what the evidence actually shows.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdhdmwpj
Did you see this resource from United Response? It explains in plain language how some people claimed that taking paracetamol during pregnancy might cause autism — and what the evidence actually shows.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdhdmwpj
Including people with lived experience in leadership makes organisations stronger.
Join a webinar to hear about Aldingbourne Trust’s research and learn how to include people with learning disabilities and autism in leadership.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/4erkj8v4
Join a webinar to hear about Aldingbourne Trust’s research and learn how to include people with learning disabilities and autism in leadership.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/4erkj8v4
October 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Including people with lived experience in leadership makes organisations stronger.
Join a webinar to hear about Aldingbourne Trust’s research and learn how to include people with learning disabilities and autism in leadership.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/4erkj8v4
Join a webinar to hear about Aldingbourne Trust’s research and learn how to include people with learning disabilities and autism in leadership.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/4erkj8v4
Join a free accessible online session with Community Integrated Care and Rugby League legend Jamie Jones-Buchanan at www.What-To-Do.co.uk
There will be rugby league-inspired activities, hearing about his Grand Final experiences, and finding out how to get involved in the sport.
There will be rugby league-inspired activities, hearing about his Grand Final experiences, and finding out how to get involved in the sport.
October 1, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Join a free accessible online session with Community Integrated Care and Rugby League legend Jamie Jones-Buchanan at www.What-To-Do.co.uk
There will be rugby league-inspired activities, hearing about his Grand Final experiences, and finding out how to get involved in the sport.
There will be rugby league-inspired activities, hearing about his Grand Final experiences, and finding out how to get involved in the sport.