Laura Roberts
@laurapitmanroberts.bsky.social
Mother, Partner, Author, Social Worker & Service Manager - Learning Disability & Autism Service (Previously: PSW Adults / Adult MASH Mgr) Volunteer, fair weather rambler, indie music warbler, she/her.
https://powerboostacademy.co.uk/
https://powerboostacademy.co.uk/
Noah’s Pattern Place is coming November 30th, 2025! A story for ages 7–10, that celebrates neurodiversity. Written with allyship & compassion. A story that help every child see their strengths shine.
powerboostacademy.co.uk
#PowerBoostAcademy #Neurodiversity #ChildrensBooks #Autism #Inclusion
powerboostacademy.co.uk
#PowerBoostAcademy #Neurodiversity #ChildrensBooks #Autism #Inclusion
The Power Boost Academy Series
The Power Boost Academy proudly introduce our first book, available from 30th November 2025.
powerboostacademy.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Noah’s Pattern Place is coming November 30th, 2025! A story for ages 7–10, that celebrates neurodiversity. Written with allyship & compassion. A story that help every child see their strengths shine.
powerboostacademy.co.uk
#PowerBoostAcademy #Neurodiversity #ChildrensBooks #Autism #Inclusion
powerboostacademy.co.uk
#PowerBoostAcademy #Neurodiversity #ChildrensBooks #Autism #Inclusion
Coming soon -Noah’s Pattern Place.
A story about autism, strengths and understanding. Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and celebrated. That’s why we created our new Power Boost Academy series
#PowerBoostAcademy #InclusiveBooks #AllyshipMatters #NeurodiversityCelebrated
A story about autism, strengths and understanding. Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and celebrated. That’s why we created our new Power Boost Academy series
#PowerBoostAcademy #InclusiveBooks #AllyshipMatters #NeurodiversityCelebrated
September 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Coming soon -Noah’s Pattern Place.
A story about autism, strengths and understanding. Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and celebrated. That’s why we created our new Power Boost Academy series
#PowerBoostAcademy #InclusiveBooks #AllyshipMatters #NeurodiversityCelebrated
A story about autism, strengths and understanding. Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and celebrated. That’s why we created our new Power Boost Academy series
#PowerBoostAcademy #InclusiveBooks #AllyshipMatters #NeurodiversityCelebrated
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Research by @xspcyau.bsky.social et al (2025) shows that miscommunication and misunderstandings between autistic adults and service providers are barriers to autistic adults seeking and receiving support for mental health and suicidality
FREE until 20th June
www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
FREE until 20th June
www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
June 9, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Research by @xspcyau.bsky.social et al (2025) shows that miscommunication and misunderstandings between autistic adults and service providers are barriers to autistic adults seeking and receiving support for mental health and suicidality
FREE until 20th June
www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
FREE until 20th June
www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
I shared waitingwell.co.uk with some wonderful carers who I met tonight. They fed back how easy it was to navigate the site. They found exactly what they wanted to quickly, they liked that it helps children and adults waiting for or post assessment. WaitingWell is an online, holistic initiative. 🥰
Home - Waiting Well by The Owl Centre Charity
waitingwell.co.uk
May 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I shared waitingwell.co.uk with some wonderful carers who I met tonight. They fed back how easy it was to navigate the site. They found exactly what they wanted to quickly, they liked that it helps children and adults waiting for or post assessment. WaitingWell is an online, holistic initiative. 🥰
Great afternoon with social care and health colleagues discussing new specialist provision across Bath, Swindon & Wiltshire ICB #learningdisability #autism @wiltscouncil.bsky.social @swindoncouncil.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Great afternoon with social care and health colleagues discussing new specialist provision across Bath, Swindon & Wiltshire ICB #learningdisability #autism @wiltscouncil.bsky.social @swindoncouncil.bsky.social
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Our new Social Work, Cats & Rocket Science book is out in April. The perfect gift to order now on this Valentines weekend, after the Christmas expense, before Ramadan, and to enjoy with your Easter chocolate, or something…
Pre order link here waterstones.com/book/the-socia…
Pre order link here waterstones.com/book/the-socia…
February 15, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Our new Social Work, Cats & Rocket Science book is out in April. The perfect gift to order now on this Valentines weekend, after the Christmas expense, before Ramadan, and to enjoy with your Easter chocolate, or something…
Pre order link here waterstones.com/book/the-socia…
Pre order link here waterstones.com/book/the-socia…
Congratulations to all my colleagues, CQC rated Wiltshire Council Adult Social Care as GOOD in our recent inspection, they recognised the efforts of all our colleagues who go above & beyond. I’m always impressed by everyone’s commitment to serve our communities.
Laura Roberts on LinkedIn: #lovewhereyouwork
Huge congratulations to all my colleagues in Adult Social Care. So pleased that CQC rated Wiltshire Council as GOOD in our recent inspection. CQC recognised…
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January 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Congratulations to all my colleagues, CQC rated Wiltshire Council Adult Social Care as GOOD in our recent inspection, they recognised the efforts of all our colleagues who go above & beyond. I’m always impressed by everyone’s commitment to serve our communities.
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PMLD Link's first Webinar - February 2025!
A free informative session focused on profound and multiple learning disabilities designed to enhance your knowledge and skills (for family carers, advocates or professionals)
Sign up here: tinyurl.com/ye22bwpn
A free informative session focused on profound and multiple learning disabilities designed to enhance your knowledge and skills (for family carers, advocates or professionals)
Sign up here: tinyurl.com/ye22bwpn
January 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
PMLD Link's first Webinar - February 2025!
A free informative session focused on profound and multiple learning disabilities designed to enhance your knowledge and skills (for family carers, advocates or professionals)
Sign up here: tinyurl.com/ye22bwpn
A free informative session focused on profound and multiple learning disabilities designed to enhance your knowledge and skills (for family carers, advocates or professionals)
Sign up here: tinyurl.com/ye22bwpn
I’m waiting for my copy to arrive in the post. Excited to read Matt’s new book. I won’t be sharing my copy, you can order a copy on the following link amzn.eu/d/1yItvki If it’s half as great as the gent himself it’ll be a blooming brilliant read 🥰
January 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I’m waiting for my copy to arrive in the post. Excited to read Matt’s new book. I won’t be sharing my copy, you can order a copy on the following link amzn.eu/d/1yItvki If it’s half as great as the gent himself it’ll be a blooming brilliant read 🥰
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@eyalliance.bsky.social Hi! We’re doing a project for Ofsted, helping them redefine ’vulnerability’. We want to hear from professionals across England and the early years focus group is 23 Jan. More info & sign/up is here: www.researchinpractice.org.uk/children/new... Please share widely, thanks!
How can Ofsted conceptualise ‘vulnerability’ in its work within the education and social care sectors? New dates added | Research in PracticeFacebook_SimpleTwitter_SimpleLinkedInMailLinkedInShare_Outl...
We want to hear from professionals at all levels to learn how providers are meeting the needs of vulnerable children, learners and young people.
www.researchinpractice.org.uk
January 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
@eyalliance.bsky.social Hi! We’re doing a project for Ofsted, helping them redefine ’vulnerability’. We want to hear from professionals across England and the early years focus group is 23 Jan. More info & sign/up is here: www.researchinpractice.org.uk/children/new... Please share widely, thanks!
Absolutely, thank you to all our out of hours social care colleagues who will be working to ensure that people are safe and needs are met over the festive period.
As our Out of Offices go on, a big shout out to Local Authority EDTs, inc duty AMHPs, up and down the country, who start when we stop. Always very grateful for their professionalism & commitment. They do an exceptionally difficult job. #ThankYou #MerryChristmas
December 24, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Absolutely, thank you to all our out of hours social care colleagues who will be working to ensure that people are safe and needs are met over the festive period.
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A 'thematic review' so I won't have a go for it telling us what we already know. Lots here on the 'cliff edge' move from child to adult support, inadequate education care and health plans and systemic barriers. And the local govt holy grail of 'joined up' work #SENDsky
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Preparation for adulthood arrangements in local areas: a thematic review
www.gov.uk
December 19, 2024 at 1:09 PM
A 'thematic review' so I won't have a go for it telling us what we already know. Lots here on the 'cliff edge' move from child to adult support, inadequate education care and health plans and systemic barriers. And the local govt holy grail of 'joined up' work #SENDsky
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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The flu jab is free for people with a learning disability. You can get it to prevent being ill. Talk to your doctor #StayWellThisWinter
Find out more: tinyurl.com/mr2zz82z
Find out more: tinyurl.com/mr2zz82z
December 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM
The flu jab is free for people with a learning disability. You can get it to prevent being ill. Talk to your doctor #StayWellThisWinter
Find out more: tinyurl.com/mr2zz82z
Find out more: tinyurl.com/mr2zz82z
My colleagues in Wiltshire Council have received the top grade for SEND and also an 'Outstanding' Ofsted result for our work with families and children in the last four years.
Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/tX9oU
Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/tX9oU
"Valued and prioritised." SEND judgement on Wiltshire services and support is published - Wiltshire Council
"Children and young people with SEND are valued and prioritised in Wiltshire."
orlo.uk
December 6, 2024 at 5:48 PM
My colleagues in Wiltshire Council have received the top grade for SEND and also an 'Outstanding' Ofsted result for our work with families and children in the last four years.
Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/tX9oU
Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/tX9oU
Today I had the pleasure of facilitating a networking event between #adultsocialcare and #LDHealth colleagues. My heart is warmed, we talked about things we can do to ensure we are co-ordinated, that barriers are minimised & how we can work together to achieve amazing things and support people 🥰
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December 5, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Today I had the pleasure of facilitating a networking event between #adultsocialcare and #LDHealth colleagues. My heart is warmed, we talked about things we can do to ensure we are co-ordinated, that barriers are minimised & how we can work together to achieve amazing things and support people 🥰
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Today we celebrate #IDPD2024 with the theme "Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive & Sustainable Future." Let’s build a world where leadership knows no barriers & disabled voices lead the way.
#LeadershipWithoutBarriers #AmplifyDisabilityLeadership #NoOneLeftBehind
#LeadershipWithoutBarriers #AmplifyDisabilityLeadership #NoOneLeftBehind
December 3, 2024 at 8:01 AM
Today we celebrate #IDPD2024 with the theme "Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive & Sustainable Future." Let’s build a world where leadership knows no barriers & disabled voices lead the way.
#LeadershipWithoutBarriers #AmplifyDisabilityLeadership #NoOneLeftBehind
#LeadershipWithoutBarriers #AmplifyDisabilityLeadership #NoOneLeftBehind
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Brilliant to see that the theme for next year's World #SocialWork day is intergenerational solidarity; intergenerational relationships are crucial to wellbeing for all www.ifsw.org/the-2025-wor...
The 2025 World Social Work Day Theme Announced
The International Association of Schools of Social Work, the International Council of Social Welfare and IFSW have jointly announced the 20225 World Social Work Day theme:‘Strengthening Intergener
www.ifsw.org
December 3, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Brilliant to see that the theme for next year's World #SocialWork day is intergenerational solidarity; intergenerational relationships are crucial to wellbeing for all www.ifsw.org/the-2025-wor...
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I'm totally OK with being called woke. It just means that I'm showing off my green flags. Happy to follow others with green flags.
#woke
#woke
November 21, 2024 at 1:23 PM
I'm totally OK with being called woke. It just means that I'm showing off my green flags. Happy to follow others with green flags.
#woke
#woke
Honoured to have attended the WPCC event this morning to talk about our Transitions Passport, and how we are looking to improve things across Wiltshire. Inspirational people everywhere I looked, I truly love my job #humbled #socialwork #carers
www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk/en/Home_Page
www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk/en/Home_Page
WPCC
The Wiltshire Parent Carer Council (WPCC) is a voluntary organisation, managed by parents and carers FOR parents and carers.
www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 9:57 PM
Honoured to have attended the WPCC event this morning to talk about our Transitions Passport, and how we are looking to improve things across Wiltshire. Inspirational people everywhere I looked, I truly love my job #humbled #socialwork #carers
www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk/en/Home_Page
www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk/en/Home_Page
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Our report for @socialcarefuture.bsky.social Fixing Adult Social Care’s Plumbing and Wiring is here #NCASC24
What councils are learning about creating change through coproduced leadership, simple and human systems, and coproduced commissioning & direct payments
impower.co.uk/publications...
What councils are learning about creating change through coproduced leadership, simple and human systems, and coproduced commissioning & direct payments
impower.co.uk/publications...
Fixing Adult Social Care’s Plumbing and Wiring - IMPOWER
Drawing on good practice, this report includes self-assessment and practical tips for achieving Social Care Future’s vision of ‘good lives at home’.
impower.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Our report for @socialcarefuture.bsky.social Fixing Adult Social Care’s Plumbing and Wiring is here #NCASC24
What councils are learning about creating change through coproduced leadership, simple and human systems, and coproduced commissioning & direct payments
impower.co.uk/publications...
What councils are learning about creating change through coproduced leadership, simple and human systems, and coproduced commissioning & direct payments
impower.co.uk/publications...
I am currently developing tools and guidance to support transitions from children to adult services (uk, Eng) it’s hard to find anything on web, have NICE guidance as a backdrop. Would love to hear from anyone who is on this journey too #learningdisability #autism #socialcare #transitions #adultcare
November 23, 2024 at 12:24 PM
I am currently developing tools and guidance to support transitions from children to adult services (uk, Eng) it’s hard to find anything on web, have NICE guidance as a backdrop. Would love to hear from anyone who is on this journey too #learningdisability #autism #socialcare #transitions #adultcare
I’m looking at Tech Enabled Care and apps that experts by experience are finding useful. We’re trying to develop a catalogue to share. They can be for anything that supports independence in own homes. Really keen to hear people’s experiences #learningdisability #autism #neurodiverse #socialcare
November 23, 2024 at 12:22 PM
I’m looking at Tech Enabled Care and apps that experts by experience are finding useful. We’re trying to develop a catalogue to share. They can be for anything that supports independence in own homes. Really keen to hear people’s experiences #learningdisability #autism #neurodiverse #socialcare
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I am giving a talk on three key moments in the UK disability rights movement for #DisabilityHistoryMonth
Wed 11th Dec, 12-1pm, hybrid (with online captions), free, and open to all!
birmingham.ac.uk/events/disab...
Wed 11th Dec, 12-1pm, hybrid (with online captions), free, and open to all!
birmingham.ac.uk/events/disab...
Rights not charity:a brief history of UK disability rights in 3 steps
This event provides an introduction to disability activism in the UK over the last 50+ years.
birmingham.ac.uk
November 15, 2024 at 4:27 PM
I am giving a talk on three key moments in the UK disability rights movement for #DisabilityHistoryMonth
Wed 11th Dec, 12-1pm, hybrid (with online captions), free, and open to all!
birmingham.ac.uk/events/disab...
Wed 11th Dec, 12-1pm, hybrid (with online captions), free, and open to all!
birmingham.ac.uk/events/disab...
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NEW REPORT: By 2040, there could be as many as 1.7 million people living with #dementia in England and Wales alone.
What needs to improve for #SocialCare to better support people with dementia? www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/research/wha...
What needs to improve for #SocialCare to better support people with dementia? www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/research/wha...
What needs to improve for social care to better support people with dementia?
The number of people living with dementia in the UK is rising. Even if treatments can be developed quickly, the social care system needs to change in order to better support the growing numbers of peo...
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk
November 20, 2024 at 9:36 AM
NEW REPORT: By 2040, there could be as many as 1.7 million people living with #dementia in England and Wales alone.
What needs to improve for #SocialCare to better support people with dementia? www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/research/wha...
What needs to improve for #SocialCare to better support people with dementia? www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/research/wha...