Lead the Way
@leadthewaycald.bsky.social
More than just an information and signposting service for adults with Learning Disabilities, their families and carers in Calderdale. A Cloverleaf Advocacy service.
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#AdvocacyAwarenessWeek is here. Advocacy helps people speak up, know their rights, and make decisions that matter. Advocates are here to support your voice, because it deserves to be heard. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks
October 13, 2025 at 8:13 AM
#AdvocacyAwarenessWeek is here. Advocacy helps people speak up, know their rights, and make decisions that matter. Advocates are here to support your voice, because it deserves to be heard. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks
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Join us for a powerful online roundtable event focusing on person centred, local small solutions supporting the closure of long-stay institutions in the UK and Europe.
Date: Friday 17 October
Time: 13:00–15:00 UK
Location: Online
Free to attend
Register now: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/dei...
Date: Friday 17 October
Time: 13:00–15:00 UK
Location: Online
Free to attend
Register now: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/dei...
September 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Join us for a powerful online roundtable event focusing on person centred, local small solutions supporting the closure of long-stay institutions in the UK and Europe.
Date: Friday 17 October
Time: 13:00–15:00 UK
Location: Online
Free to attend
Register now: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/dei...
Date: Friday 17 October
Time: 13:00–15:00 UK
Location: Online
Free to attend
Register now: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/dei...
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Hsj talking about the ten year plan but the nhs say it’s fit for the future but where does learning disabilities fit in the plan oh yeah page 62 we have been forgotten what about now not the future
September 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Hsj talking about the ten year plan but the nhs say it’s fit for the future but where does learning disabilities fit in the plan oh yeah page 62 we have been forgotten what about now not the future
Come and see us tomorrow at Project Colt. Will be there with Yorkshire Smoksfree 😀
September 15, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Come and see us tomorrow at Project Colt. Will be there with Yorkshire Smoksfree 😀
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We are delighted to launch versions of our #SelfAdvocacy Pack in #Arabic, #Polish, #Tigrinya and #Urdu. Massive thanks go to our friends from @leedsrefugeeforum.bsky.social for translating the pack!
To see the pack and download free copies for yourself, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
To see the pack and download free copies for yourself, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
July 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
We are delighted to launch versions of our #SelfAdvocacy Pack in #Arabic, #Polish, #Tigrinya and #Urdu. Massive thanks go to our friends from @leedsrefugeeforum.bsky.social for translating the pack!
To see the pack and download free copies for yourself, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
To see the pack and download free copies for yourself, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
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In this short video, Professor Sara Ryan, research group lead, and Professor Chris Hatton share more about the Learning Disability and Autism research group at @scswmcrmet.bsky.social @manmetuni.bsky.social.
#AcademicSky #AutRes #LearningDisabilityResearch #ResearchGroup #ManMet
#AcademicSky #AutRes #LearningDisabilityResearch #ResearchGroup #ManMet
BAP - 6704 Chancellor's Dinner Research Film V10
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July 4, 2025 at 9:18 AM
In this short video, Professor Sara Ryan, research group lead, and Professor Chris Hatton share more about the Learning Disability and Autism research group at @scswmcrmet.bsky.social @manmetuni.bsky.social.
#AcademicSky #AutRes #LearningDisabilityResearch #ResearchGroup #ManMet
#AcademicSky #AutRes #LearningDisabilityResearch #ResearchGroup #ManMet
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Chief Executive of The King's Fund, @swoolnough.tkf.bsky, comments on what we have seen from the forthcoming 10 Year Health Plan, asking why it will be different this time, and how soon it will lead to improvements.
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July 3, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Chief Executive of The King's Fund, @swoolnough.tkf.bsky, comments on what we have seen from the forthcoming 10 Year Health Plan, asking why it will be different this time, and how soon it will lead to improvements.
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🌞 This Tuesday, we celebrated Learning Disability Week with a fun, inclusive Sports Day at Manor Heath Park!
Over 55 people joined us for sunshine, smiles, and activities.
Thanks to all who came and Disability Sports Calderdale.
📸 Check out some great moments we captured!
#LDWeek
Over 55 people joined us for sunshine, smiles, and activities.
Thanks to all who came and Disability Sports Calderdale.
📸 Check out some great moments we captured!
#LDWeek
June 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🌞 This Tuesday, we celebrated Learning Disability Week with a fun, inclusive Sports Day at Manor Heath Park!
Over 55 people joined us for sunshine, smiles, and activities.
Thanks to all who came and Disability Sports Calderdale.
📸 Check out some great moments we captured!
#LDWeek
Over 55 people joined us for sunshine, smiles, and activities.
Thanks to all who came and Disability Sports Calderdale.
📸 Check out some great moments we captured!
#LDWeek
🎉 Our final storyboard of the year!
Meet Harvey, who’s just started a new job with Happy Healthy Relationship 🌟 We’re so proud of you!
🌐 leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
Meet Harvey, who’s just started a new job with Happy Healthy Relationship 🌟 We’re so proud of you!
🌐 leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
June 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🎉 Our final storyboard of the year!
Meet Harvey, who’s just started a new job with Happy Healthy Relationship 🌟 We’re so proud of you!
🌐 leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
Meet Harvey, who’s just started a new job with Happy Healthy Relationship 🌟 We’re so proud of you!
🌐 leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
💃🕺 We had a wonderful Dance & Smile session this Wednesday to mark #LearningDisabilityWeek. Thank you to everyone who attended - including the wonderful support staff who made it possible. A warm welcome to our new instructor, Kat — we’re delighted to have you on board! 🎉 #InclusiveDance #Community
June 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
💃🕺 We had a wonderful Dance & Smile session this Wednesday to mark #LearningDisabilityWeek. Thank you to everyone who attended - including the wonderful support staff who made it possible. A warm welcome to our new instructor, Kat — we’re delighted to have you on board! 🎉 #InclusiveDance #Community
We’re celebrating Learning Disability Week by sharing Molly’s story
💖 She’s gained confidence in building healthy relationships and making new friends! Let’s keep raising awareness
🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
💖 She’s gained confidence in building healthy relationships and making new friends! Let’s keep raising awareness
🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
June 19, 2025 at 9:04 AM
We’re celebrating Learning Disability Week by sharing Molly’s story
💖 She’s gained confidence in building healthy relationships and making new friends! Let’s keep raising awareness
🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
💖 She’s gained confidence in building healthy relationships and making new friends! Let’s keep raising awareness
🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
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LeDeR research reveals 50+% of people with a learning disability were prescribed multiple constipation-causing medications.
This serious issue often goes unrecognised and untreated.
Full findings in our deep dive on constipation:
tinyurl.com/hkrn522d
@kingsioppn.bsky.social #DoYouSeeMe
This serious issue often goes unrecognised and untreated.
Full findings in our deep dive on constipation:
tinyurl.com/hkrn522d
@kingsioppn.bsky.social #DoYouSeeMe
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June 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
LeDeR research reveals 50+% of people with a learning disability were prescribed multiple constipation-causing medications.
This serious issue often goes unrecognised and untreated.
Full findings in our deep dive on constipation:
tinyurl.com/hkrn522d
@kingsioppn.bsky.social #DoYouSeeMe
This serious issue often goes unrecognised and untreated.
Full findings in our deep dive on constipation:
tinyurl.com/hkrn522d
@kingsioppn.bsky.social #DoYouSeeMe
We're celebrating Learning Disability Week by sharing real stories.
Today, meet Nick, whose journey to independence is inspiring! 💙
Thank you, Nick, for sharing your story with us.
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
Today, meet Nick, whose journey to independence is inspiring! 💙
Thank you, Nick, for sharing your story with us.
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
June 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We're celebrating Learning Disability Week by sharing real stories.
Today, meet Nick, whose journey to independence is inspiring! 💙
Thank you, Nick, for sharing your story with us.
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
Today, meet Nick, whose journey to independence is inspiring! 💙
Thank you, Nick, for sharing your story with us.
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
🌟 It’s Learning Disability Week!
We’re spotlighting Roy, our brilliant Activity Coordinator with a learning disability. He’s doing an amazing job and making a real impact! 💙
🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
We’re spotlighting Roy, our brilliant Activity Coordinator with a learning disability. He’s doing an amazing job and making a real impact! 💙
🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
June 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🌟 It’s Learning Disability Week!
We’re spotlighting Roy, our brilliant Activity Coordinator with a learning disability. He’s doing an amazing job and making a real impact! 💙
🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
We’re spotlighting Roy, our brilliant Activity Coordinator with a learning disability. He’s doing an amazing job and making a real impact! 💙
🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
🎉 It's Learning Disability Week, 16–22 June! 🎉
Join us for sports, dancing & community events across Calderdale.
Check out the poster for full details!
✉️ leadthewaycalderdale.org or 📞 0300 012 0416
🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LeadTheWay
Join us for sports, dancing & community events across Calderdale.
Check out the poster for full details!
✉️ leadthewaycalderdale.org or 📞 0300 012 0416
🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LeadTheWay
June 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🎉 It's Learning Disability Week, 16–22 June! 🎉
Join us for sports, dancing & community events across Calderdale.
Check out the poster for full details!
✉️ leadthewaycalderdale.org or 📞 0300 012 0416
🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LeadTheWay
Join us for sports, dancing & community events across Calderdale.
Check out the poster for full details!
✉️ leadthewaycalderdale.org or 📞 0300 012 0416
🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LeadTheWay
🌟 Learning Disability Week: 16–22 June
We’re celebrating inclusion, empowerment & the voices of people with learning disabilities!
🎉 Want to join our events? Get in touch!
📞 0300 012 0416
✉️ info@leadthewaycalderdale.org
🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/
#LDWeek #LearningDisabilityWeek
We’re celebrating inclusion, empowerment & the voices of people with learning disabilities!
🎉 Want to join our events? Get in touch!
📞 0300 012 0416
✉️ info@leadthewaycalderdale.org
🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/
#LDWeek #LearningDisabilityWeek
June 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🌟 Learning Disability Week: 16–22 June
We’re celebrating inclusion, empowerment & the voices of people with learning disabilities!
🎉 Want to join our events? Get in touch!
📞 0300 012 0416
✉️ info@leadthewaycalderdale.org
🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/
#LDWeek #LearningDisabilityWeek
We’re celebrating inclusion, empowerment & the voices of people with learning disabilities!
🎉 Want to join our events? Get in touch!
📞 0300 012 0416
✉️ info@leadthewaycalderdale.org
🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/
#LDWeek #LearningDisabilityWeek
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Can’t wait to launch this free service when you’ll be able to order free printed copies of the end of life care planning toolkit!
We are very busy setting up our new Marie Curie funded study! In this project, we are working together with Marie Curie to see if their free "Print & Deliver" service can help people getting hold of our toolkit resources 🕊️ Watch this space!
🏅Announcing our awarded Research Impact Grants - 1/6
Print and Deliver: trialling a print and distribution service to increase access of The Victoria & Stuart Project toolkit for end-of-life care planning with people with learning disabilities
www.victoriaandstuart.com @victstuproject.bsky.social
Print and Deliver: trialling a print and distribution service to increase access of The Victoria & Stuart Project toolkit for end-of-life care planning with people with learning disabilities
www.victoriaandstuart.com @victstuproject.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Can’t wait to launch this free service when you’ll be able to order free printed copies of the end of life care planning toolkit!
📣 It’s Carers Week (9–15 June)! A time to thank unpaid carers and raise awareness of the vital role they play.
💙 At Lead the Way, we see you and appreciate all you do.
Take a moment for yourself, or have fun with the person you care for!
#CarersWeek #HiddenHeroes #ThankYouCarers
💙 At Lead the Way, we see you and appreciate all you do.
Take a moment for yourself, or have fun with the person you care for!
#CarersWeek #HiddenHeroes #ThankYouCarers
June 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📣 It’s Carers Week (9–15 June)! A time to thank unpaid carers and raise awareness of the vital role they play.
💙 At Lead the Way, we see you and appreciate all you do.
Take a moment for yourself, or have fun with the person you care for!
#CarersWeek #HiddenHeroes #ThankYouCarers
💙 At Lead the Way, we see you and appreciate all you do.
Take a moment for yourself, or have fun with the person you care for!
#CarersWeek #HiddenHeroes #ThankYouCarers
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We have a range of free #SelfAdvocacy resources for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven available on our website! They include daily/weekly planners, a profile to aid communication with services and a social profile.
To see them all, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
To see them all, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
June 9, 2025 at 8:36 AM
We have a range of free #SelfAdvocacy resources for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven available on our website! They include daily/weekly planners, a profile to aid communication with services and a social profile.
To see them all, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
To see them all, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
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It’s #CarersWeek 💙
We’re shining a light on unpaid carers & how we support them across Wales through advocacy, mental health hubs & more.
🔗 mhmadmin.wixsite.com/mhmwales/pos...
#PuttingCarersOnTheMap #MHMwales
We’re shining a light on unpaid carers & how we support them across Wales through advocacy, mental health hubs & more.
🔗 mhmadmin.wixsite.com/mhmwales/pos...
#PuttingCarersOnTheMap #MHMwales
Celebrating Carers Week 2025 Recognising and Supporting Unpaid Carers Across Wales
Carers Week (10–16 June 2025) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the vital contribution they make to families and communitie...
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June 9, 2025 at 7:07 AM
It’s #CarersWeek 💙
We’re shining a light on unpaid carers & how we support them across Wales through advocacy, mental health hubs & more.
🔗 mhmadmin.wixsite.com/mhmwales/pos...
#PuttingCarersOnTheMap #MHMwales
We’re shining a light on unpaid carers & how we support them across Wales through advocacy, mental health hubs & more.
🔗 mhmadmin.wixsite.com/mhmwales/pos...
#PuttingCarersOnTheMap #MHMwales
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Monday 30 June marks the start of our 10th annual Co-production Week💙
Make sure you’re following us for announcements on how you can get involved in the events we will be hosting throughout the week—and please help us spread the word by sharing our posts with your network.
Make sure you’re following us for announcements on how you can get involved in the events we will be hosting throughout the week—and please help us spread the word by sharing our posts with your network.
June 9, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Monday 30 June marks the start of our 10th annual Co-production Week💙
Make sure you’re following us for announcements on how you can get involved in the events we will be hosting throughout the week—and please help us spread the word by sharing our posts with your network.
Make sure you’re following us for announcements on how you can get involved in the events we will be hosting throughout the week—and please help us spread the word by sharing our posts with your network.
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Where do you want to live?
What kind of place would work best for you?
This guide from Learning Disability England helps autistic people and people with a learning disability explore their housing choices and understand their options.
Check it out: tinyurl.com/3td72d8x
What kind of place would work best for you?
This guide from Learning Disability England helps autistic people and people with a learning disability explore their housing choices and understand their options.
Check it out: tinyurl.com/3td72d8x
June 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Where do you want to live?
What kind of place would work best for you?
This guide from Learning Disability England helps autistic people and people with a learning disability explore their housing choices and understand their options.
Check it out: tinyurl.com/3td72d8x
What kind of place would work best for you?
This guide from Learning Disability England helps autistic people and people with a learning disability explore their housing choices and understand their options.
Check it out: tinyurl.com/3td72d8x
🎉 Learning Disability Week is 16–22 June! 🎉
Join us for sports, dancing & community events across Calderdale.
Check out the poster for full details!
✉️ leadthewaycalderdale.org or 📞 0300 012 0416
🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LeadTheWay
Join us for sports, dancing & community events across Calderdale.
Check out the poster for full details!
✉️ leadthewaycalderdale.org or 📞 0300 012 0416
🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LeadTheWay
June 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🎉 Learning Disability Week is 16–22 June! 🎉
Join us for sports, dancing & community events across Calderdale.
Check out the poster for full details!
✉️ leadthewaycalderdale.org or 📞 0300 012 0416
🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LeadTheWay
Join us for sports, dancing & community events across Calderdale.
Check out the poster for full details!
✉️ leadthewaycalderdale.org or 📞 0300 012 0416
🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LeadTheWay
It's #VolunteerWeek and we want to give a big shout out to all the great volunteers - to find out about opportunities in North Halifax please get in touch with Liz Hudson. Thankyou to Pam @vaclocallives.bsky.social and Staying Well for attending today's event.
June 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
It's #VolunteerWeek and we want to give a big shout out to all the great volunteers - to find out about opportunities in North Halifax please get in touch with Liz Hudson. Thankyou to Pam @vaclocallives.bsky.social and Staying Well for attending today's event.
🌟It’s Volunteers’ Week!🌟
2th - 8th June we celebrate the amazing people who give their time to help others.
💜Huge thanks to all our volunteers, you make a real difference every day!
#VolunteersWeek #ThankYouVolunteers
2th - 8th June we celebrate the amazing people who give their time to help others.
💜Huge thanks to all our volunteers, you make a real difference every day!
#VolunteersWeek #ThankYouVolunteers
June 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🌟It’s Volunteers’ Week!🌟
2th - 8th June we celebrate the amazing people who give their time to help others.
💜Huge thanks to all our volunteers, you make a real difference every day!
#VolunteersWeek #ThankYouVolunteers
2th - 8th June we celebrate the amazing people who give their time to help others.
💜Huge thanks to all our volunteers, you make a real difference every day!
#VolunteersWeek #ThankYouVolunteers