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/
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
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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.
New report out: The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2024 shares what people said about their cancer care — the good and what could be better.
Read it here: www.ncpes.co.uk/latest-national-results/
Easy Read version available too.
Read it here: www.ncpes.co.uk/latest-national-results/
Easy Read version available too.
September 23, 2025 at 9:56 AM
New report out: The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2024 shares what people said about their cancer care — the good and what could be better.
Read it here: www.ncpes.co.uk/latest-national-results/
Easy Read version available too.
Read it here: www.ncpes.co.uk/latest-national-results/
Easy Read version available too.
NHS England has published an Easy Read guide to its 2025/26 priorities.
It explains plans to:
✅ Improve access to care
✅ Use money wisely
✅ Support local services
👉 Read it here: tinyurl.com/yc2uebv4
It explains plans to:
✅ Improve access to care
✅ Use money wisely
✅ Support local services
👉 Read it here: tinyurl.com/yc2uebv4
NHS England » 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance
NHS England » 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance
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September 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
NHS England has published an Easy Read guide to its 2025/26 priorities.
It explains plans to:
✅ Improve access to care
✅ Use money wisely
✅ Support local services
👉 Read it here: tinyurl.com/yc2uebv4
It explains plans to:
✅ Improve access to care
✅ Use money wisely
✅ Support local services
👉 Read it here: tinyurl.com/yc2uebv4
Want to hear how people with learning disabilities are leading the fight on climate change?
Join a webinar with Future Directions CIC about the award-winning Green Superheroes campaign - making change through training, re-use, arts & crafts, & community litter picks.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/rpm2yyzn
Join a webinar with Future Directions CIC about the award-winning Green Superheroes campaign - making change through training, re-use, arts & crafts, & community litter picks.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/rpm2yyzn
September 22, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Want to hear how people with learning disabilities are leading the fight on climate change?
Join a webinar with Future Directions CIC about the award-winning Green Superheroes campaign - making change through training, re-use, arts & crafts, & community litter picks.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/rpm2yyzn
Join a webinar with Future Directions CIC about the award-winning Green Superheroes campaign - making change through training, re-use, arts & crafts, & community litter picks.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/rpm2yyzn
Free end-of-life care planning toolkit, created with researchers with learning disabilities, is now available via Marie Curie UK’s free Print & Deliver service.
Order here: tinyurl.com/yb2x8csr
Order here: tinyurl.com/yb2x8csr
End of life planning toolkit for people with a learning disability
An end of life planning toolkit for people with a learning disability, that includes easy read guides and picture cards about funerals and illness.
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September 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Free end-of-life care planning toolkit, created with researchers with learning disabilities, is now available via Marie Curie UK’s free Print & Deliver service.
Order here: tinyurl.com/yb2x8csr
Order here: tinyurl.com/yb2x8csr
Kate recently took part in the Transplant Games and shares how it gave her confidence, a sense of belonging, and the chance to show that nothing gets in her way.
👉 tinyurl.com/364f9bpm
👉 tinyurl.com/364f9bpm
September 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Kate recently took part in the Transplant Games and shares how it gave her confidence, a sense of belonging, and the chance to show that nothing gets in her way.
👉 tinyurl.com/364f9bpm
👉 tinyurl.com/364f9bpm
In-person LGBTQ+ Social Group in Manchester United Pride Friends...
September 9, 2025 at 12:06 PM
In-person LGBTQ+ Social Group in Manchester United Pride Friends...
Involving Everyone
An online session celebrating a project for people with profound & multiple learning disabilities and their families.
Hear what’s been achieved, share learning & connect.
Free for all Learning Disability England members.
tinyurl.com/4p4c76pe
An online session celebrating a project for people with profound & multiple learning disabilities and their families.
Hear what’s been achieved, share learning & connect.
Free for all Learning Disability England members.
tinyurl.com/4p4c76pe
September 8, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Involving Everyone
An online session celebrating a project for people with profound & multiple learning disabilities and their families.
Hear what’s been achieved, share learning & connect.
Free for all Learning Disability England members.
tinyurl.com/4p4c76pe
An online session celebrating a project for people with profound & multiple learning disabilities and their families.
Hear what’s been achieved, share learning & connect.
Free for all Learning Disability England members.
tinyurl.com/4p4c76pe
The Department for Work and Pensions is setting up a new Independent Disability Advisory Panel.
This is a paid role (1.5 days a month) and will run until March 2026.
More info and how to apply: tinyurl.com/2mxaub7r
This is a paid role (1.5 days a month) and will run until March 2026.
More info and how to apply: tinyurl.com/2mxaub7r
Expression of interest to join the Independent Disability Advisory Panel
The Department for Work and Pensions is looking to create a Panel to support, advise and connect the department to the wider disability community.
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September 3, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The Department for Work and Pensions is setting up a new Independent Disability Advisory Panel.
This is a paid role (1.5 days a month) and will run until March 2026.
More info and how to apply: tinyurl.com/2mxaub7r
This is a paid role (1.5 days a month) and will run until March 2026.
More info and how to apply: tinyurl.com/2mxaub7r
Love singing? Tomorrow evening Community Integrated Care is hosting a free, accessible session with a professional opera singer. Hear beautiful songs + try fun warm-ups.
👉 Sign up: www.What-To-Do.co.uk
👉 Sign up: www.What-To-Do.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Love singing? Tomorrow evening Community Integrated Care is hosting a free, accessible session with a professional opera singer. Hear beautiful songs + try fun warm-ups.
👉 Sign up: www.What-To-Do.co.uk
👉 Sign up: www.What-To-Do.co.uk
People with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their families deserve to be included and celebrated.
Join an upcoming webinar with @inclusionnorthcic.bsky.social to hear stories, research and practical ideas from the Involving Everyone project.
Info and sign-up: tinyurl.com/4p4c76pe
Join an upcoming webinar with @inclusionnorthcic.bsky.social to hear stories, research and practical ideas from the Involving Everyone project.
Info and sign-up: tinyurl.com/4p4c76pe
September 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
People with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their families deserve to be included and celebrated.
Join an upcoming webinar with @inclusionnorthcic.bsky.social to hear stories, research and practical ideas from the Involving Everyone project.
Info and sign-up: tinyurl.com/4p4c76pe
Join an upcoming webinar with @inclusionnorthcic.bsky.social to hear stories, research and practical ideas from the Involving Everyone project.
Info and sign-up: tinyurl.com/4p4c76pe
Feature on Channel 4 News about why Learning Disability Nursing matters. It shows the vital difference they make – and the urgent workforce crisis we need to fix.
Watch here: tinyurl.com/y9rxadvu
Watch here: tinyurl.com/y9rxadvu
Is government ‘sitting on’ damning report into learning disabled people’s deaths?
The health secretary is under growing pressure to release a long-delayed report into the deaths of learning disabled and autistic people in England.
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August 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Feature on Channel 4 News about why Learning Disability Nursing matters. It shows the vital difference they make – and the urgent workforce crisis we need to fix.
Watch here: tinyurl.com/y9rxadvu
Watch here: tinyurl.com/y9rxadvu
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📢New #HLINblog: To mark 30 years of the #DDA, Gary Bourlet (@learningdiseng.bsky.social) shares his journey as a self-advocate + activist, reflecting on progress made, challenges ahead + why accessible housing is key to true equality.
👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/30-yea... #DisabilityRights
👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/30-yea... #DisabilityRights
August 26, 2025 at 9:42 AM
📢New #HLINblog: To mark 30 years of the #DDA, Gary Bourlet (@learningdiseng.bsky.social) shares his journey as a self-advocate + activist, reflecting on progress made, challenges ahead + why accessible housing is key to true equality.
👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/30-yea... #DisabilityRights
👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/30-yea... #DisabilityRights