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 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
“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
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.
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
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
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
New webinar series on Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) from LGA & Foundations.
Learn how to:
- Maximise DFG funding
- Deliver adaptations strategically
- Join up housing & social care
- Support people with learning disabilities & autistic people
tinyurl.com/57mfwad3
Learn how to:
- Maximise DFG funding
- Deliver adaptations strategically
- Join up housing & social care
- Support people with learning disabilities & autistic people
tinyurl.com/57mfwad3
August 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
New webinar series on Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) from LGA & Foundations.
Learn how to:
- Maximise DFG funding
- Deliver adaptations strategically
- Join up housing & social care
- Support people with learning disabilities & autistic people
tinyurl.com/57mfwad3
Learn how to:
- Maximise DFG funding
- Deliver adaptations strategically
- Join up housing & social care
- Support people with learning disabilities & autistic people
tinyurl.com/57mfwad3
Free webinar: The Victoria & Stuart Project Toolkit
End-of-life care planning resources for people with learning disabilities.
See the toolkit, hear from those using it, and find out how to order free copies.
Register via the QR code on the flyer.
End-of-life care planning resources for people with learning disabilities.
See the toolkit, hear from those using it, and find out how to order free copies.
Register via the QR code on the flyer.
August 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Free webinar: The Victoria & Stuart Project Toolkit
End-of-life care planning resources for people with learning disabilities.
See the toolkit, hear from those using it, and find out how to order free copies.
Register via the QR code on the flyer.
End-of-life care planning resources for people with learning disabilities.
See the toolkit, hear from those using it, and find out how to order free copies.
Register via the QR code on the flyer.
New from Housing LIN’s blog series marking 30 years of the Disability Discrimination Act: Andy Shipley (Uni of Exeter) shares how climate action can build fairer communities by addressing disabled people’s needs.
Next up – Gary Bourlet of Learning Disability England! tinyurl.com/bdh3v5ux
Next up – Gary Bourlet of Learning Disability England! tinyurl.com/bdh3v5ux
August 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
New from Housing LIN’s blog series marking 30 years of the Disability Discrimination Act: Andy Shipley (Uni of Exeter) shares how climate action can build fairer communities by addressing disabled people’s needs.
Next up – Gary Bourlet of Learning Disability England! tinyurl.com/bdh3v5ux
Next up – Gary Bourlet of Learning Disability England! tinyurl.com/bdh3v5ux
What is AI – and how can it help you?
Join a free webinar for Learning Disability England members to explore how AI can support your work, safety & communication.
Wed 14 Aug | 1:30–3pm | Online
Book now: tinyurl.com/325rbcsa
Join a free webinar for Learning Disability England members to explore how AI can support your work, safety & communication.
Wed 14 Aug | 1:30–3pm | Online
Book now: tinyurl.com/325rbcsa
August 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
What is AI – and how can it help you?
Join a free webinar for Learning Disability England members to explore how AI can support your work, safety & communication.
Wed 14 Aug | 1:30–3pm | Online
Book now: tinyurl.com/325rbcsa
Join a free webinar for Learning Disability England members to explore how AI can support your work, safety & communication.
Wed 14 Aug | 1:30–3pm | Online
Book now: tinyurl.com/325rbcsa
The Accessible Information Standard helps make sure people with learning disabilities, autism, and others with communication needs get information in ways they can understand and it's just been updated...
Find out what’s changed and why it matters 👇https://tinyurl.com/ajrbcvyr
Find out what’s changed and why it matters 👇https://tinyurl.com/ajrbcvyr
July 31, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The Accessible Information Standard helps make sure people with learning disabilities, autism, and others with communication needs get information in ways they can understand and it's just been updated...
Find out what’s changed and why it matters 👇https://tinyurl.com/ajrbcvyr
Find out what’s changed and why it matters 👇https://tinyurl.com/ajrbcvyr
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) – and how can it help you?
Join a free webinar led by ARC England for Learning Disability England members to explore how AI could support you with organisation, communication, work and staying safe...
Members can book now 👉 tinyurl.com/325rbcsa
Join a free webinar led by ARC England for Learning Disability England members to explore how AI could support you with organisation, communication, work and staying safe...
Members can book now 👉 tinyurl.com/325rbcsa
July 31, 2025 at 8:28 AM
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) – and how can it help you?
Join a free webinar led by ARC England for Learning Disability England members to explore how AI could support you with organisation, communication, work and staying safe...
Members can book now 👉 tinyurl.com/325rbcsa
Join a free webinar led by ARC England for Learning Disability England members to explore how AI could support you with organisation, communication, work and staying safe...
Members can book now 👉 tinyurl.com/325rbcsa
Love George Ezra? Join a free tribute performance this Wednesday 🎵
www.What-To-Do.co.uk offer people who draw on care and support free, accessible, online experiences...
A feel good tribute performance to enjoy listening to all George Ezra’s biggest hits including ‘Shotgun’ and ‘Budapest’!
www.What-To-Do.co.uk offer people who draw on care and support free, accessible, online experiences...
A feel good tribute performance to enjoy listening to all George Ezra’s biggest hits including ‘Shotgun’ and ‘Budapest’!
July 28, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Love George Ezra? Join a free tribute performance this Wednesday 🎵
www.What-To-Do.co.uk offer people who draw on care and support free, accessible, online experiences...
A feel good tribute performance to enjoy listening to all George Ezra’s biggest hits including ‘Shotgun’ and ‘Budapest’!
www.What-To-Do.co.uk offer people who draw on care and support free, accessible, online experiences...
A feel good tribute performance to enjoy listening to all George Ezra’s biggest hits including ‘Shotgun’ and ‘Budapest’!
"Often, we come together when things go wrong — to campaign, to make change, to fight for better lives. But FestAbility gave us something different: a chance to come together in joy, to celebrate who we are, and to enjoy the moment."
tinyurl.com/yc4r688h
tinyurl.com/yc4r688h
July 24, 2025 at 9:36 AM
"Often, we come together when things go wrong — to campaign, to make change, to fight for better lives. But FestAbility gave us something different: a chance to come together in joy, to celebrate who we are, and to enjoy the moment."
tinyurl.com/yc4r688h
tinyurl.com/yc4r688h
The health secretary is under growing pressure to release the LeDeR report - a long-delayed report into the deaths of learning disabled and autistic people in England...
Ruben Reuter reports: tinyurl.com/3y44jcck
Ruben Reuter reports: tinyurl.com/3y44jcck
July 23, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The health secretary is under growing pressure to release the LeDeR report - a long-delayed report into the deaths of learning disabled and autistic people in England...
Ruben Reuter reports: tinyurl.com/3y44jcck
Ruben Reuter reports: tinyurl.com/3y44jcck
Kumudu and Amanda went to the 2025 Social History of Learning Disability Conference to run the Good Lives Photo Booth and share their thoughts on the day...
Read more: tinyurl.com/mucxfehe
Read more: tinyurl.com/mucxfehe
July 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Kumudu and Amanda went to the 2025 Social History of Learning Disability Conference to run the Good Lives Photo Booth and share their thoughts on the day...
Read more: tinyurl.com/mucxfehe
Read more: tinyurl.com/mucxfehe