Samantha Leonard
@samjlenny.bsky.social
Director - England @arcengland.bsky.social
Mum, wife, enjoy travelling
Mum, wife, enjoy travelling
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It's Advocacy Awareness Week, which runs from 13-17 October!
Led by NDTi, it brings us together to raise awareness & celebrate the power & impact of independent advocacy!
At ARC England we champion Advocacy!
Together4Change group 👉 bit.ly/4m2e89u
Advocacy Recognition Certificate 👉 bit.ly/4n3zR0G
Led by NDTi, it brings us together to raise awareness & celebrate the power & impact of independent advocacy!
At ARC England we champion Advocacy!
Together4Change group 👉 bit.ly/4m2e89u
Advocacy Recognition Certificate 👉 bit.ly/4n3zR0G
October 13, 2025 at 9:11 AM
It's Advocacy Awareness Week, which runs from 13-17 October!
Led by NDTi, it brings us together to raise awareness & celebrate the power & impact of independent advocacy!
At ARC England we champion Advocacy!
Together4Change group 👉 bit.ly/4m2e89u
Advocacy Recognition Certificate 👉 bit.ly/4n3zR0G
Led by NDTi, it brings us together to raise awareness & celebrate the power & impact of independent advocacy!
At ARC England we champion Advocacy!
Together4Change group 👉 bit.ly/4m2e89u
Advocacy Recognition Certificate 👉 bit.ly/4n3zR0G
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Want to learn more about our ageing population?
This set of engaging and accessible illustrated infographics summarise statistics from our State of Ageing report.
You can download the set, for free, here: buff.ly/DbQBHtA
#Ageing #AgeingPopulation #OlderAge #AgeingCommunities #Age
This set of engaging and accessible illustrated infographics summarise statistics from our State of Ageing report.
You can download the set, for free, here: buff.ly/DbQBHtA
#Ageing #AgeingPopulation #OlderAge #AgeingCommunities #Age
October 12, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Want to learn more about our ageing population?
This set of engaging and accessible illustrated infographics summarise statistics from our State of Ageing report.
You can download the set, for free, here: buff.ly/DbQBHtA
#Ageing #AgeingPopulation #OlderAge #AgeingCommunities #Age
This set of engaging and accessible illustrated infographics summarise statistics from our State of Ageing report.
You can download the set, for free, here: buff.ly/DbQBHtA
#Ageing #AgeingPopulation #OlderAge #AgeingCommunities #Age
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On #WorldMentalHealth day we are putting the spotlight on our #MentalHealth & #LearningDisabilities Community of Practice (CoP).
With the aim to enable, learning collaboration and co-creation, here you will find case studies, resources & more.
www.careprovideralli...
#socialcare
With the aim to enable, learning collaboration and co-creation, here you will find case studies, resources & more.
www.careprovideralli...
#socialcare
October 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
On #WorldMentalHealth day we are putting the spotlight on our #MentalHealth & #LearningDisabilities Community of Practice (CoP).
With the aim to enable, learning collaboration and co-creation, here you will find case studies, resources & more.
www.careprovideralli...
#socialcare
With the aim to enable, learning collaboration and co-creation, here you will find case studies, resources & more.
www.careprovideralli...
#socialcare
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Please give 5 mins to us help understand the real impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on adult #socialcare & support providers. Your responses to our #survey will help us make the strongest possible case to government ahead of the next Budget.
Pls share: www.surveymonkey.com...
Pls share: www.surveymonkey.com...
October 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Please give 5 mins to us help understand the real impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on adult #socialcare & support providers. Your responses to our #survey will help us make the strongest possible case to government ahead of the next Budget.
Pls share: www.surveymonkey.com...
Pls share: www.surveymonkey.com...
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We have a free online guide about raising a health complaint! This #SelfAdvocacy tool can help you to know about your rights, how to start a complaint and includes useful templates for letters to get the complaint moving.
To see it, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/he...
To see it, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/he...
October 6, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We have a free online guide about raising a health complaint! This #SelfAdvocacy tool can help you to know about your rights, how to start a complaint and includes useful templates for letters to get the complaint moving.
To see it, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/he...
To see it, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/he...
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CHANGE have been commissioned by @Macmillancancersupport to produce easy read, accessible guides to support people with a learning disability.
If you would like to commission your own easy read you can contact us via our website https://f.mtr.cool/ymonibwgrp
#easyread
If you would like to commission your own easy read you can contact us via our website https://f.mtr.cool/ymonibwgrp
#easyread
October 6, 2025 at 10:24 AM
CHANGE have been commissioned by @Macmillancancersupport to produce easy read, accessible guides to support people with a learning disability.
If you would like to commission your own easy read you can contact us via our website https://f.mtr.cool/ymonibwgrp
#easyread
If you would like to commission your own easy read you can contact us via our website https://f.mtr.cool/ymonibwgrp
#easyread
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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
tinyurl.com
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
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Joint executive team to be set up across DHSC and NHS England
This new joint executive team marks next steps of the transition to one organisation, unifying leadership across both organisations, bringing policy and delivery together.
More details here:
This new joint executive team marks next steps of the transition to one organisation, unifying leadership across both organisations, bringing policy and delivery together.
More details here:
Joint executive team to be set up across DHSC and NHS England
New joint executive team marks next steps of the transition to one organisation.
www.gov.uk
September 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Joint executive team to be set up across DHSC and NHS England
This new joint executive team marks next steps of the transition to one organisation, unifying leadership across both organisations, bringing policy and delivery together.
More details here:
This new joint executive team marks next steps of the transition to one organisation, unifying leadership across both organisations, bringing policy and delivery together.
More details here:
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Our Spokesperson & Ambassador Becky Rich has been interviewed by That's Lancashire TV today to talk about our upcoming performance at Encounter Festival next week.
Hear Becky's thoughts about this amazing local event in #Preston, on Freeview channel 7 from 6pm tonight.
Hear Becky's thoughts about this amazing local event in #Preston, on Freeview channel 7 from 6pm tonight.
September 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our Spokesperson & Ambassador Becky Rich has been interviewed by That's Lancashire TV today to talk about our upcoming performance at Encounter Festival next week.
Hear Becky's thoughts about this amazing local event in #Preston, on Freeview channel 7 from 6pm tonight.
Hear Becky's thoughts about this amazing local event in #Preston, on Freeview channel 7 from 6pm tonight.
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We are supporting Professional Care Workers’ Week 2025 at panel sessions & events because we believe Care Workers are skilled professionals & should be seen & paid as such. Join in and show your support at thecareworkerscharity.org.uk #PCWW2025 #CareWorkers #SocialCare #CelebrateCare
September 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We are supporting Professional Care Workers’ Week 2025 at panel sessions & events because we believe Care Workers are skilled professionals & should be seen & paid as such. Join in and show your support at thecareworkerscharity.org.uk #PCWW2025 #CareWorkers #SocialCare #CelebrateCare
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Several of our members have contributed to The Social Care Foundation (SCF)'s 'WHO CARES? Solutions for the Social Care Review' report.
It covers funding, workforce issues, technology use, how to manage proper integration with the NHS, and more.
www.social-care-foun...
It covers funding, workforce issues, technology use, how to manage proper integration with the NHS, and more.
www.social-care-foun...
September 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Several of our members have contributed to The Social Care Foundation (SCF)'s 'WHO CARES? Solutions for the Social Care Review' report.
It covers funding, workforce issues, technology use, how to manage proper integration with the NHS, and more.
www.social-care-foun...
It covers funding, workforce issues, technology use, how to manage proper integration with the NHS, and more.
www.social-care-foun...
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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.
tinyurl.com
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
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‘I feel very informed, motivated and energised by the training’ – course participant
Book now for our online training 'Digital Empowerment, Enjoying the online world safely for people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence' on 29th October 10am – 1pm.
Book now for our online training 'Digital Empowerment, Enjoying the online world safely for people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence' on 29th October 10am – 1pm.
September 15, 2025 at 9:59 AM
‘I feel very informed, motivated and energised by the training’ – course participant
Book now for our online training 'Digital Empowerment, Enjoying the online world safely for people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence' on 29th October 10am – 1pm.
Book now for our online training 'Digital Empowerment, Enjoying the online world safely for people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence' on 29th October 10am – 1pm.
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How I like to communicate and get information a free worksheet
#easyread #accessibleinformation #learningdisability
#easyread #accessibleinformation #learningdisability
September 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
How I like to communicate and get information a free worksheet
#easyread #accessibleinformation #learningdisability
#easyread #accessibleinformation #learningdisability
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Transport is often a topic of discussion for people with learning disabilities.
Have your say now to make Leeds more accessible for all!
Have your say now to make Leeds more accessible for all!
Do you have a learning disability? Would you like to help make public transport in #Leeds better?
Come join @involvingyou.bsky.social and our Asking You! team to have your say on the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transport Consultation.
Please call us on 0113 244 0606 to book your place.
Come join @involvingyou.bsky.social and our Asking You! team to have your say on the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transport Consultation.
Please call us on 0113 244 0606 to book your place.
September 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Transport is often a topic of discussion for people with learning disabilities.
Have your say now to make Leeds more accessible for all!
Have your say now to make Leeds more accessible for all!
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Less than an hour to go until our #CoproConversation: Co-producing the Health and Social Care We Want! If you missed out on a space on today's session, all members of our network receive a recording of these sessions afterwards - becoming an individual member is free, sign up here: buff.ly/EYSKANq
September 16, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Less than an hour to go until our #CoproConversation: Co-producing the Health and Social Care We Want! If you missed out on a space on today's session, all members of our network receive a recording of these sessions afterwards - becoming an individual member is free, sign up here: buff.ly/EYSKANq
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The Parenting Collection
Full collection of all three CHANGE Parenting Books.
My Pregnancy, My Choice
You and Your Baby, 0-1
You and Your Little Child, 1-5
Purchase today via our website
Full collection of all three CHANGE Parenting Books.
My Pregnancy, My Choice
You and Your Baby, 0-1
You and Your Little Child, 1-5
Purchase today via our website
September 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The Parenting Collection
Full collection of all three CHANGE Parenting Books.
My Pregnancy, My Choice
You and Your Baby, 0-1
You and Your Little Child, 1-5
Purchase today via our website
Full collection of all three CHANGE Parenting Books.
My Pregnancy, My Choice
You and Your Baby, 0-1
You and Your Little Child, 1-5
Purchase today via our website
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CHANGE's Outspoken Project funded by @nationallotterycommunityfund
created an interactive work book full of activities to support people's mental wellbeing, it is available to download free from our website.
If you require a hard copy then contact us at change@advonet.org.uk
created an interactive work book full of activities to support people's mental wellbeing, it is available to download free from our website.
If you require a hard copy then contact us at change@advonet.org.uk
August 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
CHANGE's Outspoken Project funded by @nationallotterycommunityfund
created an interactive work book full of activities to support people's mental wellbeing, it is available to download free from our website.
If you require a hard copy then contact us at change@advonet.org.uk
created an interactive work book full of activities to support people's mental wellbeing, it is available to download free from our website.
If you require a hard copy then contact us at change@advonet.org.uk
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Calling all care providers!
Ensure your Oliver McGowan Code of Practice guidance & information is updated, & you understand how the CQC is planning to regulate in relation to this requirement at our next #webinar, delivered in partnership with CQC.
www.careprovideralli...
Ensure your Oliver McGowan Code of Practice guidance & information is updated, & you understand how the CQC is planning to regulate in relation to this requirement at our next #webinar, delivered in partnership with CQC.
www.careprovideralli...
August 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Calling all care providers!
Ensure your Oliver McGowan Code of Practice guidance & information is updated, & you understand how the CQC is planning to regulate in relation to this requirement at our next #webinar, delivered in partnership with CQC.
www.careprovideralli...
Ensure your Oliver McGowan Code of Practice guidance & information is updated, & you understand how the CQC is planning to regulate in relation to this requirement at our next #webinar, delivered in partnership with CQC.
www.careprovideralli...
Lovely early evening walk along canal with our fur lodger
August 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Lovely early evening walk along canal with our fur lodger
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📢 You can now book our next #CoproConversation 📢
We're teaming up with Llais to discuss how they are using co-production in their national project 'The Health and Social Care We Want' and exploring people’s rights, expectations and responsibilities in health and social care. Book: buff.ly/gvz8kiO
We're teaming up with Llais to discuss how they are using co-production in their national project 'The Health and Social Care We Want' and exploring people’s rights, expectations and responsibilities in health and social care. Book: buff.ly/gvz8kiO
August 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📢 You can now book our next #CoproConversation 📢
We're teaming up with Llais to discuss how they are using co-production in their national project 'The Health and Social Care We Want' and exploring people’s rights, expectations and responsibilities in health and social care. Book: buff.ly/gvz8kiO
We're teaming up with Llais to discuss how they are using co-production in their national project 'The Health and Social Care We Want' and exploring people’s rights, expectations and responsibilities in health and social care. Book: buff.ly/gvz8kiO
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@skillsforcare.bsky.social are running an online workshop for adult social care colleagues and advocates:
Mental Health Act reform and building community support for autistic people & people with learning disabilities.
📅 Thu 4 Sept, 10:30am
🔗 Info: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Mental Health Act reform and building community support for autistic people & people with learning disabilities.
📅 Thu 4 Sept, 10:30am
🔗 Info: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Mental Health Act reform - Building community support for autistic people and people with learning disabilities
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August 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
@skillsforcare.bsky.social are running an online workshop for adult social care colleagues and advocates:
Mental Health Act reform and building community support for autistic people & people with learning disabilities.
📅 Thu 4 Sept, 10:30am
🔗 Info: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Mental Health Act reform and building community support for autistic people & people with learning disabilities.
📅 Thu 4 Sept, 10:30am
🔗 Info: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Freshen up your skills this Autumn with ARC Workshops! 🍁
August 14, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Freshen up your skills this Autumn with ARC Workshops! 🍁
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Our next FREE #GrowingOlderWithLearningDisabilities webinar is taking place on 10 Sep at 12:30pm
We will be joined by Beyond Words, who will be talking about their Book Club programme and how it can open new pathways for connection and understanding
Register to attend: www.bild.org.uk/BCWeb
We will be joined by Beyond Words, who will be talking about their Book Club programme and how it can open new pathways for connection and understanding
Register to attend: www.bild.org.uk/BCWeb
August 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Our next FREE #GrowingOlderWithLearningDisabilities webinar is taking place on 10 Sep at 12:30pm
We will be joined by Beyond Words, who will be talking about their Book Club programme and how it can open new pathways for connection and understanding
Register to attend: www.bild.org.uk/BCWeb
We will be joined by Beyond Words, who will be talking about their Book Club programme and how it can open new pathways for connection and understanding
Register to attend: www.bild.org.uk/BCWeb