Learning Disability England
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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/
Sponsoring a membership means paying for someone else's membership so that cost isn't a barrier to them getting involved. You could sponsor someone you know, or if you're an organisation, you could support several people to become members in their own right. Find out more: tinyurl.com/yykhzcdm
Help Project CECILIA make a difference for people with learning disabilities and autistic people by taking this C(E)TR survey: bit.ly/42PuOdF
“PIP shouldn’t be about survival it should help people with disabilities have the same chance of living a good life as everyone else” Gary Bourlet has written a blog to share his thoughts on the Timms Review Intermin Report: tinyurl.com/2h4uxt6p
"PIP shouldn’t be about survival it should help people with disabilities have the same chance of living a good life as everyone else" - Learning Disability England
Blog by Gary Bourlet – Membership and Engagment Lead, Learning Disability England The Timms review is looking at PIP (Personal Independence Payment). PIP is a benefit that was made to help cover the ...
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Disability Rights UK wants to hear what matters to disabled people today Can you use your lived experience, insight and priorities to shape the future direction of the organisation? Find more about the survey and how you can get involved: www.disabilityrightsuk.org/take-part-our-strategy-survey
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"Data alone will not reduce health inequalities. It must lead to action." Learning Disability England Member Representative Co-chairs have made a statement on the latest and last LeDeR report: tinyurl.com/muza884a
"Data alone will not reduce health inequalities. It must lead to action." - Learning Disability England
The Co-chair Member Representatives of Learning Disability England have made a statement on the latest (and last) report from the LeDeR programme Read this statement in easy read here Gary Bourlet, Me...
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Today, members of Learning Disability England have taken an open letter to 10 Downing Street. The letter asked the new Prime Minister to make the health of people with learning disabilities a priority. Read more: tinyurl.com/cw9mfs7x Sign here: tinyurl.com/yc4a9szn
1,200 people have called on new Prime Minister to tackle health inequalities faced by people with learning disabilities - Learning Disability England
Today, members of Learning Disability England have taken an open letter to 10 Downing Street. The letter asks the new Prime Minister to make the health of people with learning disabilities a priority....
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An interim report of the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has been published today: tinyurl.com/a94munhc
Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment: interim report
An interim report of the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
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Self advocates at Manchester People First have sat down, read through and signed the open letter that Learning Disability England members have written to government to ask them to prioritise the health of people with learning disabilities... Have you signed? Find out more: tinyurl.com/2ehzec26
What four things are carers telling us about health and social care? From issues knowing where to get support to accessing their own healthcare, Healthwatch England has shared what unpaid carers have told them about their experiences: tinyurl.com/bdheca88
What four things are carers telling us about health and social care?
From issues knowing where to get support to accessing their own healthcare, we share what unpaid carers have told us about their experiences.
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Social media ban - A new Easy News story now available from United Response: tinyurl.com/3fuzf7r6
Easy News - Social media ban - United Response
The Government is set to introduce a social media ban for people under the age of 16 in the United Kingdom from 2027.
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New Easy News story from United Response: Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister tinyurl.com/5exukxa4
Easy News - Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister - United Response
Read our Easy News article to find out about the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and what will happen next.
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"Avoid the heat: stay out of the sun and don’t go out between 11am and 3pm." Easy read information from Change on coping in the heatwave: tinyurl.com/3ermfuvp
We made an Easy Read guide to the recent Supreme Court ruling one Liberty and Care. It is for advocates and anyone else working with people who may be affected. To get a free PDF copy, scan the QR code or visit advonet.org.uk/2026/06/18/s... @ndtihello.bsky.social @learningdiseng.bsky.social
The UK Supreme Court has changed the way the law works on whether a disabled person is being deprived of their liberty... This news read goes over the changes, has a statement from Learning Disability England and links to more accessible information about the ruling: tinyurl.com/45jzxyfj
Supreme Court Judgement on Deprivation of Liberty - Learning Disability England
The UK Supreme Court has changed the way the law on whether a disabled person is being deprived of their liberty if they cannot make the decision themselves. This means that the rules on Deprivation ...
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We're stronger and louder together. Let’s use that strength to call for a proper government plan of action to help people with learning disabilities live longer, healthier lives. Find out more: tinyurl.com/2ehzec26 #LearningDisabilityWeek
🎵 Finding My Voice Through Music As part of Learning Disability Week and this year's theme, Do You See Me?, Simba Ngwarati, Percussianist with the City Lit Orchestra, shares how music helps him express himself, tell his story and connect with others. Read his blog: tinyurl.com/45k8dxcu
Finding My Voice Through Music - Learning Disability England
In this blog, Simba Ngwarati, Percussianist with the CityLits Orchestra, shares how music helps him tell stories, express his feelings and connect with others. He also reflects on this year’s Learning...
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Our Guide to Making a Health Complaint is a free #SelfAdvocacy tool. It can help you know how and when to start, who you can complain to and includes complaint letter templates. The guide is available on our website: advonet.org.uk/resources/he...
Better healthcare and support CAN prevent people with learning disabilities dying too soon. However, currently only 4 in 10 people with a learning disability reach their 65th birthday. Help call on the government to make a plan of action: tinyurl.com/2ehzec26
This Carers Week, research from Carers UK shows that many unpaid carers still don't feel understood and valued. The research found that nearly half of unpaid carers feel their caring role isn't recognised & many say lack of support has affected their health & wellbeing. tinyurl.com/ktvtt6c
Building Carer Friendly Communities report | Carers UK
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How are we making sure carers can live a good life? This Carers Week, Family Member Representatives of Learning Disability England encourage employers to consider this question and reflect on this years theme ‘Building Carer Friendly Communities’... tinyurl.com/4v6hk73k
Carers Week: Building Carer Friendly Communities - Learning Disability England
This Carers Week, Family Member Representatives of Learning Disability England – Kate Chate, Liz Wilson, Paula Strike and James O’Rourke – reflect on this years theme ‘Building Carer Friendly Communit...
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Are Migraines Being Missed in People with Learning Disabilities? In this blog, Lorna Rouse, researcher from The Open University, speaks about migraine in people with learning disabilities and invites people to take part in a survey to help plan future research. tinyurl.com/4nhxucdf
Are Migraines Being Missed in People with Learning Disabilities? - Learning Disability England
In this blog, Lorna Rouse, researcher from The Open University, speaks about migraine in people with learning disabilities. She shares what she has learned and invites people to take part in a survey ...
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The UK Supreme Court has changed the way the law works on whether a disabled person is being deprived of their liberty if they cannot make the decision themselves. You can read Learning Disability England's statement and find out more here: tinyurl.com/45jzxyfj
Supreme Court Judgement on Deprivation of Liberty - Learning Disability England
The UK Supreme Court has changed the way the law on whether a disabled person is being deprived of their liberty if they cannot make the decision themselves. This means that the rules on Deprivation ...
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Simon Cramp, Self-advocate, Campaigner and Lifetime Member of Learning Disability England, has shared his thoughts on the newest series of The Assembly... Read the blog here: tinyurl.com/ytf79af5
My Reviews of 'The Assembly': Bold Questions and Honest Conversations - Learning Disability England
The Assembly is an interview show on ITV where well-known celebrities are questioned by a group of autistic and neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities. Last year Simon Cramp, Self...
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Yesterday marked 15 years since the BBC investigation exposed shocking abuse of people with learning disabilities at Winterbourne View. Member reps have reflected on what's changed & what hasn't since then, & the work of individuals to try & make systematic change happen.... tinyurl.com/mr2xk3nz
Hope and Solidarity: 15 years On - Learning Disability England
It is 15 years since the TV programme that showed the abuse and bad treatment of people with learning disabilities at Winterbourne View. Since then, there has been a government plan but still not enou...
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Designed to support people with learning disabilities to live well in their own home, this new resource from the 'Making Positive Moves' project is all about promoting independence, confidence and positive outcomes... Link to register for the launch event: tinyurl.com/bdfwh868
As the 15th anniversary of the BBC Panorama investigation that exposed terribe abuse at Winterbourne View approaches, self-advocate Steven Chapman reflects on his work challenging institutionalisation and the role of peer advocacy supporting people to leave long-stay hospitals. tinyurl.com/yckfmv3m
Supporting People Leaving Long-Stay Hospitals and The Role of Peer Advocacy - Learning Disability England
As we approach the 15th anniversary of the BBC Panorama investigation that exposed abuse at Winterbourne View, self-advocate Steven Chapman reflects on his work challenging institutionalisation and th...
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The Learning Disability and Autism Housing Community of Practice brings people together to share ideas, best practice and solutions around housing and support. 🏡 It’s open to everyone with an interest - you do not need to be a Learning Disability England member to join. tinyurl.com/fzbfsdp5
Select tickets – Learning Disability and Autism Housing Community of Practice – Zoom
Learning Disability and Autism Housing Community of Practice – Zoom, Multiple dates and times - The Learning Disability and Autism Housing Community of Practice brings people together to find solution...
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Join the teams from My Vote My Voice and the Citizen Network Research at 3pm today to think about how we support people with learning disabilities to be active citizens and engage in politics and government. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/yhaham5j
Select tickets – Citizenship and Making the Right to Vote Real – Zoom
Citizenship and Making the Right to Vote Real – Zoom, Mon 18 May 2026 - Join the teams from My Vote My Voice and the Citizen Network to think about how we support people with learning disabilities to ...
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