Dear Prime Minister Andy Burnham - as you work to reform social care, we’re highlighting the voices of people we support. Luke from our Listen Up! team has shared a personal message on the impact that social care has had on his life, giving him the support to live the life that he wants.
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Dear Prime Minister Andy Burnham - as you work to reform social care, we’re highlighting the voices of people we support. Luke from our Listen Up! team has shared a personal message on the impact that social care has had on his life, giving him the support to live the life that he wants.
Dear Prime Minister Andy Burnham - Luke from our Listen Up! team has shared his thoughts on how public spaces can be made more accessible for people with disabilities. We'd welcome the opportunity to hear how the government will remove barriers and create a more inclusive society.
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Do you want to explore a whole new world next year? Register for our upcoming Sahara Desert trek for only £300! Every step you take will break down barriers and make the impossible feel possible for the people SeeAbility supports. Learn more on our website! https://seeability.org/SaharaTrek
Do you ever feel like disconnecting from the endless distractions of modern life and reconnecting with the outdoors? Join our upcoming Sahara Desert trek and explore glistening desert valleys by day and bask under clear, star-filled skies by night. https://seeability.org/SaharaTrek
Last week, Prime Minister Andy Burnham set out his vision for social care reform across the UK. Scott Watkin BEM shares his thoughts on this, emphasising the need for people with learning disabilities to be part of the conversation. Read more on our website: https://seeability.org/PMSpeech
Join Team SeeAbility for the adventure of a lifetime. Most people start the Sahara Trek on their own, but finish with new friends and unforgettable memories. https://www.seeability.org/events/sahara-desert-trek1?utm_source=threads&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TrekSahara
Take on the Sahara with Team SeeAbility. We'll support you with fundraising, practical guidance and one-to-one support from start to finish. https://www.seeability.org/events/sahara-desert-trek1?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TrekSahara
We welcome the Prime Minister's new vision for social care, including plans for reform and a renewed focus on the workforce. Scott Watkin BEM shares why people with disabilities must be at the heart of the conversation. Read more on our website: https://seeability.org/PMSpeech
No one should have to travel outside their borough for accessible eye care. We're pleased that London Assembly Member Marina Ahmad is supporting our call for more Southwark opticians to join the Easy Eye Care service. Read the full story: https://seeability.org/southwark
You don't need to be an experienced trekker to take on the Sahara. We'll support you with training, practical guidance and one-to-one support to help you get ready for the adventure. https://www.seeability.org/events/sahara-desert-trek1?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TrekSahara
Our Listen Up! Associate Sue met her local MP to share the barriers wheelchair users face and why accessible pavements matter. https://www.seeability.org/news/making-pavements-more-accessible-wheelchair-users?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup
This Disability Pride Month, we're celebrating Grace, one of our Eye Care Champions. Grace is proud to support people with learning disabilities to get the eye care they need – and proud to be herself. Thank you, Grace, for making a difference every day. 🧡
With Andy Burnham becoming the most powerful glasses wearer in the country, here's a throwback to 2023 when he presented Eye Care Champion Joanne Kennedy with an Outstanding Leadership Award. We hope the new Prime Minister will help us continue the journey towards an equal right to sight.
This #DisabilityPrideMonth, hear from our trustee Keith Valentine on our Summertime Podcast. Keith shares why using his lived experience as a visually impaired person to give back to his community is a real privilege. Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raAuhVv6N6M
We’re proud to have signed this open letter to the new PM Andy Burnham with other VODG members, welcoming his early focus on adult social care and highlighting the vital role of the voluntary and community sector. https://www.vodg.org.uk/resource/vodg-members-open-letter-to-andy-burnham.html
VODG Members Open Letter to Andy Burnham
Over 80 VODG member CEOs have written to the Prime Minister, welcoming the early focus on social care and seeking commit
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Today, as Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister, our message is simple. People with learning disabilities deserve equally long and healthy lives. Hear from Scott Watkin BEM outside Number 10 on why we're calling for a new national health strategy.
Our Easy Read for Trek Sahara '27 makes it easier for more people to find out what the challenge involves and decide if it's right for them. https://www.seeability.org/index%2ephp/get-involved/fundraise/sahara-easy-read?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fundraising
Lord Scriven supported the delivery of our open letter to Downing Street this week. In this video, he shares why he's backing our call for a new health strategy, so people with learning disabilities can lead equally long and healthy lives.
Congratulations to our Senior Dispensing Optician, Martyn Howlett, on being named a finalist for the 2026 IOA International Optician of the Year. 👏 https://ioassn.org/news/international-opticians-association-and-silmo-announce-finalists-for-the-2026-ioa-international-optician-of-the-year-award/
Caroline was told there was no treatment for her cancer. Her support team challenged that. She's cancer-free. Her story shows why change can't wait. https://www.seeability.org/stories/carolines-cancer-diagnosis-power-unwavering-support?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup
Didn't get a London Marathon ballot place? You're still in! Apply for a Team SeeAbility charity place and support people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss. https://www.seeability.org/events/london-marathon-2027?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fundraising
Giban no longer relies on insulin. Too many people with learning disabilities face health inequalities. Giban's story shows why we're calling for action. https://www.seeability.org/stories/gibans-story-journey-healthier-happier-life?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup
Scott Watkin BEM explains why people with learning disabilities must not be overlooked. https://www.seeability.org/news/written-and-written-out-why-we-need-put-learning-disability-healthcare-back-new-nhs?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=listenup
More than half of adults with learning disabilities in England die before 65. This BBC News story shows why action on healthcare inequalities cannot wait. Read more 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnv949z75jmo
Over half of adults with learning difficulties do not live past 65, report says
The government says the findings are stark, while a campaign group says they should be "headline news".
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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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Today, SeeAbility and Learning Disability England delivered an open letter to 10 Downing Street, urging the Prime Minister to take action on healthcare inequalities faced by people with learning disabilities. Read the full story on our website: https://seeability.org/no10ds
Stay safe with our free Easy Read guide, with simple tips on keeping cool during a heatwave, drinking enough water and spotting when someone may need support. https://www.seeability.org/resources/keeping-safe-heat?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=accessibility
Ever wondered what it's really like to be a Support Worker? This #YouthEmploymentWeek, spend a day with one of our colleagues and see why every day is different. No experience needed – just the right values. We'll provide the training. https://careers.seeability.org/