#AdvocacyAwarenessWeek is here. Advocacy helps people speak up, know their rights, and make decisions that matter. Advocates are here to support your voice, because it deserves to be heard. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks
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Join us for a powerful online roundtable event focusing on person centred, local small solutions supporting the closure of long-stay institutions in the UK and Europe.
Date: Friday 17 October
Time: 13:00–15:00 UK
Location: Online
Free to attend
Register now: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/dei...
Hsj talking about the ten year plan but the nhs say it’s fit for the future but where does learning disabilities fit in the plan oh yeah page 62 we have been forgotten what about now not the future
Come and see us tomorrow at Project Colt. Will be there with Yorkshire Smoksfree 😀
The Advonet Group Translated Self-Advocacy Resources
We are delighted to launch versions of our #SelfAdvocacy Pack in #Arabic, #Polish, #Tigrinya and #Urdu. Massive thanks go to our friends from @leedsrefugeeforum.bsky.social for translating the pack!
To see the pack and download free copies for yourself, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
In this short video, Professor Sara Ryan, research group lead, and Professor Chris Hatton share more about the Learning Disability and Autism research group at @scswmcrmet.bsky.social @manmetuni.bsky.social.
#AcademicSky #AutRes #LearningDisabilityResearch #ResearchGroup #ManMet
We won’t necessarily feel the changes tomorrow or even next year, but if the NHS and its staff are given the support, resources and political cover to deliver the changes the plan proposes, in five to ten years’ time the health system could feel very different. Sarah Woolnough, CEO, The King's Fund
Chief Executive of The King's Fund, @swoolnough.tkf.bsky, comments on what we have seen from the forthcoming 10 Year Health Plan, asking why it will be different this time, and how soon it will lead to improvements.
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🌞 This Tuesday, we celebrated Learning Disability Week with a fun, inclusive Sports Day at Manor Heath Park!
Over 55 people joined us for sunshine, smiles, and activities.
Thanks to all who came and Disability Sports Calderdale.
📸 Check out some great moments we captured!
#LDWeek
🎉 Our final storyboard of the year!
Meet Harvey, who’s just started a new job with Happy Healthy Relationship 🌟 We’re so proud of you!
🌐 leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
💃🕺 We had a wonderful Dance & Smile session this Wednesday to mark #LearningDisabilityWeek. Thank you to everyone who attended - including the wonderful support staff who made it possible. A warm welcome to our new instructor, Kat — we’re delighted to have you on board! 🎉 #InclusiveDance #Community
We’re celebrating Learning Disability Week by sharing Molly’s story
💖 She’s gained confidence in building healthy relationships and making new friends! Let’s keep raising awareness
🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
LeDeR research reveals 50+% of people with a learning disability were prescribed multiple constipation-causing medications.
This serious issue often goes unrecognised and untreated.
Full findings in our deep dive on constipation:
tinyurl.com/hkrn522d
@kingsioppn.bsky.social #DoYouSeeMe
We're celebrating Learning Disability Week by sharing real stories.
Today, meet Nick, whose journey to independence is inspiring! 💙
Thank you, Nick, for sharing your story with us.
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
🌟 It’s Learning Disability Week!
We’re spotlighting Roy, our brilliant Activity Coordinator with a learning disability. He’s doing an amazing job and making a real impact! 💙
🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme
🎉 It's Learning Disability Week, 16–22 June! 🎉
Join us for sports, dancing & community events across Calderdale.
Check out the poster for full details!
✉️ leadthewaycalderdale.org or 📞 0300 012 0416
🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LeadTheWay
🌟 Learning Disability Week: 16–22 June
We’re celebrating inclusion, empowerment & the voices of people with learning disabilities!
🎉 Want to join our events? Get in touch!
📞 0300 012 0416
✉️ info@leadthewaycalderdale.org
🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/
#LDWeek #LearningDisabilityWeek
Can’t wait to launch this free service when you’ll be able to order free printed copies of the end of life care planning toolkit!
📣 It’s Carers Week (9–15 June)! A time to thank unpaid carers and raise awareness of the vital role they play.
💙 At Lead the Way, we see you and appreciate all you do.
Take a moment for yourself, or have fun with the person you care for!
#CarersWeek #HiddenHeroes #ThankYouCarers
Bradford and Craven Autism AIM Self-Advocacy and Planning Tools
We have a range of free #SelfAdvocacy resources for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven available on our website! They include daily/weekly planners, a profile to aid communication with services and a social profile.
To see them all, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
It’s #CarersWeek 💙
We’re shining a light on unpaid carers & how we support them across Wales through advocacy, mental health hubs & more.
🔗 mhmadmin.wixsite.com/mhmwales/pos...
#PuttingCarersOnTheMap #MHMwales
Monday 30 June marks the start of our 10th annual Co-production Week💙
Make sure you’re following us for announcements on how you can get involved in the events we will be hosting throughout the week—and please help us spread the word by sharing our posts with your network.
Where do you want to live?
What kind of place would work best for you?
This guide from Learning Disability England helps autistic people and people with a learning disability explore their housing choices and understand their options.
Check it out: tinyurl.com/3td72d8x
🎉 Learning Disability Week is 16–22 June! 🎉
Join us for sports, dancing & community events across Calderdale.
Check out the poster for full details!
✉️ leadthewaycalderdale.org or 📞 0300 012 0416
🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LeadTheWay
It's #VolunteerWeek and we want to give a big shout out to all the great volunteers - to find out about opportunities in North Halifax please get in touch with Liz Hudson. Thankyou to Pam @vaclocallives.bsky.social and Staying Well for attending today's event.
🌟It’s Volunteers’ Week!🌟
2th - 8th June we celebrate the amazing people who give their time to help others.
💜Huge thanks to all our volunteers, you make a real difference every day!
#VolunteersWeek #ThankYouVolunteers
The Advonet Group Spring 2025 newsletter: Out now!
Our quarterly newsletter for spring is out now! It includes updates on next month's #SelfAdvocacy event, new blog posts from our @change-people.bsky.social team and information on how to give feedback on our #advocacy services.
To read it, please visit mailchi.mp/3855b52de2f5...
An image with a white doctor icon inside a purple circle. The circle is on the left-hand side, on a white background. On the right-hand side, all on a purple background, there is the Bradford and Craven Autism AIM logo, a white dividing line below and underneath that, the words "Health Access Project resources" in white text.
Our Health Access Project has a range of free resources made for #ActuallyAutistic adults in #Bradford and #Craven! They can help communicate healthcare needs, such as pain, symptoms and mental fatigue.
To download them, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/he... @actasonebdc.bsky.social
Cloverleaf offices and phones will be closed Mon for the Spring bank holiday. We reopen 9am Tues 27 May. Need help?
Try: Samaritans 116123, Carers UK 02073784999, Refuge 08082000247, Trussell Trust 01722580180, NHS: https://f.mtr.cool/mrfiwamlpy and Crisis: https://f.mtr.cool/aofhofxgnn
🎉 Learning Disability Week is 16–22 June! 🎉
Join us for sports, dancing & community events across Calderdale.
Check out the poster for full details!
✉️ leadthewaycalderdale.org or 📞 0300 012 0416
🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/
#LearningDisabilityWeek #LeadTheWay
Image of person putting food in the microwave. It says the same as the post plus: How should the government support people who lose their benefits because they don’t score at least 4 points for one daily task?
Are microwave meals enough to live on?
The government is planning to remove Personal Independence Payment from people who do not score 4 points on at least 1 daily living task. Comment or message us what you think and we'll pass it on anonymously.
#Benefits #Greenpaper #Consultation
