On 30 January 2025, NHS England published its operational planning guidance for 2025/26, this says what their targets are and what they will check in local health services.

This is the first planning guidance that has been put out since the government was elected in July 2024.

They have also published the Mandate for the NHS – this says the things the NHS should focus on.

The Learning Disability England Representative Body have written a statement to respond to what these say:

Michael Chick, Co-founder and Chairman of United Pride Friends, reflects on the challenges LGBTQ+ people have had to overcome – particularly those LGBTQ+ people who also have learning disabilities.

This LGBTQ+ History Month, Michael shares why it’s important to recognise both progress and what still needs to change for communities to thrive...

We at United Pride Friends are celebrating LGBTQ+ history month as it important to us to remember those that have protested and campaigned so LGBTQ+ people have the same rights as the rest of society and that we are given equity.

It’s important that we remember, although it is LGBTQ+ history month, LGBTQ+ should be given support throughout the year, every year.