“We must move forward, but never, never forget those who got us here in the first place”
Blog by Gary Bourlet on remembering people with a learning disability who we have lost.
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“Speak Up and don’t be afraid” – Black history month
October is Black History Month – this is a month of meetings, films or activities to celebrate the history of British black people.
Covid and the law – latest for people, families and supporters: Webinar
Covid and the law – latest for people, families and supporters
Tuesday 3rd November: 3 – 4pm (on Zoom)
Vaccine to be offered to all people with learning disabilities
Today it has been agreed that everyone with a learning disability who is on a GP register will be offered the Covid vaccine as part of priority group 6.
Health & Social Care Select Committee Inquiry: Evidence from people with lived experience
Guest blog by Ivan Olbrechts, Representative Body family and friends member
COVID-19 and the Rights of Disabled People: Open statement from Disabled People’s Organisations and Allies
Today Learning Disability England has joined with 22 other organisations to send a Joint Statement to Matt Hancock (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care) Nadhim Zahawi (Under Secretary of State for Vaccine Rollout) and Simon Stevens (NHS CEO).
What’s in a day – does Covid offer a once in a generation chance to rethink day support?
Guest Blog from Angela Catley, Director of Development at Community Catalysts
This blog contributes to the #SocialCareFuture debate.
Census 2021
In March, everybody in England and Wales will be asked to take part in Census 2021.
The census is run by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Everyone will get a letter inviting them to take part in early March.
What we do when things go wrong
If a member behaves in a way that may go against our beliefs or policies, Learning Disability England follows a set process to decide if they should leave.
