By Gary Bourlet, Membership and Engagement Lead – with video interviews from Jodie Williams and Jordan Smith

On Monday we asked Learning Disability England members to sign an open letter to Matt Hanock.

Vlog by Gary Bourlet on why we must recognize the achievements of people with learning disabilities, featuring Scott Watkins BEM and Dr Mark Brookes BME.

On Saturday, the Prime Minister told us all that there will be national restrictions coming into effect from this Thursday,  5 November.

They will last for at least a month.

The issue about being able to visit loved ones – or to have visitors and get out and about to see friends and family – is taxing and vexing all of us.

This is even more true now a further lockdown has been announced in England from this Thursday.

Blog by Gary Bourlet on remembering people with a learning disability who we have lost.

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

Tuesday 3rd November: 3 – 4pm (on Zoom)