An Open Letter to Matt Hancock
On Monday we asked Learning Disability England members to sign an open letter to Matt Hanock.
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“People making a difference – not out of sight”
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.
November Update and the latest restrictions
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.
Visiting during COVID
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.
“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.
“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.