When do we stop accepting the unacceptable?
Guest Blog* reflecting on LeDeR and Professional Care Workers week 1 – 4 September
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Covid 19 – What we have learnt and changed so far
View the session recording HERE
View the powerpoint presentation HERE
About this event
We held this workshop to
– Understand what the data and experience tells us or suggests we do differently
– Share approaches or examples of practical action that people are taking to keep safe and support others to
This workshop was open to all members and included:
– Self advocates from Dorset and Rotherham on what local groups are doing
– Professor Chris Hatton explaining the data and what it might suggest we do differently
– Certitude sharing how they review their work every time someone they support dies and what actions they have taken as a result
– CVT team members on supporting everyone’s well-being as equals whatever their role
– Commissioners on their role in learning and supporting change across an area
Socialising and Getting Back to Normal
Blog by Gary Bourlet, self advocate and Membership and Engagement Lead
Covid and the law – latest for people, families and supporters
About this Event
The webinar was led by Alex Ruck Keene, a Barrister from 39 Essex Chambers.
He covered the basic principles of the relevant laws like the Mental Capacity Act, implementing them in practice under the Coronavirus law and wider restrictions, and cleared up misunderstandings around current restrictions and what is possible or expected.The webinar was open to anyone with an interest in decision making, restrictions and the legislation.
Universal basic income webinar: Does the benefit system work for you?
View the session recording HERE
View the powerpoint presentation HERE
About this event
We held this workshop to
– Understand what the data and experience tells us or suggests we do differently
– Share approaches or examples of practical action that people are taking to keep safe and support others to
This workshop was open to all members and included:
– Self advocates from Dorset and Rotherham on what local groups are doing
– Professor Chris Hatton explaining the data and what it might suggest we do differently
– Certitude sharing how they review their work every time someone they support dies and what actions they have taken as a result
– CVT team members on supporting everyone’s well-being as equals whatever their role
– Commissioners on their role in learning and supporting change across an area
Webinar: Annual health checks – making them work!
About this event
This free webinar gave people the chance to hear about the great work that is being done by self advocates, family carers, commissioners and providers around the country to help make Annual Health Checks really work.
Finding our way home – Big morning conversation – 27th August
These sessions are for members. Find out more about joining LDE.
Thursday 27th August 2020
10am-12 noon
Ideas, experiences and priorities for housing choices for people with learning disabilities.
Contact us to find out more about this work
Finding our way home – Big afternoon conversation – 27th August
These sessions are for members. Find out more about joining LDE.
Thursday 27th August 2020
1:30-3:30pm
Ideas, experiences and priorities for housing choices for people with learning disabilities.
Contact us to find out more about this work
Webinar: What do the Coronavirus laws and guidance mean to me?
This webinar is about the law and rules. It is for self advocates.