“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.
Latest News
Latest News
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)
Learning Disability England Annual Conference 2022
The 2022 Learning Disability England annual online conference took place on 15th, 16th and 17th March 2022.
“Be committed and hopeful. Be the difference don’t just talk about it. We are stronger together.”
Conference attendee
The conference started with the sharing of the Good Lives framework.
See the Good Lives: Building Change Together framework and videos here
This first session was open to everyone.
Members talked about Good Lives, the history and what it means to them.
And how to get involved.
“I draw on services to live a meaningful and equal life. I never set out to become a social justice activist…but I ask you all to become one too.”
Conference speaker
The Learning Disability England team and conference attendees shared pictures and ideas on Twitter using the hashtag #GoodLives.
See pictures and comments from the conference on Twitter here
“Thank you for a brilliant session. Lovely to hear all the great work.”
Conference attendee
What is the Good Lives framework?
This is a document that brings together people’s thoughts and ideas about what it will take for everyone with learning disabilities to be able to live their good life.
It is a conversation starter and a call to action.
“We’re stronger when we work together. It takes time to work in partnership. But it it is better to do less with more people than to let partnerships fade.”
Conference speaker
The conference sessions looked at what we already know.
Sharing the brilliant things people are already doing.
Inspiring us all through storytelling.
Sharing knowledge.
And creating conversation.
“As a parent of a young adult, I love seeing examples of genuine inclusion and valuing people’s strengths. Not only would it open up new options for him, it would mean services are more likely to meet his needs WIN WIN WIN!”
Conference attendee
Session recordings and slides will be shared with members once all the speakers have given their permission.
More about the sessions and speakers:
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.
Surveys and research
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Health & Social Care Select Committee Inquiry: Evidence from people with lived experience
Guest blog by Ivan Olbrechts, Representative Body family and friends member