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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 15d

#AdvocacyAwarenessWeek is here. Advocacy helps people speak up, know their rights, and make decisions that matter. Advocates are here to support your voice, because it deserves to be heard. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 29d

Join us for a powerful online roundtable event focusing on person centred, local small solutions supporting the closure of long-stay institutions in the UK and Europe.

Date: Friday 17 October
Time: 13:00–15:00 UK
Location: Online
Free to attend

Register now: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/dei...

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Scott watkin @mrscottwatkin.bsky.social · Sep 15

Hsj talking about the ten year plan but the nhs say it’s fit for the future but where does learning disabilities fit in the plan oh yeah page 62 we have been forgotten what about now not the future

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Lead the Way @leadthewaycald.bsky.social · Sep 15

Come and see us tomorrow at Project Colt. Will be there with Yorkshire Smoksfree 😀

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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · Jul 22

We are delighted to launch versions of our #SelfAdvocacy Pack in #Arabic, #Polish, #Tigrinya and #Urdu. Massive thanks go to our friends from @leedsrefugeeforum.bsky.social for translating the pack!

To see the pack and download free copies for yourself, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...

The Advonet Group

Translated Self-Advocacy Resources

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Learning Disabilities & Autism at Manchester Met @learningmet.bsky.social · Jul 4

In this short video, Professor Sara Ryan, research group lead, and Professor Chris Hatton share more about the Learning Disability and Autism research group at @scswmcrmet.bsky.social @manmetuni.bsky.social.

#AcademicSky #AutRes #LearningDisabilityResearch #ResearchGroup #ManMet

BAP - 6704 Chancellor's Dinner Research Film V10

mmutube.mmu.ac.uk

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · Jul 3

Chief Executive of The King's Fund, @swoolnough.tkf.bsky, comments on what we have seen from the forthcoming 10 Year Health Plan, asking why it will be different this time, and how soon it will lead to improvements.

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We won’t necessarily feel the changes tomorrow or even next year, but if the NHS and its staff are given the support, resources and political cover to deliver the changes the plan proposes, in five to ten years’ time the health system could feel very different.

Sarah Woolnough, CEO, The King's Fund

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Lead the Way @leadthewaycald.bsky.social · Jun 20

🌞 This Tuesday, we celebrated Learning Disability Week with a fun, inclusive Sports Day at Manor Heath Park!

Over 55 people joined us for sunshine, smiles, and activities.

Thanks to all who came and Disability Sports Calderdale.

📸 Check out some great moments we captured!

#LDWeek

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Lead the Way @leadthewaycald.bsky.social · Jun 20

🎉 Our final storyboard of the year!

Meet Harvey, who’s just started a new job with Happy Healthy Relationship 🌟 We’re so proud of you!

🌐 leadthewaycalderdale.org

#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme

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Lead the Way @leadthewaycald.bsky.social · Jun 19

💃🕺 We had a wonderful Dance & Smile session this Wednesday to mark #LearningDisabilityWeek. Thank you to everyone who attended - including the wonderful support staff who made it possible. A warm welcome to our new instructor, Kat — we’re delighted to have you on board! 🎉 #InclusiveDance #Community

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Lead the Way @leadthewaycald.bsky.social · Jun 19

We’re celebrating Learning Disability Week by sharing Molly’s story

💖 She’s gained confidence in building healthy relationships and making new friends! Let’s keep raising awareness

🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/

#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme

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Learning from Lives and Deaths - LeDeR researchers @aliveleder.bsky.social · Jun 18

LeDeR research reveals 50+% of people with a learning disability were prescribed multiple constipation-causing medications.

This serious issue often goes unrecognised and untreated.

Full findings in our deep dive on constipation:
tinyurl.com/hkrn522d

@kingsioppn.bsky.social #DoYouSeeMe

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Lead the Way @leadthewaycald.bsky.social · Jun 17

We're celebrating Learning Disability Week by sharing real stories.

Today, meet Nick, whose journey to independence is inspiring! 💙

Thank you, Nick, for sharing your story with us.

#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme

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Lead the Way @leadthewaycald.bsky.social · Jun 16

🌟 It’s Learning Disability Week!

We’re spotlighting Roy, our brilliant Activity Coordinator with a learning disability. He’s doing an amazing job and making a real impact! 💙

🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org

#LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme

Lead the Way @leadthewaycald.bsky.social · Jun 16

🎉 It's Learning Disability Week, 16–22 June! 🎉

Join us for sports, dancing & community events across Calderdale.
Check out the poster for full details!

✉️ leadthewaycalderdale.org or 📞 0300 012 0416

🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org

#LearningDisabilityWeek #LeadTheWay

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Lead the Way @leadthewaycald.bsky.social · Jun 16

🌟 Learning Disability Week: 16–22 June

We’re celebrating inclusion, empowerment & the voices of people with learning disabilities!

🎉 Want to join our events? Get in touch!

📞 0300 012 0416
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/

#LDWeek #LearningDisabilityWeek

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Irene Tuffrey-Wijne @tuffrey-wijne.com · Jun 14

Can’t wait to launch this free service when you’ll be able to order free printed copies of the end of life care planning toolkit!

The Victoria & Stuart Project @victstuproject.bsky.social · Jun 11

We are very busy setting up our new Marie Curie funded study! In this project, we are working together with Marie Curie to see if their free "Print & Deliver" service can help people getting hold of our toolkit resources 🕊️ Watch this space!

MarieCurieEOLC @mariecurieeolc.bsky.social · Jun 11

🏅Announcing our awarded Research Impact Grants - 1/6

Print and Deliver: trialling a print and distribution service to increase access of The Victoria & Stuart Project toolkit for end-of-life care planning with people with learning disabilities
www.victoriaandstuart.com @victstuproject.bsky.social

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Lead the Way @leadthewaycald.bsky.social · Jun 9

📣 It’s Carers Week (9–15 June)! A time to thank unpaid carers and raise awareness of the vital role they play.

💙 At Lead the Way, we see you and appreciate all you do.

Take a moment for yourself, or have fun with the person you care for!

#CarersWeek #HiddenHeroes #ThankYouCarers

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Bradford and Craven Autism AIM @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social · Jun 9

We have a range of free #SelfAdvocacy resources for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven available on our website! They include daily/weekly planners, a profile to aid communication with services and a social profile.

To see them all, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...

Bradford and Craven Autism AIM

Self-Advocacy and Planning Tools

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MHM Wales @mhmwales.bsky.social · Jun 9

It’s #CarersWeek 💙
We’re shining a light on unpaid carers & how we support them across Wales through advocacy, mental health hubs & more.
🔗 mhmadmin.wixsite.com/mhmwales/pos...
#PuttingCarersOnTheMap #MHMwales

Celebrating Carers Week 2025 Recognising and Supporting Unpaid Carers Across Wales

Carers Week (10–16 June 2025) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the vital contribution they make to families and communitie...

mhmadmin.wixsite.com

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scie.org.uk @scie.org.uk · Jun 9

Monday 30 June marks the start of our 10th annual Co-production Week💙

Make sure you’re following us for announcements on how you can get involved in the events we will be hosting throughout the week—and please help us spread the word by sharing our posts with your network.

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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · Jun 4

Where do you want to live?

What kind of place would work best for you?

This guide from Learning Disability England helps autistic people and people with a learning disability explore their housing choices and understand their options.

Check it out: tinyurl.com/3td72d8x

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Lead the Way @leadthewaycald.bsky.social · Jun 3

🎉 Learning Disability Week is 16–22 June! 🎉

Join us for sports, dancing & community events across Calderdale.
Check out the poster for full details!

✉️ leadthewaycalderdale.org or 📞 0300 012 0416

🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org

#LearningDisabilityWeek #LeadTheWay

Lead the Way @leadthewaycald.bsky.social · Jun 2

It's #VolunteerWeek and we want to give a big shout out to all the great volunteers - to find out about opportunities in North Halifax please get in touch with Liz Hudson. Thankyou to Pam @vaclocallives.bsky.social and Staying Well for attending today's event.

Lead the Way @leadthewaycald.bsky.social · Jun 2

🌟It’s Volunteers’ Week!🌟
2th - 8th June we celebrate the amazing people who give their time to help others.

💜Huge thanks to all our volunteers, you make a real difference every day!

#VolunteersWeek #ThankYouVolunteers

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