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Bild @bild.org.uk · 1d

Stay up to date with Bild and get key updates from across the sector with our fortnightly members’ newsletter.

Find out more about Bild membership and join today: www.bild.org.uk/membership/

Bild @bild.org.uk · 3d

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How to support people with learning disabilities as they grow older - Learning Disability Today

In this interview, Kate Brackly and Lindsey Allen from Bild discuss the work of the Growing Older with Learning Disabilities (GOLD) group and the importance of supporting health across the lifespan.

www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk

Bild @bild.org.uk · 3d

Recent news stories have again exposed the reality that too many people with learning disabilities die from avoidable causes.

We're pleased then that Bild's GOLD group could speak to @learningdisability.bsky.social about supporting health across the lifespan of people with learning disabilities.

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Learning Disability Today @learningdisability.bsky.social · 6d

The new issue of In Focus - the ageing issue is available to download at learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/digital-issue/

Sign in/register to the LDT website for gratis access!

Thank you to @dimensionsuk.bsky.social @bild.org.uk
et al for contributing articles to the latest issue.

Cover of In Focus LDT The ageing issue with Contents page next to the cover.

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Bild @bild.org.uk · 8d

We are pleased to announce that the next Growing Older with Learning Disabilities Conference will take place online on 25 February 2026.

Save the date and look out for further information coming soon, including how to book your place.

Bild @bild.org.uk · 15d

This week the US Government made claims that linked taking Tylenol (paracetamol) during pregnancy, and the MMR vaccine, to autism.

These claims are highly irresponsible and not backed by robust evidence. We stand with autistic people, families and charities in condemning harmful misinformation.

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Bild @bild.org.uk · 16d

Bild membership helps you keep up with the latest sector wide news.

Our regular newsletters include updates from Bild's partner charities as well as key information about other organisations' activities.

Find out more and become a member today: bild.org.uk/membership/

Bild @bild.org.uk · 22d

There's still time to book your place on the next Bild CAPBS Coaches programme starting 18 November in Birmingham.

Find out more about how the programme helps practitioners to support the implementation of a positive behaviour support approach in their organisation:

bild.org.uk/Coaches25

Bild @bild.org.uk · 23d

Do you receive our regular newsletter?

Keep up to date with the latest news and resources from Bild by signing up to our mailing list here: bild.org.uk/BildMai

Bild @bild.org.uk · 28d

This week, @bbcwales.bsky.social shared an 'Easy English' and 'Easy Welsh' story highlighting the need to address early deaths in people with learning disabilities. 🌟
Bild's Kate Brackley says it's a great step forward! More accessible news means everyone can stay informed.

A blue frame around a white flyer, it has a photograph of Kate Brackley, a blonde woman wearing glasses and smiling, with the quotation: "This is the first time the news websites have ever done anything like this and I think its a great idea. It really gets the message out for people with a learning disability. I do follow BBC news on my phone and a lot of it is quite jargony, so I hope to see more things on the news being more easy read- it supports us to stay up to date." in grey text on the left hand side. Under the quote in blue text reads "Kate Brackley, Learning Disability Advisor.

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Bild @bild.org.uk · 29d

It's Scottish Learning Disability Week!

At Bild, our vision is a society where everyone can enjoy the same rights and opportunities. We work in partnership with others to help support people to live long, happy, healthy lives.

www.scotldweek.com/

#ScotLDWeek25

Bild @bild.org.uk · Sep 9

Our next #GrowingOlderWithLearningDisabilities webinar is tomorrow.

Beyond Words will be explaining how Book Clubs can be an experience that fosters deep, meaningful conversations about challenging real-life topics for people with learning disabilities

Register here: www.bild.org.uk/BCweb

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Bild @bild.org.uk · Sep 8

Our next Attachment Difficulties and Complex Trauma programme, for practitioners supporting people with learning disabilities who have experienced disrupted attachments and/or complex trauma, takes place 23-24 October in Liverpool.

Find out more: www.bild.org.uk/Attachment25

Bild @bild.org.uk · Sep 5

Bild members get many fantastic benefits, from our webinar library to free journal access

Take a look at our membership offer to see how it can enhance your work towards a society where everyone can enjoy the same rights and opportunities: www.bild.org.uk/membership/

Bild @bild.org.uk · Sep 3

Bild welcomes the release of the delayed ‘Learning from lives and deaths – People with a learning disability and autistic people’ (LeDeR) report, which has now been published by King's College London.

Read our response to the report in full here: www.bild.org.uk/LeDeRreport

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Bild @bild.org.uk · Sep 3

We will be hosting a FREE webinar on the Beyond Words Book Clubs on 10 Sep at 12:30pm

Register to join us and learn more about how Book Clubs work as a creative and inclusive approach to communication: bild.org.uk/BCWeb

#GrowingOlderWithLearningDisabilities

Bild @bild.org.uk · Sep 2

There's still time to apply to be in the next cohort of our BTEC Certificate and Diploma qualifications in Positive Behaviour Support, starting 20 October 2025. Find out more:

BTEC Level 4 Certificate: bild.org.uk/bild-btec-ce.

BTEC Level 5 Diploma Practice Leadership: bild.org.uk/btecdiploma/

Bild @bild.org.uk · Aug 29

Never miss a webinar!

Can't make it to our next #GrowingOlderWithLearningDisabilities webinar? With Bild membership, you can access our library of past webinars, including recordings of recent webinars sent right to your inbox

Find out more here: bild.org.uk/membership/

Bild @bild.org.uk · Aug 27

Two weeks until our next FREE #GrowingOlderWithLearningDisabilities webinar!

Join us at 12.30 on 10 Sept to find out how Beyond Words Book Clubs can provide people with an experience that fosters deep, meaningful conversations about challenging real-life topics: www.bild.org.uk/BCWeb

Bild @bild.org.uk · Aug 26

Practice Leaders guide, coach, and support staff to ensure that support is consistent, person centred, rights-based, and grounded in evidence-informed practices.

Find out more about Bild's routes to practice leadership here: www.bild.org.uk/practice-lea...

Bild @bild.org.uk · Aug 21

Interested in discounts on sector leading CPD opportunities?

Bild members can access discounts on all our events and training.

Find out more about how you can become a member today: bild.org.uk/membership

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Bild @bild.org.uk · Aug 21

We support the call from our partner charity @restraintreductionnetwork.org for statutory guidance on the use of restraint and seclusion in schools.

Along with charities and organisations across Scotland, we've asked Scottish political parties to commit to passing statutory guidance.

Restraint Reduction Network @restraintreductionnetwork.org · Aug 20

Today the RRN and organisations promoting children's rights across Scotland are urging political parties to commit to protecting children from unregulated restraint and seclusion in schools.

Read the full briefing: restraintreductionnetwork.org/wp-content/u...

Bild @bild.org.uk · Aug 20

Good news for those looking to develop their skills in #PBS!

Several of our #PBS workforce development programmes are eligible for DHSC funding through the LDSS 2025-2026.

Find out more about eligibility and apply: www.gov.uk/government/p...

Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme

Information for adult social care employers in England on learning and development support.

www.gov.uk

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Bild @bild.org.uk · Aug 18

Bild’s Active Support Coaches Programme is designed to make effective coaches in ‘Active Support’.

The next programme will run on 2-4 December 2025 and 4 June 2026 in Liverpool.

Take the next step on your Active Support development and book your place: bild.org.uk/ASCoaches25

Bild @bild.org.uk · Aug 13

Bild membership gets you 100% FREE access to some journals as well as half price subscriptions to the International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support!

Find out more about becoming a Bild member today: bild.org.uk/membership/