June 2022

‘Living Life with a Learning Disability’ is the theme of this year's Learning Disability Week (20-26 June 2022) and charities hope it will be a chance to celebrate the positive impact people with a learning disability have in society.
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Recorded on 16 June 2022, presented by Jim Blair, Scott Watkin and Vicki Ainsworth. This webinar looks at how people with lived experience of learning disability who are at the heart of government policy can help drive future change.
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The multi-award-winning charity Dance Syndrome is due to take over Manchester Victoria train station on Saturday 18th June in celebration of Learning Disability Awareness Week.
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The Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid has today set out his vision for social care at the NHS ConfedExpo in Liverpool.
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A UK-based charity has created new resources to safeguard and empower young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) when they are online.
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A picture book for expectant parents with learning disabilities has won a top British Medical Association (BMA) award to recognise publications that provide high-quality, accessible, and well-designed patient information.
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England and Manchester City star Jack Grealish has become a principal Ambassador for Special Olympics GB to raise awareness of the sporting opportunities available for people with a learning disability.
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Four in 10 (43%) unpaid carers are helping someone they care for to prepare for energy price rises later in the year, according to a recent survey.
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Leading charities are calling on the government to invest in a recovery and respite plan for carers following the pandemic that includes specific investment in mental health support and help with food and energy costs.
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In recent weeks, various stories have come to light about public transport staff failing to provide timely support for people with accessibility requirements.
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