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Labour Party Conference
This year representatives from Learning Disability England attended Labour and Conservative party conferences. We wanted to go because we think that it’s important for people with learning disabilities and their families to be involved in political discussions and decision-making.
Read more “Labour Party Conference”#CaminoLB :the JusticeforLB Quilt, Postcards and Kindness
Here Alicia Wood shares her reflections on the #CaminoLB; campaigners, family members and self-advocates are walking part of the Camino de Santiago in memory of Connor Sparrowhawk.
Read more “#CaminoLB :the JusticeforLB Quilt, Postcards and Kindness”#ImWithSam
Learning Disability England welcomes and supports the launch of the Dimensions campaign #ImWithSam.
Read more “#ImWithSam”Mendip House – National Autistic Society
In August, the National Autistic Society had a CQC report of the service, Mendip House published in the media that said the service was unsatisfactory. Some of our family members asked us what we were going to do about this.
Read more “Mendip House – National Autistic Society”Statement on the Resignation of Katrina Percy
Learning Disability England is relieved to hear the news that Katrina Percy has resigned from her post as CEO of Southern Health Trust.
Read more “Statement on the Resignation of Katrina Percy”What we do
Learning Disability England is a charity and membership organisation working to make life better with people with learning disabilities and their families.
Read more “What we do”Who we are
Learning Disability England brings together people with learning disabilities, families, friends and professionals from all over the country. Click below to find out more about the people who make Learning Disability England:
Read more “Who we are”Pat Charlesworth’s Speech for the Launch of LDE
Pat Charlesworth is an experienced self-advocate, lifetime member of Learning Disability England and member of the LDE steering group. This is the speech that Pat gave at the launch of Learning Disability England.
Read more “Pat Charlesworth’s Speech for the Launch of LDE”Why should Academics support Learning Disability England?
Jan Walmsley writes about why academics want to support Learning Disability England and how they can help people with learning disabilities and families change things for the better.
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