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.

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.

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.

Blog by Gary Bourlet on remembering people with a learning disability who we have lost.

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

Tuesday 3rd November: 3 – 4pm (on Zoom)

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.

Guest blog by Ivan Olbrechts, Representative Body family and friends member

Today Learning Disability England has joined with 22 other organisations to send a Joint Statement to Matt Hancock (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care) Nadhim Zahawi (Under Secretary of State for Vaccine Rollout) and Simon Stevens (NHS CEO).

Guest Blog from Angela Catley, Director of Development at Community Catalysts

This blog contributes to the #SocialCareFuture debate.