Episode 39 of So Who Cares Anyway shares powerful insights from an NIHR Knowledge Mobilisation Fellowship on supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people. Key messages resonate strongly with our work: staff must not only know but feel and understand; trust is rebuilt through action, not words; and meaningful inclusion is never tokenistic. We’re delighted to have supported Ruth in this important project. Well worth a listen!
Let’s Talk About Co-Creation; Your Experience Matters
Ruth Germaine, Independent Health & Care Consultant is seeking the views of people with learning disabilities, autistic people, their family, friends and carers – focused on co-creation. Ruth is organising Workshops, one in person (Chatham Maritime, Kent) and one online. Please see attached flyers for more details of these events on 17 and 19 March. For more information please contact Ruth at ruth.germaine@reflectiveruthconsultancy.com
Short Breaks Policy Consultation, Surrey Adult Social Care
Relevant to people in Surrey, this consultation is focused on a draft ‘Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnership Short Breaks Policy’ for adults with eligible care and support needs, their carers and families. The draft policy outlines how short breaks will be offered, the eligibility criteria and types of support available. The consultation closes Sunday 8 March 2026, further details including accessible information in this link Surrey County Council, UK: Adults Wellbeing and Health Partnerships Short Breaks Policy Consultation
Forward Together – Kent and Medway Community of Practice Events
Are you a family carer of an individual with severe or profound learning disabilities, and live in Kent or Medway?
If so, please join the Forward Together community of practice events, organised by the Challenging Behaviour Foundation.
Professionals – please share with family carers you have contact with, and come along also.
Contact forwardtogether@thecbf.org.uk or 01634838739 to find out more or confirm attendance
Further details within posters below.
Driving Innovation & Collaboration: Kent and Medway Learning Disability Nursing CPD Event
This event, on 17th February 2026 (9.30am – 1.30pm), brings together learning disability nurses across Kent and Medway to engage in professional development, share best practices, and collaboratively develop strategies to maintain and enhance skills and competencies within our workforce. Save the Date, complete the attached – Venue is Canterbury Christ Church University, Augustine House Register Here
