On 20th November alongside Beyond Words and Certitude, Dimensions will be holding a drop-in event on learning disability and autism health at the Houses of Parliament. By writing to your MP you can encourage them to attend so they can find out how they can help make healthcare fair for people with learning disabilities and autism.
Month: November 2018
Research issues for children, young people and adults with learning disability and/or autism and their families
Mary Busk a Family Carer Advisers in the Improving Health and Quality Team, part of the Learning Disability Programme for NHS England. Mary is also involved with the CYP part of the Transforming Care programme. Mary previously co-founded the National Network of Parent Carer Forums and was the Steering Group member for London.
Here she shares here reflections on learning disability research
BBC: ‘Hundreds of pupils spend week in school isolation booths’
More than 200 pupils spent at least five straight days in isolation booths in schools in England last year, a BBC News investigation has learned.
Gary Bourlet shares his thoughts on social care, what are yours?
Gary Bourlet shares his thoughts on social care and what he thinks are most important having read the CQC State of Care report. He and the team at LDE would like to hear your thoughts? Please take a moment to have a read and feel free to share your comments with LDE or over on our Facebook group, of which Gary is a member: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KSSCoP/
University of Nottingham: Forced Marriage
Awareness films from University of Nottingham – would you recognise a forced marriage? Useful resource for teaching people about what a forced marriage is: http://socsi.in/NtfrR
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