Briefing by the Children’s Commissioner for England: Falling through the Gaps in Education
Author: Lisa Richardson
STOMP- Count me in!
STOMP – Count me in!
Date: Tuesday 22 January 2018
Location: Birmingham
Count me in! is a cross-sector conference for people who are challenging practices which result in over-medication of people with learning disabilities, autism or both. It will provide insights into what has been achieved so far through the STOMP campaign, provide opportunities for cross-sector discussion and help you think creatively about your next step in tackling over-medication. You may be a health or social care professional, a self-advocate or a family carer. This conference is for you. We hope you can join us.
Reserve your place here. (Terms apply)
Believe That
A short documentary, directed by Caleb Yule. The film follows the journey of Team Santos, three players from Brighton Table Tennis Club, as they prepare to represent their country at the European Down’s Syndrome Championships.
Government Response to LeDeR
The Governments response to the LeDeR report has now been released and can be accessed here. This includes an Easy Read report.
- Michelle, a Treat me well campaigner, shares her view on the Government’s decision.
- Chris Hatton has written a blog .
- Dimensions’ and the National Autistic Society’s press releases can be read here and here.
- Lucy Burk has written a piece in the Guardian here.
LTP Learning Disabilities and Autism: conversations with clinicians
This event is to reach out to clinicians who have not yet had, but would like the opportunity to have, a conversation with leaders tasked with developing priority areas within the NHSE Long Term Plan to reduce health inequalities and avoidable premature deaths, for people with a learning disability and autistic people.
More information and book here
Date and Time
Thu 20 September 2018
10:00 – 12:30 BST
Location
E T C Venues
Avonmouth House
6 Avonmouth Street
London
SE1 6NX