A great video from NHS England which features Camilla who has her flu jab. Flu jabs are free for people with learning disabilities, and are important to help them stay well during the winter months.
Author: Lisa Richardson
Health Education working across Kent, Surrey and Sussex survey invite to inform training programme to improve the delivery of different news in maternity care
VODG seminar tackles leadership in turbulent times
VODG occasional seminar in partnership with Choice Support
Uncertainty storms around us and our anxiety magnifies with relentless distractions coming at us from all directions. Fear is real. How do we lead surrounded by such fear, distraction and unleashed harshness? Are justice, equality, dignity and respect just pretty words on paper? Or can we get out of the way of the firefighting and intentionally lead our services toward a healthier today and brighter future for the people we support, our staff, our communities and all of us? Together?
Join us on Monday 4th December 2017 (11:00 – 13:00 | London)
VODG members and non-members are welcome. Places are limited and registration is essential via this link.
Guardian article: 10 ways to help the parent of a child with autism
I have a child with classic autism, another with Asperger’s and a third with learning difficulties. Having a friend to support you can be invaluable.
SCROUNGER OR SUPERHERO, AND LITTLE IN BETWEEN: LEARNING DISABILITY IN THE MEDIA
Saba Salman blog: Scrounger or superhero – and little in between. This is how people like my sister, who happens to have a learning disability, are generally seen in society and the media.