Come and help lead our Community of Practice – Kent and Medway Learning Disability and Autism

We are a group in Kent and Medway. Staff from different services learn with and from Autistic people and people with a learning disability.

We need you

Do you have a learning disability? Please come forward and help us lead.

  • You know what good support looks like.
  • You can help plan our sessions.
  • You do not need any experience.
  • Your voice matters.

To get involved, sign up or send us an email. Say you would like to help lead.

How it works

  • Lived experts lead. They plan every session.
  • We meet online on Microsoft Teams.
  • It is free.
  • You do not have to come every time.
  • You can speak, type, draw or listen. Listening counts.
  • Nobody has to share personal experiences.

Next meeting

Wednesday 4 November 2026, 12:00 to 14:00, on Teams. We meet on the first Wednesday of every other month.

Who is here?

Over 140 people have joined. We also want more police, fire and rescue staff, and GPs.

Sign up

Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/2eKZTTbGPt

Questions? Email kmmh.ld-autism-admin@nhs.net

Please see the flyer for more information.

 

Inclusive Talks


Could you or someone you know help with some important research?
UCL want to hear from adults with learning disabilities about their experiences of NHS talking therapies — so services can work better for everyone. 

Participants receive a £75 shopping voucher for taking part!

email – inclusivetalk@ucl.ac.uk or scan QR code in flyer

Check out the information in the flyer below for further details and share if you can! 👇


Funding Opportunity: Nurse-led research on Learning Disability health checks.

The RCN Foundation is offering funding for organisations to conduct nurse-led research on learning disability annual health checks across the UK.
This initiative aims to improve accessibility, delivery and effectiveness of these essential checks.


Who can apply? Organisations leading research to enhance health outcomes for people with learning disabilities.

Applications close 21st February 5pm

Should you have any questions about this funding call, please contact Dr Sarah McGloin, Head of Grants and Impact or email the team at grants@rcnfoundation.org.uk.

Please follow this link for further information:

https://rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Research-projects/Learning-disability-nursing/Health-Checks?fbclid=IwY2xjawIWDitleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHW-Rwe2YwX3nvKp5o_ZzTX16X4cI8kjYP61xXekBp7x8HQ_1ONRbC64iZQ_aem_jyeu3ALuJ6DvYY3tBfCcVw