Researchers at The Tizard Centre, University of Kent would like to hear stories and opinions about how race and ethnicity affects the healthcare experiences of people with a mild to moderate learning disability, from a black, Asian or other ethnic minority background and living in the UK. Please see and share the attached flyer, and contact Rmh43@kent.ac.uk for more information.
Category: learning disability
Free Webinar – Why Inclusive Communication? Tuesday 10 June, 12-1pm via Eventbrite
Kent, Surrey & Sussex Learning Disability Community of Practice host an important Webinar to focus on the importance of Inclusive Communication in health & social care, and wider society. Join Alix Lewer, CEO with Include.org, and colleague for this hour long event to inspire and share best practice. This event will also have British Sign Language (BSL) Communication Support.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-inclusive-communication-tickets-1357553823029?aff=oddtdtcreator
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:
Reducing self injury through education in KSS *content warning*
The community is pleased to be able to share some published work by regular contributors and Surrey-based Learning Disability Nurse Carla Withers.
The paper tells the story of a man with a history of self-injury during masturbation, and how the Community team for people with learning disabilities undertook assessments and education sessions to support him to masturbate safely.
If you want to read more the paper is published in the Nursing Times and can be found by clicking on the link below.
Safe masturbation: educating a man with learning disabilities | Nursing Times
Conference 2024 Film
On 4th December 2024, the Community Conference was hosted at Canterbury Christ Church University with support from Kent Surrey Sussex Applied Research Collaborative.
Please see the film that the events team at Canterbury Christ Church created.
