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It’s #LearningDisabilityWeek. Parents with learning disabilities are more likely to lose their children & often don’t get the support they need. We’ve made a film—in collaboration with parents—to address this. Read more in Community Care: communitycare.co.uk/2025/06/16/emp…

News: SeeAbility has launched a new awareness video to eliminate the obstacles to eye tests for people with learning disabilities, who are ten times more likely to experience sight problems. #learningdisabilityweek2025 learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/new-video…

#LearningDisabilityWeek LeDeR research has uncovered critical health inequalities affecting people with a learning disability. This #LearningDisabilityWeek, we're sharing our deep dives which can inform improvements to care. Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience #DoYouSeeMe #LeDeR #LDWeek2025

Case study: learning disability and mental health Alan Booth, who is supported by Hft, was recently invited to Buckingham Palace for a garden party in recognition of his work to improve his mental well-being. #LearningDisabilityWeek2025 learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/case-stud…

News: The Learning Disability and Autism Leaders Awards took place last week. In celebration of Learning Disability Week, we will highlight the winners from each category, starting with the Local Communities Award. #LearningDisabilityWeek learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/leaders-a…

LeDeR research reveals 50+% of people with a learning disability were prescribed multiple constipation-causing medications. This serious issue often goes unrecognised and untreated. Full findings in our deep dive on constipation: tinyurl.com/hkrn522d Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience #DoYouSeeMe

News: Government publishes Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, which charities say will be “catastrophic for disabled people”. learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/governmen…

(1/2) With a heavy heart, I have written to the Prime Minister to tender my resignation as a whip. Whilst I will continue to support the government in delivering the change the country so desperately needs, I cannot vote in favour of the proposed reforms to disability benefits.

Debate: Learning Disability Week - the real issues From welfare and SEND reform to preventable deaths and assisted dying, numerous issues adversely affect people with learning disabilities. What would you add to the list? #learningdisabilityweek learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/debate/learnin…

Devastated at the #AssistedDyingBill passing through the House of Commons - a tiny majority of 23 on a Private Member's Bill is no way to pass through legislation that will drastically alter how Disabled people trust and engage with healthcare professionals.

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News: MPs have voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by just 23 votes, which could legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/mps-vote-…

News: Assisted Dying Bill: reactions to the historic vote learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/assisted-…

The amendment opposing the Govt’s Welfare Bill has been tabled. I understand 80 MPs have signed and that doesn’t include any of the Socialist Campaign Group who are also opposed. So unless they come up with concessions the Govt would be heading for defeat next wk ITV News

Message to government: make the education system work for children & young people with SEND - but don't take away their legal rights to support. Our rights-based framework for disabled children is something we should be proud of, not a target for cuts.

News: A new health toolkit from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland HWP aims to reduce health inequalities for people with learning disabilities learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/new-healt…

News: A reasoned amendment to the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, due to have its Second Reading in the House of Commons next week, has been signed by over 120 Labour MPs, and the number is still rising. learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/labour-re…

"The Government needs to take a more unifying path... there is genuine, deep anxiety about these proposals." Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham urges the Government to listen to Labour MPs who oppose proposed welfare cuts. #Newsnight

News: Welfare reform concessions are not enough, say disability groups learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/welfare-r…