Data published yesterday shows a rise in children + adults in inpatient units, despite the promise to reduce figures by 35% by March 2020. We look forward to NHS England Chief Simon Stevens’ response to Harriet Harman's letter. bit.ly/31K3zzD bit.ly/2Y0Glmd

On Wednesday 26 June I’m hosting a drop in for MPs to hear the devastating experience of learning disabled and autistic people in hospital accommodation like Whorlton Hall & the reform we urgently need to protect & uphold human rights #HomesNotHospitals

#StrippedOfHumanRights protests are taking place across the country this week against the detention of children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism in inpatient units.

The CQC evaluation of the Mental Health Act Code of Practice published today finds that it is still not being used as it was intended to be. Read the full report here: bit.ly/2YdCC4T

Alexis Quinn Unbroken will be on Victoria Derbyshire this morning to talk about her experiences and the National Autistic Society petition to stop abuses in MH hospitals. #BetterSystem Care Quality Commission Department of Health and Social Care NHS England

Please watch and share this powerful presentation from Elly Chapple Founder #FlipTheNarrative©💜 #flipthenarrative

We have written to senior officials in Health and Social Care and Education and NHSE to highlight a number of issues and ask for clarification on how they will ensure the right support is provided. For more information and copies of the letters see: bit.ly/CBFletter

Lawyers raise serious concerns about current drafting of the emergency Coronavirus Bill. This sets out some initial ideas to amend Schedule 11 of the bill to avoid a wholesale removal of duties to provide adult social care

We are working to continually produce new resources for families during this difficult time. A new CBF information sheet about challenging behaviour during the coronavirus pandemic is now available lght.ly/7h2f8ld along with a visual summary: lght.ly/2g1hggk

Handwashing is key to preventing the spread of Covid-19 but can be harder for children and adults with severe learning disabilities. We hope our handwashing information sheet will help. bit.ly/CBFHandwashing

The government today issued guidance on going out more than once a day during the Covid-19 outbreak, confirming individuals can leave home more often for medical need and go beyond their local area See full information here: bit.ly/CBFCovid

We understand that many families are worried about their relative being admitted to hospital and often find it harder to take temperatures. See two new CBF information sheets: “Temperature taking” and “Going into hospital with Covid 19” which may help. lght.ly/2996nk2

Early Day Motion is available in Parliament for MPs to sign This calls for: •Increased funding for respite care •A living wage for carers - rather than Carer's Allowance •Respite carers to be treated as skilled professionals For more information: bit.ly/3frNDrC 1/2

We are asking people to email their MPs to ask them to support carers by signing this. If you need help to find your MP, try: writetothem.com #InvestinFamilies 2/2

The CBF is offering free online support for family carers from your own homes via video call during the Coronavirus pandemic. #FrontlineFamilies #InvestinFamilies Contact LDEngland Mencap National Autistic Society Bringing Us Together Yvonne Newbold MBE

From couch to 5K to London Landmarks Half Marathon in May 21. My journey has started! Supporting The Challenging Behaviour Foundation and their important work Vivien Cooper NHS Ability Dominic Slowie peter pratt Please donate at uk.virginmoneygiving.com/KeithRidge1

Thread: Today, I joined the APPG on Learning Disability to hear the stories of people with learning disabilities who have been trapped in inappropriate institutions. Adele Green talked about Eddie. Vivien Cooper Lisa Perry Bethany's dad Isabelle Garnett autismwarriomum

New vacancy at the CBF: Temporary Family Support Triage Officer. Join a busy and effective service for family carers throughout the UK! Get more information here: lght.ly/39hkj2i and make sure you apply before 14 December. #hiring #vacancy #recruitment

On #HumanRightsDay 111 groups, including the CBF, issued an open letter to the UK’s political leaders, urging them to respond proportionately to #Covid19, protect people’s rights and the rule of law, and to stand by the #HumanRightsAct. Read the letter lght.ly/o0k2hnl

Together with 3 family carers and Peter Baker we have written a report ‘Broken: The psychological trauma suffered by family carers of children and adults with a learning disability and/or autism and the support required.' Read the report here: bit.ly/2XR1otj