The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism™ ensures health and social care professionals feel confident and equipped to provide safe, compassionate, effective care and support. Book training with BrightPath Kent/Medway: brightpath.org

Disability benefits are a lifeline for people with a learning disability and their families. I'm calling on my MP to stand up for people with a learning disability at the next debate in parliament. Will you join me? via Mencap #ProtectPIP secure.mencap.org.uk/en-gb/protectp…

🚨BREAKING🚨 WE’VE WON OUR CASE TO #DefendDemocracy The Court of Appeal has ruled that anti-protest laws which completely ignored the will of Parliament are unlawful

We need to spread the word. Tell the UK government to stop deep sea mining before it starts. act.gp/3FvLdI9

The number of people waiting for an autism assessment in England has rocketed to more than 224,000 people – that’s nearly the population of Luton or Portsmouth. The waiting list has more than tripled since the publication of the National Autism Strategy in July 2021, despite its

People interested in learning disability, don't miss this! eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-inclusiv… bemix East Kent Mencap L'Arche UK KSSLDCOP KMMS Medical School @CCCUSchoolofNursing KCHFT_LD&NDService George Matuska 💙

A Very Special Arrival… on 10th May, a beautiful female snow leopard cub was born here at the Sanctuary! Both mum and cub are doing brilliantly, and the team is delighted with their progress so far. Stay tuned to follow their journey🤍 #SnowLeopard #thebigcatsanctuary

This is a milestone development, and a great opportunity for any healthcare professional wishing to progress towards an educational role KCHFT_LD&NDService KSSLDCOP LIDNAN KMPTMedicalEducation Learning&Development George Matuska 💙 . Please spread the word!

I've written to my MP to demand that the Government adopts a #naturefriendly approach to planning and development. Will you take action too? Help ensure that nature is at the heart of government's #planningreforms action.rspb.org.uk/page/159517/ac…

Interested to know if there are any resources out there encouraging neurodiverse school-leavers into medical education...can anyone Autistic Doctors International Medical Schools Council National Autistic Society Mary Doherty 🏳️‍🌈 Dr Stephanie Daley Autistica AutismEducationTrust help? Thanks!

3.5 million people aren’t getting the social care they need. I’ve just asked my MP to come to the #ShowUsYouCare social care parliamentary event where they will hear from people who are directly impacted by social care. Will you invite yours too? act.careandsupportalliance.com/page/170376/ac…

Learning disability & dementia research participants needed for important study Tizard Centre bemix East Kent Mencap L'Arche UK @CCCUSchoolofNursing KMMS Medical School BSMS KMPT NHS 💙 KSSLDCOP Alzheimer's Research UK Alzheimer's Society Down's Syndrome Association

An appallingly backward move. Looking forward to discussing this with East Kent Mencap & Polly Billington for East Thanet next week.

The Government is trying to make it harder to get disability benefits that are a lifeline for more than 200,000 autistic people. I’ve just asked my MP to #ProtectOurBenefits. Will you join me and email yours? act.autism.org.uk/page/170245/tw… The Kent Autistic Trust

Fight to save EHCPs! Sign the @DCPCampaign open letter to the Prime Minister today: secure.mencap.org.uk/en-gb/sign-our… The Kent Autistic Trust Autism South East

Good news for now at least ⁦East Kent Mencap⁩ ⁦Polly Billington for East Thanet⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

3.5 million people aren’t getting the social care they need. I’ve just asked my MP to come to the #ShowUsYouCare social care parliamentary event where they will hear from people who are directly impacted by social care. Will you invite yours too? act.careandsupportalliance.com/page/170376/ac…

I'm calling on the UK Government to stop the proposed changes to Biodiversity Net Gain, which put nature recovery at risk just as the system starts to work. Nature needs time to thrive, not more setbacks. action.rspb.org.uk/page/174378/ac…

I just supported this case! crowdjustice.com/case/stop-heat… via CrowdJustice

#people with a #learningdisability and/or #autism are #dying much younger than general #population. #LearningDisability #nursing #workforce is decreasing. A real #change is needed here. What a powerful report!! #NHS #NHSE #government Paula McGowan OBE channel4.com/news/is-govern…