Thank you to everyone involved with the 'Hear my voice' video series. To learn more about the series please visit: canddid.nhs.uk/hearmyvoice The series was co-produced with young people, carers, clinicians and specialist communications professionals. Tim Welch Cheshire East Council

Congrats to Jo Hall on this research. it shows that an Integrated Starting Well Service may reach the children most at risk of obesity when starting school ⁦CWP Research Team⁩ ⁦Starting Well⁩ ⁦Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT⁩ ⁦CANDDID⁩ magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.129…

#Oliverscampaign Pupils suspended ten times were three times likely to be identified with SEND social, emotional, or mental health needs (SEMH) were the most common amongst suspended pupils. Outcomes for young people who experience multiple suspensions epi.org.uk/publications-a…

Over the next two weeks we'll be sharing a range of video resources ahead of #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek! Stay tuned for inspiring videos and resources. #AutismAwareness #Inclusion #Neurodiversity #WAAW24

Dive into the world of autism with this eye-opening video. Let's #UnderstandMore about how autistic individuals experience the world. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=rP1S8i… #Neurodiversity #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek

Autism is a difference, not a deficit. Check out this video by The Autism Education Trust highlighting strengths and differences within the autistic community. youtube.com/watch?v=advXGB… #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek

Chair Vlog . I would love to hear from you on how we continue to improve our workplaces and services for neurodiverse people. youtu.be/zX-CRbjDcgQ

Some really good practical ideas and suggestions here for practitioners and clinicians involved in autism diagnosis and ADHD diagnosis Dave Wheatcroft ChrisWee CANDDID Mahesh Odiyoor @SujeetJaydeokar @gmautismC Sarah Jackson Tony Wolke Triple A Project @DianaHeyes

Today NHS England have announced a taskforce on #ADHD to 'develop a national ADHD data improvement plan'. This is a big deal and we're celebrating it. We have a hope we didn't have and it is wonderful. england.nhs.uk/nhs-england-an…

📢 Half of unpaid carers have been less active in the last six months, with only 14% increasing their physical activity levels. Our new State of Caring Physical Activity report sheds light on the challenges they face. Read more: bit.ly/3VKQowy?utm_so… #CarersActiveApril

We are looking to recruit autistic adults with experience of chronic pain who are based in the UK. If you are interested in sharing your expertise by experience we are hoping you can join our panel to shape important research in this area.

⁦NHS England⁩ ⁦Royal College of Psychiatrists⁩ ⁦Learning Disability Senate⁩ ⁦The Neurodiversity Charity is now closed⁩ nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/the-…

NEW: Sure Start, England’s first large programme to provide holistic support to families with children under five, greatly improved disadvantaged children’s GCSE results. Read Nick Ridpath Sarah Cattan Pedro Carneiro’s report, funded by Nuffield Foundation: ifs.org.uk/publications/s…

This newly published study in Journal AMHID explores the use of #VirtualReality to improve healthcare access for individuals with #IntellectualDisability. To find out more and read this study, follow this link: canddid.nhs.uk/research/curre…

Did you know? Older adults who participate in intergenerational programmes experience a 20% reduction in loneliness. Intergenerational relationships are vital for all members of our community #GIW24

How might the proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act impact autistic people and people with a learning disability? Find out more with our latest POSTnote, which looks closer at the research evidence and stakeholder views: post.parliament.uk/research-brief…

#Oliverscampaign If you know anyone aged 18 years & older who is autistic or has a learning disability & wants to get involved in delivering Olivers training the contact is in this link. Please know that this is paid work, at least a Band 5 hee.nhs.uk/our-work/learn…

If you care for someone with a learning disability, you could save lives by knowing the signs of constipation and what to do. Here is an easy read leaflet for more information - england.nhs.uk/wp-content/upl…

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT are with us again next week - 3 July. If you would like to book a 1:1 appointment or join us for a presentation on Executive Functioning, please click on this link bit.ly/3KX6D2X or scan the QR code.

Check out our new paper published in Advances in Autism on #EarlySupport for children and young people with #neurodevelopmental conditions. It highlights significant gaps in current services and offers key recommendations. Click here to read more: canddid.nhs.uk/research/publi…