The challenge of change needed to get to the equal lives people deserve can feel overwhelming. The Whose Social Care is it Anyway inquiry Grp have set out 5 key areas of change, flowing from a vision, to steer a path. Can we all see what we can do, even if it feels small at 1st?

Hancock explaining how people rarely leave a care home again once they've moved in... institutionalisation lives on (and on).

OT used the Saori loom to create this beautiful cushion. He’s decided to add it to our stocks to sell when the craft fairs we all love are back in action 😍 Mencap #LDArtWeek #weaving #creativity #SEND

Children’s services are as shaky as a Jenga tower, says review lead Josh MacAlister MP He doesn't pull punches saying the current system is unsustainable, fails young people & only intervenes at crisis point. Now we need specific recommendations for disabled children & families

There is really great work happening in residential schools where disabled children and young people are having sight tests. Watch video about work to help children with their eyes - vimeo.com/559043632/c5dd… Mary Busk #LearningDisabilityWeek

We now have over 70 parliamentarians pledged to back dedicated recovery policies for disabled children, young people and families. We'll be asking these champions to advocate to the government for the support that families need. Is your MP one of them? bit.ly/DCPcheckMP

An important initiative from NDTi to find out the differences in costs & quality of life experiences between supported living & residential care for pple with learning disabilities. @chrishattoncedr Martin Knapp involved

Congratulations learners at Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn this Dr Who film is absolutely amazing. This project, developing film skills, with Screen Alliance Wales looks so professional. Great experience for all ... the world (or the galaxy!) is your oyster!

Adult social care waiting lists condemned as unacceptable by ADASS leaving people at risk of deterioration or neglect. The pandemic has been brutal impact for disabled people and without immediate reform, they will continue to experience hardship. theguardian.com/society/2021/j…

Imagine a practice where disabled people are cold called & pressurised to accept lower benefit claims than they are legally entitled to so as to avoid a tribunal hearing. Shocked? Outraged? Yet this was happening, causing huge distress to disabled people theguardian.com/society/2021/j…

Would you consider completing the following survey for Dimensions who provide support services for people with learning disabilities and autism in the UK. They also work with cinemas across the country to host regular autism friendly cinema. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/afsurvey21

It’s the end of the academic year and now is the perfect time to share the results of our learner survey, which helps us to assess how our young people feel about life with us over the past 10 months. Find out what they had to say here; elidyrct.ac.uk/news/end-year-…

#ActiCapAdentures are go! Where has your cap adventures this summer?

#ActioSummerBingo is here! We want to see how much fun you can have this summer... Share your Bingo Wins with us via social media or email and you might feature across our socials and website! Don't forget the #ActioSummerBingo so we can find you in our feed!

We found a butterfly in our cornish holiday garden #ActioSummerBingo

Dinky Donkeys offer therapeutic donkey care at their dedicated site as part of our summer program. Find out more on our website: ow.ly/C2x450FAtjQ

James Timpson I'm lucky enough to work for Timpson & manage our ex-offender recruitment scheme.I've seen first hand the positive effect employment has on the lives of those we employ and our business in general. Below is a link to a podcast, which explains our approach youtu.be/4QvxqxjS-c8

Absolutely, you achieve nothing by belittling people.

The #DownSyndromeBill is a landmark Bill. With cross-party and government support, it recognises that UK Parliament will give rights to those with #DownSyndrome, ensuring the provision of services to cater for their specific needs. National Down Syndrome Policy Group (1/2)

Protein drinks should carry warning after boy died, says coroner bbc.in/46ngpF7