Scott says 'It is very upsetting to see that not much has really changed since the LeDeR 2021 Report, and that people with learning disabilities are twice as likely to die before their time'

BACD is pleased to announce Round 3 of the BACD-Castang Fellowship Programme which aims to identify, support, and develop childhood neurodisability research leaders. Deadline to apply 1 March 2024 - full guidance and application form available at: bacdis.org.uk/pages/fellowsh… /1

MRI under GA clinic … covered all equipment and taped sheet over door to scanner #ReasonableAdjustments #Autism #LearningDisabilities great MDT work with anaesthetic colleagues MRI colleagues patients #SupportWorker ⁦@RoyalLondonHosp⁩ #successful #NoDistress #HappyStaff😊

The local government association has warned councils could be forced to declare themselves bankrupt because of the soaring cost of SEND provision.   Figures due to be released tomorrow are expected to show a steep rise in the number of families lodging appeals at tribunals in

Leaders, be human. Bring your real self to work. Laugh. Admit mistakes. Let people know about your life outside of work. Be sad. Be happy. Be righteously angry. Let people know when things are tough. Admit when you don’t know the answer. Share stories. Talk about things other

Stopping the over medication of people with a #LearningDisability, #Autism, or both is so important. There is still time to have your say. Fill this survey in. We want to hear your views. engage.england.nhs.uk/survey/5711c69… #StompAndStamp #LearningDisability #Autism #FamilyCarer

My brother with Down’s Syndrome was left without nutrition for 19 days after being admitted to the Manchester Royal Infirmary in 2016. An inquest found failures in his care constituted neglect, which contributed to his death. I live with the guilt of not being able to save him.

Suspended sentences for four #WhorltonHall staff. Where on earth is the justice in that Ministry of Justice? It’s a life sentence of trauma for their victims. Whorlton Hall: Four carers sentenced for abusing hospital patients bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

I agree that these suspended sentences are appalling and that the Attorney General should challenge them

Mizzy pranks people and is jailed for 18 weeks but when 13yr-old Christopher Kapessa dies after deliberately being pushed into a river as a 'prank' the CPS dismisses it saying it’s not in the public interest and doesn’t bring any criminal charges. We need answers.

If you have a #LearningDisability, reasonable adjustments can make it easier for you to get your #FluVaccine, and your #CoronaVirus vaccination if you should have one. Watch a video of someone having their vaccine with #ReasonableAdjustments youtube.com/watch?v=_hNgoY…

Following its devastating CQCProf report and claims of a bullying culture - the new boss at Newcastle Hospitals says he’s going to sort it..

I’ve yet to meet a bereaved/harmed family through maternity failures who feel that ‘low staffing’ was a significant factor in what happened. Workforce issues are important -but I agree with Kay, the focus on staffing alone detracts from other crucial areas where action is needed.

We did it!!!! 7 years in the making & we have finally welcomed our families to Strive, was such a special feeling seeing all the smiley faces & everyone coming together & having fun. Might have been hard work & a bit out there, but anything is possible when you #daretodream. Now

Dr Ken Courtenay has joined us as the new National Clinical Director for Learning Disability and Autism. Ken has supported people with a learning disability and autistic people in community services since 1998. We very much look forward to working with him

Lots going on at Patients Association. It’s a real privilege and a pleasure to be joining their Board as a new Trustee

Public buildings, reimagined. Exciting times ahead. ❤️ #daretodream🌟

"The Holocaust began with the extinction of the disabled. It is important to remember everyone who was killed, but those with disabilities who were murdered during Operation 'T4' are often forgotten. They lived in silence and darkness and were the first ordered by Hitler to