A diagnosis is a label to help you see - the label isn’t the problem - the stigma and prejudice is the problem.

Just a few of our envelopes stamped, ready for the post box! Everyone who is a member of PIP will get an invitation to our Annual General #Meeting in the post. So keep an eye out for your invitation in the post, and save the date- Thursday 13th December 10 till 1 Blackburn Carers

Today we are launching our #RareDiseaseDay campaign to illuminate the #RareReality. Find out more by visiting raredisease.org.uk/reality

Labels such as ‘deficit’ & ‘’disorder’ are stigmatising because of ignorance & discrimination that ‘disables’. But we must not forget that ‘Impairment of quality of life & daily functioning’ is real with ADHD. Invisible to many it remains a way of identifying need & impairment.

Thought provoking piece by @samrenke I judged Katie Price for wanting respite care, until I put myself in her shoes metro.co.uk/2019/02/19/i-j… via Metro

Strong Sisters is a year long girls project designed to inspire and empower young women in BwD. We are looking for girls aged 12+ to take part in this year long project exploring the heritage. For more information contact Lisa on 01254 292000 or email [email protected]

We have an updated guide to Personal independence Payment which you can download for free from our website ow.ly/RfL130nKI1I #PIP

Holiday #SEND Stay and Play for children 0-5 with additional needs

Our annual Disability Information Day is on Monday 4th March, over 40 information stands available, with information for children and adults. #disabilityinformationday2019 Put the date in your diary!

To celebrate #RareDiseaseDay on 28 February, we are sharing families' experiences of getting a diagnosis and what it's like to have a child or young adult with a condition so rare that it is #undiagnosed. Read Clare's story: ow.ly/lOMe30nQSzK #RareReality Rare Disease UK

🎉ALL NEW SATELLITE CLUB🎉 we’ve been awarded funds from Active Lancashire @LancsSatellite to train young ladies ages 14-19 in the gym. Starting 20th March 💪🏽🏋🏼‍♀️

Not long now for our annual Disability Information Day! On #Monday 4th March, over 40 #information stands available, with information for #children and parents/carers. Why not come and join us! #disabilityinformationday2019 #carers #parents #guardians #support #signpost #freebies

'Over a dozen times a day I hear the words of occupational therapists, as I hoist my growing son into his toilet seat, stander or specialist comfy chair. I hear the groans of my own aching back from a decade of lifting more than I should' #SecretLifeofUs disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/secret-life-ra…

We have many stallholders set up waiting for you to come do and find what they can do for you #disabilityinformationday2019

'Disabled children are like everyone else. They have ambitions and dreams and the desire to work and contribute to the world as everyone else. And they should have the same opportunities as everyone else.' #SecretLifeofUs disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/secret-life-el…

BwDPiP would like to thank all the stallholders and visitors for coming today to the #disabilityinformationday2019 Blackburn College Blackburn Carers Purple Patch Care Network BwD Council Changing Lives DWP @ActionforASD @blackburnyz Derian House Children's Hospice Blackburn Central High School Lancashire Voice

At #BwDCCGAGM2019 listening to their achievements over the past year.

Everyone likes to win in a raffle. An AGM that just keeps on giving. Thank you to PIP for inviting HealthwatchBwD

Spotting the signs of bullying: It can be hard to know if your child is being bullied. Some children hide their feelings and don’t find it easy to tell an adult what is happening. Take a look at our "dealing with bullying" parent guide for help and advice ow.ly/HBHj50xxggK

Are you a carer? Paid & unpaid care workers are eligible for 100's of exclusive discounts at UK shops. Free to join. cards.twitter.com/cards/18ce54p8…