Society Diary’s latest interview is with Hft chief executive Steve Veevers , who is the owner of mountain dog Bronte and an undying love of biscuits civilsociety.co.uk/voices/society…

The Electoral Commission works with disabled people to make the voting process more accessible & welcoming but excludes disabled people from their new TV advert. Yet another barrier that disabled people face when accessing their democratic right to vote. channel4.com/news/learning-…

Many young disabled people want to work but the current system doesn't support them. Investing in disabled people means better access to tailored employment support, assistive technology in job centres and working alongside employers to create real change. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-684636…

This Wednesday is the #SpringBudget, we are calling on the government to…

Ahead of the #SpringBudget we are calling on Sir Jeremy Hunt MP to prioritise disabled people. This must include funding for #localgov to cover the full cost of services and National Living Wage increases. Without this, essential services will cease to exist. vodg.org.uk/resource/vodg-…

No mention of #socialcare in today's #Budget2024. A vulnerable section of the population is once again ignored. And sadly, without investment in our sector, welcome new funding and proposals for the #NHS will be damaged and undermined. An opportunity missed. Sir Jeremy Hunt MP

Today's Budget completely ignores our broken social care system that is leaving hundreds of thousands of people, including many with a learning disability, struggling without the care they need. Read our response. 👇 #Budget2024

News. The learning disability charity Hft has set out a new long-term strategy to ensure adults with learning disabilities are not forgotten or ‘shut out’ from society. learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/charitys-…

👀 When we launched our long-term strategy and fresh new look yesterday, you may have spotted our new strap line: 'Learning disability allies' 🤔 But what is an 'ally'? [1/2 🧵]

🗳️ Your #Vote matters! ✅ It is important to remember that people with a learning disability and autistic people have the same right to vote as anyone else. 👇 To learn more about what your vote does, take a look at this easy read from #MyVoteMyVoice: loom.ly/IXI7Zec

‘Plans for plans’ and red herrings: how the two main parties will try to avoid talking #socialcare during the election campaign - and what we can do about it. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

🙌 Nominate us - we need your help! 💜 #MovementForGood by Benefact Group are donating over £1 million to charities across the UK and your nomination could help us win £1000 to help support learning disabled adults live their best lives possible! [1/2]

The learning disability charity, Hft, and Care England 💚 have today launched the #survey for the #SectorPulseCheck2024. The survey's findings will contribute to a ninth annual #report, due for release in January 2025. Read more: bit.ly/4caRk1L

📉 Last year's #SectorPulseCheck research highlighted that the #SocialCare sector is in an increasingly precarious position; leaving some of the most vulnerable in society at risk of not being able to access the support they need. 👉 Read more here: loom.ly/ASM7wB8

We strongly oppose the recent racist violence and stand with all communities affected.

🙌 Last week we launched our #SectorPulseCheck survey with Care England 💚 to analyse the financial health of the social care sector 💼 This year, we are maintaining our focus on the workforce and financial pressures facing adult #SocialCare providers [1/2]

🎉 Good luck to our amazing Bristol students trekking Kilimanjaro and Bangor students taking on Machu Picchu this week - have a fantastic time! 💜 Thank you for being #LearningDisabilityAllies, your fundraising will make such a difference to the people we support. [1/2]

I'm chuffed to have been nominated for the Social Care Top 30 Care Talk award. It's humbling and very much a nomination on behalf of everyone that's trying to do the right thing by social care. If you like (or not) anything I've said, please give a vote for me and Hft

❗ Today is the last day to complete our #SectorPulseCheck survey, in partnership with Care England 💚, and strengthen calls for #SocialCare reform! 👉 Take the survey here: loom.ly/Lp0bX-o

The social care sector is indispensable to the UK economy. Every £100 spent on social care reduces NHS spending by £35. The sector contributes around £68.1bn annually to the economy. Every £1 invested in social care brings £2.36 in socioeconomic benefits. #ValueSocialCare