It is important to look after our mental health as much as our physical health. We can do this through the use of technology. Growing Space have provided a great photo that pictures a few mental heath orientated apps you might like to try. #MentalHealthMatters

PIPS welcomes this news it will make a real difference for some of the people we support! theguardian.com/world/2020/apr…

Fantastic, up to date, free to download easy read posters from @KeepSafeUK1 please take a look and share! keepsafe.org.uk/posters?fbclid…

PIPS are currently recruiting Support Workers in the Middlesbrough, Stockton, Loftus and Horden area. If you have what it takes to improve an individual's quality of life or know someone who is, why not apply. To find out more click pips.support/current-vacanc…

PIPS are currently recruiting Support Workers in the Middlesbrough, Stockton and Horden area. If you have what it takes to improve an individual's quality of life or know someone who is, why not apply. To find out more click pips.support/current-vacanc…

Right support, right care, right culture - updated policy from Care Quality Commission on how they will regulate services for autistic people and people with a learning disability cqc.org.uk/guidance-provi…

Information for people with a #learningdisability about getting an an annual health check and a #flujab This short video tells you why it’s important to have a health check and a flu jab.

Here is a news update from Inclusion North with the rules for the different levels of coronavirus in areas of the country bit.ly/3levelsnews131… and Dawn with the video bit.ly/video13102020

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Calling all Learning Disability Nurses. On Thursday 10th December we will host our 2nd Learning Disability Nursing Symposium to support the All England Plan for Learning Disability Nursing. To secure your place, email [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you!

The government has secured access to millions of #COVID19 vaccine doses from multiple vaccine developers. In the meantime, it's vital we continue to prevent transmission of the virus. Our Medical Director, Prof Yvonne Doyle, explains more:

Are you a family carer for a child/adult with severe learning disabilities? The Carlos Baez and Tizard Centre is inviting you to take part in the Seldom Heard Project to share your expertise and explore your role as a communication partner To get involved email: [email protected]

#ICYMI: The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (#JCVI) have published their advice on priority groups for the #COVID19 vaccine. Find out more about the role of the JCVI in our new blog: publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/12/02/the… [click on the graphic to expand]

The government has today appointed Professor Deborah Sturdy as the first chief nurse for adult social care in England. nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/go…

Are you interested in Advanced Practice in supporting people with learning disabilities & autism? Click this link to join our webinar on Tue 15 to hear more about the AP framework & credentials to develop as an AP - orlo.uk/V66rP #AdvancingPractice

We really welcome your views as part of our review of the use DNACPR orders during the pandemic - please check out our survey: surveys.cqc.org.uk/DNACPR-OnePoll… The information you share will help us to focus our attention on the things that matter to people.

Do you have a learning disability, autism or you are a family carer and have experience of using services like an ATU or secure services would you like to be involved in making services better in the North East take a look here inclusionnorth.org/involvement-le…

Positive Behavioural Support is A Way of Life. The North East & North Cumbria strategic PBS team are launching a brand new website pbsnec.co.uk. Lots of information & resources for families & professionals can be found #PBS #PBSisawayoflife #PositiveBehaviouralSupport

Do you have an interest in PBS and are you in the Tees area? Join our virtual event, learn something new and share what is going on near you. #learningdisability #positivebehaviouralsupport #qualityoflife North East & Cumbria Learning Disability Network Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

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