NEW #podcast : Former SEND Minister, @EdwardTimpson CBE KC, talks to Tania and Renata about the challenges of passing the Children & Families Act 2014 and why co-production really matters, “You’ve got to really care about families and their lives …” specialneedsjungle.com/snjic-edward-t…

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Liz is 16 and lives to take photographs. She has a rare and aggressive cancer which doctors have told her means she has between 6 months and 3 years to live. We hope every day for a lifetime for her but if

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We are losing one the most staunch allies of the learning disability community. We wish you well, Barbara.

But, let’s ensure that all candidates know what matters to people with learning disabilities by sharing the LDEngland ‘Good Lives Manifesto’.

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Please do whatever you can to help find Bethany.

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Meet some of the people making a real difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities. Cuppa Tea with Richard Keagan-Bull is a relaxed and informative new podcast that’s as warm as a winter brew. ☕

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These are great events and I always learn something. Fab networking opportunities too. Let us know the date soonest so I can block out the diary

A group of young people with special needs recently led a #BigEdConversation at Frank Wise School in Banbury 💙 Hear them speak about their experiences and why you should be hosting a #BigEdConversation too!✨

Thank you to Ed Finch and Simon Knight for their support 🫶

Agreed! Thoroughly recommended!

#SENDinMuseums scooped a prestigious sector award last night. Its a win for all of you who strive to make your museums and settings welcoming to SEND children/YP and their families. A BIG thank you for doing so 🙏 ❤️ xx

Good morning friends. Today’s Janet and John is called ‘The Haberdasher’s’ read by the brilliant late great Sir Terry Wogan. Please repost so others can enjoy and follow for more. Have a great day #Tuesday #tuesdayfun #janetandjohn #terrywogan

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Thank you Dr Jo Billington

Parent carer trauma discussion document available here👇

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We suspected that trauma was more prevalent than often recognised.

#trauma #parentcarers Contact Disabled Children's Partnership Sam Carlisle Mary Busk

I want to say something to the people with mental health conditions that have got in touch with me worried / panicked about the govt news on possible benefits changes... NOTHING HAS HAPPENED.

- The govt has put out a green paper. That is an EARLY STAGE consultation document.

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Martin Lewis The damage being done just by trailing this news on PIP reform is unconscionable.

I’ve been doing my best to reassure people with respect to potentially crowdfunding specialist lawyers as it looks like these new ideas put them in breach of a UN Convention but today is hard.

Just 2 days to go! Don't worry if you can't attend all 6 of the sessions. As much as we'd love to see you at the live webinars, each week a recording will be sent to everyone who is signed up for the course. eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-accep…

📽️ Westminster debate: Over a quarter of carers live in poverty, rising to half of those who care for more than 35 hours a week.

45% of people receiving Carer's Allowance are struggling to make ends meet due to punitive policies limiting their ability to earn an income 🧵 (1/)