Chair of Trustees @Hftonline – the national charity that creatively supports adults with #LearningDisabilities to live the best life possible.
Joined March 2021
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Mandatory training on treating people with autism and learning disabilities is a positive step forward in helping to ensure that the expertise needed to provide the best care become core skills in every trust
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We're deeply saddened by the news of Her Majesty the Queen's passing this afternoon. During what we know must be an exceptionally difficult time, the thoughts of everyone at Hft are with our Patron, HRH the Princess Royal, and the whole of the Royal Family.
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Vital that the new Government takes steps to place #SocialCare on a stable financial footing if the new Prime Minister is to truly keep her promise of giving ‘everyone everywhere the opportunities they deserve’
Results of @Hftonline's poll at hft.org.uk/blog/80percent-of…
ALT Graphic stating that 80% of Brits don’t believe Liz Truss will prioritise the rights of people with a learning disability
I'm calling on @TrussLiz to provide a realistic financial support package that enables people with #LearningDisabilities to live secure and fulfilled lives in the long term - my statement at hft.org.uk/blog/hfts-message…
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I support @ACEVO's statement on the cost of living crisis, calling for urgent action to be taken by the government:
acevo.org.uk/2022/09/cost-of…
We have joined forces with other sector infrastructure bodies across the country to call for an urgent response to the cost of living crisis
acevo.org.uk/2022/09/cost-of…
The Priority Services Register is a list of people who can get extra help with their electricity, gas and water.
If you have a learning disability you can contact your supplier and ask to join, it's free.
For more information, click here: bit.ly/3dos53e
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Great to see Ross and Erin talking about how @dfnsearch has helped them, as well as sharing how much more needs to be done to increase opportunities for people with #autism or #LearningDisabilities if they're to have the same life choices as everyone else.
"Two years ago before I started Project SEARCH I wouldn’t go on the bus by myself.”
Erin and Ross are graduates of Project SEARCH, which supports people with learning disabilities to complete a 12 month skilled internship.
#Accessibility @dfnsearch @Hftonline
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Government urged to act as social care ‘teetering on a precipice’
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Good to see people with lived experience contributing to the creation of new #EasyRead guides for people with #LearningDisabilities on health choices and questions to ask. library.nhs.uk/easy-read-for…
‘Get ready to talk about your health’ prepares people before a healthcare consultation. ‘3 questions for better health’ has important questions to ask during an appointment. Download free from Health Education England orlo.uk/RqOJQ #HealthLiteracy #HEEKLS
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Just three questions that can help anyone with more control over their health and care. New guides - free to download and use from @NHS_HealthEdEng library.nhs.uk/easy-read-for… #HealthLiteracy #HEEKLS
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Lovely to share in the celebrations at today’s #ProjectSEARCH event with our talented interns, and especially hearing people talking about what employment means to them. An amazing project, with amazing outcomes!
ALT Olivia, a Project SEARCH graduate, holding a microphone and speaking at the event
Older people, people with disabilities, and carers deserve a #SocialCare sector that delivers. No-one should miss out on the support that they require and are entitled to.
Until everyone can get the care they need, #SocialCareIsntFixed
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We were lucky enough to have Lou join us too. She shared her own experiences of loneliness and the difference that support from #Luv2MeetU made. She also spoke about what she thinks needs to be done to reduce loneliness #LockdownOnLoneliness
#LonelinessAwarenessWeek
ALT A photo of Lou stood outside the Houses of Parliament, and holding up a copy of Hft's Lockdown on Loneliness report. The report is open on her story. Behind Lou, you can see the Elizabeth Tower which houses Big Ben
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We had a fantastic day in parliament yesterday and had some great conversations with MPs about our #LockdownOnLoneliness campaign. We’re grateful for their pledge to take action on loneliness among adults with a learning disability #LonelinessAwarenessWeek2022
ALT A photo collage of MPs who attended the Hft drop in session at Parliament. The MPs are stood in front of an Hft banner, and many are holding a pledge card that reads "I will take action on loneliness among people with a learning disability".
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As a charity with a royal patron, we'd like to send both Her Majesty The Queen, and Hft patron Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal our very best wishes as we all celebrate this special occasion together!
#HM70 #PlatinumJubilee
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It's #VolunteersWeek, so we'd like to say a huge THANK YOU to all of those people who volunteer for Hft - you help people with learning disabilities to take control of their lives and live the best life possible, and we want you to know that we really appreciate it!
Well worth a read - the 200 Lives project: Evaluating #SupportedLiving and #ResidentialCare for adults with #LearningDisabilities, including an #EasyRead version of the report
One of the #200Lives project resources is an easy read report which you can read here: ndti.org.uk/assets/files/200…
@Positive_Lives @CPEC_LSE @NIHRresearch @MMUHPSC @LearningDisEng @NdtiResearch @chrishattoncedr
Adults with a #LearningDisability over the age of 18 have the same legal right to vote as anybody else, and are entitled to reasonable adjustments at the polling station, such as having somebody support them in casting their vote. Helpful resources below... #LocalElections
The team at @LDEngland have collated an excellent list of information and resources for people with a #LearningDisability who would like to vote at the #LocalElections tomorrow - take a look here:
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The annual #SectorPulseCheck report from @Hftonline is a valuable litmus test of the how the #LearningDisability support sector it faring - well worth downloading, and an #EasyRead version is also available...
Today, we launch our brand new #SectorPulseCheck report. Based on survey analysis from #LearningDisability #SocialCare providers, it provides a unique snapshot of the sector's financial health and the challenges it faced during 2021 bit.ly/38QbUtk
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There have been lots of changes to health services since the pandemic, but it is very important to keep using them when necessary.
This NHS #EasyRead document covers using local health services such as getting your eyes checked, and visiting the dentist:
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