Mildred and Roy have been to @uniofbradford.bsky.social today to talk to Social Work Students. They talked about their own experience of having a Social Worker and shared their top tips of what makes a good Social Worker. Lots of great discussions.

#AdvocacyAwarenessWeek is here. Advocacy helps people speak up, know their rights, and make decisions that matter. Advocates are here to support your voice, because it deserves to be heard. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks

Join us for a powerful online roundtable event focusing on person centred, local small solutions supporting the closure of long-stay institutions in the UK and Europe. Date: Friday 17 October Time: 13:00–15:00 UK Location: Online Free to attend Register now: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/dei...

Hsj talking about the ten year plan but the nhs say it’s fit for the future but where does learning disabilities fit in the plan oh yeah page 62 we have been forgotten what about now not the future

Come and see us tomorrow at Project Colt. Will be there with Yorkshire Smoksfree 😀

We are delighted to launch versions of our #SelfAdvocacy Pack in #Arabic, #Polish, #Tigrinya and #Urdu. Massive thanks go to our friends from @leedsrefugeeforum.bsky.social for translating the pack! To see the pack and download free copies for yourself, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...

In this short video, Professor Sara Ryan, research group lead, and Professor Chris Hatton share more about the Learning Disability and Autism research group at @scswmcrmet.bsky.social @manmetuni.bsky.social. #AcademicSky #AutRes #LearningDisabilityResearch #ResearchGroup #ManMet

Chief Executive of The King's Fund, @swoolnough.tkf.bsky, comments on what we have seen from the forthcoming 10 Year Health Plan, asking why it will be different this time, and how soon it will lead to improvements. buff.ly/kAL8etV

🌞 This Tuesday, we celebrated Learning Disability Week with a fun, inclusive Sports Day at Manor Heath Park!    Over 55 people joined us for sunshine, smiles, and activities.    Thanks to all who came and Disability Sports Calderdale.    📸 Check out some great moments we captured!    #LDWeek

🎉 Our final storyboard of the year! Meet Harvey, who’s just started a new job with Happy Healthy Relationship 🌟 We’re so proud of you!    🌐 leadthewaycalderdale.org    #LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme

💃🕺 We had a wonderful Dance & Smile session this Wednesday to mark #LearningDisabilityWeek. Thank you to everyone who attended - including the wonderful support staff who made it possible. A warm welcome to our new instructor, Kat — we’re delighted to have you on board! 🎉 #InclusiveDance #Community

We’re celebrating Learning Disability Week by sharing Molly’s story    💖 She’s gained confidence in building healthy relationships and making new friends! Let’s keep raising awareness    🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/    #LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme

LeDeR research reveals 50+% of people with a learning disability were prescribed multiple constipation-causing medications. This serious issue often goes unrecognised and untreated. Full findings in our deep dive on constipation: tinyurl.com/hkrn522d @kingsioppn.bsky.social #DoYouSeeMe

We're celebrating Learning Disability Week by sharing real stories.  Today, meet Nick, whose journey to independence is inspiring! 💙  Thank you, Nick, for sharing your story with us.   #LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme

🌟 It’s Learning Disability Week! We’re spotlighting Roy, our brilliant Activity Coordinator with a learning disability. He’s doing an amazing job and making a real impact! 💙    🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org     #LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek #Doyouseeme

🎉 It's Learning Disability Week, 16–22 June! 🎉  Join us for sports, dancing & community events across Calderdale.  Check out the poster for full details!    ✉️ leadthewaycalderdale.org or 📞 0300 012 0416    🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org      #LearningDisabilityWeek #LeadTheWay

🌟 Learning Disability Week: 16–22 June  We’re celebrating inclusion, empowerment & the voices of people with learning disabilities!  🎉 Want to join our events? Get in touch!  📞 0300 012 0416  ✉️ [email protected]  🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/ #LDWeek #LearningDisabilityWeek

Can’t wait to launch this free service when you’ll be able to order free printed copies of the end of life care planning toolkit!

📣 It’s Carers Week (9–15 June)! A time to thank unpaid carers and raise awareness of the vital role they play. 💙 At Lead the Way, we see you and appreciate all you do. Take a moment for yourself, or have fun with the person you care for! #CarersWeek #HiddenHeroes #ThankYouCarers

We have a range of free #SelfAdvocacy resources for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven available on our website! They include daily/weekly planners, a profile to aid communication with services and a social profile. To see them all, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...

It’s #CarersWeek 💙 We’re shining a light on unpaid carers & how we support them across Wales through advocacy, mental health hubs & more. 🔗 mhmadmin.wixsite.com/mhmwales/pos... #PuttingCarersOnTheMap #MHMwales

Monday 30 June marks the start of our 10th annual Co-production Week💙 Make sure you’re following us for announcements on how you can get involved in the events we will be hosting throughout the week—and please help us spread the word by sharing our posts with your network.

Where do you want to live? What kind of place would work best for you? This guide from Learning Disability England helps autistic people and people with a learning disability explore their housing choices and understand their options. Check it out: tinyurl.com/3td72d8x

🎉 Learning Disability Week is 16–22 June! 🎉  Join us for sports, dancing & community events across Calderdale.  Check out the poster for full details!    ✉️ leadthewaycalderdale.org or 📞 0300 012 0416    🌐 www.leadthewaycalderdale.org      #LearningDisabilityWeek #LeadTheWay

It's #VolunteerWeek and we want to give a big shout out to all the great volunteers - to find out about opportunities in North Halifax please get in touch with Liz Hudson. Thankyou to Pam @vaclocallives.bsky.social and Staying Well for attending today's event.

🌟It’s Volunteers’ Week!🌟 2th - 8th June we celebrate the amazing people who give their time to help others. 💜Huge thanks to all our volunteers, you make a real difference every day! #VolunteersWeek #ThankYouVolunteers

Our quarterly newsletter for spring is out now! It includes updates on next month's #SelfAdvocacy event, new blog posts from our @change-people.bsky.social team and information on how to give feedback on our #advocacy services. To read it, please visit mailchi.mp/3855b52de2f5...

Our Health Access Project has a range of free resources made for #ActuallyAutistic adults in #Bradford and #Craven! They can help communicate healthcare needs, such as pain, symptoms and mental fatigue. To download them, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/he... @actasonebdc.bsky.social

Cloverleaf offices and phones will be closed Mon for the Spring bank holiday. We reopen 9am Tues 27 May. Need help?    Try: Samaritans 116123, Carers UK 02073784999, Refuge 08082000247, Trussell Trust 01722580180, NHS: https://f.mtr.cool/mrfiwamlpy and Crisis: https://f.mtr.cool/aofhofxgnn

🎉 Learning Disability Week is 16–22 June! 🎉  Join us for sports, dancing & community events across Calderdale.  Check out the poster for full details!    ✉️ leadthewaycalderdale.org or 📞 0300 012 0416    🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/   #LearningDisabilityWeek #LeadTheWay

Are microwave meals enough to live on?  The government is planning to remove Personal Independence Payment from people who do not score 4 points on at least 1 daily living task. Comment or message us what you think and we'll pass it on anonymously. #Benefits #Greenpaper #Consultation

🎉 Chi Chi Fit is now Dance and Smile – same fun, time & place! Join us for weekly dance sessions for people with learning disabilities & carers 💃🕺 Every Wed at Forest Cottage. Just £3.50. 🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/ #InclusiveDance

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week! This year’s theme is community. We support people with a learning disability in Calderdale through advice and friendly group activities.    📞 0300 012 0416  📧 [email protected]  🌐 https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/    #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Care Can't Wait - new campaign from @adass.bsky.social shining light on the importance and impact of good adult social care #therightsupport Learning Disability England members agree social care at its best, contributes to community and #GoodLives Find out more: www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wait

📚 NEW BLOG POST! 📚 In this week’s blog post, Liz Tilley reflects on the role that stories might play in helping to improve care for people with learning disabilities at the end of life. www.dappleproject.com/post/15-the-...

Social Care Future ensure the voice and views of learning disabled people contribute to calls for more responsive, person-led social care support. ✅ Their report calls for 5 key changes: tinyurl.com/yxn2d9dh 👉 More action around 'the right support' in the #goodlives Framework: tinyurl.com/4m2td2cv

Our new ADASS Care Can’t Wait campaign. Please sign the handraiser to help us show government how much we all want reform. And please do share it with other people! Thank you! www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...

🌟 Celebrate Volunteer Week! 🌟 Join us Mon 2 June, 1–3pm at Illingworth Moor Church, HX2 9LL for an inclusive afternoon of connection & giving back 💛 Contact us to find out more: 📧 [email protected]  📞 07702 100 350  #VolunteerWeek #NorthHalifax #DisabilityInclusion #LeadTheWay

Richard sits down with the brilliant & hilarious Mel Giedroyc for a heart-warming, witty conversation that covers everything from Eurovision to writing books & dream dinner party guests. Their instant connection and infectious humour are guaranteed to lift your spirits soundcloud.com/cuppa-tea-wi...

NEW BLOG POST! What will comfort you at the end of your life? In this week's blog, Fred Inglis shares how this question inspired our creative workshops, engaging people with a learning disability in Yorkshire. www.dappleproject.com/post/14-what...

Cloverleaf offices and phone lines will be closed for the Easter Bank Holidays, reopening at 9am on Tuesday April 22nd. Wishing you all a wonderful bank holiday.

Supported Loving is a human rights-based campaign hosted by Choice Support... The campaign actively promotes the belief that people with learning disabilities and/or autism should be able to enjoy the same sexual and romantic freedoms as everyone else. Find out more: tinyurl.com/3cufareb

Meet Sunny, our newest colleague!

@unitedresponse.bsky.social have made an Easy News about the UK government's plans to reform benefits. www.unitedresponse.org.uk/resource/eas...

Government changes to PIP - and how to have your say A new Easy News story from United Response... tinyurl.com/mup5dfnp

Spotlight is on 'Effective Voice: Self Advocacy and Advocacy' this week at Learning Disability England 📣 Tune in here for examples of what good looks like and ideas for change from this chapter of the Good Lives Framework: tinyurl.com/mubj3wkd

This week, we're hearing the lovely story of how Jamie in Greater Manchester grew a friendship with his neighbour Sandra through their shared love of gardening. What draws your friendships together? www.macintyrecharity.org/news-blogs/a...

Don’t miss this PCPLD conference on 19th June. Best conference you’ll go to this year! Hosted by my team at Kingston University Early bird tickets extended to 30th April Register: bit.ly/4chvf3n

🩷🖤Our Social Work, Cats & Rocket Science A-Z of Rights Based Practice podcast is here. Countdown to the launch of the difficult second book. 🩷🖤 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

Hello Bluesky!  Lead the Way is a dedicated service for adults with learning disabilities in Calderdale and their family carers🌟 For more information visit: https://leadthewaycalderdale.org/ #LeadTheWay #LearningDisabilities #Calderdale #CommunitySupport