Learning Disability Week 16–22 June 2025: Do You See Me? This week is Learning Disability Week. The theme is “Do You See Me?” It’s about helping people feel seen, heard, and valued. Why this week matters People with learning disabilities often feel left out. They can find it hard to get the care and support they need. … Continued
Carers Week 9th – 15th June 2025: You Care for Them — We’re Here for You If you help someone who is older, disabled, or has a long-term condition, you are a carer. You might not see yourself that way, but your support makes a huge difference. Carers Week is a time to say thank … Continued
Your Voice, Your Health: Building Better Services Together On 29 July, Skills for People and Collaborative Newcastle are hosting an event to learn what is important to people with learning disabilities. People with a learning disability, as well as family, carers, and service providers, are invited to attend the free event. What: What’s Important to … Continued
Do You See Me? Learning Disability Week Each year, the third week in June is Learning Disability Week. It is when we make sure the world hears what life is like if you have a learning disability. This year’s theme is “Do you see me?” It is about people with a learning disability being seen, … Continued
Celebrating Social Prescribing Day Today is Social Prescribing Day. Since 2019, the day has been set aside to celebrate Social Prescribing Link Workers and local and national organisations that work to support our overall health and well-being. It is also a chance to highlight and introduce social prescribing to people who may not be familiar … Continued
Health Equality: Rights, Reasonable Adjustments and Annual Health Checks The Equality Act 2010 says no one should be discriminated against because of why they are. It set out what are called ‘Protected Characteristics’. It made it illegal for people to be treated unfairly because of these traits in education, employment, housing or public services. The … Continued
