Learning Disability England
Learning Disability England is a movement for change. Our members are people with learning disabilities, families, & organisations. We work for human rights, equality & good lives.
https://www.learningdisabilityengland.org.uk/
@unitedresponse.bsky.social
We're a charity that supports people with learning disabilities, mental and physical support needs to live their lives to the full. We’re not monitoring messages here at the moment - please reach us on our other channels. 💙
@tanialt.bsky.social
Founder @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social, writer, #autistic, #SENDparent, #SENDsky #EhlersDanlos #Disabled #ChildrensRights, Devoted Grandma, ambulatory #wheelchair user #chronicillness
@supportedloving.bsky.social
A national network promoting best practice surrounding sex and relationships- passionate about love, sex and relationships (and education)
@drawmycare.bsky.social
Silo jumper, sibling #carer, Nana #LearningDisability #socialcare, #drawing as life skill for #communication #UniversalDesign, #Place-based-care #archives, #heritage, #history alt #care stories Hon Fellow Herts Uni, MA Cultural Heritage UCL No DMs
@dvcdudley.bsky.social
Self advocacy charity working with people with learning disabilities and autistic people. Working hard to create a society that is fair and inclusive for all.
@capacitylaw.bsky.social
Barrister, writer and educator, mainly mental capacity, mental health and healthcare ethics. Bluesky largely used to share materials - for contact, please email me at alex.ruckkeene@39essex.com. Website: https://www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk
@catherineneedham.bsky.social
Professor of Public Policy and Public Management, Uni of Bham. Interested in social care, the public service workforce and crosswords, https://21stcenturypublicservant.wordpress.com/
@simonduffy.bsky.social
Philosopher and social activist with interest in self-directed support, basic income, neighbourhood democracy, neighbourhood care and anything else that helps create a world where everyone matters (and chippy Northerner). https://citizen-network.org
@martinwalkersds.bsky.social
Married to Ellen. Cat convert in later life. Still working to make sure people can self-direct their care and support.
@mroutled.bsky.social
One of the convenors of Social Care Future https://socialcarefuture.org.uk/ Gooner. Love lots of people and things. Living with cancer
@tlap.bsky.social
We’re a network of people and organisations working to make health and social care more personalised, so that everybody can live life their way. thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk
@juliesharp86.bsky.social
Triple X Syndrome, Autism, Ataxia, Asthma, Allergies, Adrenal Insufficiency, Reflux, IBS and other health conditions. I have social services support.I believe in God. I enjoy listening to audiobooks and the radio. I like watching the weather and nature.
@socialcarefuture.bsky.social
Movement for change, born of frustration but powered by hope. socialcarefuture.org.uk. Hosted by In Control Partnerships
@stephenunwin.bsky.social
Director, Writer, Teacher, Campaigner. Founded ETT. Opened the Rose. Laughing Boy, All Our Children, Poor Naked Wretches, Beautiful Lives. http://www.stephenunwin.uk/
@bryonyshannon.bsky.social
Challenging and changing adult social care language and practice #RewritingSocialCare #LanguageMatters #UsNotThemAndUs https://rewritingsocialcare.blog/
@ms-b.bsky.social
@lisahopkins01.bsky.social
Very proud to be CEO at SeeAbility, Trustee at Learning Disability England, Trustee at the Kite Academy Trust and Trustee at WCSM Charity. Fellow at the RSA. Oh-- and proud Mum to Henry and Theo!
@squarepegtraining.bsky.social
Founder Prof. Karen Watchman. Learning/intellectual disability and dementia online & in-person co-developed training delivery. Social enterprise based in Scotland with global reach. https://squarepegtraining.co.uk/
@melanierimmer.bsky.social
Woman of a certain age. PhD researcher exploring discourse around learning disabilities. Open University Associate Lecturer passionate about inclusion and lifelong learning. Building knowledge & advocating for respectful representation
@naomijacobs.bsky.social
Researcher-activist. Research associate, MMU @learningmet.bsky.social Trustee @disrightsuk.bsky.social Disabled, neurodivergent 🏳️🌈 Many opinions, all mine #DisabilityStudies #DisabilityTheology Co-author, At the Gates: Disability, Justice & the Churches
@stevenrose.bsky.social
Experienced health and social care interim and turnaround manager. Completed interim assignments at the Epilepsy Society, Discovery, Norwood, National Autistic Society and Wilf Ward Family Trust. Previously CEO of Choice Support and a Director of Nursing.
@jamiecooke.bsky.social
Head of Policy at Enable - Social Care and Inclusion. People, place and purpose - Impact, influence and internationalisation. Ramblings my own not my org
@davidh7.bsky.social
National Deputy Director for Learning Disability Nursing at NHS England. A proud RNLD & RMN. Purveyor of kindness, quirkiness, and a light sprinkling of humour.
@louiseheatley.bsky.social
Long term member of L'Arche. Passionate advocate for people with learning disabilities. Keen amateur photographer. I live in Dorset with my cat. #l’arche #learningdisability #palliativecare #SEND #beauty #cats #dementia
@joe-wheeler.bsky.social
Specialised housing manager and commissioner at Bristol City Council. Adult Social Care.
@cchangescotland.bsky.social
Human Rights Defenders. We are a not for profit in Scotland supporting good lives.
@ellychapple.bsky.social
We will #FlipTheNarrative© 💜 Everyone needs a #seatatthetable #human - a label we all share | TEDx speaker #deaf http://youtu.be/DXBdiGUQ8Lw www.ellychapple.com
@juestanny.bsky.social
Passionate about inclusion & being human. CEO of In Control, convenor of social care future, partner in policymaking. Live in northern mini zoo with 1 dog 🐶, 2 cats🐈⬛️🐈 & a tortoise 🐢
@hillsideliz.bsky.social
Family carer, determined to make the world a better place for my disabled daughter.
@aliciawood.bsky.social
Trainer, writer, consultant. Interested in art, human rights, learning disability, mental health and autism. Get in touch if you need brilliant online neuroaffirming autism training. Neurodivergent. Asturias, Spain.
@michaelfullert3.bsky.social
Learning disability nurse, Director of Wellbeing. Passions include #Coproduction #PBS #PMLD #Mindfulness
@drjessmannion.bsky.social
Research Fellow at the University of Leeds. Research on disability studies, action research, & the arts. ADHDer. Working class academic.
@jennyedwards.bsky.social
Personal capacity. Chair People's Health Trust, Trustee Affinity Trust. Fellow Fac Public Health. Mental Health, Arts, Learning Disability, Health Inequalities, Mindfulness, Peace, Nature Connection, Swans. Studied Archaeology & Anthropology. Typos galore
@daverogersmmceo.bsky.social
CEO of Midland Mencap, leading a progressive citizen focussed and influenced organisation. Forty years experience of working across the social care sector. Big ticket interests - Housing, Health Inequalities, Employment, Co-Production
@sarasiobhan.bsky.social
Activist. https://mydaftlife.com http://justiceforlb.org. @LearningMet.bsky.social. MMU. @mylifemychoice1. https://theguardian.com/profile/sara-ryan. Dr Dr she/her.
@helenhassell.bsky.social
Lived experience partner NHS England, National Voices.Unpaid carer for last 28yrs & counting. Passionate about person centred care & working with systems to co-produce &co design with everyone. SEND experience Love my dog, Leia and getting those miles in!
@dawnc05.bsky.social
LD Researcher at Manchester Metropolitan University. Lives in Wales. Stolen Lives. https://stolenlives.blog Son with learning disability, autism, ADHD and epilepsy. Autistic herself.
@profkrc.bsky.social
#mothering #disability #education #SocialCare #activism #PeakDistrict - Professor of Education, she/her
@connectinthenorth.bsky.social
A Centre for Inclusive Living led by people with learning difficulties We want people with learning difficulties to have control of their lives and equal power
@booksbeyondwords.bsky.social
Beyond Words - Using pictures to help people understand the world. Founded by Baroness Sheila Hollins Charity no. 1183942 www.booksbeyondwords.co.uk
@jonathansenker.bsky.social
Working for fairer and fuller lives. Social justice and social care. Chair of The Public Law Project, Non Exec Director at Southdown, Freelancer, cyclist, runner.
@amymrussell.bsky.social
Associate Professor Health Inequalities @UniversityLeeds #Qualitative health research to improve inclusion in research & healthcare. Working with people with a learning disability to innovate in creative methods for inclusion. https://linktr.ee/amymrussell
@lifeaspland.bsky.social
Parent carer to 3 young adults (how did that happen?). Juggling festival accessibility (Festability), coding, and tools for parent carers. . Bold, sarcastic, and armed with many planners.