Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities Blog http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk Latest Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities blog posts 120 <![CDATA[People with learning disabilities are still not being included in decisions about their care]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/12-02-16/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/12-02-16/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:24:09 GMT <![CDATA[Attending the Inclusive Community Experience]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/12-02-03/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/12-02-03/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[There is a real danger of learning disabled offenders spending more time in prison than necessary]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/12-01-27/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/12-01-27/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The grim reality of hate crime]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/12-01-20/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/12-01-20/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Institutional discrimination in the health system is unacceptable]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/12-01-06/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/12-01-06/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:57:38 GMT <![CDATA[We are still a long way away]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-12-20/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-12-20/ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[National training for Employment Tribunal Judges comes to an end]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-12-02/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-12-02/ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:36:13 GMT <![CDATA[Traditional services are not flexible or responsive to people with high support needs]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-11-21/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-11-21/ Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[How the misuse and misinterpretation of language in society can cultivate stigma]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-11-08/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-11-08/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:10:01 GMT <![CDATA[Looking to the Future: Children and Young People with Learning Disabilities]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-10-21/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-10-21/ Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rapid Enterprise Development (RED) workshop add energy and fun into learning about business planning]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-10-14/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-10-14/ Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[An ordinary life- we need your help!]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-10-07/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-10-07/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[UK festival that takes a fresh approach to looking at social inequality]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-09-29/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-09-29/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New pioneering easy read health resources for people with learning disabilities]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-09-07/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-09-07/ Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Raising aspirations of young people with learning disabilities]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-08-26/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-08-26/ Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:33:54 GMT <![CDATA[More work is needed for people with learning disabilities to receive the support they need]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-08-19/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-08-19/ Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[We need commissioners who understand the needs of people with learning disabilities]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-08-05/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-08-05/ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:57:45 GMT <![CDATA[Delight as actor with Down's syndrome joins the cast of Eastenders]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-07-27/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-07-27/ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:50:59 GMT <![CDATA[It’s no ordinary day when you get to meet the Queen!]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-07-21/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-07-21/ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Voice and Community: a project which address bullying and harassment]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-07-01/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-07-01/ Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Hanifa introduces Learning Disability Week]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-06-20/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-06-20/ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:00:30 GMT <![CDATA[Molly Mattingly condemns Philip Davies MP's comments on employment rights]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-06-17/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-06-17/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:08:12 GMT <![CDATA[Citizen-led developmental support could be effective in limiting abuse or neglect]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-06-10/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-06-10/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Carers with a Learning Disability Network]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-05-31/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-05-31/ Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[An Ordinary Life]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/20-05-2011/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/20-05-2011/ Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Assessing needs of each offender and preventative measures are essential to cut reoffending rates]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/13-05-2011/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/13-05-2011/ Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Transition seminar and launch of new online resources for teachers]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-05-05/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/11-05-05/ Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Quality checking in Kingston]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-04-19/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-04-19/ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Better than the Oscars!]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-04-15/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-04-15/ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[More work’s needed to ensure the ESA assessment process doesn’t cause unnecessary stress or anxiety]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-04-07/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-04-07/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Barbara attends the first Independent Specialist Care awards]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-03-17/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-03-17/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New research report explores public attitudes to disabled people]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-02-28/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-02-28/ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Changes to the Disability Living Allowance]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-02-22/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/2011-02-22/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Welcome to our new website!]]> http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/08-02-2011/ http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/our-news/blog/08-02-2011/ Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT