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Lots of people with learning disabilities don’t work and we want to change this

Published 12 June 2013 |

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Hanifa Islam, Support Administration Officer talks about doing a presentation at the Castle School 6th form Centre in Newbury.
Flashback to the 70's

Published 28 May 2013 |

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Jill Davies, Research Programme Manager talks about attending the premiere of 'Flashback' made by young people from Wandsworth Youth Service.
Are the mental health needs of people with learning disabilities being met?

Published 21 May 2013 |

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Christine Burke, Senior Development Manager talks about our new project with Kings College to explore how people with learning disabilities can more easily access talking therapies (IAPT) in a way that meets their needs.
Supporting students moving to secondary school

Published 18 April 2013 |

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Jill Davies, Research Programme Manager at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities talks about supporting the transition from primary to secondary school.
‘it’s been a real eye opener, I didn't realise people with special needs could open businesses’

Published 12 April 2013 |

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Keith Bates, Head of Employment talks about his latest Rapid Enterprise Development Workshop.
6% My Photographs Their Stories by Graham Miller: A Book Review

Published 27 March 2013 |

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Hayley Goleniowska, Author of Downs Side Up Blog, writes about the launch of 6% My Photographs Their Stories on World Down Syndrome Day
Raise awareness on World Down Syndrome Day

Published 20 March 2013 |

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Today is World Down Syndrome Day - help raise awareness by sharing and supporting the importance of portraying a more positive image of people with Down syndrome.
We must start caring about carers

Published 04 March 2013 |

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Christine Towers, Research and Service Development Manager comments on MENCAP's latest report.
Staying safe online

Published 25 February 2013 |

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Jill Davies, Research Programme Manager, discusses the importance of staying safe online and offers tips on using social media.
Tips for parents with a child with a learning disability

Published 21 February 2013 |

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Hayley Goleniowska, author of award-winning blog www.DownsSideUp.com offers tips to parents of a child with a learning disability.
When I Grow Up: increasing opportunities for young people

Published 12 February 2013 |

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Molly Mattingly, Head of Learning Disability Programmes, discusses a new project working to increase opportunities for young people to find employment.
Delivering training to staff on the needs of offenders

Published 05 February 2013 |

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Nzinga Akinshegun, Project Worker at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities delivered a training session to staff on the needs of offenders with a learning disability in a criminal justice setting.
Our work to further support families in 2013

Published 11 January 2013 |

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Happy New Year from everyone at the Foundation. Our work in 2013 centers around supporting families and their sons and daughters to have a better quality of life.
Friendship, loneliness, communities and the importance of the valuable relationships

Published 22 November 2012 |

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Ned Parkinson, Research/Editorial/Policy intern talks about the Voice and Community Project Reference Group being interviewed by BBC Radio London on the subject of loneliness.
Teaching the art of being a 'natural connector'

Published 15 November 2012 |

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Paul Swift, Community Connecting Research and Development Consultant, talks about our workshops which teach the skill of connecting.
The law will not tolerate such despicable behaviour

Published 01 November 2012 |

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Jill Davies, Research Programme Manager at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities comments on the BBC One Panorama programme on Winterbourne View.
Are families of children with disabilities getting enough support?

Published 19 October 2012 |

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Jill Davies, Research Programme Manager, discusses a new report highlighting that families of children with disabilities are not getting enough services and support.
Recognising people with learning disabilities on World Mental Health Day

Published 12 October 2012 |

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Jill Davies, Research Programme Manager, discusses the prevalence of mental illness in people with learning disabilities and how important it is to recognise this on World Mental Health Day.
The Archers

Published 27 September 2012 |

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Jill Davies, Research Programme Manager talks about the Archer's highlighting key issues that parents face.
The right to live

Published 19 September 2012 |

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Jill Davies, Research Programme Manager talks about the shocking case of a man with Down's syndrome suing East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust over a hospital's decision to issue a DNR order.
Connecting Communities

Published 17 September 2012 |

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Molly Mattingly, Head of Learning Disability Programmes talks about a new connecting service to support people with learning disabilities to have a better quality of life.
Circles of Support

Published 13 September 2012 |

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Barbara McIntosh, Head of Children and Young People's Programmes, discusses the benefits of Circles of Support.
The Voice of Young People and Families

Published 04 September 2012 |

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Christine Burke, Senior Development Manager, discusses our work with the Cornwall Pathfinder Programme.
Unlawful Wedded Life

Published 09 August 2012 |

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Christine Burke, Senior Development Manager, comments on the rising number of people with learning disabilities who are being forced into marriage.
Making communities inclusive for everyone should be a mainstream priority

Published 08 August 2012 |

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Christine Burke, Senior Development Manager at Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities talks about the launch of the ‘The Accomplished Community’ report.
‘Making it personal’ charter – giving people with learning disabilities the lives they want

Published 07 August 2012 |

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Molly Mattingly, Head of Learning Disability Programmes talks about Dimensions ' new Social Care Charter, ‘Making it personal’, which outlines what people with learning disabilities have said they want in order to live the kind of lives they want.
We can make talk of double discrimination a thing of the past

Published 30 July 2012 |

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Last week we launched our Reaching out to Families report which looks at the issues facing people with learning disabilities, and their families, from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities.
As dads, we sometimes don't get included in decisions about our kids

Published 25 July 2012 |

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Steve Palmer, participant in our Recognising Fathers project talks about his involvement in the project.
Last week we ran training for a team of criminal justice liaison and diversion practitioners

Published 20 July 2012 |

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Jill Davies, Research Programme Manager talks about last week's training for a team of criminal justice liaison and diversion practitioners.
There still seems to be a gap between the rhetoric and the actual care delivery on the ground

Published 29 June 2012 |

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Jill Davies, Research Programme Manager at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities comments on the Care Quality Commission (CQC)'s report on its inspection of learning disabilities services.
It's more important than ever that families are well informed about the sources of support available

Published 22 June 2012 |

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Alison Giraud-Saunders, Consultant at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities talks about the launch of the new information booklet about NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Get a Plan in Cornwall

Published 20 June 2012 |

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Jenna Tregoning, Capacity Coordinator for the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities talks about the Get a Plan in Cornwall project.
"I like having a job, it gives me something to do and look forward to”

Published 19 June 2012 |

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Hanifa Islam, Administrative Assistant at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities gives a round up of the last years achievements and highlights from her job.
Website offers new approach to supported employment for people with learning disabilities

Published 19 June 2012 |

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Keith Bates, Head of Employment at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, launches the new Sixteen website, designed to increase capacity for job coaching and good quality supported employment.
Ensuring children with complex health needs are at the heart of their care

Published 01 June 2012 |

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Jill Davies, Research Programme Manager, talks about the new resource for parents who have a child with complex health needs and/or may be dependent on medical technology that the Foundation launched this week.
Too many people are narrow-minded when considering the lifestyle of people with disabilities

Published 11 May 2012 |

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Christine Burke, Senior Development Manager, Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities comments on a recent report, ‘Fighting Back’, by the MS society which unveils British public’s ignorance about disabled people.
‘The Undateables’

Published 13 April 2012 |

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Molly Mattingly, Head of Learning Disability Programmes comments on the controversial Channel 4 programme ‘The Undateables’.
Hitting the road – delivering training around employing people with learning disabilities

Published 16 March 2012 |

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Over the last two weeks, two members of the Foundation have been traveling to different locations across the UK to provide Learning Disability/Difficulty Awareness training to an employment organisation.
People with learning disabilities are still not being included in decisions about their care

Published 16 February 2012 |

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Despite policy and legislation, people with learning disabilities are still not being including in decisions about their care. It's time to make services more accountable.
Attending the Inclusive Community Experience

Published 03 February 2012 |

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Molly Mattingly, Head of Learning Disability Programmes talks about attending the Inclusive Community Experience at Ribby Hall in Blackpool.
There is a real danger of learning disabled offenders spending more time in prison than necessary

Published 27 January 2012 |

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Nzinga Akinshegun, Project Worker at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities talks about her work on transforming the current prison and probation service offending behaviour programme.
The grim reality of hate crime

Published 20 January 2012 |

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Jill Davies, Research Programme Manager talks about the 'Voice in the Community’ project.
Institutional discrimination in the health system is unacceptable

Published 06 January 2012 |

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Jill Davies explores institutional discrimination in the health system following Mencap’s inquiry revealing that the NHS has caused or contributed to the deaths of 74 people with a learning disability.
We are still a long way away

Published 20 December 2011 |

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Keith Bates, Head of Employment at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities shares his view of the Welfare Reform Bill.
National training for Employment Tribunal Judges comes to an end

Published 02 December 2011 |

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Barbara McIntosh, Head of Children and Young People at the Mental Health Foundation and the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities talks about attending the penultimate National Training Programme for Employment Tribunal Judges.
Traditional services are not flexible or responsive to people with high support needs

Published 21 November 2011 |

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Molly Mattingly, Assistant Director at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities talks about the Community Connecting project.
How the misuse and misinterpretation of language in society can cultivate stigma

Published 08 November 2011 |

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Jill Davies, Research Programme Manager at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, explores how the way we use language can subject society’s most vulnerable people to stigma and discrimination.
Looking to the Future: Children and Young People with Learning Disabilities

Published 21 October 2011 |

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This week Barbara kicked off her new role as Head of Children and Young People with the Mental Health Foundation by bringing together departments from across the organisations to discuss the current concerns regarding children and young people in the UK.
Rapid Enterprise Development (RED) workshop add energy and fun into learning about business planning

Published 14 October 2011 |

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Keith Bates, Head of Employment at the Foundation for People with learning Disabilities talks about running the Rapid Enterprise Development (RED) workshop as part of our In Business Project.
An ordinary life- we need your help!

Published 07 October 2011 |

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Jill Davies talks about An Ordinary Life project, which seeks to gain the experiences from families who are caring for a child or young person with complex health care needs.
UK festival that takes a fresh approach to looking at social inequality

Published 29 September 2011 |

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Molly Mattingly, Assistant Director at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities talks about attending the Interrogate festival.
New pioneering easy read health resources for people with learning disabilities

Published 07 September 2011 |

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Today, PRODIGY has launched a new set of materials on a range of health topics that are particularly relevant to the health of people with learning disabilities. Alison Giraud-Saunders, Senior Policy Advisor at the Foundation comments.
Raising aspirations of young people with learning disabilities

Published 26 August 2011 |

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Jill Davies talks about the the ways in which young people with learning disabilities can be supported to find work after they leave school.
More work is needed for people with learning disabilities to receive the support they need

Published 19 August 2011 |

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With the current emphasis on personalisation and citizenship there is a lot more is needed for people with learning disabilities and their families to engage, feel empowered and receive the services and support they need.
We need commissioners who understand the needs of people with learning disabilities

Published 05 August 2011 |

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Alison Giraud Saunders, Co-Director of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities comments on the Care Quality Commission (CQC) report on inspections of the services run by Castlebeck.
Delight as actor with Down's syndrome joins the cast of Eastenders

Published 27 July 2011 |

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Following the news that an actor with Down’s syndrome is set to join the cast of Eastenders, Jill Davies, Research Programme Manager, explains how this can be a great opportunity to challenge negative attitudes towards people with learning disabilities.
It’s no ordinary day when you get to meet the Queen!

Published 21 July 2011 |

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On Thursday 14 July, Keith Bates was recognised at the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for his work to improve employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities.
Voice and Community: a project which addresses bullying and harassment

Published 01 July 2011 |

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Voice and Community is a collaborative project between the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities and Lemos and Crane to capture the voice of people with learning disabilities and identify ways to address bullying and harassment.
Hanifa introduces Learning Disability Week

Published 20 June 2011 |

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This week we are celebrating Learning Disability Week, which provides us with an opportunity to raise awareness of important issues that impact on the lives of people with learning disabilities. Hanifa Islam explains the importance of having a job.
Molly Mattingly condemns Philip Davies MP's comments on employment rights

Published 17 June 2011 |

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Molly Mattingly, Assistant Director of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, responds to Philip Davies MP’s comments that people with learning disabilities should be allowed to work for less than the minimum wage.
Citizen-led developmental support could be effective in limiting abuse or neglect

Published 10 June 2011 |

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Last week, the BBC’s Panorama programme “Undercover Care – The Abuse Exposed”, revealed the abuse and torment that a group of vulnerable people with learning disabilities and autism experienced within a private long-term hospital.
Carers with a Learning Disability Network

Published 31 May 2011 |

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Who Cares For Us? was set up by Eve Rank and Richard West, both of whom care for their partners and were concerned about people with learning disabilities not getting recognised as carers and not getting the support they need.
An Ordinary Life

Published 20 May 2011 |

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The Foundation has recently been awarded a three year grant by the Department of Health’s Third Sector Investment Programme to run a project that improves the quality of life or care for children dependent on medical technology.
Assessing needs of each offender and preventative measures are essential to cut reoffending rates

Published 13 May 2011 |

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Alison Giraud- Saunders, Co-Director of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities comments on the Ministry of Justice's new report on prisoner reoffending rates.
Transition seminar and launch of new online resources for teachers

Published 05 May 2011 |

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The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities is pleased to announce the launch of some new online resources for teachers working with young people with learning disabilities.
Quality checking in Kingston

Published 19 April 2011 |

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The Foundation has had a contract with the Royal Borough of Kingston for over two years to improve the quality of support in residential and supported living services so that people with learning disabilities have a good life with lots of opportunities.
Better than the Oscars!

Published 15 April 2011 |

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Aurore Lacabe, Support Worker at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities writes about the first Afiya Awards.
More work’s needed to ensure the ESA assessment process doesn’t cause unnecessary stress or anxiety

Published 07 April 2011 |

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Keith Bates, Head of Employment for the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, outlines his thoughts on the impacts that the ESA assessment process might have on those with a learning disability.
Barbara attends the first Independent Specialist Care awards

Published 17 March 2011 |

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Barbara McIntosh, Co-Director of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities talks about attending the first Independent Specialist Care awards.
New research report explores public attitudes to disabled people

Published 28 February 2011 |

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Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities and the Mental Health Foundation comments on the "Public perceptions of disabled people" report from the Office for Disability Issues
Changes to the Disability Living Allowance

Published 22 February 2011 |

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Alison Giraud-Saunders comments on the Government's proposed changes to the Disability Living Allowance.
Welcome to our new website!

Published 08 February 2011 |

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Welcome to the brand new website for the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities!

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