Wednesday 24 May 2017

June Special Interest Groups


Our Special Interest Groups are a fantastic opportunity for our members to get together, share experiences, learn from each other and hear from experts.

They are open to all members, but can be very technical. 

The June SIGs will cover: 


Sleep-ins and National Minimum Wage: current legal position and latest updates – presented by Trowers & Hamlins

Introduction to personalised technology: assessment and implementation , cost savings and quality of life outcomes – presented by HFT

Gr8 Support Movement: making sure that direct support workers are passionate and committed to the right values and practice – presented by Sally Warren of Paradigm


Dates and venues:


12 June, 2-5pm – London

Trowers & Hamlins
3 Bunhill Row
London
EC1Y 8YZ

13 June, 10am-1pm – Manchester (Wilmslow)

Lets for Life 
Hensmill House
9-13 Manchester Rd
Wilmslow
Cheshire, 
SK9 1BQ

14 June, 10am-1pm – Birmingham

Trowers & Hamlins
10 Colmore Row
B3 2QD
Birmingham

15 June, 10am-1pm – Bristol

TLT LLP
Room 14
One Redcliff Street, 
Bristol, BS1 6TP


Book a place: 


Attendance is free for LDE members.

To book a place please contact us. Email mariana.ortiz@LDEngland.org.uk or call us on 0300 201 0455

Thursday 18 May 2017

We're electing a Representative Body!


We're about to elect a Representative Body, a group of members who steer LDE and make important decisions about what we say and do.

All our members will be able to run for election and vote. The Representative Body will be an even split of self-advocates, organisations, and family, friends and allies (people who care), plus a member of our Board. 

You must be a member of LDE to vote for the Representative Body or to stand for election. Join LDE.

Important Dates…


30 May – 23 June: nominations open

3 – 24 July: voting open

27 July: results are announced

More information

If you would like more information about the Representative Body please contact us.

Wednesday 10 May 2017

Press Release: LDE to Elect New Representative Body

Press release, May 2017




Learning Disability England to elect new Body of Representatives

During a successful first year, Learning Disability England has brought together people with learning disabilities, families and the organisations that support them to challenge national funding issues, to improve opportunities and to change attitudes towards people with learning disabilities. The transition board and CEO will now step down in accordance with the organisation’s constitution.

They will be replaced by a representative body of people with learning disabilities, family members and partner organisations elected from the membership, making the organisation an authentic voice of learning disability in policymaking arenas and with the media.

Karyn Kirkpatrick, chair of the transitional board, said, “LDE has made enormous progress in the first year due to the energy and commitment of our co-founders, Gary Bourlet and Alicia Wood. As we move to our next phase Alicia will become Head of Public Affairs at Dimensions, one of our member organisations, and as such will continue to work very closely with LDE, particularly in building our relationships across government.”

Spokesperson Gary Bourlet added, “Elections to the representative body will take place from 3rd to 24th July and are open to all members. Individual membership costs from just £12 a year, money which goes towards improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. By joining LDE you can play your part in helping us make a real difference. Join us now."

ENDS

NOTES TO THE EDITOR

For more information, interviews, and case studies contact Annie Tidbury, Head of Membership & Communications at Learning Disability England:

Phone: 07780 707 577 

About LDE

Learning Disability England is a membership organisation for:
  • people with learning disabilities
  • families and friends
  • providers
  • commissioners
  • national and regional learning disability organisations like self–advocacy & carer groups
  • development and training organisations.

We aim to:

  • Work together – with people with learning disabilities, families, professionals, organisations and the government to achieve better lives for people with learning disabilities.
  • Put people with learning disabilities first – in everything we do and how we are run.
  • Be challenging – when it comes to what people with learning disabilities and families want, need and have a right to.
  • Be empowering – by making sure our members have power and can act on behalf of Learning Disability England with confidence and clarity.
  • Be creative and try new things – by thinking differently about how we can solve problems and not being afraid to get it wrong sometimes.