Many people will become increasingly vulnerable during the current COVID-19 crisis and some are not known to services or accessing support. Adults with learning disabilities, who are autistic or have other neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD can [...]
A message from Councillor Judith Blake CBE, Leader of Leeds City Council and Tom Riordan CBE, Chief Executive, Leeds City Council We hope you and your families are keeping well. It continues to be a challenging time [...]
People Matters will be running their remote adult learning programme throughout June and July for adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities. A range of courses have been planned that will be delivered online using Google Classroom and [...]
“Wow I’ve just been in tears. I rang one of our members to tell her I have an iPad for her and her staff started crying saying how amazing we all are and can’t thank us enough [...]
A Mental Health, Learning Disabilities & COVID19 Response Workspace has been set up by the National cell on Future NHS Platforms. The resources on the workspace are open to those working in mental health, learning disabilities and autism services, [...]
Purple has published a series of e-tutorials aimed at raising awareness of the importance of delivering good customer service for disabled people. The seven-part series includes practical hints, tips and examples to bring this issue to life. [...]
The Government recently published updated guidance for supporting adults with learning disabilities during the Covid-19 pandemic. The first piece of guidance is provided for care staff who provide support to adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, [...]
The Government has released guidance for people who receive support via direct payments, including through personal budgets and personal health budgets, local authorities, clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) and providers who support and deliver care via direct payments. [...]
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) has published the first in a series of stakeholder briefings on its coronavirus response for partners, including primary care, trusts, third sector and local authority colleagues. Written by [...]
People Matters are hosting a range of online activities this week, with baking, sewing and relaxation techniques all on the menu. If you would like to join a workshop, email [email protected] with your name and contact number or send a private message on [...]
