Glad to be part of the Committees in Common which today decided to support #Surrey Choices’ work providing better Independence Skills and Employability for adults with Learning Disabilities. Focus on independence and responding to users’ and caters’ aspirations. @SurreyChoices
An important resource for advocates as part of the #WeSupportSTOMP campaign to eradicate over-medication in learning disability and/or autism services.
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Accessibility is key to making blind and partially sighted people lives easier. Close your eyes. For a moment. And wonder how you would use a PC, a smartphone or a TV remote without sight. @guidedogs@RNIB@BlindVeterans
The best mates are the ones who look out for each other.
Don't let a friend drive if they've drunk alcohol. Better to fall out for a bit than lose them forever.
#DontRiskIt
Pyramidal Orchids on Pewley Downs - butterflies galore including small blue, dark green fritillary and Adonis blue plus stonechat, yellowhammer and garden warbler. Well done to Pewley Down Volunteers for their work to keep this such a special place
The stars will be out on the 5th July and so will the Menzies Woking team, as they take part in the Ten Thames Bridges Moonlight Walk for @therapy_gardens & Parkside Aldershot & District Learning Disability
The Office of National Statistics has released new research into the impact of an ageing population on the economy.
@CarersUK Chief Executive Helen Walker @Helen_M_Walker has made a statement on how being a carer needs to be considered.
https://t.co/9Po1QN51ih
An enthusiastic individual with a passion for the Surrey Hills landscape is sought to chair the #SurreyHills AONB Board. This high profile role needs to provide leadership & strategic direction for the Surrey Hills nationally, regionally & locally https://t.co/RWmVB75LEG
There are around 11,000 people with #Autism in #Surrey and for them the world can be an overwhelming place. This can lead to challenging behaviour which can make life very hard for those looking after them.
We've got autism events for parent #carers here: https://t.co/5rrCSN4FHX
“As A Teacher, I know Tory Pledges on children’s Mental Health are a dangerous joke. I’ve seen how a decade of austerity has left children and poor families suffering – but it’s the state’s responsibility, not teachers like me, to protect their wellbeing.” https://t.co/TJph0MVZrF
G F and Mary Watts believed firmly in Art for All. Today, we strive to inspire and engage through the arts, as well as drive social change and self-development.
See artwork created by the Art for All programme in their 2019 exhibition > https://t.co/k6YHzrNdth #WattsWednesday
Free water skiing at British Disabled Waterski and Wakeboard Association Heron lake Staines 29th June for volunteers and possible new volunteers. Anyone interested please contact Bob Mitchell BDWWA Heron Lake Centre Manager 07411 337355.
FISH holiday play scheme for 10 - 16 year olds is still open for bookings! Enjoy this summer making friends, learning new skills & trying fun activities such as giant inflatables, dance & go-karts. Spaces are filling up fast, so book now while you can https://t.co/YWhLvWWGEP
The Grange in Bookham, offer day based skills and activities and supported living for people with disabilities. Read here about their Summer Fun 2019 during August for people with learning disabilities looking at transition options: https://t.co/evJQMewOF9