Claire Tritton

[Claire Tritton @ClaireSTrit]

It was brilliant to join you all, what a fantastic event to launch #LDWeek2023 Great to see so many people coming together to get involved in the week & celebrate the 10th year of #LDWeek in #SouthTyneside. Congratulations. @SouthTyneLibs @mencap_charity @Edelharris

[South Tyneside Libraries @SouthTyneLibs]

We had a great start to #LearningDisabilityWeek in #SouthTyneside. Around 100 people came to a Civic Reception at the Town Hall to celebrate the start of the week and to say what it means to them.

See what else is planned this week https://t.co/yWRFoK3gxh

#LDWeek #LDweek23

[Cath Barton @CathBarton_]

Love this, let's tell more stories...
https://t.co/v5vIV2X1ss @mencap_charity @ClaireSTrit

[Claire Tritton @ClaireSTrit]

@CathC_Circles @Edelharris @mencap_charity @HofEMencap - I know @Northerndragon would be a good person to talk to regarding this 😀

[Claire Tritton @ClaireSTrit]

@lauratruswell @bbcstrictly @giovanni I've just finished reading Sound by Bella Bathurst - I learnt a lot from reading this.

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

75 years ago, Judy Fryd started a movement. 🙌

Her vision was of a world where people with a learning disability are valued, listened to and included. 🙂

Help us celebrate the #Mencap75 anniversary. 🥳

Sign our pledge and support Judy's vision:
https://t.co/PWA6JXzSOT

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

Today is the start of #AntiBullyingWeek. 🚫

We know that the wrong words can hurt people. 😔

But #OneKindWord can make all the difference to someone. ❤

Learn more about bullying, how to stop it and who can support you, on our website. 💻

Visit: https://t.co/7X17cK2qfN 👈

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

A career in care is more than just a job - it's a way of making a real difference. 🙌

Work with us and you can help make the UK the best place for people with a #LearningDisability to live happy and healthy lives. 🙋‍♀️

Find out more: https://t.co/8fvBK4D8VO 👈

#MadeWithCare

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

People most at risk from #COVID19 can get a coronavirus booster vaccination. 💉

In England, this includes people with a #LearningDisability on their GP learning disability register. 👩‍⚕️

See the government’s #EasyRead 📰 guide for more information: https://t.co/Yq3pR4Rf86 👈

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

Friends are so important. ❤

@makatonlucinda definitely agrees. 😀

That is why they are having fun with the #Makaton for friend this #Befriending week. 👍

Everyone needs a good friend. 🙂

To find out more about making friends, email us at [email protected] 📧

[Claire Tritton @ClaireSTrit]

It's brilliant to see how much Hannah enjoys being a befriender and to hear about the laughter and fun they both have together. 👍😍😀@WirralMencap

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

Say hi to Hannah. 👋

For her #BefriendingIs sharing a love of...

Baking 🍰
Cats 🐈
And mermaids! 🧜‍♀️

As a befriender with @WirralMencap, Hannah has made a new friend in Emily, who makes her "laugh so, so much!" 😂

Learn more about befriending: https://t.co/kEhd4hBxri 👈

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

Say hi to Hannah. 👋

For her #BefriendingIs sharing a love of...

Baking 🍰
Cats 🐈
And mermaids! 🧜‍♀️

As a befriender with @WirralMencap, Hannah has made a new friend in Emily, who makes her "laugh so, so much!" 😂

Learn more about befriending: https://t.co/kEhd4hBxri 👈

[Claire Tritton @ClaireSTrit]

Great to hear about the new opportunities that have opened up for Rob through the befriending scheme @WirralMencap

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

#BefriendingIs something that opened up new opportunities for Rob. 😀

With a befriender called Gary from @WirralMencap, he's cycled and played walking football. ⚽

And has gone fishing for the first time! 🎣

Learn more about befriending: https://t.co/kEhd4hBxri 👈

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

Meet Graham, a Mencap volunteer befriender for over 20 years! 👋

He visits Nigel - who has a #LearningDisability - and they love going to the shops and grabbing a cup of tea together. ☕

#BefriendingIs something anyone can do. ❤

Find out more: https://t.co/ZGjFQ3RJIY 👈

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

For Puja and Sophie #BefriendingIs sharing interests and spending time with each other. 🙂

They matched through Gig Buddies and got on straight away. ❤

Meeting virtually first, they made soap together over Zoom! 🧼

Find out more about befriending: https://t.co/JRq1OV8Rqy. 👈

[Claire Tritton @ClaireSTrit]

This is my #BefriendingIs ... the joy of connecting with new people :-) @befriendingnet @mencap_charity

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

Today is the start of Befriending Week! 🙌

We'll be celebrating by sharing stories this week about what #BefriendingIs. 📖

#Befriending gives people who might be lonely a chance to meet others. 🤝

What does befriending mean to you? ❓

Let us know! 👇

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

Happy Birthday Judy. 🎉

Thank you for never accepting that change was impossible! 🙅‍♀️

For starting a movement that has changed so many people's lives. 🙌

#ThanksJudy for always putting the rights of people with a #LearningDisability at the heart of everything you ever did. 📣

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

Today is the start of Befriending Week! 🙌

We'll be celebrating by sharing stories this week about what #BefriendingIs. 📖

#Befriending gives people who might be lonely a chance to meet others. 🤝

What does befriending mean to you? ❓

Let us know! 👇

[Claire Tritton @ClaireSTrit]

Looking forward to celebrating Befriending Week!! @WirralMencap @mencapliverpool @ealingmencap @KingstonMencap @EastKentMencap @RichmondMencap @BexleyMencap @WestBerksMencap @Keynsham_Mencap @StAlbansMencap

[Befriending Networks @befriendingnet]

Befriending Week is here! 📢👏🥰
A huge thank you to befriending projects and their volunteers everywhere for replacing loneliness with connection through all the amazing things #BefriendingIs!
Read case sharing:https://t.co/Mn28m11Wlv
Get resource pack:https://t.co/Ghte5rY5J6

[Claire Tritton @ClaireSTrit]

Looking forward to Befriending Week - such a great opportunity and space to share all the fabulous befriending work happening @befriendingnet @mencap_charity #BefriendingIs

[Befriending Networks @befriendingnet]

Let's read inspiring case sharing from our members everyday and hear their views on what #BefriendingIs!🥰
Share your view on how #BefriendingIs making an impact to people at all ages and stages of life 🗣️

Resources: https://t.co/Ghte5rY5J6

[Befriending Networks @befriendingnet]

It's 1 week to Befriending Week! 📢
Let's read inspiring case sharing from our members everyday and hear their views on what #BefriendingIs!

From Age UK North Tyneside - Gadget Queen Maureen: #BefriendingIs having a good laugh and looking forward to our calls 🎱☕️