News: A new survey from @Mencap reveals that nearly half of adults with a learning disability feel unsafe or confused when using public transport, resulting in limited independence, greater isolation, and lower well-being.
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Today is #WorldAutismDay.
Being autistic does not mean you have an illness or disease. It means your brain works in a different way.
Our page has advice if you or someone you know is autistic: https://t.co/AUytg6fH3v
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Eggheads great Chris Hughes. Chris joined the show in 2003 and over the next 20 years gave us not only brilliant answers but very many laughs and happy memories. He will be hugely missed by all his Eggheads family.
We're coming to the end of #RaynaudsAwarenessMonth.
During winter, many people with Raynaud's find their symptoms are more noticeable.
Raynaud's is a condition where the small blood vessels of the fingers become narrow, causing fingers to change colour and become painful.
(2/2) People with learning disabilities are too often dismissed or ignored.
We want to make sure your voices are heard at all levels of government.
https://t.co/ewqcJ29msC
(1/2) Lewisham Speaking Up is an amazing organisation which empowers people with learning disabilities.
This morning they had chance to grill all 3 Lewisham MPs - me, @elliereeves & @JanetDaby - on subjects including health, work & housing.
Thanks for the excellent questions!
We have been recruiting new people for the Learning Disability and Autism Advisory Group. Later this month we will update you on the people who will be joining us. Many of the group are from diverse backgrounds and have lived experience using health and care services.
We’re excited to announce that British actor, comedian, presenter and producer @WarwickADavis is to be awarded the BAFTA Fellowship at the EE BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday 16 February 2025 ✨#EEBAFTAs
As part of today’s news, we’re really pleased to announce we’re investing to increase pay for our hourly-paid colleagues by 5% in the year ahead, split into two increases. Making us the best paying UK grocer from March. Find out more: https://t.co/dFfyuI7to0
We are extremely saddened to hear that Timothy West has passed away. Timothy joined EastEnders as Stan and his presence as the patriarch of the Carter family was immediately felt. He will forever be in our hearts. We send all our love and thoughts to Timothy’s family and friends.
On Saturday 19th October we’ll be upgrading our Faster Payments Service. We’re sorry, you won’t be able to make payments from 00:00 to 06:30am on Saturday.
You can still move money between your own accounts and all our other services are available.