Speaking Up Together

A self-advocacy group based in North East England for learning disabled and autistic adults

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

Please sign the petition that was created by the #WeAreHumanToo group. We believe that a lived-experience based independent body should be created to stop abuse in ATUs and other inpatient settings

#NoMoreReports
#ActionNeededNow
#OurRightsAreNotOptional

https://t.co/K4IPbCH73V

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

A brilliant opportunity by the sounds of it!

If any of our advocates need support to apply give us a shout!

[NHS Ability @NHSAbility]

@NHSAbility team are looking for a new Network Manager – Learning Disability. Great opportunity for person with a #LearningDisability. Closes 6 Feb https://t.co/b4GYyBwqgm

Please share 

@Leep1_Leeds

[Sunderland People First @SunPeopleFirst]

Are you a parent or carer for a family member with a learning disability? Would you like to take part in some research about the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on you and your family? Contact us at [email protected] to take part.
#covid19 #research #FamilyCarers

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

#ActionNeededNOW
#HomesNOTHospitals
#WeAreHumanToo
#NoMoreReports

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

Gina and Ben, all of us at Speaking Up Together are disgusted at the way your son, you, we're mistreated and left to suffer and ultimately die in such a horrific and needless manner.
We are so sorry for your loss Gina.

Please read this article with care. It is very distressing

[Paula McGowan OBE @PaulaMc007]

#Oliverscampaign Warning, this is a very upsetting post. How can we all be turning a blind eye to this. Where is the outrage

https://t.co/aqIsbwR6ys

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

Our members want @EnglandFootball
to know that we are disgusted by the racism black players have faced following the results of the England vs Italy cup final. We all stand with you and thank you for your hard work

#BlackLivesMatter

@MarcusRashford
@Sanchooo10
@BukayoSaka87

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

Our members want @EnglandFootball to know that we are disgusted by the racism black players have faced following the results of the England vs Italy cup final. We all stand with you and thank you for your hard work

#BlackLivesMatter

@MarcusRashford
@Sanchooo10
@BukayoSaka87

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

@Helen98836085 Ah that's fab. What sweets are your favourite?

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

How did we almost miss #NationalCandyMonth?!?!

Tell us in the comments what your favourite sweet or chocolate treat is! Mine is Haribo Tangfastics - Chloe

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

Thank you for this brilliant drawing @wrestlinggo! And a very true message too. We all stand with our lgbtqia+ family

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

Happy #NationalPicnicWeek everyone! Tell us your favourite picnic spot in the comments!

Join us at Saltwell Park on Wednesday 23rd June for our Picnic in the Park. Last week was #LearningDisabilityWeek and our picnic is one of our events that couldn't be squashed into last week!

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

#PrideMonth2021
#HappyPrideMonth2021
#LGBTQIAAcceptance
#ProgressivePrideFlag
#TransgenderPrideFlag
#LesbianPrideFlag
#BiSexualPrideFlag
#NonBinaryPrideFlag
#AsexualPrideFlag
#IntersexPrideFlag
#GenderFluidPrideFlag
#PansexualPrideFlag

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

Happy #PrideMonth2021 everyone! Speaking Up Together is a safe place for anyone part of the lgbtqia+ community.

This graphic has been designed by myself (Chloe Douds). We hope you all like it and give us a shout if you want other flags drawn in the same style

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

Some excellent work been done by some our self-advocates and others who use YVC's services and groups. Hope everyone has enjoyed #LearningDisabilityWeek2021 #LD2021

[Your Voice Counts @YVC_Advocacy]

Today is the last day of Learning Disability Week 2021 - in case you missed it, here's a little video showing just a selection of the #arts and #creative activities our groups have been involved in #LDWeek2021 #LDArtWeek https://t.co/d7O1QQE111

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

@paulaannev @WeCareAboutMH Thank you Paula! Please retweet and share with friends and anyone who would sign too if you haven't already

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

Please sign the petition that was created by the #WeAreHumanToo group. We believe that a lived-experience based independent body should be created to stop abuse in ATUs and other inpatient settings

#NoMoreReports
#ActionNeededNow
#OurRightsAreNotOptional

https://t.co/K4IPbCH73V

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

@jodie89817408 @SunPeopleFirst Thank you Jodie! Please retweet and share to anyone you think would sign if you haven't already

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

@matty71883944 Thank you Matty for signing. Always great working with you and everyone at @SunPeopleFirst

[Speaking Up Together @SpeakingUpTog]

You can find out more about #WeAreHumanToo by watching this video: https://t.co/a2nSi10Sa8

Follow the other groups who make up WAHT:
@skillsforpeople and @SunPeopleFirst

Things need to change

#NoMoreReports
#ActionNeededNow
#OurRightsAreNotOptional
#SignAndShare