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Archive for July, 2011

Delight as actor with Down’s syndrome joins the cast of Eastenders

27 July 2011 0 Comments

We’re thrilled that an actor with Down’s syndrome will be cast in a mainstream TV programme as it provides an excellent platform from which to break down negative attitudes towards learning disabilities in the public.

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New ground breaking Self-Management course for young people in Cardiff

21 July 2011 0 Comments

Young people are often worried about the stigma attached to mental health issues and we hope that being with other people their own age will help them feel more comfortable to talk about their experience.

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It’s no ordinary day when you get to meet the Queen!

21 July 2011 0 Comments

I was lucky enough to have been a winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion for my work to improve employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

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Our reaction to the the Fairer Care Funding report by Andrew Dilnot

4 July 2011 0 Comments

Today the Commission on Funding of Care and Support, chaired by Andrew Dilnot, publishes its final report, Fairer Care Funding. I was amongst those consulted by the commission.

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Voice and Community: a project which addresses bullying and harassment

1 July 2011 0 Comments

Centred around raising awareness of hate crimes directed at people with learning disabilities, a collaborative project between the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities and Lemos and Crane tackles a really important and topical issue.

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