Communication, Dementia and Learning Disabilities

Every day we communicate in multiple ways to build relationships, express ourselves, and get our needs met. However, communication can often pose additional challenges for individuals with learning disabilities. It is important that we make reasonable adjustments to ensure the people we work alongside and support are empowered and enabled to have their voices heard  … Read more

We’re recruiting a Community of Practice Coordinator for Greater London!

Could you be our new Greater London Learning Disability and Autism Community of Practice Coordinator? We are looking for a knowledgeable and well-networked community coordinator for our Greater London Learning Disability and Autism Community of Practice. As community coordinator, you will work closely with our Learning Disability and Autism Manager, Engagement Coordinator, and steering group, … Read more

We are welcoming some fantastic keynote speakers to our Ageing Well conference this summer

This summer we are welcoming some fantastic keynote speakers to our Ageing Well with Dementia and Learning Disabilities conference. Professor Mary McCarron, PhD RNID RGN BNS FTCD is Professor of Ageing and Intellectual Disability, Director of the Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability and Executive Director of the National Intellectual Disability Memory Service. Professor … Read more

“We need to ensure that all people with learning disabilities who are at risk of developing dementia or have had a diagnosis have access to excellence”

This summer we are welcoming some inspiring keynote speakers to our Ageing Well with Dementia and Learning Disabilities conference. From the 22-24 June the sector will be gathering online for what’s set to be an illuminating and engaging event with leaders in the field delivering a fantastic range of keynotes and specialist workshops. We caught … Read more

How can we help the people in our communities age well with dementia?

Introducing a new 3-day virtual conference, taking place this summer. Receiving a diagnosis of dementia can be difficult and challenging in many ways. There are emotional and physical challenges to come to terms with for everyone involved in the life of the person with a diagnosis. People with learning disabilities – particularly those with Down’s … Read more