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SEND diaries: Mothers record 'typical day' parenting their children bbc.in/3TMexSp
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I raised that there are over 2,000 autistic people or people with learning disabilities detained in inappropriate in-patient units despite the Government promising to close them all down over TEN years ago.
@wesstreeting is right, Ministers have shown breathtaking complacency.
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We are recruiting!
We are looking for parents/carers of children aged 18months – 6years with additional developmental needs to take part in our EPAtS Cluster Randomised Control Trial.
EPAtS is an amazing course designed to empower families with practical, realistic and sensitive support.
Hear from one of our past parents: “I never opened up to anyone before about how life with autism is like, but this group has made me feel so comfortable and understood. When someone understands and
supports you, it makes everything feel easier and better.”
You can reserve your spot at our information session on Wednesday 15th November through the link below:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/e-pats-rc…
Or for more information contact our family support team:
[email protected]
#mencapni #mencapfamilysupport #mencaprct #mencapniepats #mencapnirct #rct #epats
ALT Recruiting Now! Early Positive Approaches to Support (EPAtS): A Cluster Randomised Control Trial. Are you a parent/cater of a child with additional needs? Then you might want to take part!
ALT What is E-PAtS? Early Positive Approaches to Support (EPAtS) is an 8 session programme for families that is designed and run by families and professionals working together. It covers: How to access support services. Support for parent/caret wellbeing. Supporting sleep for children. Positive ways to support behaviours that challenge. Supporting sleep for children.
ALT Want to take part? You can sign up now for our information session on: Wednesday 15th November from 7pm-9pm in the Mencap Centre Belfast. To sign up just follow the link in the caption above. Or for more information scan the QR Code.
ALT Official Poster for the EPAtS Randomised control trial recruitment.
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Only 22% of autistic adults are in any kind of employment (ONS). If you are an employer currently recruiting please consider the skills and abilities of autistic adults, many of whom want to work and contribute. #equalopportunities #NoDiscrimination #AutismAcceptance #Autism
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2000 people with a #LearningDisability and autistic people are locked away right now.
Many are held not because they need treatment, but because of a lack of support in the community.
People should live in #HomesNotHospitals - help end this scandal: secure.mencap.org.uk/homes_n…👈
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"The mental trauma I see him living with is heart-breaking."
Elliot's family were told he'd be home in weeks after admission to a mental health inpatient unit.
He was held there for four years.
His sister Rebecca describes the impact of his experience: mencap.org.uk/blog/mental-tr…
ALT A close up of a man's face, with bruising on his forehead.
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Jeff Stelling with a powerful message during Mental Health Awareness month ⬇️
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As a Disabled Person or a Carer for a Disabled Person, how has this State failed you? This is a serious question and I'd appreciate lots & lots of answers please. #DisabilityRightsRising – at Laois, Ireland
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'About two-hundred and ten autistic adults are in employment, that is a ridiculously low figure'
Former Justice Sec Sir Robert Buckland MP discusses Autism Review for businesses to 'reap the benefits of a neuridiverse weorkforce'
trib.al/apdsgRR
📺 Sky 501 and YouTube
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‘It’s been a journey’: Republic of Ireland’s James McClean shares autism diagnosis theguardian.com/football/202…
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Autism diagnosis like a moment of clarity, says Birmingham dad bbc.in/3KoGL0q
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4 years ago today I founded @DoctorsAutistic
When we started, with 7 members & a hope to offer peer support & some insights on autistic health, never in our widest dreams did we think we’d have over 700 members & such an impact on #AutisticHealthcare
Happy Birthday to us 🎉🎂🍾
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#BeKindToDifferentMinds
#AutismAcceptanceWeek
66% of Autistic Adults have considered suicide.
Autistic Children are 28 times more likely to try suicide.
Autistic People make up 1% of the population in the UK.
We also make up 11% of the total suicides in the UK. – at Belfast, Northern Ireland
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🚨 South West Acute Hospital is extremely busy today
▶️ 108% hospital capacity
▶️ 35 waiting in the Emergency Department
▶️ 23 awaiting admission
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WATCH: Funding for community transport in #NorthernIreland has been under threat for the past few years.
@TheDetailTV highlights the story of Mark, young Carla, and the devastating impact on millions of people if funding is discontinued. #SaveOurCT
bit.ly/3ZUC03Q
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Hunt’s disability plans put 1 million people at risk of losing £350 a month, IFS says theguardian.com/society/2023…
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Enniskillen Now Connects participants recently met with Eilish Morgan from @fermanaghomagh as part of the 'Shaping the environment, Enniskillen' scheme. Participants gave great suggestions on what they would like to see and have in Enniskillen for the coming years.
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#LATEST ☘️🇺🇸
“I am the first person with Down syndrome going over to America to pick up these Oscars”
-James Martin
The entire #Oscars audience sang happy birthday to the actor as he stood on stage to accept Best Live Action Short film for “An Irish Goodbye”.
@VirginMediaNews
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"I would be completely isolated in my home without it, it's my lifeline'
A service that provides transport to elderly and disabled passengers in rural parts of Northern Ireland is at risk of closure bbc.in/3JjjTPw