Proud Learning Disability Nurse, RYT, BIA , special interest in behaviour and PBS, reducing inequalities and all things mental health related; all views my own.
Joined February 2013
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Michelle Sowden π retweeted
2 Sep 2025
The annual LeDeR report has been published today, nearly 10 months late, along with a Ministerial Statement. Autistic people and families could be forgiven for thinking itβs more about saving face than saving lives.
Report: kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/assets/pdfs/β¦
Ministerial Statement: questions-statements.parliamβ¦
Year after year, autistic people and people with a learning disability continue to die prematurely, and year after year LeDeR reports much the same conclusions. Yet the Government is still not taking national action.
Data about autistic people without a learning disability is wholly inadequate, with no clear plans to improve it. Only 53 completed reviews for 2023 are included for this group.
The Government has given only a vague assurance that it is βcommitted to maintaining LeDeR going forwardβ. No acknowledgement that LeDeR was removed from the NHS Planning Guidance that actually directs NHS priorities.
The foreword by the group of people with learning disabilities has - for two years running - referred to this as the SPOT THE DIFFERENCE REPORT because they have been saying the same thing each year.
βWe donβt want to be an empty chair at Christmas. We do not want to be just a memory or a photograph on the wallβ
Crucial questions remain: What will the Government do right now to improve the LeDeR data in future years? And what urgent action will it take to drive national change to prevent future deaths?
#LeDeR #NHSEngland #autism #preventabledeaths #learningdisability
ALT A picture of the front cover of the new LeDeR report and text reads βThe annual LeDeR report has been published today, nearly 10 months late. Autistic people and families could be forgiven for thinking itβs more about saving face than saving livesβ on a purple, black and white background with Autism Action logo bottom left.
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30 Jul 2024
Sensory processing podcast | Autism Central
Sensory Processing Focus, will be hosted by Holly Sprake-Hill, a neurodivergent occupational therapist, and will bring together autistic people, parents, carers, and professionals to explore sensory processing.
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Michelle Sowden π retweeted
25 Jul 2024
Please share this widely to help public understanding of #Schizophrenia
25 Jul 2024
Today is #SchizophreniaAwarenessDay π§
Let's break the stigma and increase understanding of #Schizophrenia. Together, we can support those affected and promote mental health awareness.
Learn more and show your support ππ½
merseycare.nhs.uk/understandβ¦
@NHSNW @Rethink_ @MentalHealth
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Michelle Sowden π retweeted
17 Jul 2024
Looking for a new job challenge? Interested in joining us?
We need 4 new staff to join our research team @KingstonUni
See thread for details:
1. Research Fellow (Experienced project manager)
2. Research Associate (Engagement manager)
3. 2 researchers with a learning disability
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2 Jul 2024
π·Weight Management
The NW Team has developed a Weight Management Toolkit for all health professionals
supporting people with a learning disability or autistic people. It encourages healthcare
professionals to βstop and thinkβ and βtake actionβ to support healthy weight.
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2 Jul 2024
The toolkit was completed with colleagues from Public Health and Office for Health Improvement and is one of the approaches to reduce premature mortality for people with learning disability and autistic people. We're keen for feedback on the toolkit ; DM for a copy.
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20 Jun 2024
Inside the Big Issue: Learning Disability Week special edition - Big Issue
The theme for this yearβs Learning Disability Week is Do You See Me? It is, all about being seen, heard and valued.
Mencap have partnered with Big Issue to make it more accessible to
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people with learning disabilities. Let's help out big issue vendors and increase awareness about the value people with a learning disability bring into our lives by buying a copy.
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Listening to Bradford talking about the work their group has done raising awareness about death and dying.
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Michelle Sowden π retweeted
22 Nov 2023
Join us for a FREE Winter Health Event at Wythenshawe Masjid on Thursday 30th November 2023 #Northenden #Wythenshawe #HealthCheck #Food
ALT Join us for a FREE Winter Health Event at Wythenshawe Masjid on Thursday 30th November 2023 at 7 Moor End, Northenden, Manchester M22 4JQ A poster for the winter health event hosted by the Wythenshawe Masjid. In purple writing on the left hand side "all welcome, come along to this free winter health event. Speak to services and find out about ways to improve your wellbeing. There will be: health checks, food provided, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening for over 65s, healthy cooking tips, and more." On the right hand side there are picture of healthy food, people cooking, and people having a health check.
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1 Nov 2023
37 years since I began my learning disability nursing career ,I started even earlier volunteering in a long stay hospital as a teen. I still love my job , the amazing people I have worked with over the years as much today as I did right at the start. Itβs an amazing career β€οΈ
1 Nov 2023
Happy 2nd anniversary to Learning Disability nurses everywhere!!! This is our day, so lets shine! Here's a dabble I've created to highlight just a small sample of some of our amazing leaders and the movement we continue to create! @CNOEngland @teamCNO_ @CahillT1 @Crouchendtiger7
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Michelle Sowden π retweeted
1 Nov 2023
Happy 2nd anniversary to Learning Disability nurses everywhere!!! This is our day, so lets shine! Here's a dabble I've created to highlight just a small sample of some of our amazing leaders and the movement we continue to create! @CNOEngland @teamCNO_ @CahillT1 @Crouchendtiger7
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3 Oct 2023
Cheshire and Merseyside and Greater Manchester combined LeDeR team are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible LeDeR Reviewer to join them. Closing date today:
jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvβ¦
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