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2,000 people with a learning disability and autistic people are being detained in mental health hospitals. The average stay is 5 years. This is leading to trauma and loss of life. #UseYourPower to change this. Sign to call on @DHSCgovuk and @NHSEngland to improve support 👇
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We're wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone here at VoiceAbility! ❄️🎉🌟 We hope you're able to find some joy and comfort at this time — but if you need support, advice is available on our website 24/7. Our lines reopen from Friday 2 January.
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Our phone lines and web chat are open today (Wednesday 24 December) from 9am-5pm — but will be closed at certain times over the holiday period. Advice is available on our website 24/7 if you need support: voiceability.org/support-and…
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Fantastic to see so many VoiceAbility colleagues at the National Advocacy Conference today in Birmingham - kicking off Advocacy Awareness Week in style 👏💜👏 So many good conversations. Big thanks to @KMercerTraining for hosting 🙌 #AAW25 #WhyAdvocacy #AdvocacyWorks
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We recently delivered a #CoProduction workshop to support the development of a new person-centred community model for people with #LearningDisabilities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Find out more below 👇 #Inclusion #LivedExperience #ExpertsByExperience
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The event brought together people with lived experience, and health, social care, and education professionals. This is a key step towards improving outcomes, strengthening access and building more inclusive services for adults with learning disabilities. voiceability.org/news/co-pro…
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17-year-old A-level student Tori was detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act for her own safety, when self-harm became a threat to her life. She asked for advocate Eve’s support, because she was worried that the hospital would discharge her before she felt ready.
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With Eve’s help, Tori was able to understand her rights and have her wishes respected in decisions around her discharge. Read Tori’s full story: ow.ly/PihK50WMf8Q
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Fantastic news, and well deserved! It was great to work with Professor Lobo and others on a self-advocacy toolkit to support people living with inflammatory bowel disease 💜
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"It's like a big buddy scenario, I can talk to him from a different angle — not as a parent, but as a mentor." We spoke to Don, who volunteers with us as an independent visitor — a role for adults who are able to offer long-term support to a child or young person in their area.
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"When you see someone has been through challenging times, if I can do something to address that in any small manner to have a positive impact on their development, confidence, and emotions, then that is a great feeling." Read our full interview with Don: voiceability.org/news/when-y…
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"Many schools say they have no young carers" ⁉️🫢 Our very own Dominic, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, joined the BBC Breakfast sofa to discuss 🎥
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'Breaking down barriers – that's what we're here for.' Advocate Linda Maguire was recently interviewed by Clydesider Magazine about our #SocialSecurityScotland benefits advocacy service. #SocialSecurityScotlandBenefits #DisabilityBenefits #DisabilityRights
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The service provides free 1-1 support to help anyone who identifies as disabled access benefits from Social Security Scotland. It's also available to parents, guardians or carers accessing benefits for a disabled child. Watch the full video interview: ow.ly/vh9I50Wzizy
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You can also read more in our news article: ow.ly/ypOq50Wzizx If you need support to access Social Security Scotland benefits, then please make a referral on our website, call us free on 0300 303 1660, or email helpline.scotland@voiceability.org.
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Lived experiences shape real change. Recently, four people who work with VoiceAbility shared their perspectives on disability, contributing to the new 10-Year Health Plan inquiry. This #DisabilityPrideMonth, we're spotlighting Jon 👇
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Jon reveals the challenges he and his family have faced trying to get NHS care — and what he thinks needs to change. He also explains how his battles have fuelled his determination to help other families in his role as a Speak Out Southwark Leader. voiceability.org/news/disabl…
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Yesterday, thanks to over 2000 campaigners who sent invitations, we welcomed MPs to our #ShowUsYouCare event in Parliament. Our attendees heard about the 3.5 million people unable to get the support they need and how we can work together to change this. (1/5)
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Clients can access free support over the phone or on our webchat, where our Client Advisers can help with applications or answer questions about the process. Free support is also available from: @VoiceAbility Money Talk Team Local Authorities More ➡️ bit.ly/SSSFreeSupport
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We're in London today with Speak Out Leader Sean Nightingale at the @candsalliance's #ShowUsYouCare parliamentary event. People with lived experience of adult #SocialCare have been speaking to the govt about the reality of the system: the good, the bad, and what needs to change.
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Sean (pictured above with MP @BenObeseJecty) commented: "Support from social care helps me to live the life I want to lead." For more information on the event and the alliance, visit: ww.careandsupportalliance.co… #ShowUsYouCare #LivedExperience #SocialCare

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