An inclusive workforce is more productive and innovative. "Inclusive" means all marginalized groups, including people with disabilities. - Greta Harrison
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You are not alone if you struggle to help your child #sleep through the night! Research suggests that 86% of children with complex medical needs have sleep problems. In our #NewArticle, we look at resources and organisations that may be able to help.
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Does your child get NHS continuing healthcare funding in England?
We’re creating new resources on NHS-funded continuing care and want to hear from families who have already navigated this system. Email us on: amanda.elliot@contact.org.uk
For more info 👇
contact.org.uk/about-contact…
Ramadan is a time for families to get together, especially at Iftar, why don't you use this month to promote healthy eating. #childoralhealth#Teethtips#Ramadan
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If you would like health and wellbeing support, please speak to one of our advisors at our #WellNewham Hubs.
For details of the hubs running at our libraries next week, please click on the image 👇
You can also visit wellnewham.org.uk for advice and support.
2/public available concerning disabilities. Her father , Steve Riggio, was the CEO of Barnes & Noble. He immediately made sure that thousands of titles became available to all, long before Amazon existed. Melissa’s love for reading inspired Steve Riggio to create “Classic...
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1/Tomorrow is World Down Syndrome Day. We must always remember those who helped pave the way, so today we honor Melissa Riggio.
She was a poet, writer, swimmer, advocate, and change maker.
When Melissa was born with Down syndrome in 1988 there were hardly any books for the...
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Queen's Nurse applications 2024 are now open.
To start the application process, request your Unique Reference Number by 3 April.
Go to our website to:
▪️ check eligibility
▪️ read the guidance
▪️ register for support workshops on 19, 21 & 22 March.
qni.org.uk/nursing-in-the-co…
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Who Cares about the Carers is a #thoughtprovoking article by @alisonpearsonSW (a post-doctoral researcher & mum of a disabled 13-year-old who has complex needs) from the University of Exeter. You can read it here >> buff.ly/3Ij1i4U
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Negative assumptions about people with Down syndrome can become self-fulfilling prophecies. Try positive assumptions and maybe we can create more opportunities at school, in the workforce, in sports, and in social life. #AssumeICan#EndTheStereotypes#WDSD24
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Almost 1,000 parent carers have already invited their MP to attend Tuesday’s parliamentary debate on unlocking Child Trust Funds for disabled youngsters — THANK YOU!
If you haven’t yet, it takes just 1 minute to invite your MP via our campaign action:
👉 bit.ly/CTFdebate
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Proud to have partnered with @coordown in the production of their latest, brilliant campaign for #WorldDownSyndromeDay 2024, which shows the power we all have to change the lives of people who have learning disabilities.
Watch here 👉 loom.ly/CGonK90#EndTheStereotypes