6th Annual Learning Disability Mortality Review published
The 6th Annual Learning Disability Mortality Review (LeDeR) report was published yesterday (14th July). We send our condolences to all those families who have lost loved ones.
News
The CBF writes topical articles regularly and produces three newsletters a year, providing opinion and resources for families and professionals.
Building the Right Support Action Plan Released
The Building the Right Support for People with a Learning Disability and Autistic People Action Plan has been released today alongside an easy read version and the independent review of funding flows.
Are you interested in joining a Parent Carer Advisory Group? (Paid role)
Take part in an exciting new research project that will be evaluating Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) with parents of children with learning disabilities.
CB-NSG Meeting
The Challenging Behaviour National Strategy Group meeting, ‘Lifelong Community Support for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities’, will be held virtually on the 27th June 2022
Vacancy - Finance Assistant – NOW CLOSED
Exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant within a small national charity with a reputation for excellence. With a deadline for applications of 9am Monday 4th July 2022, this page gives more information.
Winterbourne View - 11 year anniversary
It has been 11 years since BBC Panorama exposed abuse at Winterbourne View hospital.
Listening Ear – Be heard
Book an appointment to chat or offload your worries with someone who understands.
New report launched: Investing in early intervention
The earlier we support children with a learning disability and their families the better.
New advocacy resource – supporting organisations
New information sheet: Organisations that offer support to family carers to advocate for their relatives with learning disabilities living in the community or in inpatient units.