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📖 Before a general election, each political party will create a 'manifesto'. 📝 A manifesto is a list of plans the party aim to implement if they win the general election. It's important to read these so you have a full understanding of who and what you're voting for. 👇 Mencap have gathered a list of all the Easy Read versions of these manifestos, which you can read here
💬 “A lasting solution will mean resisting the temptation to offer quick fixes or exploiting the issue for political gain by any of the parties” 🙌 Our CEO, Stephen Veevers, has welcomed the Liberal Democrats putting social care high on their manifesto agenda.
🚨Ballot results for the 2025 TCS London Marathon are out - Good luck to everyone who entered! 🏃 If it’s bad news, fear not! You can run with us and secure a place with hashtag#TeamHft for just £50. 💜 Make your miles count for learning disabled adults.
We are wishing a full and speedy recovery to our Royal Patron, HRH Princess Anne. The people we support at Hft, along with the staff, are looking forward to seeing Princess Anne back on her feet and visiting our services again soon! 💜
🚶♀️Penny, supported by Hft in Bristol, took on the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Race for Life 5km event yesterday! 💜 Before the big day she spoke to BBC Radio Bristol about how she was training for the event and how exercise is a huge part of her life. 👇 You can listen to the interview on BBC Sounds here (2:56:00 - 2:59:00
🏠 The learning disabled people we support want to live in a world where there is enough high-quality accessible and supported housing for everyone who needs it. We want the next government to make this one of its priorities.
❓ Learning disabled adults are able to have somebody with them while voting, but who can you bring with you on polling day? ✅ A parent or sibling ✅ Spouse or civil partner ✅ Son or daughter who is over 18 ✅ Someone you trust, such as a support worker It's also important the anyone who you bring with you on polling day is registered to vote in this election. 💜 Make sure you are seen, heard and respected when exercising your right to vote! hashtag#LearningDisabilityWeek hashtag#DoYouSeeMe hashtag#GeneralElection
🚨 Every person should be able to vote without facing barriers. But there are many misconceptions when it comes to the rights of learning disabled adults and voting. 👥 As well as having the same legal rights, learning disabled adults are able to have somebody with them on polling day to support them in casting their vote. 🗳️ Polling stations are required to provide assistance and reasonable adjustments to all voters and learning disabled adults have the right to complain if they feel their rights are not being respected. 💜 Make sure you are seen, heard and respected when exercising your right to vote!
💬 "Without decisive action, the consequences will be dire for the millions who rely on these services”. 📝 Providers, health think tanks and charities, including our CEO Stephen Veevers, have criticised the lack of focus on the social care sector in major party manifestos.
🗳️ Today is the last day you can register to vote in the upcoming general election. ⏰ Registration closes at 11.59pm today (Tuesday 18th June) so don't miss your chance to have your voice heard!
