Published on: 19 June 2023
Health and care partners across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are delighted to be supporting Learning Disabilities Week and the collaborative nature of great work undertaken across health and social care partners in our two counties.
Rachael Skinner, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer for NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire said: “Learning Disabilities week provides a great opportunity to celebrate inclusion and raise awareness, including having discussions about what it is to have the lived experience of a Learning Disability and challenge some of the perceptions that others may have.
“It’s a chance to empower people and celebrate diversity and the many incredible things that those living with a learning disability continue to achieve.
“There is a range of events to smash the myths about a learning disability, celebrate people's achievements and have a week of fun and activity throughout the week and we encourage as many people as possible to come along and take part.”
Herefordshire - Schedule of events
Tuesday 20th June
6pm-9pm - Leisure Link Skittles, Conservative Club, Ross on Wye - Open to all
Wednesday 21st June
10am-2pm - FREE event at the Aspire Hub, Hereford: local myth busters, Wye Dance, speed dating, build a bug house, lunch, HealthWatch and Healthy Lifestyles
6.15pm - Corn Square, Leominster: a walk with ECHO's Walking Group around Aida's Accessible Amble. Fish & chips at The Grange. Ask Letty for more information: phone 01568 620 307 or email.
Thursday 22nd June
FREE - Meet the Community Learning Disability Team at the Aspire Hub, Hereford: salsa, mindfulness, arts and craft, food and drink.
Saturday 24th June
11am - open space by The Grange, Leominster: ECHO is hosting a dog picnic. Ask Letty for more information: phone 01568 620 307 or email.
12pm-7pm - £2 - Ross on Wye Rugby Club Horizon Centre invites you to Rostock: music, circus skills, crafts, football, rugby and much more.
For more events around Herefordshire, please visit the Herefordshire Mencap website.
Worcestershire - Schedule of events
Replacement Care and Children’s Short Breaks in conjunction with the Community Learning Disability Teams will be hosting open days for LD Week and all are welcome.
Monday 19 June at Osbourne Court and Wednesday 21 June at Churchview (POWCH). There will be things going on between 10am-2pm .
There is no need to register, just drop-in to the events that interest you.
For more information and resources visit Learning Disability and Autism :: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care System (hwics.org.uk)
