Better healthcare and support CAN prevent people with learning disabilities dying too soon.
However, currently only 4 in 10 people with a learning disability reach their 65th birthday.
Help call on the government to make a plan of action: tinyurl.com/2ehzec26
Advonet (@advonetuk.bsky.social) - the charity we are part of - has some free #SelfAdvocacy resources!
They can help you to speak up for yourself and your rights and include a meeting planner and phone call planner.
To get free copies for yourself, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/se...
Bradford and Craven Autism AIM
Happy Leeds #LearningDisabilityWeek from all of us at Advonet!
On Tuesday and Thursday evening, they are doing safe walks to their Pub Night and Club Night in the city centre from Leeds Bus Station.
If you or someone you work with would like to join, please email [email protected]
There is just one week left to apply for our Director of Finance, Corporate Services and Income #JobVacancy!
This full-time role involves ensuring that as a charity, we are sustainable and resilient.
To apply, please visit advonet.org.uk/2026/05/15/j...
#CharityJobs #LeedsJobs #FinanceJobs
We have a range of #volunteer roles available, where you can build skills and support someone to get their voice heard or access a service!
Read more about all of them by visiting our Volunteer Roles page: advonet.org.uk/join-us/volu...
We have a series of free resources from our Independent Mental Capacity #Advocacy (IMCA) service!
They cover topics such as best interest decisions and the role of a Relevant Person's Representative (RPR).
To see them all in one place, please go to advonet.org.uk/resources/im...
Next week, our Asking You team will be at many events for #LeedsLearningDisabilityWeek! They include a special People's Parliament meeting, Pub Night and Club Night.
For some events, they are doing safe walks and a supported bus ride.
Read more about what's on at askingyou.org.uk/events-for-l...
There are just a couple of days left to apply for our Director of Finance, Corporate Services and Income #JobVacancy.
If this full-time role interests you, please apply! More info on how to do so is available by scanning the QR code or visiting advonet.org.uk/2026/05/15/j...
#HiringNow #LeedsJobs
We are an independent advocacy charity based in Leeds, UK. Find out more on our website: https://advonet.org.uk
