What is it all about?
This year, the theme is 'Do you see me?' it is about being seen, heard and valued. It is about celebrating the MENCAP have an easy read webpage about this week.
On this page you will be able to see stories about people who live in Surrey and find out about events that are planned.
If you would like to share your story or information about an event contact us.
Events
Managing My Money
Surrey People's Group in partnership with the Proactive Community and Include.org are planning an event for learning disability week on 21 June at Woodhatch Place, Reigate.
The event is for people with learning disabilities and will include workshops, a marketplace, and refreshments.
The event is supported by Aviva.
- Date: 21 June
- Time: 10am to 4pm
- Where: Woodhatch Place, Reigate, RH2 8EF
The event is to provide accessible information and skills for adults with learning disabilities, their families, and carers, focused on financial decision-making.
Free entry, food and refreshments provided.
Book now as spaces are limited.
Picnic in the Park
Come along and meet your local community learning disability team!
- Bring your own picnic lunch, blanket, or chair to sit on.
- If you need support, bring a friend or carer.
- Disabled Toilets and Parking available
Garden games, a relaxing nature walk, and other mindfulness activities.
19 June, 12pm to 2pm
Gogmore Farm Park
Curfew Bell Road
Chertsey
KT16 9FG
For further information, please contact Community Team for People With Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) West on 01932 587 080 or via email rxx.ctpldwest@nhs.net
Shout about Sex in Surrey
18 June, 12pm to 3pm at Nescot, Reigate Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3SD.
A community event for people with learning disabilities and those who support them organised by Surrey and Borders Partnership Learning Disability Community Team.
Information includes:
- Getting help with sexual health
- Consent
- Healthy relationships
- Sex and contraception
- LGBTQ+
Book your tickets online, for further information email rxx.ctpldeast@nhs.net
You can find out about sexuality and relationships in our new section on our Living your life page.
People in Surrey
People with a learning disability want to be seen, heard, and valued.
This week we are celebrating the things that people with a learning disability do by sharing some stories from people who live in Surrey.
Carinder Malhi – Disability Campaigner
Carinder is a passionate campaigner for disability rights who is involved in many groups in Surrey and beyond. He explains why this is important to him and how it makes him feel.
Emma Jane Levallee - Award winner
Emma Jane describes how she changed her life because of getting involved in a project led by Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System (ICS).
The project won a silver award at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards this year because of the impact in addressing health inequalities for people with learning disabilities.
Emma Jane went to the award ceremony to receive the award and enjoy a great night out.
Philip Lambert - Transport champion
Philip's interest in buses has led to him taking on a role that helps people with information as well as joining a council stakeholder group to represent others.
Clive, Hannah and Lorna – Active in the north west
Clive, Hannah and Lorna talk to Rachel about the activities they enjoy and how positive this is for their wellbeing.
Clive, Hannah and Lorna talk about:
Get it Right!
Get it Right! is a team of people with a learning disability recruited from across Surrey.
They have worked on many easy read documents that have been developed. They always have helpful advice on how to improve the documents and are not worried about saying when they think they don't make sense.
Their work includes information about the Reablement service, Surrey Connect bus leaflets, Your Review (PDF) and Your Assessment booklets (PDF).
If you would like to get involved email: ldcommunications@surreycc.gov.uk
In the news
Surrey swimmer impresses Duke of Edinburgh at awards
Jack Archer, 21, from Addlestone, Surrey, met Prince Edward after receiving a Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) gold award for his work with a synchronised swimming club.
Read all about it in this report from the BBC page.
Young person from Surrey breaking records
Lloyd who is 19 ran the London Marathon in 6 hours, 46 minutes and 10 seconds, setting a new Guinness World Record title.
His Mum Ceri said: "He's come such a long way by getting involved in sport and yesterday was further proof that people with an intellectual disability can achieve amazing things if given the opportunity."
You can see video clips about Lloyd on the BBC report.