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This survey forms part of the LDIS benchmarking project which has been undertaken to evaluate NHS trusts’ compliance with the national learning disability improvement standards for NHS trusts.

The Patients Association wants to hear about patients’ experiences with NHS services over the last six months: what’s working well, what isn’t, and what needs to change. 

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is developing a new E-learning package in line with the Oliver McGowan Learning Disabilities and Autism Code of Practice. This package aims to give their staff a better understanding of the needs and experiences of people living with Learning Disabilities and Autism, so they can provide person-centred care every time.

St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for volunteers to help beat paratyphoid A fever.

Surrey Carers Support are inviting a small number of adult carers to take part in a short research session to help them better understand how carers use the Surrey County Council website and their online services, including the Adult Social Care portal.

Surrey County Council (SCC) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to its Play and Leisure Short Breaks programme, which supports children and young people with additional needs to enjoy inclusive activities- and gives parent carers valuable time to recharge.

The Research Study Team at Surrey and Borders Partnership would like to invite you to take part in the Resilient survey. This survey takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete and asks you to share your thoughts and opinions on using health monitoring technology to support individuals with long term health conditions. Examples of health monitoring technologies include smart watches, health apps, and blood pressure sensors.

A public consultation is now open on a draft short breaks policy for adults with care and support needs and their families.

Mencap are encouraging people to join the learning disability register.

Are you on probation?
Have you been affected by drugs or alcohol?

If your answer is yes to both of these questions – Luminus would like to hear from you.

Do you smoke?
Do you think about stopping smoking?
Is there anything that stops you reaching that goal?

If your answer is yes to any of these questions – Luminus would like to hear from you.

NHS England has launched a new central recruitment website for NHS volunteers, bringing health volunteering opportunities in one place for the first time.