New easy read page published on the learning disability and autism hub
All the pages in the health section of the learning disability and autism hub have now been converted to easy read. The latest page to be completed is about the Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR). Other pages include:
- annual health checks
- top to toe health checklists
- nurses and community teams
- vaccinations
- my care passport
- hospital visits, stays and discharge
- dementia
- physical health and wellbeing
- cancer
- wheelchair service
- learning disability register
- sexual health
- end of life care
Free training for carers of autistic people and people with a learning disability about food and wellbeing
This is for carers of people with learning disabilities or autistic people, or those working with them. It explores practical and effective strategies for helping people eat more healthy diets. The course is funded by ßÙßÇÂþ» and is online.
Date: Wednesday 21 January 2026
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
If you have any questions, please contact:
Email: office@thejengroup.com
Phone: 07737 161 917
Easy read advice to help to prepare for winter
Easy Read Online have created a free winter guide to help people prepare for the colder months ahead. provides advice on staying warm and healthy, help with money and looking out for others.
What to do on Christmas Day 2025
If you are alone at Christmas and would like some company, you can join a community Christmas lunch or dinner. The Mary Frances Trust has published information on their website about community. You need to book in advance to attend any of the events so make sure you can go.
Steady on your feet East ßÙßÇÂþ»
Do you ever feel a bit off-balance? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. is here to support you every step of the way. Their advice, guidance and resources can help you stay active, healthy and independent while reducing the risk of falls.
You can take a simple online self-assessment and create your own personal action plan.
NHS England Learning Disability and Autism Programme newsletter
The is available online. It is also available in plain English.
The topics are:
- constipation
- eating disorders in autistic people
- lung cancer
- pneumonia
It covers how to help, prevent and treat these conditions.
ßÙßÇÂþ» 2026 to 2027 budget consultation
Every year, ßÙßÇÂþ» has to make a plan for how to spend its money. This is called a budget. We use this money to run important services across ßÙßÇÂþ» and to focus on our main goals.
These include:
- helping people to live independently and well in their communities
- supporting children and families
- protecting ßÙßÇÂþ»’s residents and businesses
- taking care of ßÙßÇÂþ»’s environment and highways
We would like to know what you think about the proposals in the draft budget and hear your ideas.
More information is available on the . There is an easy read consultation pack. There is also a video about the financial challenges ßÙßÇÂþ» is facing and what this means for the budget.
The consultation closes on Sunday 4 January.
Free bus travel in Waverley this Christmas
Planning festive shopping but watching your budget? Waverley Borough Council and Hoppa have teamed up to offer free bus journeys across the borough this December.
Where: Farnham, Godalming, Cranleigh and Haslemere
When: 9:30am to 2:30pm, Monday 15 December to Wednesday 24 December
or call 01428 681 701.
Down Syndrome Act 2022 draft statutory guidance consultation
The consultation sets out what the Department of Health and Social Care is proposing for the statutory guidance issued under the Downs Syndrome Act 2022.
Responses are welcome from:
- people with Down Syndrome and their families and/or carers
- people with other chromosomal conditions, genetic conditions and/or a learning disability who have similar needs and their families and/or carers
- organisations
- people who work in healthcare, social care, education or housing services
You can respond:
- as an individual
- on behalf of someone else
- on behalf of an organisation
Easy read versions of the survey are available.
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The consultation closes on 28 January 2026.
Lockwood Social Club 17 December 2025
is an inclusive, friendly community event. It is for adults with a learning disability, their friends, family and carers.
- cost: £4 and free for carers
- time: 7pm to 9pm
- where: Lockwood Studios, Slyfield Industrial Estate, Westfield Road, Guildford, GU1 1RR
- telephone: 07378 756 107
Join Elmbridge Council’s gentle Walk and Wheel
Join the inclusive weekly towpath near the Xcel Leisure Complex in Walton. This short, accessible route is designed for beginners and those who prefer a gentle pace. There is friendly support from trained Wellbeing Walk leaders.
New participants in December and January will receive a £5 Costa Coffee voucher (terms and conditions on their website).
Help this winter
It is a good idea to be prepared for the challenges winter can bring so we can stay healthy and well during the season ahead. ßÙßÇÂþ»’s winter advice hub has a lot of useful information including:
- keeping safe, up to date, well and busy
- help and advice for older and vulnerable people
- Warm Welcome Venues
Seeability have created a new easy read guide . It shares simple, practical tips to help people save money and energy, especially as the colder months set in.
Flu vaccination autumn and winter 2025
The NHS has put out an urgent message to tell people that flu cases are rising quickly. This is earlier than usual. It can take 2 weeks for the flu vaccine to work so people are protected. This is most important for people at most risk including children, older adults, pregnant women, carers and people with long-term conditions. You can find out more about flu vaccination and how to book them on the .
People with a learning disability often face more health challenges than others. They are at greater risk of catching the flu and are more likely to develop complications leading to serious illness. People who are on the Learning Disability Register and their carers are eligible for the free NHS flu vaccine.
You can find out more about vaccinations on our new webpage on the learning disability and autism hub.