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UK Learning Disability Week 2025
It's UK Learning Disability Week, taking place every year during the third week of June, and this year it's running from 17 to 23 June! The theme this year is "Do you see me?", which is all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued. The aim...
Life Science Hub launched to accelerate innovation between the NHS and industry
A new collaboration has launched to accelerate the adoption of innovation within the NHS. The Life Science Hub is designed to connect life sciences organisations with the NHS with the aim of advancing innovation across the health and care system. Built on a foundation...
Latest blogs
Nicola Black: Caring Beyond the Care Home – What a family holiday can mean
In this blog, Nicola Black an Engagement Manager at NECS, reflects on what it was like to care for a close relative with a learning disability, while on holiday. She shares how seeing true inclusion in action was a powerful reminder of why inclusive engagement is so...
Elpitha Badger: Running the Great North Run for Heel and Toe Children’s Charity
Elpitha Badger, an ICT Support Lead at NECS tells us what has inspired her to take part in this year's Great North Run, and what the charity means to her and her family. "Heel and Toe Children’s Charity holds a very special place in my heart, because it’s changing my...