Salford Learning Disability Info

23/10/2026

Bonfires and Fireworks are not for everyone - but if you enjoy them enjoy them safely at one of Salford's free displays.

22/10/2026

Great Listening to People groups this week.

Many thanks to Dave Williams for coming and telling us all about the new Learning Disability Health Team and inviting us to 'Ask Dave Anything'.

Thanks to you, self advocates, for coming and sharing your thoughts and experiences and Thanks to supporters from SCC Adult Social Care Provider Services for their support in enabling people to attend and take part.

You will be able to find the notes on the Salford Learning Disability Partnership Board website soon.

See you next month!

21/10/2026

Halloween sensory stories.
Free to download from My Kind of Book

Our Halloween sensory stories are fun and easy to tell, use easy to find props and are free to download! 🎃🎃🎃🎃

The Spooky Old House: https://mykindofbook.org.uk/product/the-spooky-old-house/

The Tailor in the Tower: https://mykindofbook.org.uk/product/the-tailor-in-the-tower/

Image shows a pumpkin Halloween lantern with a smiling face.

PMLD Link

21/10/2026

Did you know about Community Connectors?
They work in all parts of Salford and can help you find the right things to do in your communities.
Ask your GP about them, they can refer you to Wellbeing Matters.

Our three fantastic Community Connectors in Walkden and Little Hulton support people referred by their GP to access local activities, services and community support. By helping people get connected, they play a vital role in improving the health, wellbeing and quality of life of local residents - well done team! Speak to your GP to find out more about Wellbeing Matters or visit https://www.startinspiringminds.org.uk/our-services/wellbeing-matters/

21/10/2026

Are you a Parent Carer of someone with Special Educational needs or Disabilities (SEND)?
Will you help Salford Parent Carer Forum by completing their annual SEND survey?

Help shape SEND in Salford!

21/10/2026

This looks really interesting.
It will be fascinating to understand what people's perceptions of disability and support for disabled people are.
If you can't watch it tonight you can catch up on All4.

21/10/2026

Does your loved one use SCC Adult Social Care Provider Services ?
If so please take 5 minutes to complete this survey for carers of people who use those services. Help them understand what you think and need - and you might just win £150 in Amazon vouchers.

There's still time to complete our Carers Survey, and be in with a chance of winning £150 in Amazon vouchers.

The survey takes 5 mins, and is a great opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas, and to help shape the future of our services.

Please see link in comments to complete. 👇

This survey is only open to families and carers of people supported by Provider Services, at the following locations:

Granville Respite Care, Eccles
Alexandra Community Hub, Eccles
Brierley Community Hub, Little Hulton
Poppy Dementia Support, Swinton
St George's Community Hub, Broughton
Waterside Specialist Support, Clifton
Supported Living (Provider Services only, formerly Aspire).

Any entries from families not accessing our services will not be entered into our random draw.

Draw closes midnight Sat 31st October

14/10/2026

Spooky Halloween fun at Princes Park Garden Centre

🎃 it's back - bigger and better! 🎃
Our Halloween trail returns,
📅 Saturday the 24th of October
🕟 4.30 - 7pm
📍Princes Park Garden Centre
🎟 admission just £2!

Will you come before sunset?.... Or are you brave enough to come after dark? 🤔 (sunset will be 5.52pm) - choose wisely 🤡👻