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Tuesday 10th June 2025
Yesterday, our selfâadvocates Adam, Kyle, Lewis and Racheal (who joined us online) gathered at the University of Liverpool to rehearse ahead of the Congenital Heart Networkâs Learning Disabilities Study Day, taking place this Friday at Alder Hey.
On stage, theyâll stand alongside Dr Fiona Greeley (University of Liverpool) and Vivien Mansfield (Mersey Care Learning Disability Health Care Facilitator) to talk about:
How disability awareness training began at university
The meaning of learning disability and key terminology
Causes, common health issues, ADHD & autism
Why learning disability training truly matters
Itâs powerful to see our advocates sharing the spotlight with expert speakers such as:
Dr David Mayhew, Consultant Anaesthetist
Noor Anjum, Hospital Pharmacist
Jenny Chauveau, Acute Pain Team
Dr Julia Jones, ACHD Cardiologist & Safeguarding Lead
Elle Fielding, Oliver McGowan Training Facilitator
Corrine Lloyd, Makaton Tutor
Afta Thought Training  and RAWD
This isnât just a presentationâitâs a statement: our lived experience influences healthcare, and our voices matter.
Working with Fiona and Vivien, our advocates have practised, prepared, and are confident and this shows other professionals that we belong at the table, as part of the team â the way we are seen and respected by Fiona and Vivien and why we have worked with them for 11 years now to deliver the Learning Disability Awareness Training to 4th Year Student Doctors at the University of Liverpool.Â
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