Learn winter wellness tips from an NHS funded forum where adults with learning disabilities and healthcare professionals discussed staying safe, active, and confident during colder months.

Discover how Annual Health Checks can help you feel comfortable, ask for adjustments, and stay in control of your wellbeing this winter.

Thank you to the NHS Winter Engagement Fund, Dr Anna Clark and Professor Henk Parmentier.

Invisible Struggles:
Navigating Work and Transit with Hidden Disabilities
Mini Podcast with Steph Deering

Steph, a 26-year-old from Corydon with type one diabetes, epilepsy, dyspraxia, and autism, discusses her challenges in employment and public transport. She notes that employers often reject her due to her epilepsy, despite her capabilities. Steph shared that disclosing her disabilities sometimes leads to job rejections or lack of response. In public transport, she faces issues with people not offering her a seat despite her lanyard. Steph suggests more priority seats and better training for employers and public transport staff to improve inclusivity and understanding of hidden disabilities. She emphasised the need for visible signs and awareness campaigns to promote respect for the sunflower lanyard.

Leisure Link Podcast presents
David Lean Cinema: The Heart of Croydon

Listen to our conversation with the brilliant David Lean Cinema team as we talk independent cinema in Croydon, punks on film and why relaxed screenings of films are important.

Hosts: Mario and Chrissie (Media Team)
Interviewers: Sedley (Leisure Link), Emma and Toyin (Gig Buddies pair)
Interviewees: Adrian Winchester, Janet Smith, Heather Hardie
Filmed at The David Lean Cinema, Croydon on 13th August 2024
Produced by the Club Soda Media Team
A special thank our guests: Adrian Winchester, Janet Smith and Heather Hardie