NELFT is marking Learning Disability Week with a series of community events across north east London celebrating the talents, achievements and contributions of people with learning disabilities.

The events aim to raise awareness, promote inclusion and help people with learning disabilities, their families and carers connect with local support services and community organisations.

Learning Disability Week is an opportunity to celebrate the voices, abilities and experiences of people with learning disabilities, while also highlighting the importance of reducing health inequalities and improving access to support and opportunities within local communities.

NELFT teams will be working alongside local authority partners, voluntary organisations and community groups to host events across a number of boroughs.

 

Redbridge event

An invite only free event, so please book asap. We want to hear from you about how we are doing and we want to tell you how we are improving.

Location: Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, IG1 1EA

When: Tuesday 16 June 2026.

Starts at 11am. Lunch and drinks will be provided at 12:00 midday.

How do I register to come to the event? Be quick to book as limited spaces available. Send an email to: Haveringcldtpsychiatry@nelft.nhs.uk or call 01708 433446

                              

Havering event

The Havering Community Learning Disability Team and clinicians from NELFT will host a community event:

Location: Liberty Shopping Centre (between H-Samuels and Super drug) 11 Western Rd, Romford RM1 3LD

When: Wednesday 17 June 2026.

9.30am – 17.00pm

The free open event will celebrate people with learning disabilities and showcase a range of local support services available for adults aged 18 and over in Havering.

Visitors can expect arts and crafts activities, including paintings, drawings and cake baking created by people with learning disabilities, alongside information stands from community organisations, health services, leisure providers and support groups.

The event will also provide opportunities for people to learn more about local services, activities and referral pathways available within the borough.

 

Waltham Forest event

The event will take place:

Location: 30 Coleridge Road, Walthamstow, E17 6QU

When: 18 June 2026.

11am-3.30pm

Music and food will be available, and you can meet the teams and learn about services.

More information: wfcldt.admin@nelft.nhs.uk or call 0208 928 8300