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Learning disability and autism

Our work with people with learning disabilities and autistic people focuses on two main areas: social justice and health inequalities. Each area is underpinned by our Ordinary Life approach. We not only believe but also know from our evidence base that with the right support and resources, people with learning disabilities and autistic people can live what we call an ‘ordinary life’ in their own homes, with relationships of their choosing, being known and valued in their communities and being in control of their own choices. All of our work strives to this end.    

What we do

Working in coproduction with people with learning disabilities and autistic people, we deliver a range of projects and areas of work, which include strategic pieces of work such as the People’s Parliament, individual work planning and advocating for people leaving locked hospitals, digital projects which ensure people have access to digital technology which can be crucial to community connections.

What we don’t do

We are not a service provider. We bring people together to work on specific pieces of work and to achieve specific outcomes. Some people work with us for just one project, others work with us over a series of projects, and some individuals who show particular skills in certain areas may be approached by Changing Our Lives to become Associates. We don’t hold regular groups or social events.

One Small Change

One Small Change

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Posted to: Learning disability and autism

Our work with people with learning disabilities and autistic people focuses on two main areas: social justice and health inequalities. Each area is underpinned by our Ordinary Life approach. We not only believe but also know from our evidence base that with the right support and resources, people with learning disabilities and autistic people can live what we call an ‘ordinary life’ in their own homes, with relationships of their choosing, being known and valued in their communities and being in control of their own choices. All of our work strives to this end.    

What we do

Working in coproduction with people with learning disabilities and autistic people, we deliver a range of projects and areas of work, which include strategic pieces of work such as the People’s Parliament, individual work planning and advocating for people leaving locked hospitals, digital projects which ensure people have access to digital technology which can be crucial to community connections.

What we don’t do

We are not a service provider. We bring people together to work on specific pieces of work and to achieve specific outcomes. Some people work with us for just one project, others work with us over a series of projects, and some individuals who show particular skills in certain areas may be approached by Changing Our Lives to become Associates. We don’t hold regular groups or social events.

Published: 17th May, 2022

Updated: 23rd May, 2022

Quality of Life programme

Quality of Life programme

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Posted to: Learning disability and autism

Our work with people with learning disabilities and autistic people focuses on two main areas: social justice and health inequalities. Each area is underpinned by our Ordinary Life approach. We not only believe but also know from our evidence base that with the right support and resources, people with learning disabilities and autistic people can live what we call an ‘ordinary life’ in their own homes, with relationships of their choosing, being known and valued in their communities and being in control of their own choices. All of our work strives to this end.    

What we do

Working in coproduction with people with learning disabilities and autistic people, we deliver a range of projects and areas of work, which include strategic pieces of work such as the People’s Parliament, individual work planning and advocating for people leaving locked hospitals, digital projects which ensure people have access to digital technology which can be crucial to community connections.

What we don’t do

We are not a service provider. We bring people together to work on specific pieces of work and to achieve specific outcomes. Some people work with us for just one project, others work with us over a series of projects, and some individuals who show particular skills in certain areas may be approached by Changing Our Lives to become Associates. We don’t hold regular groups or social events.

Published: 26th October, 2021

Updated: 31st January, 2022

Digital projects

Digital projects

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Posted to: Learning disability and autism

Our work with people with learning disabilities and autistic people focuses on two main areas: social justice and health inequalities. Each area is underpinned by our Ordinary Life approach. We not only believe but also know from our evidence base that with the right support and resources, people with learning disabilities and autistic people can live what we call an ‘ordinary life’ in their own homes, with relationships of their choosing, being known and valued in their communities and being in control of their own choices. All of our work strives to this end.    

What we do

Working in coproduction with people with learning disabilities and autistic people, we deliver a range of projects and areas of work, which include strategic pieces of work such as the People’s Parliament, individual work planning and advocating for people leaving locked hospitals, digital projects which ensure people have access to digital technology which can be crucial to community connections.

What we don’t do

We are not a service provider. We bring people together to work on specific pieces of work and to achieve specific outcomes. Some people work with us for just one project, others work with us over a series of projects, and some individuals who show particular skills in certain areas may be approached by Changing Our Lives to become Associates. We don’t hold regular groups or social events.

Published: 26th October, 2021

Updated: 7th February, 2022

Sandwell Learning Disability and Autism People’s Parliament

Sandwell Learning Disability and Autism People’s Parliament

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Posted to: Learning disability and autism

Our work with people with learning disabilities and autistic people focuses on two main areas: social justice and health inequalities. Each area is underpinned by our Ordinary Life approach. We not only believe but also know from our evidence base that with the right support and resources, people with learning disabilities and autistic people can live what we call an ‘ordinary life’ in their own homes, with relationships of their choosing, being known and valued in their communities and being in control of their own choices. All of our work strives to this end.    

What we do

Working in coproduction with people with learning disabilities and autistic people, we deliver a range of projects and areas of work, which include strategic pieces of work such as the People’s Parliament, individual work planning and advocating for people leaving locked hospitals, digital projects which ensure people have access to digital technology which can be crucial to community connections.

What we don’t do

We are not a service provider. We bring people together to work on specific pieces of work and to achieve specific outcomes. Some people work with us for just one project, others work with us over a series of projects, and some individuals who show particular skills in certain areas may be approached by Changing Our Lives to become Associates. We don’t hold regular groups or social events.

Published: 8th October, 2021

Person-centred planning

Person-centred planning

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Posted to: Learning disability and autism

Our work with people with learning disabilities and autistic people focuses on two main areas: social justice and health inequalities. Each area is underpinned by our Ordinary Life approach. We not only believe but also know from our evidence base that with the right support and resources, people with learning disabilities and autistic people can live what we call an ‘ordinary life’ in their own homes, with relationships of their choosing, being known and valued in their communities and being in control of their own choices. All of our work strives to this end.    

What we do

Working in coproduction with people with learning disabilities and autistic people, we deliver a range of projects and areas of work, which include strategic pieces of work such as the People’s Parliament, individual work planning and advocating for people leaving locked hospitals, digital projects which ensure people have access to digital technology which can be crucial to community connections.

What we don’t do

We are not a service provider. We bring people together to work on specific pieces of work and to achieve specific outcomes. Some people work with us for just one project, others work with us over a series of projects, and some individuals who show particular skills in certain areas may be approached by Changing Our Lives to become Associates. We don’t hold regular groups or social events.

Published: 8th October, 2021

Rights-based advocacy

Rights-based advocacy

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Posted to: Learning disability and autism

Our work with people with learning disabilities and autistic people focuses on two main areas: social justice and health inequalities. Each area is underpinned by our Ordinary Life approach. We not only believe but also know from our evidence base that with the right support and resources, people with learning disabilities and autistic people can live what we call an ‘ordinary life’ in their own homes, with relationships of their choosing, being known and valued in their communities and being in control of their own choices. All of our work strives to this end.    

What we do

Working in coproduction with people with learning disabilities and autistic people, we deliver a range of projects and areas of work, which include strategic pieces of work such as the People’s Parliament, individual work planning and advocating for people leaving locked hospitals, digital projects which ensure people have access to digital technology which can be crucial to community connections.

What we don’t do

We are not a service provider. We bring people together to work on specific pieces of work and to achieve specific outcomes. Some people work with us for just one project, others work with us over a series of projects, and some individuals who show particular skills in certain areas may be approached by Changing Our Lives to become Associates. We don’t hold regular groups or social events.

Published: 8th October, 2021

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  • Our vision and values

    Our vision and values

    Changing Our Lives is a rights-based organisation. We work alongside disabled people and people experiencing mental health difficulties, of all ages, as equal partners to find solutions to social injustice and health inequalities.

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    What is postural care?

  • Beth's Story

    Beth's Story

    Beth is on the journey to independence in her own home

  • David's Story

    David's Story

    Lockdown or no lockdown, with a direct payment and effective personalised care, David lives his life to the fullest.

  • Where we work

    Where we work

  • Safe places

    The Safe Places scheme is based on the belief that everyone has the right to feel confident and safe going out in their local community. Lots of people feel unsafe at times in the local area; this might be because they have experienced crime or because they simply feel unsafe. For disabled people, older people and others who feel vulnerable this often means they don’t go out at all. The Safe Places scheme enables people to feel more confident, access their local areas more and know what to do.

  • Jayne Leeson, MBE

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Our brand

    Our brand

  • Common Ground

    Common Ground

  • Katy's Story

    Katy's Story

    No one's too disabled, or too affected by mental health difficulties, to lead an ordinary life.



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Changing Our Lives is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 4404093 and registered as a Charity number 1093883