Big Health Week is here!

People with learning disabilities and autistic people will be able to take part in another week-long ‘Big Health Week’ from Monday 7 to Friday 11 November 2022. The Big Health Week is a fun and social occasion, but we’re also getting across important health messages. The event is commissioned by the NHS South East London […]

Autumn Newsletter

Dear Friends and Supporters, There is a lot of uncertainty at the moment – for charities and individuals – as we continue to hear about the rise in the cost of living. Many people with learning disabilities are struggling because of rising costs and other inequalities. The staff team at Lewisham Speaking Up feel we […]

Lisa’s bus experience

I was waiting for my regular bus at the bus stop near my house. I use a walker that I cannot do without and also wear a helmet sometimes in case I fall. When the bus arrived, the bus driver said:, “I’m not putting the bus ramp down because you are not eligible to use […]

2021/2022 Annual Report

Click here to read LSU’s 2021/22 annual report.

People’s Day Success

We had a very successful day at the annual People’s Day at Mountsfield Park on 16 July 2022 as part of the Lewisham Borough of Culture 2022 celebration. It was a hot day and so a huge thanks to all who popped in to say hello and to catch up with our services for people […]

LSU Newsletter June 2022

Dear friends and supporters, Welcome to our latest Lewisham Speaking Up newsletter. I hope you are enjoying the longer days and the sunshine. At LSU we are very worried about people with learning disabilities managing as the cost of living goes up. We hope to run some groups on this soon. If you are or […]

Newsletter March 2022

Lewisham Speaking Up is still working hard to start in-person groups again following the pandemic.   We really want to re-connect with people we lost touch with, and we want new people to join our groups and get help through our advocacy services.  If you know a person with a learning disability who needs help, […]