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We are an organisation that offers friendship and support to people with dwarfism, their families and friends. Instagram: LittlePeopleUK

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@LPUKOnline
Little People UK
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Our 2024 National Convention... Over 260 members, 5 doctors, 2 physios, 1 psychologists, 5 activity leaders, 12 expo companies & more. All creating a safe, equal space for our members to learn and socialise without fear of prejudice. Bring on 2025... we’ll see you soon💙
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@LPUKOnline
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Check out our #awareness video! We're #raisingawareness that taking photos of people with #dwarfism , for ones amusement is not appropriate. Many people with dwarfism sadly face this issue on a daily basis, where photographs are taken to mock and humiliate...this has to stop!
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Little People UK
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Happy Birthday to LPUK's president @WarwickADavis ! We hope you have a wonderful day. 🥳
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Little People UK
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Huge thanks to everyone at @pborobiscuit17 and @peterboroarena for a great event today...lots of connections made and awareness raised!
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Little People UK
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A great day @NaidexShow #raisingawareness , #networking and looking at some great #adaptions and #equipment . Looking forward to more of the same tomorrow!
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Excellent, LPUK patron @WarwickADavis won joint Gold in the masters rifle shooting, at the @dwarfsportDSAuk Games. http://t.co/WCFawUn6Xe
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Little People UK
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Great to see #HockeyDog ! Come on #PeterboroughPhantoms !
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Little People UK
6 months
It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Sammy Davis. Sammy was the co-founder and long time chairperson of Little People UK, her passion for supporting members of the community was unmatched and we endeavour to continue her legacy for a long time to come. 1/3
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@LPUKOnline
Little People UK
5 years
LPUK #RAISINGAWARENESS : The following statement has been released to the media.
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Little People UK
2 years
Check out LPUK member @AnnabelleLDavis on CBBC Mash-up tomorrow morning 9am-12pm. Annabelle has also starred in The Dumping Ground on CBBC and will soon be appearing in the Willow series on Disney+. #dwarfismawarenessmonth
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Little People UK
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Happy Birthday to LPUK Co-founder and President @WarwickADavis !
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Little People UK
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Our thoughts are with Sammy's family at this time and we send our love to them all. We ask you give them privacy to deal with their grief. 3/3 Below is a message released by Warwick, Annabelle and Harrison -
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Little People UK
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LPUK NEWS: PM awards outstanding Little People UK chair -
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Little People UK
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LPUK are here too! Come and say hello.
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Well done to Jack, Abi and Brian for completing the @London10K ! Thank you You are all fantastic! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️
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Little People UK
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What better day than #StarWarsDay to announce LPUK will once again be at @spacecentre for another weekend of #StarWars fun! More information on tickets etc. will be given, once we have the information ourselves. #maythefourthbewithyou
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Little People UK
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..it's great to see everyone working together to raise awareness of people with dwarfism and help build a positive future! #PositivelyUnique
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Little People UK
6 years
#raisingawareness Film star visits pupil at Kidderminster school
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Little People UK
7 years
Good luck to everyone at the National Games this weekend! Registration is now open.
@dwarfsportDSAuk
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Registration for the 24th National Games will be open in half an hour! Come and see us to collect your athletes pack. #NationalGames17
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Little People UK
6 years
LPUK President @WarwickADavis doing his keynote speech at @NaidexShow ! #weareable #naidex45
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Little People UK
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Words are important. And during #DwarfismAwarenessMonth it is an opportunity to learn the words which should and should not be used.
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Little People UK
6 years
Well done to the first few finishers of the @RideLondon in support of LPUK. Time for a good rest now! #TeamLPUK 💯🚲
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Little People UK
7 years
The word 'midget' is offensive to many people with dwarfism, unfortunately we are still seeing the word used in an offensive manner, please help us educated that this word is unacceptable. #educationiskey
@WarwickADavis
Warwick Davis
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. @Twitter is supposed to have clamped down on abusive behaviour on their platform. However, even after reporting twice, and explaining how offensive the word ‘midget’ is to many short statured individuals, they continue to allow the Tweet below to remain on the users timeline.
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Little People UK
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Good Luck to all going to the Dwarf Sports Association UK National Games this weekend! Hope you all have fun!
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DSAUK
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National Dwarf Games: National Dwarf Games 1:30 PM. 30th April Alexander Stadium National…
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Little People UK
5 years
LPUK representatives are visiting a school today on #WorldBookDay , to #raiseawareness of #dwarfism in some drama lessons, whilst also celebrating with the children.
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Little People UK
9 years
Come visit our stand and find out about LPUK and help raise dwarfism awareness! @Tesco Corby.
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Little People UK
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A great day of fundraising also at the @theposhofficial huge thanks to them! And all the volunteers who came!
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Little People UK
5 years
Excellent words Eden! #positivelyunique
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Lee Stobbs
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Hi @jimmycarr 👋 Your senseless “jokes” about dwarfism, which were brought to my attention by @MrEugeneGrant , hit my family hard. So much so, that my incredibly talented 7-year-old goddaughter Eden, who has Achondroplasia by the way, wanted to write you this letter:
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Little People UK
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Happy 70th Birthday to the #NHS today! With your support over these years lots of people with #dwarfism can lead healthy, fulfilled and independent lives! #NHS70
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Little People UK
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Along with other countries around the world, today we celebrate International #Dwarfism #Awareness Day. Uniting to promote dwarfism awareness and pride in order to challenge barriers, and assert our right to self-determination and independence.
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@BAFTA
BAFTA
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The nominees for Performer are: TOM COURTENAY Grandpa in Grandpa’s Great Escape @bbcone ANNABELLE DAVIS Sasha Bellman in The Dumping Ground @cbbc JENNIFER SAUNDERS Miss Dandy in Grandpa’s Great Escape @bbcone TOM STOURTON Henry VIII in Horrible Histories @cbbc
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Little People UK
6 years
More #TeamLPUK cyclists have crossed the finish of @RideLondon ! Well done and huge thank you from LPUK.
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Little People UK
4 years
Happy Birthday to LPUK Co-founder and Chairperson @SammyDDavis !
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Little People UK
2 years
🤩 Members Monday 🤩 We are delighted to share that Annabelle Davis has recently joined the cast of Hollyoaks, LPUK were privileged to advise Hollyoaks on working with a person with dwarfism, both as a cast member and also her character representation.
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Little People UK
5 years
#DwarfismAwarenessMonth - Day 12 Sometimes people are unsure how to refer to a person with #dwarfism , we have recently had enquires of such reference recently. Although it’s very much a personal preference, share these few terms to help guide.
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Little People UK
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LPUK MEDIA: Little People UK are in contact with Jimmy Carr and his agents regarding his comedy show. We will update you with any information, once we have it ourselves. Thanks, Little People UK.
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...whether that be sending positive LP stories, handing out leaflets, or even simply sharing status'...
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LPUK #FUNDRAISING : A huge thank you to all of the cyclists who rode for LPUK at the @RideLondon yesterday, those who #fundraised and those who #raisedawareness ! We really appreciate your support.
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Little People UK
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LPUK members had a great time today at the @AllocateS conference helping raise the profile of LPUK. #Allug2017
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Little People UK
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We have been touched by your messages of kindness shared since the passing of our co-founder and former Chairperson Sammy Davis. (1/5)
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Not only was Sammy a passionate advocate for the community, she was a friend to many, with a listening ear at any time and an endless positive spirit, we know this is going to be a huge loss to everyone and we want you to know we will be here to support. 2/3
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Little People UK
5 years
#HappyBirthday to LPUK President @WarwickADavis and belated Happy Birthday to LPUK Chairperson @SammyDDavis . 🥳
@SammyDDavis
Sammy Davis
5 years
Happy 50th Birthday to my husband and rock @WarwickADavis I love you more than words can ever say. Thank you for all you do for us all. You are the best and you are my world. We really appreciate all you do and couldn’t live without you. All my love and hugs forever yours. xxx
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Little People UK
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We're all very sad to see @EllieSimmonds1 leave #StrictlyComeDancing this week, but everyone is extremely proud of how far Ellie and Nikita have gone in the competition. Ellie showed she is a great dancer and is an inspiration to the dwarfism community! 💃🕺
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Little People UK
9 years
LPUK EVENT: LPUK are excited to announce our Casino Night! For more information visit -
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Little People UK
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LPUK committee had a great time at their #firstaid course today, thanks to #hearttraining for your excellent teaching...
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Little People UK
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Great time at @YaxleyFestival yesterday, ready for more of the same today. Here’s LPUK committee member Annabelle supporting LPUK and the #AnnabelleDavisCentre .
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Little People UK
5 years
LITTLE PEOPLE UK STATEMENT - COVID 19 (Coronavirus)
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Little People UK
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The final post for #DwarfismAwarenessMonth ; thank you to everyone who has helped raise awareness in each way possible...
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Little People UK
6 years
Excellent! LPUK committee member @AnnabelleLDavis is a fantastic ambassador and will do everyone proud! #dwarfism
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Sammy Davis
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Little People UK
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#RaisingAwareness Huge #thankyou once again to #volunteers who helped with the promoting #dwarfism and LPUK at the @YaxleyFestival this weekend. We really appreciate support from anyone!
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Little People UK
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Check out friend of LPUK, @paulzerdin on tonights #BGTChampions from 8:30pm.
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BGT
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Ventriloquist @paulzerdin and his little mate, Sam might have cracked America, but it would mean everything to win #BGTChampions on home turf 🏆🙌 Don't be a dummy, watch them in action on BGT: The Champions. 8:30pm on @ITV and @WeAreSTV
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Little People UK
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LPUK representatives are having a great time at @YaxleyFestival #raisingawareness of #dwarfism and LPUK with the help of local MP @ShaileshVara
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Little People UK
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LPUK NEWSLETTER: At the LPUK 6th Birthday Celebration we released the first edition of our annual newsletter! Take a look...
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Little People UK
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We're delighted to share the wonderful news that @markpovinelli (President of @LPANational ) is performing a one man show in #London for a limited period of time at the Finborough Theatre. Tickets -
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Very much appreciated! Thank you! #raisingawareness #positivelyunique
@Kidzcoolit
Kidzcoolit/Youth #Gottit with Harrison, Con & Bex
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. @LPUKOnline We gave you guys a little mention in our Warwick Davis Tenable interview. Going forward we’ll do this regularly when we do anything with the Davis family. Hope it helps!
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Little People UK
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#RAISINGAWARENESS LPUK delegates Had a great time on Sunday at the @Grand_Arcade in #Cambridge #raisingfunds and #awareness for LPUK. With LPUK President Warwick Davis switching on the Christmas lights. #Thankyou for organising and a huge thank you to everyone who donated!
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Little People UK
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Huge #thankyou to everyone who came to the LPUK 8th #Birthday Celebration this weekend! It was great to see so many new faces, along with a lot of returnees. We hope you all made lots of new friends and memories, caught up with old friends and reminisced...
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Little People UK
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#DwarfismAwarenessMonth Day 14 - People are sometimes unsure whether to stand, kneel or sit to talk to a person with #dwarfism ...this can mean people will choose not to talk to a person with #dwarfism , because they don't want to upset or cause offence. Here is some guidance.
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Day 1: October marks #DwarfismAwarenessMonth , which was originally recognised in 2009 in the US. This has now filtered over to the UK, with that in mind LPUK will be posting something everyday to mark #Dwarfism #Awareness Month highlighting dwarfism to the wider community.
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Join us at @westlodgefarm tomorrow for our awareness day! Raising awareness of dwarfism and charities which support. 1/2
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Little People UK
9 years
Huge thanks to everyone who came to the @spacecentre today! It was great to see you & huge welcome to all newcomers! http://t.co/DOEV5ExJcq
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Little People UK
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2/2 @WarwickADavis and @AnnabelleLDavis will be there from 11am-1pm, bring along your books for them to sign!
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LPUK are all setup and ready at the @spacecentre for a fun weekend of Star Wars!
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#DwarfismAwarenessMonth 2018 - LPUK #RAISINGAWARENESS : Staring is something people with #dwarfism face on a regular basis, mostly from children who are very curious, let's start the conversation on how to approach someone with dwarfism - saying hello and asking questions is ok
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Little People UK
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#NationalTriviaDay dwarfism is not just about the medical issues, there are often social issues which can affect people too... Little People UK is here to support everyone affected in some way by #dwarfism .
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LPUK #CONVENTION : Final booking day is today! We will once again be welcoming our regular excellent #physio Sara and her husband Matt, who specialises in #mentalwellbeing . They will have their own workshop, plus join the medical panel and hold individual consultations.
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LPUK MEMBERS: We had a great time yesterday supporting Ellie-Mai at her crowning in Leek! Huge thank you also for raising funds for LPUK, we really appreciate your support. You're excellent! #raisingawareness #fundraising
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Little People UK
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LPUK President is in the midst of it at the @SW_Celebration in #Chicago this weekend, presenting numerous panels and meeting a whole host of #StarWars fans.
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Warwick Davis
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The stage is set in the Wintrust Arena at @SW_Celebration . This is my home for the next 4 days and we’re going to have a blast...er!
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Well done also to Dawn and Paul Hinton for organisers the fundraiser and dwarfism awareness day!
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Congratulations!
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Warwick Davis
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I’m delighted to be the recipient of a #NationalDiversityAward . It’s a great privelige to be able to make a difference in society & I dedicate this award to the members of #LittlePeopleUK , individuals with dwarfism throughout the UK & the world... you are all #PositivelyUnique .
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LPUK relay team! Looking forward to seeing everyone.
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Little People UK
6 years
All setup at the @PrimaryCareShow , come and see us if you're there. We hope to make great contacts to help with supporting our members in the future!
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Little People UK
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#RAISINGAWARENESS - LPUK member Connor Reilly had a visit from LPUK President @WarwickADavis yesterday, to promote #inclusion , #diversity and #raiseawareness at his school. Check out this #newspaper article -
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Little People UK
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Everyone retweet this video and make people aware this is a problem people with #dwarfism and other #disabilities face, everyday! It shouldn't be condoned or encouraged. People with dwarfism have a right to live their life without trouble, like everyone else. #raisingawareness
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Little People UK
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LPUK CONVENTION: Little People UK are pleased to announce our Sixth Annual Convention prices...
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#TeamLPUK smashed the @RideLondon today! Here's more completing the 100 miles...what an amazing feat.
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Little People UK
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October marks #DwarfismAwarenessMonth . Let us know what you’re doing to support and raise awareness.
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LPUK committee had an excellent Child Protection training course this morning. Improving our ability to continually support our members.
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Little People UK
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Ellie Simmonds’ performances on @bbcstrictly have been an inspiration to many in the #dwarfism community, LPUK back Ellie every step of the way on this journey, we celebrate her participation with great pride and positivity.
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Little People UK
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This is something that is happening, even today. It has to stop! People should not be subjected to this on a daily basis; going to the shops, walking down the street. People with #dwarfism should and must be able to do everyday activities without this happening! #raiseawareness
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Little People UK
5 years
#mediastatement - this is a joint media statement with @RGAUK
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#DWARFISMAWARENESSMONTH Day 28 - From actor and tv presenter Warwick Davis. The quote reads: I have only ever seen the #positive in who I am. I look at my #dwarfism as a kind of #superpower .
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Little People UK
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Great to see! #raisingawareness of LPUK and #dwarfism at #Peterborough @Truckfest_Live thank you to @lolward and LPUK volunteers for supporting.
@WarwickADavis
Warwick Davis
5 years
“You got yer ears on rubber duck?” I dropped in to #Truckfest today to see CPT Distribution’s #LittlePeopleUK branded truck. Great job raising awareness for the charity. “Ten Four!”
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LPUK are having a great time at @FeeltheForceDay in Peterborough! #disabilityawareness #positivelyunique
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Little People UK
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Stop by and say hello if you’re at @NaidexShow today and tomorrow. You’ll find us on N7082! #weareable #Naidex45
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Little People UK
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Great first day at @NaidexShow ! Same again tomorrow. Say hello if you’re around. Tomorrow LPUK President Warwick Davis will also be giving a speech, not to be missed. #naidex45 #weareable
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Little People UK
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Thank you to @pborobiscuit for another great event, we networked with so many fantastic people. We look forward to next years event already! #raisingawareness
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Little People UK
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RAISING AWARENESS We’re back at the #NEC for day 2 of the #PrimaryCareShow ! #Raisingawareness of #dwarfism and LPUK in the medical field. Come say hello if you’re around, stand A13.
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LPUK #RAISINGAWARENESS LPUK are having a great time at Return of the Garrison at the @spacecentre , #raisingawareness of #dwarfism and LPUK.
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Little People UK
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LPUK EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT -
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Little People UK
2 years
Everyone at LPUK is looking forward to cheering on #EllieSimmonds in the new series of #StrictlyComeDancing ! We know Ellie will be fantastic and she's a great ambassador for the community. Come on Ellie! 💃🕺
@bbcstrictly
BBC Strictly ✨
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She’s gone for gold, and now she’s gearing up for glitter. We can’t wait to see @EllieSimmonds1 make waves on #Strictly 🥇
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Little People UK
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Thank you to everyone who attended the LPUK 6th Birthday Celebration this weekend we hope you all had a great time! It was lovely to see some old faces and fantastic to welcome so many new people. We are already looking forward to the next event!
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