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💙
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!
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
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
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 -
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
.
@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.
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:
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
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.
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
🤩 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.
#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.
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.
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
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
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! 💃🕺
Great time at
@YaxleyFestival
yesterday, ready for more of the same today. Here’s LPUK committee member Annabelle supporting LPUK and the
#AnnabelleDavisCentre
.
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
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 -
.
@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!
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...
#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.
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.
#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
#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
.
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.
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
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.
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
.
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
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.
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
“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!”
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
Thank you to
@pborobiscuit
for another great event, we networked with so many fantastic people. We look forward to next years event already!
#raisingawareness
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! 💃🕺
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!