inclusion north bulletin 29

7/30/2019 Inclusion North Bulletin 29

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In this bulletin you will hear about some of the workInclusion North is doing and information about whatis happening across the country.

Find us on Facebook

You can find out more about the all the work we are doingby following us on facebook and twitter at:

Facebook:www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth

Twitter: @InclusionNorth

You can still have your say

We sent out a short survey with your areas Half YearStatement at the end of September

We want to get as much feedback from people we work with as

possible so we can make sure we are doing the right work withyou.

You can do this by answering the 8 short questions in thesurvey below

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YSBPCN5

If you havent already told us what you think then pleaselet us know by 23rd November

Inclusion North Bulletin

Issue Number 29

20th November 2012
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Keep On Moving

Creative, inclusive and good value ways of workingA day to celebrate the fantastic work happening in InclusionNorth MemberAreas that supports the inclusion of people withLearning Disabilities and their families

We are holding 2 days on:

5th December York 10am 3pm14th December Newcastle 10am 3pm

York Event

This event is free to Inclusion North member areas.Each area can send 5 people.

Newcastle Event

We are hosting this with the North East Learning DisabilityPartnership.

The event is free for up to 5 reps from the Learning DisabilityPartnership member groups across the North East.

People from non member groups can attend either ofthese events at a cost of 50 per person if places areavailable.

You can find out more information about these events here:

www.inclusionnorth.org/about/news/keep-on-moving.html
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Different ways of working - Adult Social Care models

We want to help everyone share models, ideas and what theyare learning. Darlington is kicking us off by sharing their newway of working it is called a Life Stages Approach you canfind out more by coming to the Moving Forward day on 14thDecember or by reading the paper below.

See the new ways of working page on our website:

http://inclusionnorth.org/skills-bank/new-ways-of-working/

please send us any ideas or ways of working you want to sharecontribute and share your ideas etc

News and updates from Around the Country

Changes at Inclusion North

New Temporary Office Manager

As you may now Danny has now left Inclusion North afternearly 3 years of being our Office Manager.

We have really enjoyed working with Danny and wish him allthe luck in the future.

We are really pleased Julie Batchelor has started as our newOffice Manager. Julie is very happy to be working with us andstarted in the office on 7th November. She can be contacted onthe Office number. You can also email her [email protected]
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Improving Health and Lives: The Learning DisabilitiesObservatory

Have you got a learning disability? Asking the question

and recording the answer for NHS healthcare providers

Health service organisations need to be able to identify peoplethey look after who have learning disabilities in order both tomake appropriate reasonable adjustments and to monitor thatthis is happening satisfactorily.

Improving Health and Lives: The Learning Disabilities

Observatory has published a new paper setting out the legalreasons why this is essential and a number of practical issuesin identifying people and coding the presence of disability ininformation systems and statistical datasets.

To view the report go to:www.improvinghealthandlives.org.uk/publications

Department of Health wants to find good practice in

supporting people with learning disabilities

The Government are asking Local Areas for good practice in

making services better for people with learning disabilities.

Areas have to reply by 13th December then the National

Valuing Families Forum and National Forum members will visit

some areas to check out the good practice

See letter on website: www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/11/letter-

learning-disabilities/
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Mencap: Have you or someone you know had yourrespite/short breaks cut?

Mencap has heard from some parents and carers of bothchildren and adults with a learning disability that the respitesupport they receive from the local authorities has beenreduced.

They have heard that some parents have been 're-assessed'as no longer needing the same level of respite/short breaksupport they have had in the past, and that many respite/shortbreak facilities are being threatened with closure.

Mencap would like to hear from anyone who has been affectedby this and have put together a 5 minute online survey forpeople to complete.

The link for the online survey is here:www.mencap.org.uk/shortbreakscuts

For more information about the campaign please contact:Jo Davies - Campaigns and Policy OfficerTelephone: 0207 696 5462

Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Take action: stop another Winterbourne

The care workers involved in the abuse scandal atWinterbourne View have now been sentenced.

However, people with a learning disability are still being sent toplaces like Winterbourne View, often far away from their lovedones, where they are at risk of abuse and neglect. This must

stop.The government's final report on what they will do to stop thishappening again is due out soon.
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You can email Norman Lamb MP, the minister withresponsibility for this, and tell him to do everything in his powerto stop another Winterbourne View happening.

Click here to do this e-action now:www.e-activist.com/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=78&ea.campaign.id=17112

If youre on twitter please tweet the Department of Health:

@DHgovuk Sentencing of #Winterbourne abusers is notenough. Gov must close all places like #Winterbourne & give

ppl the right local support

Read the full news story:www.mencap.org.uk/news/article/winterbourne-sentencing

Evaluation of Choice Support initiative - replacing wakingnight staff with sleep-in staff

Better Nights by Professor Roger Ellis and ProfessorDavid Sines

This report called Better Nights looks at what difference there

was when waking night staff with sleep-in staff. This was part ofa process by Choice Support and Southwark Council to breakdown a large block contract into personalised services.

Read the full report here:www.centreforwelfarereform.org/library/by-az/better-nights.html
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Check the date on your disabled Metro Pass

Some disabled Metro passes run out on 31st March 2013

You can check the date of when your pass runs out by lookingat the expiry date on your pass

You can get a new Metro pass 3 months before it runs out. Youwill need to re-apply through Social Services.

Their address is:Britannia House, Hall Ings, Bradford, BD1 1HX

Or Telephone: 01274 438723

Visit the Newlife Foundation Stand at Kidz Up North

Kidz Up North,Bolton - Thursday 29 November

Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children will be at nextmonths Kidz Up North event at the Reebok Arena in Bolton onThursday 29 November.

They will be introducing the charitys range of free services.And explaining how Newlife offers information and support,funds applications for essential specialist equipment, provides

a unique emergency equipment loan service for end-of-lifechildren and loans out Kit Boxes full of sensory anddevelopmental aids.

To find out more about the charity go to:www.newlifecharity.co.uk

Or call the Newlife Nurse Helpline on freephone 0800 902 0095
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8/11

Connect in the North

Women's Health Matters

Next year Women's Health Matters will be running a Women'sHealth Group for women with learning difficulties at Connect inthe North.

Dates haven't been set yet but if you know anyone who wouldbe interested please get in touch with Jane at Women's HealthMatters.

For information contact Jane Bethell on:: 0113 276 2851

Or Email: [email protected]

International Day of Disabled People Evening Event

In partnership with The Sage Gateshead

To celebrate this years International Day of Disabled People,

Disability North in partnership with The Sage Gateshead, is

delighted to announce an evening of performances by disabled

people and inclusive groups from around the region featuring

song, dance, music, drama and film.

The event takes place at 7.00pm on Tuesday 18 December

2012 and will be hosted by Jonathan Miles from BBC Radio

Newcastle.

To book your place please click on the following link:

www.thesagegateshead.org/event/int-day-of-disabled-2012/

Or you can telephone: 0191 443 4661
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Disability Rocks

Christmas Event 14th December in Pudsey, Leeds

Keith Fletcher would like to tell you a little about DisabilityRocks. It is a musical event, a bit like a mini festival with live

music and stalls.

For details about the Christmas event or more information

about Disability Rocks please visit:www.disabilityrocks.org

Email:[email protected]

The Twisting Ducks Academies

The Academies in Newcastle are back

The two new Academies "The Band" and the "TheatreAcademy" will give you the opportunity to learn new skills,devise your own performances or music, and show your workto lots of people.

Members of 'The band' academy will run a monthly gig night,tour as a band, record and release their own songs, and livethe rock and roll life style!

Members of the 'Theatre Academy' will be supported by theTwisting Ducks to create and tour their own performancepieces, hold theatre nights, and work towards setting up theirown theatre company.

For further information please seewww.thetwistingducks.co.uk

Or contact [email protected]
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10/11

Good News! Stephen becomes first councillor in the UKwith Down's syndrome

Councillor Stephen Green, 47, previously made the headlinesfor learning to read music and performing his first piano recital.

Very recently he was elected as member of Nuthall Parish

Council in Nottinghamshire after his predecessor, Councillor

Paul Simpson, stepped down.

Read this inspiring news article here:

www.uk.news.yahoo.com/stephen-green-from-nuthall-first-

man-with-down-s-syndrome-to-become-parish-councillor-

25102012.html

And heres a reminder of the Access to elected office fund:

You can apply to this fund for any extra help you need as adisabled person wanting to be a councillor or MP

www.access-to-elected-office-fund.org.uk/about-the-fund

Santander Foundation - Community Plus

New fund to support local charities helping disadvantaged

people across the UK.

Grants of up to 5,000 are available for small local charities or

local projects of national charities.

Applications can be made at any Santander branch by

completing a short form.

There are no closing dates and successful charities will be

notified within two months of applying.
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If you would like any information on any of our meetings,training or projects you can contact the office on:

Tel: 0113 262 6409OrE-mail:[email protected]

Or you can write to us at:Inclusion North191 Belle Vue RoadLeedsLS3 1HG

You can visit our website at:www.inclusionnorth.org

Or you can contact any member of the Inclusion North team:

Samantha ClarkTel: 07823 536 603Email:[email protected]

Julie BatchelorTel: 0113 262 6409

Email:[email protected]

Scott CunninghamTel: 07767 776 125Email:[email protected]

Kate FultonTel: 07876 145 390Email:[email protected]
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