Bulletin 111 Final

8/19/2019 Bulletin 111 Final

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In this bulletin you will hear about some of thework Inclusion North is doing and informationabout what is happening across the country.

Find Inclusion North on Facebook and Twitter

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

Facebook: www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth

Twitter: @InclusionNorth

Talking Travel North East

This is the first meeting of the North East Talking TravelNetwork for 2016 run by Inclusion North.

The purpose of the meetings are to make sure people withlearning disabilities are able to travel around easily as

citizens of their community, country and world.

The meeting takes place on

21st March

You can see the flyer on the link below

http://bit.ly/1UaxND3

Inclusion North BulletinIssue Number 111

10th March 2016

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User led organisation funding

User led organisations can apply for a grant to deliver

training for individual employers and personal assistants.

If you are a user led organisation (ULO), you can apply fora grant to deliver training for people who employ their owncare and support (individual employers), and theirpersonal assistants.

This is happening while Skills for Care are waiting for the

Department of Health to say the funding is available.

Applications are now open and will close on

24 March at 12 noon.

You can find out more on Skills for Care’s website at

http://bit.ly/1LbhiVS

Registering the Right Support

Care Quality Commission (CQC) have released a new

policy document and statement, about what they will

register for services for people with Learning Disabilities.

The purpose of this is for CQC to make sure they have a

consistent approach to registration and to make their

expectations clear to those registering.

You can see the document on the link below

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Inappropriate Use of Psychotropic Medication

As part of the Transforming Care Programme, these

events for nurses and student nurses are to support their

role in reducing the use of psychotropic and other similar

medications for people who might not need them.

This event will consider what makes it harder and easier

for nurses assisting people and families in this area, and

working with the people who prescribe this medication

before it is given to people.

These events are sponsored by NHS England, supported

by the Royal College of Nursing and facilitated by Debra

Moore Associates Ltd. People from the Royal College of

Psychiatry, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the

Royal College of Nursing will be participating at each

event.

The event in the North of England will be on

8th April 2016 in Leeds

You can find out more about this on Debra Moore

Associates website at

http://bit.ly/1RQ0FhD

which also tells you about the other dates in Oxford and

Derby.

There are a few free places available for student nurses,

to find out more contact

[email protected]

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IHaL’s Self -Assessment Change report

The Joint Health and Social Care Self Assessment

Framework was introduced by learning disability services

following the abuse at Winterbourne View.

In ‘Transforming Care’, the Government’s final report on

their investigation of these events, published in December

2012, NHS England and the Association of Directors of

Adult Social Services promised to develop a method for a

joint annual self-review of local services.

This report has been written to add to the thinking of the

self-assessment as a tool for showing progress in service

design and supply.

The report shows the pattern of changes seen between

the 2013 and 2014 exercises. It only looks at the section

of the assessment which uses red/amber/green ratingsagainst standard quality measures.

You can see the report on the link below

http://bit.ly/1QJ5CGN

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Good practice guides for commissioners onautism strategy

The National Autistic Society have made some shortguides to act as a quick way of looking things up for localauthorities and the NHS.

The guides set out the basics of what they must do tocarry out the different parts of the adult autism strategyand legal guidance, as well as what they need to do next,once they have the basics in place.

They also include examples of good work already takingplace, showing how a few simple, practical measures canhave a positive effect on the lives of autistic adults.

This good practice guidance was produced in January2016 with funding from the Department of Health and inconsultation with the Association of Directors of AdultSocial Services.

You can download all the guides on the link below

http://bit.ly/1M4v07W

Local Area Coordination in Derby – a report on

if it is making a difference

Derby City Council are supporting people to be usecommunity based supports more. They got a review tosee what difference it is making.

The evaluation found that people had improved healthand wellbeing, for instance, by having less socialisolation, increased confidence, independence andcontrol over their lives.

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Local Area Coordination supports the Councils’ dutiesunder the Care Act to empower individuals and improvehealth and wellbeing outcomes through communitysolutions.

The purpose of the analysis was to measure impact ofLAC across Derby City Council showing the value andcost benefit to support continued investment through theBetter care Fund and Adult Social Care Funding andpotential value should the service be expanded to all 17wards.

They found that for a three years ahead with 10 Local

Area Coordinators, £4.00 of social value would beearned for every £1.00 invested. They used somethingcalled Social Return on Investment (SROI) to work thisout.

The analysis was 1st done for Thurrock Council based onnine LAC in July 2015. Then followed by an analysis forDerby based on ten LAC in November 2015.

You can read the reports about this on the links below

Social Value of Local Area Coordination Executive

Summary March 2016

http://bit.ly/1pdrAey

Learning Outcomes for Thurrock and Derby March 2016

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What Next for Inclusive Education?

This event will bring together people who are working to

make inclusive education a reality, despite the manychallenges.

They will work together to offer responses to the followingclaims:

That including disabled children and young people in

mainstream schools doesn’t deliver the education

they need

That having disabled children and young people inmainstream schools has a negative impact on otherchildren and young people

That inclusive education is not possible without moremoney

That there is no evidence that inclusion works

By the end of the event, they will have found the big areasto be tackled, have an action plan offering solutions, aswell as people committed to start making those solutionshappen.

If you think inclusive education is the only way forward,and are interested in working with people who feel thesame, this is the event for you!

This event takes place on

15th April in London

There are some free places, if you would like one please

contact Linda Jordan on

[email protected]

You can find out more on the event flyer at

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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http://bit.ly/1QEd6yh

Or from the Where Next for Inclusion Website at

http://bit.ly/1X9QcPN

The website will have updates added to it nearer the time.

European Union Referendum event in Leeds?

Connect in the North’s recent ‘Question Leeds Councillors’ event was a great success thanks to Councillors Ogilvie,Mulherin, Latty and Lay.

They are now thinking about organising an event aboutthe European Union Referendum.

To find out if there is enough interest and to help themidentify the right speakers they would like to know whatquestions people with learning difficulties have.

They have made a sheet people with learning difficultiescan use to let them know, what they need to know, todecide how to vote in June.

You can download the sheet on the link

http://bit.ly/1OYsyQ9 Please return the sheet to

Connect in the NorthBridge HouseBalm RoadLeedsLS10 2TP

Or if you need more information you can call

0113 270 3233

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9/22

The Well Being of Disabled People and Carers

Event

This event is a discussion about wellbeing of disabledpeople and their carers.

Areas that will be discussed include:

How do you resolve commonly occurring problems – if you don’t have a sister who is a barrister?

Young disabled people and the transition fromeducation into employment

Decision making and the UN Convention on theRights of Persons with Disabilities.

Sheltered workshops – their history and the future.

The event will take place at

Moot Court Room, Liberty Building, University ofLeeds, LS2 9JY.

On

15th April

At

10am until 3.30pm

To book a place click on the link below

http://bit.ly/1YvvYkK

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Learning Disability England

People First England are working on creating a new

organisation called Learning Disability England.

This new organisation will bring together self-advocates,

families, friends and organisations to create a strong, loud

voice on national issues. They think this is something that

has been missing!

They want to know what self-advocacy groups think about

their ideas.

They would like you to do these surveys online:

There are two surveys that are on the links below.

Survey for people with learning disabilities

http://bit.ly/1pcXoAc

Survey for families and friends

http://bit.ly/1QA59J0

Survey for staff in organisations that work with people with

learning disabilities

http://bit.ly/1pcXpUL

Please fill them out before 22nd

March. Preferably as soon

as possible!

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Safe Places Bradford

The aim of Safe Places Bradford is to support childrenand adults with disabilities to feel safe when out andabout living their lives, by carrying a card and havingaccess to safe places.

There is a video about the scheme that you can watch

http://bit.ly/1RRfJvJ

and also an EasyRead version of the video

http://bit.ly/1QLBNoY

You can also find out more on their website at

http://bit.ly/21YMuz1

There are many places in the Bradford area that areSafe Places and the Police are trained to help.

If you would like a Help I’m Lost Card

Or would like to train your staff

contact Carol Beardsmore

at Snoop

Call 01274 292 127

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Newcastle – The Inclusive City.

What would it take?

Newcastle City Council are holding an event, to talk aboutbeing an inclusive city and how disabled children can

make friends with their non- disabled peers and be part of

their community.

on

Tuesday 12th April

from

9.30am until 12.30pm

The event is at

Main Hall, Westgate College, West Road, Newcastle, NE4

9LU

A map of the venue is available at

http://bit.ly/21VxAGj

To book a place

Email: [email protected]

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Re-imagine Colour Space Photography

Colour Space is a pilot project for people with Learning

Disabilities.

These workshops are hosted by Lemos&Crane.

It is for people who enjoy art, museums and galleries.

Small events are being held at the Victoria and Albert

Museum in London where people will take photographsusing iPads.

People will have access to The History of Photography

Display, The Victoria and Albert Learning Centre and The

Drawing Rooms.

A form can be completed if you are interested at

http://bit.ly/1QBxkIN

National Learning Disabilities Awards

The National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awardsoffer a chance to celebrate the successes of individuals,teams and businesses across the UK – people who reallydo make a positive impact on people’s lives!

The awards are organised by Care Talk and aresupported by the Department of Health and Association ofDirectors of Adult Social Services (ADASS).

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This event takes place on

15th July in Birmingham

You can find out more about the awards on the link below

http://bit.ly/1TptiFW

If you want to make a nomination online you can do it on

the link below

http://bit.ly/1UPNIqW

Or if you want to know more about the National Learning

Disability Awards, you can contact them at

[email protected]

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15/22

Easy News issue 19 – The First British Man

Walks in Space

Easy News is the first news magazine designed to beaccessible for people with learning disabilities.

Easy News have released their first issue of 2016.

This issue has news of Tim Peake - the first British man in

space, information on the global warming agreement, and

more about what the European referendum means.

There is also an update on the Government’s “Bedroom

Tax”, along with information about the big sporting events

taking place this year.

You can read issue 19 of Easy News on their website on

the link below

http://bit.ly/24O8uf0

Easy News say that they are often asked if they can do

issues more often, they say that they hope to be able to

do that if they can get the funding they are going for.

This will make it better as the stories will be more up todate.

If you would like to give Easy News any feedback, they

would like to hear it.

You can email them at

[email protected]

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Bradford Theatre Access and Carer Scheme

A new Access and Carers Membership Scheme has been

introduced for people going to Bradford Theatres that

need assistance.

The theatres are Alhambra Theatre, St Georges Hall, The

Studio and Kings Hall.

Membership is free and lasts for 3 years.

People in the Scheme will receive a reduced cost of

tickets for their carer.

Application forms are at

http://bit.ly/1W5hOVM

Or you can ask for a copy by calling

01274 432000

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Brandesburton Hospital Oral History Project

In 2015 Purple Patch Arts was awarded just under

£40,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund to collect the

memories of people who lived or worked at Brandesburton

Hospital in East Yorkshire. They are working in

partnership with the University of Leeds.

The team are looking to interview previous staff, patients

and/or their family members. They are going to archive

their findings in the Treasure House in Beverley so that

people in future can find out about the hospital.

The project team hope that this project will improve

people’s understanding of some of the challenges faced

by people with learning disabilities and improve the care

and support given to them.

If you are aware of anybody who lived or worked at the

Brandesburton Hospital and who might be interested insharing their memories, please can you contact the project

leader who is Vicky Ackroyd at

[email protected]

or call

07969 842540

You can also share things with the team on Facebook or

on their website at

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From long stay hospital to nightclubbing!

On International Women’s Day the life of Jenny Bennettwas celebrated.

Jenny has a learning disability and has released her ownbook.

The book includes Jenny’s life which began with 19 yearsof living in institutions - to her life now living in her ownhome and loving her independence.

Jenny is an excellent role model who has broken free fromall the limitations imposed on her and is in charge of herown life.

To read Jenny’s book

Click on

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Special Olympics Great Britain Play UnifiedCampaign

The Play Unified Campaign is all about training andplaying together to create friendships and break downbarriers that exist for people with learning disabilities.

The sports involved are football and basketball and will befor young people aged 14 to 25.

Special Olympics GB and Youth Sport Trust will work

together in 200 schools across the country in the next 2years delivering the football and basketball sessions.

A Play Unified Youth Event is taking place to create aplatform for young people to understand and value theirpeers through sport.

At

Manchester United FC

On

21st April 2016

For more information

Call Chris Hull

On

Telephone 07713193927

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What is coming up next at Inclusion North

24th February North East Family Carers Network

25

th

February Yorkshire and Humber Family Carers2nd March Yorkshire & Humber Lead Officers

14th March South Tees Provider Forum

17th March Yorkshire & Humber Leadership Group

22nd

March Care Act session Darlington

23rd

March Care Act session Newcastle

If you would like to know more about any of these events

contact Marie on 0113 244 4792

[email protected]

If you would like any information on any of ourmeetings, training or projects you can contact theoffice on:

Tel: 0113 244 4792

E-mail: [email protected]

Or you can write to us at:

Inclusion North CICWoodhouse Community Centre197 Woodhouse StreetLeeds, LS6 2NY

You can visit our website at:www.inclusionnorth.org Or you can contact any member of the Inclusion Northteam:

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

Kellie Woodley

Tel: 07876 145 390


Lucy Virgo

Tel: 07944 185771


Angela Ellis

Tel: 07487 729237


Marcella CelliTel: 07767 776125


Kirsty Morgan

Tel: 07539 729237


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Inclusion North Member Areas 2015-16

If you live in one of these areas you can come to ourmember events.

Yorkshire and the HumberBarnsleyBradfordCalderdaleDoncasterHullLeeds

North LincolnshireNorth YorkshireSheffieldWakefieldYork

North EastDarlingtonDurham

GatesheadHartlepoolMiddlesbroughNewcastleNorth TynesideNorthumberlandRedcar and ClevelandSouth Tyneside

StocktonSunderland

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