It’s rare to hear senior public service and voluntary sector leaders talk openly against the idea of co-production. Some still confuse it with consultation. As I heard a senior leader say recently, “We will come up with ideas and then co-produce our … Continue reading Thinkpiece #3: The real reasons we still don’t co-produce – a blog by Alex Fox
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Registered Managers’ Network
Care Development East run a forum for registered managers and offers attendees the chance to network and share best practice. The network has been running since 2015 and meetings are held every other month between 10am and 2pm, with a networking … Continue reading Registered Managers’ Network
Stowmarket station to go step-free
The Access for All Scheme helps train stations be more accessible. Lots of money was made available from the Government to improve facilities at stations across the country. Stowmarket was successful in its bid to build a new bridge and … Continue reading Stowmarket station to go step-free
Primary Care Networks
Primary care networks are the new way for local health services to work together to treat populations of around 30-50,000. With the support of NHS England, primary care networks will help practices in England to achieve the objectives set out in … Continue reading Primary Care Networks
One Life Suffolk Health Walks
Please see details below and attached poster for One Life Suffolk's first ‘Walk and Talk’. "Join us for this special health walk where you can talk in confidence about your wellbeing and make some new friends, or just come along to get some lovely … Continue reading One Life Suffolk Health Walks
Recovery College film
The Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Recovery College recently made a film about their co-produced courses and the valuable support they provide. You can watch the film by clicking the link … Continue reading Recovery College film
Suffolk Family Carers fun day
Suffolk Family Carers are arranging a Family Carers Fun Day on the 12th of June 2019 which is open to all. Please see the poster for full details. Where? – Suffolk Family Carers, Unit 9, Hill View Business Park, Claydon, Suffolk IP6 … Continue reading Suffolk Family Carers fun day
Get help applying for Universal Credit
Citizen's Advice can help with the early stages of a Universal Credit claim, from the application through to the first full payment. You can visit https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/helptoclaim/ to find out more. Please see the poster for full … Continue reading Get help applying for Universal Credit
Ipswich Town to launch sensory packs for 2019/20 season
Ipswich Town Football Club has announced that matchday sensory packs will be available to supporters with disabilities for the 2019/20 season. The packs are designed to help fans, particularly those with autism, enjoy their experience at Portman … Continue reading Ipswich Town to launch sensory packs for 2019/20 season
Universal Credit Infomation
Universal Credit brings together 6 current benefits into one A lot of people are confused by it as they are unsure what it is This old Easy Read guide gives a basic overview of what Universal Credit is: Click here to view If … Continue reading Universal Credit Infomation
Radical Beauty Project
Radical Beauty Project http://www.radicalbeautyproject.com/ RADICAL BEAUTY IS ABOUT CHALLENGING OPINIONS AND UNDERSTANDINGS OF BEAUTY IN CONTEMPORARY CULTURE. IT IS A FASHION AND ART PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT BLURRING BOUNDARIES BETWEEN … Continue reading Radical Beauty Project
Hospital Rooms
"Hospital Rooms’ mission is to bring world class art to mental health hospitals. Our vision is for all people in mental health wards to have the freedom to experience extraordinary artworks. We believe in the power of art to provide joy and … Continue reading Hospital Rooms
Think piece #2: hidden disabilities
Today you saw me park my car in a disabled bay and walk over to catch my train to work. Today you shouted and swore at me through your own car window. Today you didn't understand that not all disabilities are visible. Today you didn’t see … Continue reading Think piece #2: hidden disabilities
Family carer events
Are you a family carer in Suffolk? Find out how carer experiences are helping Suffolk County Council decide what happens next, following the family carer survey in 2018. Join us in one of three locations in April and May. Full details coming … Continue reading Family carer events
Suffolk Artlink: Telling Stories
Jumpstart This colourful and imaginative collection of stories, illustrations, word art and poetry has been created by Suffolk Artlink’s Jumpstart students during our ‘Telling Stories’ module. Jumpstart is an arts training course for people … Continue reading Suffolk Artlink: Telling Stories
Norfolk & Suffolk Victim Care
At the last Suffolk People First we invited Tracey from Norfolk & Suffolk Victim Care. She explained what they do and the many ways they can help and support victims of crimes. Crime can have a long-term affect on the victim, whether physical … Continue reading Norfolk & Suffolk Victim Care
Sizewell C consultation
EDF Energy & China General Nuclear Power Group are developing proposals to build a new nuclear power station called Sizewell C. This will be right next to the current Sizewell B station on the Suffolk Coast. The plans are now in the third … Continue reading Sizewell C consultation
Online abuse and the experience of disabled people
The Petitions Committee has recently published its report "Online abuse and the experience of disabled people", revealing the extreme level of abuse that disabled people receive online. You can read the easy-read version of the report by … Continue reading Online abuse and the experience of disabled people
Inspiration: Kathleen Humberstone & Harry Britton
River Island launched a campaign that encourages its customers to express themselves and not be defined by convention. Marking its 30 year anniversary, the high-street fashion brand has joined forces with leading international anti-bullying … Continue reading Inspiration: Kathleen Humberstone & Harry Britton
Support Worker & PA Network: 2019 meeting dates
Suffolk’s Learning Disability Partnership would like to invite you to be involved in the Support Worker and PA Network meeting. The Network offers a place for support workers to come together and support one another. The importance of establishing … Continue reading Support Worker & PA Network: 2019 meeting dates
Ofsted and CQC County SEND Re-Visit
For the attention of all parents, carers and children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) Re-visit of Suffolk issued with a written statement of action for SEND, from Monday 21 January 2019 to Wednesday 23 January … Continue reading Ofsted and CQC County SEND Re-Visit
#averydifferentconversation
#averydifferentconversation has been happening across east and west Suffolk since May 2018. During the past 6 months, our partnership - Suffolk User Forum, Suffolk Parent Carer Network, Suffolk Family Carers, Ace Anglia and Healthwatch Suffolk, … Continue reading #averydifferentconversation
Learning Disability Pride
"I feel it is important for people who have a learning disability to understand and know of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual community. It may empower some of them to come out and accept who they are, whether they have feelings for people of … Continue reading Learning Disability Pride
NHS Long Term Plan
About the NHS Long Term Plan The NHS is one of Britain’s greatest achievements and for 70 years its dedicated staff has been there for us. A lot has changed since it was created in 1948, and today the NHS is responding to changes in … Continue reading NHS Long Term Plan
