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Conservative Party manifesto 2019

13th December 2019 by Maximilian Clark

A manifesto is a publication written by a political party before a General Election. It contains the set of policies that the party stands for and would wish to implement if elected. The Conservative Party launched … Continue reading Conservative Party manifesto 2019

Filed Under: News Tagged With: boris johnson, conservative, election, Parliament, policy, Politics, tories, Voting

Dates for 2020 Learning Disability Partnership Board Meetings

9th December 2019 by David Hill

There are four planned meetings for Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership Board in 2020: Dates: 6th January 2020 | 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Elizabeth Room, Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX 8th April 2020 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Elizabeth Room, … Continue reading Dates for 2020 Learning Disability Partnership Board Meetings

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2020, meetings, Public Gallery, Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership Board

The Trouble with Poo

2nd December 2019 by David Hill

On Wednesday 27th November, at the Royal College of Nursing, Beyond Words launched a brand new story to get people talking about poo!It’s been estimated that up to 50% of people with learning disabilities may suffer from constipation, compared to … Continue reading The Trouble with Poo

Filed Under: News Tagged With: books, Constipation, Health, Poo

Learning Disability Work Week 2019

21st November 2019 by David Hill

From 18 to 22 November 2019 Mencap is celebrating what great employees people with a learning disability can make! https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=9XOIWc6WuJs&feature=emb_logo Mencap are sharing stories of people … Continue reading Learning Disability Work Week 2019

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Learning Disability, Learning Disability Work Week, mencap, work

What’s It Like

20th November 2019 by David Hill

Healthwatch Suffolk is asking people about what it’s like to live in our local care and nursing homes. The aim is to inform positive change and continued good practice by learning more about the quality of care home services in the county, … Continue reading What’s It Like

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Care Home, healthwatch suffolk, NHS, Suffolk, Suffolk County Council, survey

Warm Home Discount Scheme

19th November 2019 by David Hill

Did you know if you're on low income or mean-tested benefit you could qualify for £140 discount on your energy bill this winter? The money is not paid to you - it’s a one-off discount on your electricity bill, between September and … Continue reading Warm Home Discount Scheme

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Discount, Electricity, energy, Gas, Scheme, Winter

Making Change Happen

6th November 2019 by David Hill

A year in two minutes - The quickest way to understand more about our impact last year. Please refer to our annual report (available from www.healthwatchsuffolk.co.uk) for more or to feedback about local NHS and social care services. … Continue reading Making Change Happen

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Report, healthwatch suffolk

Are you registered to vote?

4th November 2019 by David Hill

The General Election is coming up on 12th December 2019. It is your chance to have your say by electing a Political Party that best relates to you. If you are unsure who to vote for lookup issues that matter to you and see what Party … Continue reading Are you registered to vote?

Filed Under: News Tagged With: December 2019, General Election, Have You Say, Vote

Could you get a free flu jab?

25th October 2019 by David Hill

25 million to be offered free NHS flu jab this winter. The health service in England has prepared for its largest-ever flu protection drive to help keep people well and ease pressure on urgent care services over the colder months. It … Continue reading Could you get a free flu jab?

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Flu, Health, Learning Disability, NHS

Reach Standards Training Packages

22nd October 2019 by David Hill

The Reach Standards are an essential tool in helping providers to meet their responsibilities to support people to live an ordinary life. That is why we recommend that providers consider how The Reach Standards are met when developing and providing … Continue reading Reach Standards Training Packages

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Paradigm, Reach Standards, training

#NoHateInSuffolk

18th October 2019 by David Hill

Please find below the public link to the Suffolk Hate Crime video. The video was launched yesterday during a countywide conference to support the National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2019. The video has been designed to be used widely by members of … Continue reading #NoHateInSuffolk

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awareness, conference, hate crime, Suffolk Hate Crime Network, video

Stop the Hate

17th October 2019 by David Hill

A group of youngsters from Suffolk with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are the brave stars of a hard-hitting video aimed at raising awareness of hate … Continue reading Stop the Hate

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A Very Different Conversation – Public Engagement Sessions

15th October 2019 by David Hill

If you are not familiar with A Very Different Conversation you can read an Easy Read newsletter from the Mental Health Alliance that explains all about it: https://issuu.com/suffolkordinarylives/docs/alliance_newsletter__final_ Three drop-in … Continue reading A Very Different Conversation – Public Engagement Sessions

Filed Under: News Tagged With: A very different conversation, Copdock, Elmswell, event, Stowmarket, Suffolk

Haverhill LifeLink

17th September 2019 by David Hill

Haverhill LifeLink supports those living in and around the town by aiming to connect people to the many social activities, clubs, and groups that are on offer in the community. https://vimeo.com/260854674 Download Leaflet Find out more … Continue reading Haverhill LifeLink

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Community, Haverhill, projects, Social Activities

SEND Parent Carer Update September 2019

16th September 2019 by David Hill

SEND is an abbreviation of Special Education Needs and/or Disability. The third issue of SEND's regular update for parents and carers is now available to read. It is made to keep you informed about what they are doing to implement Suffolk’s … Continue reading SEND Parent Carer Update September 2019

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carers, Parents, SEND, update

A chance to help shape mental health services in Norfolk and Suffolk

9th September 2019 by Maximilian Clark

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) is looking for 8 new Governors, with an interest in mental wellbeing, to represent the views of local people and help shape its future. The seats open for election are: 3 Public Governors in … Continue reading A chance to help shape mental health services in Norfolk and Suffolk

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Health, mental health, NHS, norfolk, NSFT, Suffolk

Leading Lives in Uk’s Top 10 of the Co-op Economy 2019

2nd September 2019 by David Hill

Co-op Economy 2019 - the most comprehensive report on the UK's co-op sector – has been published today. Leading Lives are delighted to be in the UK’s top ten worker co-ops at number 4, and also 6th in the top health and social care co-op too. … Continue reading Leading Lives in Uk’s Top 10 of the Co-op Economy 2019

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Am I Your Problem? Campaign

30th August 2019 by David Hill

Our Am I Your Problem? campaign aims to challenge the indifference, hidden discrimination and sometimes outright hostility faced by people with a learning disability or autism. United Response is calling on the general public to consider how … Continue reading Am I Your Problem? Campaign

Filed Under: News Tagged With: campaign, Interaction, Learning Disability, UK

Ipswich Northern Route

27th August 2019 by David Hill

They want to hear your views on how they can create better journeys and deliver future growth across Suffolk. A new road is being planned to help improve journey times to and from Ipswich. There are 3 options for the route. An easy read booklet … Continue reading Ipswich Northern Route

Filed Under: News Tagged With: consultation, easy read, Have You Say, Ipswich, Ipswich Northern Route, planning

A very different conversation: Phase 2

30th July 2019 by David Hill

From engagement to design After listening to the views of more than 4,000 people regarding what future mental health services should look like in east and west Suffolk, we are now ready to move forward again together.  We have taken on board … Continue reading A very different conversation: Phase 2

Filed Under: News Tagged With: A very different conversation, Health, mental health, wellbeing

Inclusive emojis

19th July 2019 by Maximilian Clark

There are 230 new emojis coming to Apple & Android phones this autumn. The theme this year seems to be a drive towards greater inclusivity. Apple personally proposed more a greater range of disability-themed emoji and they’ll arrive in … Continue reading Inclusive emojis

Filed Under: News Tagged With: .digital, communication, emoji, message, phone, text

Gig Buddies Information

15th July 2019 by David Hill

Gig Buddies has been set up to enable people with learning disabilities to enjoy events within their communities, including live music! Gig Buddies match up a volunteer and someone with a learning disability together. They then get to enjoy going … Continue reading Gig Buddies Information

Filed Under: News Tagged With: events, Gig Buddies, live events, Live Music, Volunteer

Treat Me Well

13th July 2019 by David Hill

Mencap has been campaigning for improvements in health for people with learning disabilities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF-JY1KL6m4 What is it? "Did you know 1200 people with a learning disability die avoidably in hospital each and … Continue reading Treat Me Well

Filed Under: News Tagged With: campaign, Health, mencap, Resources, Treat Me Well

The big population health conversation

12th July 2019 by David Hill

Image: https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/events/big-population-health-conversation?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_term=thekingsfund&utm_campaign=J1155 The King's Fund is hosting 3 hour-long virtual conferences on a range of health … Continue reading The big population health conversation

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Big Population, conference, Conversation, Health, social care

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