This booklet explains Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy available in Suffolk. The Suffolk Advocacy Service is delivered by a partnership which includes POhWER, Suffolk Family Carers, ACE Anglia and Suffolk User Forum. For more information … Read Article about Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy
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Accessible Information Standard – know your rights
Thank you to Healthwatch Suffolk for sharing this information. The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about what it means for your … Read Article about Accessible Information Standard – know your rights
Sensory library sessions
The Saturday Club Sensory Library is filled with a variety of sensory items which are designed to help people adjust to, or cope with sensory challenges. The aim is to enable children or adults to try sensory equipment to see if it would be … Read Article about Sensory library sessions
Suffolk Advocacy Service
Suffolk Advocacy Service is delivered by a partnership which includes POhWER, Suffolk Family Carers, ACE Anglia and Suffolk User Forum. The Suffolk Advocacy Service delivers the following services: Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy … Read Article about Suffolk Advocacy Service
Stop People Dying Too Soon
Digital Voice for Communities specialises in giving people a voice by supporting people to have a voice about issues that matter to them. They worked with Inclusion North and the group they support to make a film about a human rights issue close to … Read Article about Stop People Dying Too Soon
Dysphagia – Eating and drinking difficulties -Free online training offer
The aim of the training is to increase the knowledge and confidence of staff and families who support people with dysphagia. This training is a 3hr session accessed via Microsoft Teams. The training will cover: • The normal swallow, what can … Read Article about Dysphagia – Eating and drinking difficulties -Free online training offer
‘The Other One Show’
We’re back with another instalment of ‘The Other One Show’ – a chat show hosted by people with learning disabilities. About this event The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities and London South Bank University (LSBU) are … Read Article about ‘The Other One Show’
Suffolk Parent Carer Forum Open Forum Event
Suffolk Parent Carer Forum invite you to join them for the first ever Open Forum Event "We cannot wait to finally be able to meet parent carers in person and have the opportunity to discuss any concerns or feedback with parents carers and find out … Read Article about Suffolk Parent Carer Forum Open Forum Event
Driving Mobility – helping with assisted driving and accessibility
Supported by the Department for Transport, Driving Mobility co-ordinate 20 independent driving and mobility assessment centres across the UK. These centres provide professional assessments and information so people with restricted … Read Article about Driving Mobility – helping with assisted driving and accessibility
Government announces funding to improve public transport accessibility for disabled people
Shared by Learning Disability Today The government has announced a £2.5 million funding package which will support people with disabilities to travel more confidently on public transport. The funding includes £1.5 million to support 13 … Read Article about Government announces funding to improve public transport accessibility for disabled people
The Other One Show: better commissioning for better lives
We're back with another instalment of 'The Other One Show' - a chat show hosted by people with learning disabilities. About this event The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities and London South Bank University (LSBU) are … Read Article about The Other One Show: better commissioning for better lives
Funding the Gap: Helping self-advocacy grow
Join Learning Disability England for the launch of Funding the Gap, a joint report into the funding of self-advocacy. About this event The Funding the Gap report is about how self-advocacy groups for people with learning disabilities are … Read Article about Funding the Gap: Helping self-advocacy grow
Out Loud Music Courses starting in May 2022
Out Loud Music offers friendly and accessible courses in music and media, supporting you to realise your goals and play a part in making the music and media industry a more inclusive place! These courses are free to adults 19+ with … Read Article about Out Loud Music Courses starting in May 2022
Same Day Emergency Care from the NHS
What is same day emergency care? Same day emergency care (sometimes called SDEC) is one of the many ways the NHS is working to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time for patients. It aims to benefit both patients and the … Read Article about Same Day Emergency Care from the NHS
Anglian Water: priority services register
A message shared by Anglia Water: "As the cost-of-living crisis is affecting many of our customers, it’s more important than ever that people who need help paying their bills are being supported." Anglian Water’s specially trained Extra … Read Article about Anglian Water: priority services register
