Leading Lives have funded Ace Anglia to facilitate 6 Staying Safe Online awareness sessions. Peer Educators will deliver an accessible awareness session. The session highlights how we can best stay safe while using the internet. … Continue reading Staying Safe Online Peer Educator Awareness Sessions
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Pints of progress: The brewers changing attitudes to learning disabilities
Source: protzonbeer.co.uk In a BBC Radio 4 programme, Brewer and broadcaster Jaega Wise visits breweries where a progressive approach to employing people with learning disabilities is pouring away preconceptions. Source: … Continue reading Pints of progress: The brewers changing attitudes to learning disabilities
#DeclareYourCare Campaign
The Care Quality Commission has launched the #DeclareYourCare campaign today. #DeclareYourCare campaign encourages people to speak up about their experiences of care – both good and bad - which is essential for helping health and social care … Continue reading #DeclareYourCare Campaign
ACS Transport Policy Consultation
About the consultation This consultation is being carried out to inform the revised transport policy for Adult and Community Services. The revised policy will bring Suffolk County Council into line with the current statutory requirements, … Continue reading ACS Transport Policy Consultation
Suffolk People First dates 2020
Suffolk People First is a county-wide self-advocacy event hosted by Suffolk based advocacy organisation, Ace Anglia. The quarterly held events bring together self-advocates, family carers, support workers and health & social care … Continue reading Suffolk People First dates 2020
Ace Anglia self-advocacy group dates 2020
Ace Anglia facilitates 6 self-advocacy groups across Suffolk for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. The groups are a great opportunity to: Speak up about current issues that matter to you. Work on projects that will … Continue reading Ace Anglia self-advocacy group dates 2020
Training with Autism
Meet Rahman and Murtaza who tell us what it is like to travel with Autism. Thanks to both for helping us understand the challenges that people with Autism face when using public transport and … Continue reading Training with Autism
Lewisham commission hopes to put disabled people at heart of decision-making
A local authority has become the second in London to set up an independent, user-led commission to investigate the barriers faced by disabled residents. Lewisham Disabled People’s Commission (LDPC) will be led by disabled people and will examine … Continue reading Lewisham commission hopes to put disabled people at heart of decision-making
People With Learning Disabilities and Autism Call for Greater Representation
New research uncovers the extent of exclusion faced by autistic people and those with learning disabilities in the UK, as they unite to call for greater representation across society The research, by not-for-profit support … Continue reading People With Learning Disabilities and Autism Call for Greater Representation
Conservative Party manifesto 2019
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
Dates for 2020 Learning Disability Partnership Board Meetings
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
The Trouble with Poo
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
Learning Disability Work Week 2019
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
What’s It Like
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
Warm Home Discount Scheme
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
Making Change Happen
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
Are you registered to vote?
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?
Could you get a free flu jab?
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?
Reach Standards Training Packages
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
#NoHateInSuffolk
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
Stop the Hate
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
A Very Different Conversation – Public Engagement Sessions
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
Haverhill LifeLink
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
SEND Parent Carer Update September 2019
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
