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
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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
Gatwick is the First UK Airport to Open Sensory Room
The new sensory room at Gatwick airport is a calming space for passengers with special needs to relax before their flight. "The new space in the North Terminal has been designed for passengers with autism, dementia, cognitive impairment or … Continue reading Gatwick is the First UK Airport to Open Sensory Room
Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, CQC Report
Norfolk and Suffolk's mental health trust (NSFT) has been rated inadequate for a third time. When the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspect a service, they give it a rating. There are four ratings: Outstanding - Performing exceptionally … Continue reading Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, CQC Report
Family Carer Survey
Don't Miss Your Chance to Have Your Say Anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support is a carer. If the person you care for is also … Continue reading Family Carer Survey
Quiet Shopping Hours
Back in July Morrisons introduced a Quiet Shopping Hour every Saturday between 9am-10am. For people with autism and sensory overload disorder this has been a very welcomed initiative as shopping under normal conditions with noises from music, … Continue reading Quiet Shopping Hours
Pick and Mix Club Nights
Earlier this year Karl Butler went to South Street Studios with the idea of setting up a DJ course for people with Learning Disabilities. South Street thought it was a great idea. They then put on a Pick and Mix Club Night to showcase the talent … Continue reading Pick and Mix Club Nights
Introducing Purple Tuesday
Purple Tuesday, the UK's first accessible shopping day, is on Tuesday 13th November 2018. Purple Tuesday has been created and co-ordinated by disability organisation Purple. The aim is to create awareness of the needs of shoppers with … Continue reading Introducing Purple Tuesday
Baroness Scott, Patron of Ace Anglia, Have Just tweeted About Us
House of Lords Debate on Health Inequality: Autism and Learning Disabilities
On May 10th 2018 the House of Lords held a debate on Health Inequality: Autism and Learning Disabilities. Lord Touhig of Labour asked Her Majesty’s Government what steps were they taking to eradicate health inequalities for autistic people and … Continue reading House of Lords Debate on Health Inequality: Autism and Learning Disabilities
File on 4:Transforming Care – Is it Working?
In the aftermath of the Winterbourne View scandal the government pledged to transfer people with learning disabilities and autism out of unsuitable hospital placements and into supported community living settings. A key milestone was to cut inpatient … Continue reading File on 4:Transforming Care – Is it Working?
100 of Suffolk’s inspirational women, Hilda
For those who don’t know Hilda, she is Life President of Ace Anglia and one of Suffolk’s leading voices in the demand for an ordinary life for all people regardless of disability. As part of the celebrations in the run up to the Women Voices Women … Continue reading 100 of Suffolk’s inspirational women, Hilda
Partnership meetings in 2019
The partnership is keen to work with providers and services in co-producing some of the principles under the Learning Disability Strategy 2015-20. The partnership is keen to engage with people and their support providers to listen to issues and to … Continue reading Partnership meetings in 2019
Government response to the Call for Evidence on Access to Elections
Mencap have produced an Easy Read factsheet highlighting what the Government said about the call for evidence on access to elections Read it now in our Useful Information section: Easy Read Factsheet … Continue reading Government response to the Call for Evidence on Access to Elections
Workstream 3: Staying Healthy, Safe & Well meeting
Workstream 3 meeting, 25th September 2018 Present: Jacquie Knott, Angela Keighley, Max Clark, Joel Mayo, Roger Blake, Ian Dunstan & Andrea Clark Transformation funding. How can the project be led by the Workstream? Ace have recently … Continue reading Workstream 3: Staying Healthy, Safe & Well meeting
Getting Things Changed (Tackling Disabling Practices: Co-production and Change)
Getting Things Changed was a 3 year research programme funded by the ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) The project started in April 2015 and finished in May 2018. The research • ‘Getting Things Changed’ was a large programme of research … Continue reading Getting Things Changed (Tackling Disabling Practices: Co-production and Change)
Learning Disability and Autism – 10 year planning meeting
Recently I went to an event in Newmarket. It was about 10 year plan for the NHS. In the plan they have set out the top priorities. They are: Cancer, Cardiovascular and … Continue reading Learning Disability and Autism – 10 year planning meeting
