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
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Inclusive emojis
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
Gig Buddies Information
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
Treat Me Well
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
The big population health conversation
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
Changing Places Consultation
Image: http://pamis.org.uk/campaigns/changing-places-toilets/ The Government is currently doing a consultation about changing places. They would like your opinions Changing Places are vital for people who struggle to transfer on to a toilet … Continue reading Changing Places Consultation
Talk Tech agenda announced
The Talk Tech conference will explore how technology can support people with learning disabilities to live a a good, ordinary life in line with Suffolk's Joint Learning Disability Strategy. Tickets are still available here: … Continue reading Talk Tech agenda announced
Good Practice: Minister for disabled people welcomes groundbreaking tiny hotel
Three-bed Premier Inn will help young people check-in to the work of work. The Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Justin Tomlinson welcomed the opening of a ground-breaking miniature hotel which will help young people with additional … Continue reading Good Practice: Minister for disabled people welcomes groundbreaking tiny hotel
The Inclusive Transport Strategy: achieving equal access for disabled people
The government's plans to make our transport system more inclusive and better for disabled people. easy-ready-inclusive-transport-strategyDownload Transport is at the heart of how we live our lives. It helps us get to work, stay in touch with … Continue reading The Inclusive Transport Strategy: achieving equal access for disabled people
Living Life to the Full
The Living Life to the Full website offers free online courses covering low mood, stress and resiliency. Work out why you feel as you do, how to tackle problems, build confidence, get going again, feel happier, stay calm, tackle upsetting thinking … Continue reading Living Life to the Full
Google’s Live Transcribe will turn your Android phone into a second pair of ears
Now the hearing and the deaf and hard of hearing can have conversations easily, with just an Android phone. Whether you’re ordering a coffee or meeting someone new, Live Transcribe helps you communicate in the moment. It’s powered by … Continue reading Google’s Live Transcribe will turn your Android phone into a second pair of ears
Hospital Rooms exhibition
In June 2019, Hospital Rooms will celebrate the completion of its first project outside London with an exhibition at the Waterfront Gallery in Ipswich. The exhibition opens on Friday the 28th June 2019, 6:00 - 8:00pmIt will then be open every day … Continue reading Hospital Rooms exhibition
Thank you to our Champions
It's National Volunteers Week and the Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership Board would like to say "Thank You!" to our fantastic Champions! Our Champions give up their time to help improve the lives of many people with learning disabilities … Continue reading Thank you to our Champions
Hold your own sport event
For this year’s Learning Disability Week Mencap have created a guide on holding your own sport event. Learning Disability Week is 17th - 23rd June 2019 If you fancy holding your own football match or relay race or sport day then check … Continue reading Hold your own sport event
Learning Disability Week 2019
Learning Disability Week 2019 will take place from 17 to 23 June and the theme will be sport and inclusion. A survey from Mencap found that 49% of people with learning disabilities wanted to spend more time outside. The survey also found 18% … Continue reading Learning Disability Week 2019
Universal Credit Scam Alert
Please be aware of a new scam involving scammers offering ‘interest-free loans’ or ‘government grants’’ in return for proof of identity, bank account details, and a fixed fee. They use this information to apply for universal credit in your … Continue reading Universal Credit Scam Alert
Come to Suffolk People First on 7th June
Suffolk People First will have a day of people with disabilities sharing their great stories. We have captured stories from across Suffolk and made them into short films which will premiere at Suffolk People First! We will also have people presenting … Continue reading Come to Suffolk People First on 7th June
Thinkpiece #3: The real reasons we still don’t co-produce – a blog by Alex Fox
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
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
