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
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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
A chance to help shape mental health services in Norfolk and Suffolk
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
Leading Lives in Uk’s Top 10 of the Co-op Economy 2019
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
Am I Your Problem? Campaign
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
Ipswich Northern Route
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
A very different conversation: Phase 2
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
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
