The Suffolk Joint Learning Disability Strategy Live Launch
27th May 2022
In May 2022 the Suffolk Joint Learning Disability Strategy had its live launch at Kesgrave Community Centre. This was the first event in person after lockdown. It was well attended by an enthusiastic public.
The Suffolk Joint Learning Disability Strategy Refresh 2021
20th January 2022
In January 2022 the Suffolk Joint Learning Disability Strategy Refresh was launched in the press.
Suffolk User Forum’s AGM.
5th November 2019
Suffolk User Forum’s AGM. The event included a great talk from ESNEFT’s (Colchester & Ipswich hospitals) Chief Executive, Nick Hulme. There were also the beginnings of co-producing how Ipswich Hospital can become a ‘mentally friendly’ general hospital. There will be a follow up workshop in the next few months. We will post the details on this website.
LeDeR Engagement Group meeting
9th October 2019
The Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) Programme aims to make improvements to the lives of people with learning disabilities. People with learning disabilities on average die younger than people without learning disabilities. When someone with a learning disability dies, there is a review into their death to learn and improve the standard and quality of care for people with learning disabilities. The first of Suffolk’s engagement group met in October, talking about the Suffolk’s action plan, how the local programme can engage with the public & how the group will operate.
Suffolk Learning Disability Partnership Meeting
2nd October 2019
The last meeting of 2019 included updates from all Board members and discussions about refreshing Suffolk Learning Disability Strategy.
Mental Health Transformation Programme newsletter
30th September 2019
An easy-read version of the first Mental Health Transformation Programme newsletter: https://suffolkordinarylives.co.uk/resources/suffolk-alliance-mental-health-transformation-programme-february-2020-newsletter/ The transformation programme aims to improve the mental health services in Suffolk. There will be a regular easy-read version of the newsletter to keep people up to date with the work done so far. You can find it on the resources section of the website.
Suffolk People First
20th September 2019
Suffolk People First is a county-wide event aimed at empowering people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Important topics covered at the event included the Mental Health Alliance’s A Very Different Conversation and information about next year’s Transport Policy consultation.
Health & Wellbeing Board Strategy refresh
6th September 2019
An easy-read version of the Health & Wellbeing Board Strategy refresh was created.
Suffolk People First
7th June 2019
The event was all about sharing stories. There were short films followed by the opportunity for everyone attending to have their story, experience, news or opinion filmed.
Safeguarding Adults, easy-read information
28th November 2018
Ace Anglia have worked with the Suffolk Adults Safeguarding Board to produce a number of accessible documents that help explain what safeguarding is, the types of abuse that may happen and who to contact if you or someone you know is at risk. https://suffolkordinarylives.co.uk/?s=safeguarding
Online Provider Directory
22nd November 2018
Suffolk County Council are co-producing. Explore how activities for day, evening & weekend activities could be hosted in different ways so that people will be able to choose how they spend their money on support and activities and have a greater choice of what they do and when they do it.
Family Carer Survey
29th October 2018
The survey asked questions about the support people receive, experiences of care providers and ideas for new things that could help people in their caring role. Because we acknowledge there are lots of family carers who have a learning disability, we created an easy-read version.
Black History Month: Celebrating Past, Present and Future Contributions
22nd October 2018
People from Suffolk attended a conference: Black History Month: Celebrating Past, Present and Future Contributions. The event was hosted by Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust and celebrated the contribution of Black & Ethnic Minority staff, sharing staff stories and presented current statistics around diversity within NSFT.
Provider ‘one-page profile’ event
8th October 2018
Suffolk County Council, Adult & Community Services hosted a provider workshop to start co-producing how provider services and activities could be hosted online. This would take the form of a ‘service directory (a list of different services) and each provider could clearly show what they offer, along with details of prices, times, locations etc.
Housing Pathway Working Group
28th September 2018
The Housing Pathway Working Group had its first meeting. The pathway will look at routes through and between housing options that everyone can understand. This could be Suffolk County Council or Social landlord housing, Private rentals, shared/home ownership, Supported Housing, Residential or other options. We would also like to develop a clear vision for our supported living models including recognising diversity of approaches required and clear messages for the housing, care and support markets.
Practice Manager Forum
27th September 2018
A Champion in the Staying Healthy Safe & Well Workstream was supported by Ace Anglia to present the new easy-read resources to GP Practice Managers. Practice Managers run Doctors Surgeries across Suffolk. The resources will be available on the Useful Information pages in November.
Suffolk People First, September 2018
14th September 2018
Ace Anglia hosted their county-wide speaking up meeting. Agenda items included: The new Primary Care easy-read booklets, Government consultation on buses, Good news stories and the mental Health consultation. The next Suffolk People First meeting is on the 7th of December.
Joint Workstream meeting
11th September 2018
The joint Workstream meeting brought together all 7 working groups who looked at the ideas and input shared in the Strategy refresh meeting in July. A co-produced plan was made to make the most of the resources and to constantly develop the way we work together. A report of the 2018-20 strategy refresh is planned for late October 2018.
31st January 2018
Suffolk’s Learning Disability Partnership Board identified a potential gap in support & strategic direction for adults with Autism living in Suffolk. A group met to co-produce future strategies to ensure adults with Autism live good lives in their communities and receive the right support, at the right time, from the right people. Discussion points were around: The potential to include Autism as part of the Learning Disability Partnership The potential to co-produce an Autism Strategy for Suffolk & how this could be implemented Discuss if there is a need to continue as a Working Group or support existing groups The
Support Worker & PA Network
11th January 2018
On Thursday 11th was the first meeting of the Support Worker & PA Network. The network was of the original priorities of the Learning Disability Strategy. Support Workers are integral to the implementing the vision of the Strategy, and there needs to be a space to hear their voice.
Suffolk Show
31st May 2017
Self-advocates attended the Suffolk Show, telling people about the Learning Disability Strategy & asking people what they like to do in the evening using an online survey.
Accessible Information Standard Training
26th April 2017
Ace Anglia delivered some training about the Accessible Information Standard to GP Practice Managers.
Employment Support Provider Event
24th April 2017
The work and purpose workstream hosted an event for Employment Support Providers, setting the scene for the potential changes in commissioning, and how Providers would adapt to provide a good service for people around Employment Support.