This booklet explains Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy available in Suffolk. The Suffolk Advocacy Service is delivered by a partnership which includes POhWER, Suffolk Family Carers, ACE Anglia and Suffolk User Forum. For more information … Read Article about Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy
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Accessible Information Standard – know your rights
Thank you to Healthwatch Suffolk for sharing this information. The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about what it means for your … Read Article about Accessible Information Standard – know your rights
Sensory library sessions
The Saturday Club Sensory Library is filled with a variety of sensory items which are designed to help people adjust to, or cope with sensory challenges. The aim is to enable children or adults to try sensory equipment to see if it would be … Read Article about Sensory library sessions
Dysphagia – Eating and drinking difficulties -Free online training offer
The aim of the training is to increase the knowledge and confidence of staff and families who support people with dysphagia. This training is a 3hr session accessed via Microsoft Teams. The training will cover: • The normal swallow, what can … Read Article about Dysphagia – Eating and drinking difficulties -Free online training offer
Driving Mobility – helping with assisted driving and accessibility
Supported by the Department for Transport, Driving Mobility co-ordinate 20 independent driving and mobility assessment centres across the UK. These centres provide professional assessments and information so people with restricted … Read Article about Driving Mobility – helping with assisted driving and accessibility
Government announces funding to improve public transport accessibility for disabled people
Shared by Learning Disability Today The government has announced a £2.5 million funding package which will support people with disabilities to travel more confidently on public transport. The funding includes £1.5 million to support 13 … Read Article about Government announces funding to improve public transport accessibility for disabled people
Funding the Gap: Helping self-advocacy grow
Join Learning Disability England for the launch of Funding the Gap, a joint report into the funding of self-advocacy. About this event The Funding the Gap report is about how self-advocacy groups for people with learning disabilities are … Read Article about Funding the Gap: Helping self-advocacy grow
Out Loud Music Courses starting in May 2022
Out Loud Music offers friendly and accessible courses in music and media, supporting you to realise your goals and play a part in making the music and media industry a more inclusive place! These courses are free to adults 19+ with … Read Article about Out Loud Music Courses starting in May 2022
Same Day Emergency Care from the NHS
What is same day emergency care? Same day emergency care (sometimes called SDEC) is one of the many ways the NHS is working to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time for patients. It aims to benefit both patients and the … Read Article about Same Day Emergency Care from the NHS
Anglian Water: priority services register
A message shared by Anglia Water: "As the cost-of-living crisis is affecting many of our customers, it’s more important than ever that people who need help paying their bills are being supported." Anglian Water’s specially trained Extra … Read Article about Anglian Water: priority services register
Sensory library sessions
The Saturday Club Sensory Library is filled with a variety of sensory items which are designed to help people adjust to, or cope with sensory challenges. The aim is to enable children or adults to try sensory equipment to see if it would be … Read Article about Sensory library sessions
Changes to the law and guidance about making your own decisions
The government is making changes to the rules about making your own decisions. We are updating the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice and considering a new system of safeguards – the Liberty Protection Safeguards. This consultation closes at … Read Article about Changes to the law and guidance about making your own decisions
Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy
This booklet explains Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy available in Suffolk. The Suffolk Advocacy Service is delivered by a partnership which includes POhWER, Suffolk Family Carers, ACE Anglia and Suffolk User Forum. For more information … Read Article about Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy
The Accessible Information Standard
Thank you to Healthwatch Suffolk for sharing this information. The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about what it means for your rights when it … Read Article about The Accessible Information Standard
Five-year NHS autism research strategy for England
A five-year NHS autism research strategy, to facilitate the use of the best current evidence when making decisions about autism services provided by or paid for by the NHS in England. Introduction Autism is not a rare condition (about 1–2% of … Read Article about Five-year NHS autism research strategy for England
