Supporting individuals with learning disabilities to access the care for their needs comes with a number of challenges. But could we finally put the people using services at the heart of planning and delivery with the use of technology? Join us for … Read Article about Personalising digital tools for people with learning disabilities: challenges and solutions
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Find Out More: Supporting the Wellbeing of Families and Carers of People with a Learning Disability
Turning Point have produced a Find Out More guide which provides wellbeing support for families and carers of people with a learning disability . If you are interested in knowing more, this guide will help you consider: Why looking after our … Read Article about Find Out More: Supporting the Wellbeing of Families and Carers of People with a Learning Disability
Personalising digital tools for people with learning disabilities. An online event from The King’s Fund
Supporting individuals with learning disabilities to access the care for their needs comes with a number of challenges. But could we finally put the people using services at the heart of planning and delivery with the use of technology? Join The … Read Article about Personalising digital tools for people with learning disabilities. An online event from The King’s Fund
New help on offer for disabled people working from home during the pandemic
Disabled people can now benefit from financial support to work from home, thanks to an extension to the Access to Work scheme. Those working from home or in the workplace with a disability will benefit from extra help, thanks to an extension of … Read Article about New help on offer for disabled people working from home during the pandemic
Job opportunity At ACE Anglia
A message from Ace Anglia, 4th August 2020 Project Worker – This role is an exciting opportunity to work for an influential, user lead, advocacy charity that supports and promotes inclusivity for people with a learning disability. The purpose … Read Article about Job opportunity At ACE Anglia
Using technology in the ‘new normal’
We have seen and heard some of the great ways that providers have been supporting people to use technology during COVID-19. Many of these were highlighted in the Talk Tech 2 online conference, hosted by Ace Anglia. People are telling us that they … Read Article about Using technology in the ‘new normal’
A message from Orwell Housing
Our Learning Disabilities teams are expanding. If you have the passion to deliver a high standard of care and support we want to hear from you. Get in touch with Leanne today to find out more or to apply! Click here to find out more: … Read Article about A message from Orwell Housing
Important Changes to Home, But Not Alone
There are some changes to the support on offer through the Home But Not Alone phone line. In line with changes to Government guidance to those who have been shielding, from 5pm on July 31st the Home But Not Alone phone line will no longer … Read Article about Important Changes to Home, But Not Alone
Domestic Abuse helpline extended to offer round the clock support in Suffolk
Suffolk County Council working with Anglia Care Trust has extended its Domestic Abuse Helpline to offer 24-hour support and is urging anyone experiencing, or at risk of, domestic abuse to make contact, when safe to do so. The existing Domestic … Read Article about Domestic Abuse helpline extended to offer round the clock support in Suffolk
Coping with your feelings after someone dies
If a loved one or someone you know dies, it can be really hard coping with your feelings. Everyone deals we death differently and feels different things. We have collected some helpful Easy Read guides to support you through this difficult … Read Article about Coping with your feelings after someone dies
The campaign for more Changing Places toilets has been given a big boost with two exciting developments from the Government
This Changing Places Awareness Day 2020 we are delighted to announce that changes will be made to legislation to make Changing Places toilets mandatory in new, large public buildings in England. On top of that, more funding will be made available … Read Article about The campaign for more Changing Places toilets has been given a big boost with two exciting developments from the Government
DANCEEAST: ONLINE CLASSES
"Some of our most popular classes will now be available as live classes via Zoom. These will be free, but you must book your space via the website. Just like our regular classes in the Jerwood Dancehouse, there are a limited number of spaces for the … Read Article about DANCEEAST: ONLINE CLASSES
COVID-19 update: £50 insurance-based refund cheque for all customers
Please see the statement from Motability below: As lockdown has led to fewer drivers on the road in April and May, the Scheme has seen a lower level of claims, enabling it to share this saving with customers. As a result, for the past few weeks we … Read Article about COVID-19 update: £50 insurance-based refund cheque for all customers
From Saturday 13th June people in England living alone can have a support bubble
Keep Safe have created a poster explaining Support Bubbles. Feel free to share. You can download a PDF of the poster by clicking the blue button below. … Read Article about From Saturday 13th June people in England living alone can have a support bubble
Social Care During COVID-19: Coping with Self-Isolation and Social Distancing
A free course from FutureLearn Learn coping strategies to respond to the impact of COVID-19 social distancing Explore and learn to manage the impact of self-isolation and social distancing on yourself and vulnerable social groups. The … Read Article about Social Care During COVID-19: Coping with Self-Isolation and Social Distancing
