Inclusion North Bulletin

Issue Number 52
16th October 2013 In this bulletin you will hear about some of the work Inclusion North is doing and information about what is happening across the country.

Find Inclusion North on Facebook and Twitter You can find out more about the all the work we are doing by following us on Facebook and twitter at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth Twitter: @InclusionNorth

Join Inclusion Norths Advisory Council

Our Advisory Council is made up of volunteers who are there to: Share ideas Bring different points of view Advise the staff and directors what Inclusion North should be doing You can download the invitation to get involved and the application form from our website: http://inclusionnorth.org/about/news/advisory-councilrecruitment.html

A Personalised Approach to Safeguarding

This is a discussion paper published by the Centre for Welfare Reform. It outlines a Safeguarding Framework to help people be safe, well and included. Its basic idea is that people have an active role in safeguarding themselves. To read the report follow this link: http://bit.ly/169LoEl

Would your group like to be part of a Patient/Service User Group?

The Research Design Group is looking for user led groups to take part in health research in the Yorkshire and Humber region. More details and a sign up form are available in the following link: http://bit.ly/1eliX6t

Voluntary Organisations Disability Group Health Charter

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group is developing a health charter for social care providers. This will address health inequalities for people with learning disabilities. A guidance pack is being produced alongside the charter to promote good practice.

There will be a meeting in Leeds on 4th November for family carers to share stories good and bad to make sure there is a family perspective in the guidance. For more information please contact Liz Wilson, Family Consultant, Dimensions on: 07908 669 040

Exclusion of Parent Carers from the Care Bill

Carers UK, Contact a Family, the National Network of Parent Carer Forums and others are worried about the exclusion of parent carers from the Care Bill. This would mean that parents of disabled children have less rights than carers of adults. They are contacting MPs to try to get it changed. If you would like to find out more or join the campaign, follow this link: http://www.carersuk.org/get-involved/campaign-a-bettercare-bill

Equality and Human Rights Commission Questionnaire

The EHRC have published a questionnaire to help them make a list of issues they want the UN Disability Committee to consider. For more information follow this link (an easyread version is available to download from this page): http://bit.ly/1bomdwH

Petition to Protect People from Poor Care

One of the families whose daughter died at Basildon Hospital is asking people to sign a petition to politicians to take action. Follow this link to find out more about the petition: http://chn.ge/17oBKvF

CreateABILITY Art Sessions

CreateABILITY are offering creative sessions throughout the day on a pay as you go basis. All sessions are now only 10 which includes a canvas to take home and a chance your work will be shown in a real exhibition! Creating art isnt about right or wrong. It doesnt have to be difficult, a space where anything goes, a chance to explore your creativity whatever your ability from the young to the old all are welcome. Group and Individual bookings are available, enquiries are welcome.

For more information contact Sarah Bradbury at CreateABILITY at the Percy Hedley Foundation:

T: 0191 2841973 E: s.bradbury@percyhedley.org.uk

Sound Communication: A fantastic, fun workshop opportunity

For PAs, family members and anyone working with people with learning disabilities or autism in Yorkshire and the Humber. Saturday 2nd November, 10am to 4pm Where? Music Block, York St John University, Lord Mayors Walk, York, YO31 7EX The workshop offers a chance to explore your own skills in communication and ways to develop and enhance other language skills using sound and music. Led by Chris Bartram, highly experienced music lecturer, trainer and community musician. See http://www.livesunlimited.org.uk for more details

To book a place email info@livesunlimited.org.uk

Or phone 01904 330606

Film Academy for Young People with Learning Disabilities

Beacon Hill Arts is running a Film Academy to support 1619 year olds with learning disabilities, autism or additional needs. They are looking to recruit 12 young people to take part in the Film Academy which starts in November this year. They are holding a taster selection day at the end of

October (which young people must attend to apply for a place). Please find more details in this flyer Or contact: Michelle Fox 0191 580 7000,

michelle@beaconhillarts.org.uk

www.beaconhillarts.org.uk

If you would like any information on any of our meetings, training or projects you can contact the office on:

Tel: 0113 262 6409

E-mail: info@inclusionnorth.org

Or you can write to us at: Inclusion North 191 Belle Vue Road Leeds LS3 1HG

You can visit our website at: www.inclusionnorth.org

Or you can contact any member of the Inclusion North team:

Samantha Clark Tel: 07823 536 603 Email: Samantha@inclusionnorth.org

Scott Cunningham Tel: 07767 776 125 Email: Scott@inclusionnorth.org

Angela Ellis Tel: 07944 185 771 Email: Angela@inclusionnorth.org

Kellie Woodley Tel: 07876 145 390 Email: Kellie@inclusionnorth.org