Inclusion North Bulletin

Issue Number 82
14th January 2015
In this bulletin you will hear about some of the
work Inclusion North is doing and information
about what is happening across the country.

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1.

Briefing note for MPs from the Commons

Library
The House of Commons library have written a briefing
note for MPs on the main issues for people with Learning
Disabilities.

You might want to send this note to your MP or read what

they have said. To find out more and to download the full
report please click the link below:

http://www.parliament.uk/briefingpapers/SN07058/learning-disability-policies-and-issues

NHS England Improving Rehabilitation

Workshop
Are you the parent (or adult carer) of a child or young
person receiving rehabilitation services? If so NHS
England would like to hear from you
Rehabilitation is treatment to help the process of
recovery.
To help with this work NHS England are holding sessions
for parents and carers of children and young people who
have used rehabilitation services. They want to get some
feedback about rehabilitation services.
The workshops are on
10th February 2015, 10:30 to 14:30, Leeds
23rd February 2015, 10:30 to 14:30, London
Click on the links below to register your interest - you will
be told whether you have a place or not after the closing
date.
Leeds http://bit.ly/1ADpTIz
London http://bit.ly/1sTEdGA

15th January 2015 is the last date that you can register.

Consultation on NICE Guidelines

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is
consulting on their guidelines about challenging
behaviour and learning disabilities.
The practice guidelines say how staff should work to
support people well.
You can find out more using this link
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/indevelopment/gidcgwave0654/consultation
If you want to comment on the guidelines you will need to
register as a stakeholder using the link above.
The consultation runs until 9th February 2015

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Inspection

Programme
The CQC wants to hear from people with a learning
disability and those who support them. They want to
hear about their experiences of care to help their
inspection teams.
They want to hear from learning disability partnership
boards and local groups working with people with a
learning disability.
Here is the letter that gives more details about the CQC
inspection plans and how you or your organisation can
have your say.
http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/sites/default/files/word/C
QCinspections.doc
There is also an easy read version on the letter
https://www.scribd.com/doc/252487110/Cqc-InspectionEasy-Read

Vacancy with Challenging Behaviour

Foundation
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation is looking for
someone to join their team to advise family carers and
make a difference to the lives of children and adults with
severe learning disabilities and autism who display
challenging behaviour.
This is a varied and rewarding role with opportunities to
get involved in interesting projects, run support networks
and develop resources.
You can find out more about this job and how to apply
on the link below.
http://bit.ly/1w2WEJ1
The last day that you can apply for this job is
Friday 16th January.

Job Vacancy at Paces Sheffield

Paces Sheffield which works with people with cerebral
palsy are looking for a Fundraising Officer.
You can see the job advert here
https://www.scribd.com/doc/252489800/F-R-Job-AdvertFinal-PDF
And the Job Description and Post Description below
https://www.scribd.com/doc/252489876/Job-DescriptionFinal-1-PDF-1
https://www.scribd.com/doc/252489935/FundingManager-Post-Description-1
Closing date for this job is 19th January

Learning Disability Programme Board papers

and minutes
The Learning Disability Programme Board works to
improve the health and wellbeing of people with learning
disabilities and their families
The minutes from the last Programme Board in October
2014 meeting are available with all the papers on this
link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/learningdisability-programme-board

Easy Read information on Diabetes

The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities has
produced a document explaining all you need to know
about Diabetes.
Click below for the Easy Read link.
http://t.co/fCk1G87K4R

Care 4 All survey

Care 4 All in North East Lincolnshire are working out if
people with Learning Disabilities and their families want a
short break offer in their area.
They have done a survey to find out what people might
want so they can think about what they develop based on
what people want.
You can take part in their survey.
Please click on the link below
https://www.esurveycreator.co.uk/s/641b7c9

Autism self assessment 2014/2015

Local areas have been asked to do the self-assessment
again to help local strategy groups to review their
progress.
This will support future planning with partners including
people with autism and their families.
You can find out more on the link below
http://www.improvinghealthandlives.org.uk/projects/autsa
f201415

Finding Common Purpose Event Yorkshire and

Humber
This is an event run by the Association of Directors of
Social Services (ADASS) with a focus on building on the
message of Finding Common Purpose on good
commissioning and partnership working in Yorkshire and
Humber.
The event is on
Friday 30th January 2015
At Venue Elland Road Football Club Nicky Chapman
Suite
You can find out more about this and register on the link
below
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/finding-common-purposetickets-14921047254

Improving access to the arts, galleries and

museums
Lemos & Crane have been working with City Bridge Trust
to find ways of improving access to the arts, museums,
galleries for people with learning disabilities.
They asked for good practice among arts organisations,
museums and galleries to find good ways of working and
areas in which more might be done.
They looked at:
Access (including easy read signing)
Commissioning work by artists with learning
disabilities
Presenting work by artists with learning
disabilities
Education and learning opportunities

There are many examples of excellent work as well as

opportunities to do much more.
You can see the results for this review here (You will
need to register to get this information):
http://www.lemosandcrane.co.uk/home/index.php?id=234
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What is coming up next at Inclusion North

Yorkshire and Humber SAF, Peer Support Workshop
16th January
IHAL Advisory Group 28th January
Yorkshire and Humber Lead Officers meeting 6th
February
Yorkshire and Humber Leadership Group 9th February
The Care Act and its Implications 11th February
South Tees Provider Forum 2nd March
North East Partnership Board 6th March

If you would like to know more about any of these events

contact Claire or Marie on 0113 262 6409
Claire@inclusionnorth.org
Marie@inclusionnorth.org
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
Woodhouse Community Centre
197 Woodhouse Street
Leeds, LS6 2NY
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

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

Lucy Virgo
Tel: 07944 185 771
Email: Lucyvirgo@inclusionnorth.org