Inclusion North Bulletin

Issue Number 86
March 10th 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.

Find Inclusion North on Facebook and Twitter

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

No Voice Unheard, No Right Ignored

This is a consultation for people with learning disabilities, autism
and mental health conditions about new laws or policies the
government could make happen
It wants to make better the rights and choices for people to live in
the community
There is more information including an easy read version here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strengthening-rightsfor-people-with-learning-disabilities
Inclusion North will be organising something to help people with
learning disabilities get involved and have their say.
The deadline for giving your ideas on this is 29th May at 11.45 pm

Public Health Information

The Smear Test Film is a health education resource for women

eligible for cervical screening (smear tests) who have mild and
moderate learning disabilities.

It has been made by Public Health England in association with Jos

Cervical Cancer Trust.
To Watch the YouTube video please click below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxapKFPDwjg

User-Led Organisation funding 2015-2016

This is funding for user-led organisations to deliver or organise
training for people who employ their own care and support staff.
Follow the link below for more information
http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Funding/User-led-organisationfunding/User-Led-Organisation-funding-2015-2016.aspx

The closing date is 31 March 2015

Pictures of Cats and other ways to health and

wellbeing: how do we support health and
wellbeing for people with learning disabilities?
This is an event to look at the changes that The Care Act 2014 will
bring to peoples health and wellbeing.

Date: 21st April 2015

Time: 10.30am to 3.30pm
Venue: Chesterfield Assembly Rooms
Market Place
Chesterfield
S40 1AR

You can book a place through their website

http://arcuk.org.uk/events/event/health-and-wellbeing-conferencetuesday-21st-april-2015/
or contact John Robinson on
01246 541679
Or
john.robinson@arcuk.org.uk

IHAL Health Events

Here are details of some of the work Improving Health and Lives
(IHAL) is doing
Cancer Screening
IHAL will be having an event to try to help more people with
learning disabilities get checked for cancer
This event will be in Leeds on 29th April.

CQC Inspection Reports

IHAL have published a new report which looks at how CQC
inspection reports meet the needs of people with learning
disabilities.
You can read the full report at
www.ihal.org.uk/gsf.php5?f=313560&fv=21101
And the easy read report at
www.ihal.org.uk/gsf.php5?f=313560

Guidance and Good Practice

They have also published guidance and good practice examples in
relation to the changes that were made to the annual health checks.
These are about the inclusion of young people with learning
disabilities aged 14 and over.
There is a full report at
www.ihal.org.uk/gsf.php5?f=313568
and a summary report at
www.ihal.org.uk/gsf.php5?f=313569

Information Request
IHAL are going to write a report about cancer screening services for
people with learning disabilities.
It will update their 2012 report which you can read here:
www.ihal.org.uk/gsf.php5?f=15424&
They want the report to share information, knowledge and best
practice so that services and care can improve.
The team would like to hear your stories about cancer checks.
They want to know what has gone well and what hasnt. They
would also like to know if you have any good resources to share.
You can send your stories and examples of resources to
Anna.marriot@ndti.org.uk
Or for more information call:
Tel: 01225 789135

Complaining about the NHS

Here are some resources to help people with learning disabilities
complain if they think theyve had bad service from the NHS
http://www.ombudsman.org.uk/complain-for-change/ourresources/resources-for-people-with-learning-disabilities

Hull Safeguarding Events

Here are details of 2 events in Hull.
Both are taking place on Wednesday March 25th

Keeping Safe
This is an event for adults who may be vulnerable and their carers.
It will include information about:
What is Adult Safeguarding
The Care Act 2014
Safe Places Scheme
Lasting Power of Attorney
For more information please follow this link
https://www.scribd.com/doc/258127423/Keeping-Safe
To book a place call: 01482 379092
Or email: SAB@hullcc.gov.uk

My life, my care, my future

This event is being run by the Improving Lives team and the
University of Hull.
It will be about the work of the Improving Lives Project and the
changes for health and social care providers
To find out more please click the link below.
https://www.scribd.com/doc/258127513/Hull-University-ImprovingLives-Event-25-March
You can book a place by visiting the website:
www.hull.ac.uk/whoselife
or email:
C.I.Robinson@hull.ac.uk

Children and Young People Workshops

The Winterbourne View Joint Improvement Programme are running
some workshops about services for Children and Young People.
People are welcome from across the partnership including
commissioners from CCGs, CSUs and Local Authorities including
social care, education, transition, placement officers and people
with learning disabilities and families.
It is free to attend and the workshops take place from 9.30am
4.00pm
The workshops in our region are:
25th March
The Centre for Life
Times Square
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4EP
26th March
Cedar Court
Denby Dale,
Calder Grove
Wakefield
WF4 3QZ
To book a place or get more information click here
Or contact Marie Coffey on:
WVJIP@local.gov.uk

New Housing for People with Autism

Creative support has some new housing in Shipley for people with
Autism.
It has low arousal furnishings and self-contained furnished
bedrooms with bathrooms.
It is for people who want a two year contract so they can develop
their independent housing related skills before their move into
further independent living.
You can find more information on this leaflet:
https://www.scribd.com/doc/258136565/Towerhurst-Poster
or call Ellie Brook on 0161 236 0829
Or email enquiries@creativesupport.co.uk

Womens Group
Womens Health Matters are running a womens group in Leeds. It
is for women with a learning disability to meet and chat in a safe
and friendly group.
The group will meet on Wednesdays from 11 til 1pm starting on
March 11th
For more information please contact Jane Bethell on
0113 276 2851
Or
seen@womenshealthmatters.org.uk

St Patricks Day Party

People First Keighley and Craven will be having a party to celebrate
St Patricks Day
There will be:
Karaoke
DJ
Buffet
Raffle
Fancy Dress
Date: 26th March 2015
Time: 7pm
Venue: Caroline Street Social Club, Shipley, BD18 3JZ
For more details click on the link below.
https://www.scribd.com/doc/258138617/St-Paddys-All-Inc-2
To buy a ticket call Hanna on 01535 607222

What is coming up next at Inclusion North

12th March

Yorkshire and Humber Family Carers meeting

28th April

North East Talking Travel

30th April

Yorkshire and Humber Talking Travel

7th May

Yorkshire and Humber Self Assessment Action

Planning Day

15th May

Improving Health and Lives (IHaL) Advisory Group

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 CIC
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 185771
Email: Lucyvirgo@inclusionnorth.org
Angela Ellis
Tel: 07487 729237
Email: Angela@inclusionnorth.org

Rebecca Stanley
Tel: 07539 695004
Email: Rebecca@inclusionnorth.org