Inclusion North Bulletin

Issue Number 61
11th March 2014 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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Ensuring Quality Services Report

The Local Government Association and NHS England have published a report. It will support the commissioning of high quality and safe services to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities and/or autism. To read the report click here: http://www.local.gov.uk/documents/10180/12137/L14105+Ensuring+quality+services/085fff56-ef5c-4883-b1a1d6810caa925f An easyread version is available here: http://www.local.gov.uk/documents/10180/12137/Good+Qu ality+Services/594f801a-03e5-46db-a2a9-d4c95f7fdabf

Winterbourne JIP Case Studies Request

The Housing and Support Alliance are writing a report of the welfare benefit implications for people moving on from Assessment & Treatment Units. The report will be a toolkit for supporting people and it will help the DWP improve the claimant experience. Part of the report will include case studies showing the real experiences of making new claims for JSA, ESA or PIP. If you would like to share your experiences please email Steve Harris: steve.harris@housingandsupport.org.uk

Wilful Neglect Consultation

The government are consulting on a new criminal offence of wilful neglect of patients or service users. By having this offence they want to close a loophole in the law. To find out more or take part in the consultation follow this link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/ill-treatment-or-wilfulneglect-in-health-and-social-care

The deadline is 31st March.

Learning Disability Today Regional Exhibition and Conference

Learning Disability Today is working in association with Sheffield City Council to produce this annual regional exhibition and conference. It will be a day of seminars and an exhibition to share the regions best practice and to help deliver services that improve the lives of people with learning disabilities. It will be at Hillsborough Football Stadium, Sheffield on 1st May. There is more information in this flyer:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/211621154/LDT-Sheffield-2014-Visitorp2

You can book a place here:

http://www.pavpub.com/learning-disability-today-sheffield/

Health Charter
VODG has developed a Health Charter for social care providers supporting people with learning disabilities. Their website includes the Health Charter, Guidance and Resources and a Self Assessment Tool. You can find out more here:
http://www.vodg.org.uk/health-charter/health-charter-home.html

Winterbourne View Response

Think Local Act Personal and the Winterbourne View Joint Improvement Programme have written a special report on Personal Health Budgets for people with Learning Disabilities. It is part of the work to develop a personalised response to the Winterbourne View Concordat actions You can find out more about it here: http://www.thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk/Browse/Winterbour ne-View/

Employing a Personal Assistant

Disability Rights UK are running a series of half day events looking the tax implications of employing a personal assistant to meet health or social needs. The events are aimed at disabled people employing PAs, health and/ or social care professionals and independent living support services. They will help you to get information and advice. Events in the region are: Wednesday 26th March, Newcastle upon Tyne, Irwin Mitchell Thursday 19th June, Sheffield, Disability Sheffield Here is a flyer with more information: http://www.scribd.com/doc/211827487/Disability-RightsFlyer-and-Agenda-5 To book your place please contact Karen Earl: Email: Karen.earl@disabilityrightsuk.org Telephone: 07411 067367

Autism Research Conference

There are still some places available for the upcoming International Research Conference on Autism It is on 15th & 16th April 2014, at the University of Durham Prices start from only 75 day delegate rate (Wed 16th). For full details and booking check the website at : http://durhamconference2014.weebly.com/ Or email gill.linfoot@espa.org.uk

Leeds Adult Autism Event

This event is for adults with Autism/Aspergers. It is on 2nd April from 1pm-7pm at the St Georges Centre, Leeds. You can find more information here:
http://www.through-themaze.org.uk/clients/ttmaze/modules/combined/interface/COMBINE DMOD_viewlist.aspx?itemtype=all&page=home

To reserve a place call 0113 269 1889 Or email Throughthemaze@mencap.org.uk

Participation Academy Scoping Event

NHS England is holding an event to discuss the development of a Participation Academy. The aim for the Participation Academy is to support the development of peoples participation in the NHS. They want support and input from patients, services users and public voice representatives. The meeting will be in Leeds on 1st April 2014 If you are interested in attending, please complete this form
http://www.scribd.com/doc/211829678/Scoping-Event-EOI-Form-4

And return it to Catherine.leggett@nhs.net by midday 20th March

Money Skills Event

Bradford People First is holding an event with Barclays Bank to help people improve their money skills. The event will be on 20th March, 1.30pm-3pm It is at: The Mayfield Centre Broadway Avenue Bradford BD5 9NP You can see a flyer for the event here:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/211613490/Money-Skills-Poster

And you can download a Budget Planner that you can take on the day here:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/211613791/Budget-Planner

If you would like to go please call Gillian, David or Craig on 01274 744151 Or email selfadvocacy@bradfordpeoplefirst.org.uk

Access to Banking Report

Dosh is an organisation that supports people with a learning disability to be more independent and have more control over their money. It has recently published a report: Access to banking for people with a learning disability. The report highlights a number of problems which make banking difficult for people with a learning disability. You can find out more on the Dosh website.
http://www.dosh.org/

Click here for the easy read summary and here for the easy read full report.
http://www.dosh.org/banking-report

Photography Competition
As part of Leeds Learning Disability Week there will be a photography competition. All you need to do is take a photo that says something important about you. You can find out more here: http://www.tenfold.org.uk/news/leeds-learning-disabillityweek-2014--photography-competiton/ The deadline for entries is 6th June 2014. You can email your photos to yourhealthmatters.lypft@nhs.net And you can view the photos at: http://www.flickr.com/groups/2528176@N23

What is coming up next at Inclusion North

Yorkshire & Humber Leadership Group 17th March Yorkshire & Humber Safe Places/Talking Travel 21st March North East Learning Disability Partnership 21st March North East Talking Travel 28th 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 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

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

Lucy Virgo Tel: Email: Lucyvirgo@inclusionnorth.org