the work Inclusion North is doing and information about what is happening across the country. Self Advocate Development Programme Inclusion North is offering a development programme for Self Advocacy Organisations. The topics being addressed have been highlighted as priority areas by Self Advocacy groups. By looking at these as part of an overall development programme we aim to offer a reflective and informative view of self advocacy. What is your offer? Delivered by Kirsty Morgan & Kellie Woodley. Reflecting on what you do now and the development of new ideas. (November) Funding, delivered by Melody Clarke. Looking at funding routes and what is required for a good application. (January) Quality Standards and Governance, self advocacy supporters from KeyRing, Your Voice Counts and the Northumberland Central Forum will take you through how they have measured outcomes using the standards developed by the Self Advocacy Supporters Network. The importance of good governance will be delivered by Jan Walmsley & Shaun Picken. (March) Self Advocacy Groups are requested to sign up to attend all the sessions within the development programme. To book a place contact Samta 0113 244 4792 samta@inclusionnorth.org
Sharing Knowledge North East and Cumbria
A citizen leadership course is being offered to residents across the North East and Cumbria. The course will be run by in control, Inclusion North and supported by Partners in Policymaking. There are 25 places available places available for people who as a result of their disability need support to live the lives they want in their local community. This course is for people who are Keen to be part of a strong community network Want to be a champion for the North East and Cumbria Are passionate about peoples right to be included Committed to action and working with other people to make life better for people who may need support Some of the things you will learn on the course How to get your point across Why things are the way they are Why health and social care services have been designed the way they have How policies and new ideas come about This course will start in January 2017and there will be four two day sessions a month until May 2017. For an application form contact In Control Support Centre Email admin@in-control.org.uk Telephone 0156 482 1650
Tomorrows Leaders in Yorkshire and Humber
Tomorrows Leaders is a leadership course for people with learning disabilities. It is for people who are already leaders in their area but want to become better at this. It is also for people who have lived in a hospital and want to use their own experience to help others. On the course, you will learn about: The history of the self advocacy movement Why services have been designed in the way they have How government works and policies are made How to get your point over to people What being a strong leader means You will have the chance to meet other people who are leaders in the disability movement. The course will take place in Leeds from February 2017. For more information Contact Melissa Email melissa@inclusionnorth.org Telephone 0113 2444792
Disability Rights UK Toolkit for Education
Providers Disability Rights UK are making a toolkit for providers of Education. The toolkit will show good practice in supporting disabled learners to make move from internships into paid employment.
The learning materials include information about
Finding the right work placement
Job carving Barriers and solutions examples of adjustments Access to Work Progression to paid employment Part-time hours Positive impact of work for interns Benefits for employer
A film is available that shows two people who are now
working and the support provided by their job coach and the way adjustments were made to overcome any barriers. They also describe the positive impact of working, earning, and being able to make choices about their lives. The job coach talks about his role and how important it is to talk to employers about the right jobs for people. The employer talks about the changes the company made and the buddy scheme they have introduced. You can see the film here http://bit.ly/2fOsCwD
Summary Care Records
If you are registered with a GP practice in England you will have a Summary Care Record (SCR), unless you have previously chosen not to have one. There are some easy read and other documents about the Summary Care Records here http://bit.ly/2fsGvxE http://bit.ly/2fIcH3L It includes important information about your health: Medicines you are taking Allergies you suffer from Any bad reactions to medicines
You may need to be treated by health and care
professionals that do not know your medical history. Essential details about your healthcare can be difficult to remember, particularly when you are unwell or have complex care needs.
Having an SCR means that when you need healthcare
you can be helped to recall vital information. You can choose to have additional information included in your SCR, which can enhance the care you receive. You can find the form here http://bit.ly/2eCkzB0
Local Support For People With A Learning
Disability Study The Study team at the National Audit Office are looking for people for a study. In 2013 the Department of Health said it would move people with a learning disability and or autism out of hospitals if it was better to support them in the community. The study will update on the Transforming Care Programme to see if the government is getting better at supporting people in the community who have been in hospitals to see if recommendations made have been done look at health and social care support available to people with learning disabilities who have not been in hospitals as well as those who have been If you would like to take part in this study Email LDStudy@nao.gsi.gov.uk .
Nexus Consultation About New Vehicles
Nexus are applying for funding from the government to replace its vehicles. They want people to tell them what they would like to see if they had new vehicles. A questionnaire to tell them what you think would be important in new vehicles can be found here http://bit.ly/2fq1P7g
York Carers Centre Vacancy
York Carers Centre helps unpaid carers with support in the York Area. They have a vacancy for a Carer Support Worker who will work providing one on one support information and advice to maintain and improve carer health and wellbeing. You should have a background of providing information and support to individuals in a community setting and experience of advocating on behalf of vulnerable clients. You will be required to travel throughout the York area and be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post is 27.5hours per week and the salary is 22,443 per annum pro rata (NJC SCP 26). The closing date for applications is 5pm, Wednesday 16th November The Interview date is Wednesday 30th November Application packs can be downloaded here http://bit.ly/2fp6Axd
For an application pack by post or to talk about the
vacancy Telephone 01904 715490 or email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
Adult Social Care And Independent Living
Gateshead Christmas Fair And Christmas Party Adult Social Care and Independent Living Gateshead are having a Christmas Fair and Christmas Party. At the Marquisway Christmas Fair there will be
Stalls Entertainment Dancing Refreshments
On 1st December From 1pm until 3pm At Marquisway Centre Gateshead The Christmas Party will include A disco Food and drinks Raffle The Christmas Party is on the 15th December From 6.30pm until 10pm
Tickets are available from Wendy Scope
Telephone 0191 4336066
Disability Sheffield Pick and Mix Music
Meltdown Disability Sheffield are having a music event. There will be music from Meerkats Jazz Band Selena Dean Soul Singer Millstone Grit Rock Band Refreshments Raffle On the 14th January 2017 At Crookes Social Club Sheffield From 7.30pm until 11.30pm For tickets Telephone 0114 2536746
Disability Sheffield are also having a film afternoon.
The film is Deadmans Shoes. The film is about a soldier returning home to deal with people who bullied his brother with a learning disability. The film is at the Showroom Cinema Sheffield On the 3rd December At 2.30pm
Come on Down Festival
Come on Down! a festival of performing arts and films for and by learning disabled people.
Seven Stars Theatre Company Headway Arts are looking
for people to take part in their festival or watch their festival.
They want people to attend for a full day to perform or
showcase their work and stay to watch and meet the other groups as well.
Last year Come on Down was attended by around 200
people and 20 organisations from across the region. At Headway ArtSpace Blyth On 6th December and 8th December From 10.30am until 2.30pm If you would like to take part or find out more about the Come on Down festival Contact Paul email admin@headwayarts.co.uk
What is coming up next at Inclusion North
9th November 20th- 22nd November 30th November 30th November 5th December 5th December
What is your Offer?
Tomorrows Leaders North East North East Family Carers Together in the North East South Tees Provider Forum North East Talking Travel
If you would like to know more about any of these events
meetings, training or projects you can contact the office on: Tel: 0113 244 4792 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
Rebecca Stanley Tel: 07496 229661 Email: rebecca@inclusionnorth.org
Inclusion North Member Areas 2016-17
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If you live in one of these areas you can come to our
member events. Yorkshire and the Humber Barnsley Bradford Calderdale Doncaster Hull Leeds North Lincolnshire North Yorkshire Sheffield Wakefield York North East Darlington Durham Gateshead Hartlepool Middlesbrough Newcastle North Tyneside Northumberland Redcar and Cleveland South Tyneside Stockton Sunderland
