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In this bulletin you will hear about some of the workInclusion North is doing and information about whatis happening across the country.
Find Inclusion North on Facebook and Twitter
You can find out more about the all the work we are doingby following us on facebook and twitter at:
Facebook:www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth
Twitter: @InclusionNorth
We have 688 followers on twitter
Are you one?Help us get to 750 followers by Easter its a great way to keepup to date with the work we are doing and we share lots ofinformation on what our partners are doing.
Inclusion North Bulletin
Issue Number 37
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March 2013
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Heres a reminder of some ofthe work weare doing next please make a note in yourdiaries
Making Sense for Me and MineUnderstanding the Mental Capacity Act
Whats it all about?
The Mental Capacity Act is an important way of protecting therights and liberty of people who may need support arounddecision making in their life - this includes people with learningdisabilities.
The Making Sense for Me and Mine sessions will help familymembers and family carers make sense of what the MentalCapacity Act means for them and their loved ones.
These sessions are aimed at family members and family carersof people with learning disabilities.
Currently we have sessions planned in-
North Yorkshire 20th MarchCalderdale on 22nd MarchHull on 5th April
www.inclusionnorth.org/projects/what-we-are-doing-now/understanding-the-mental-capacity-act/
Or call our office on 0113 2626409 for more information on howto book.
Mental
Capacity Act
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News and updates from Around the Country
Research into Employment Support for DisabledPeople
The NDTi have looked at how employment support is
organised and they think that evidence around employmentsupport is currently very patchy, especially looking across
different client groups
They have also written a report on Value for money on
employment support
www.ndti.org.uk/major-projects/employment-support-for-
disabled-people/
Undateable? Not me!
A day of peoples stories and practical advice about friendshipsand relationships; about meeting, dating, spending timetogether or breaking up; about sex and your right to choose;and about keeping healthy and staying safe, too.
22 March, Oxford
www.bild.org.uk/
http://www.ndti.org.uk/major-projects/employment-support-for-disabled-people/http://www.ndti.org.uk/major-projects/employment-support-for-disabled-people/http://www.ndti.org.uk/major-projects/employment-support-for-disabled-people/http://www.ndti.org.uk/major-projects/employment-support-for-disabled-people/http://www.ndti.org.uk/major-projects/employment-support-for-disabled-people/ -
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Bubbles Day 2
ndApril 2013-03-15
Why Is Bubble Day 2013 Needed?
Bubble Day aims to raise awareness and understanding aboutAutism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and helps students,
parents and teachers see the world through the eyes ofchildren with ASC, to better understand their needs and howthey would like others to treat them.
There are lots of resources & things to read in the pack youcan download at
www.autismbubbleday.com
TheNHS Mandate April 2013 to March 2015
The mandate is an agreement between the government andthe NHS Commissioning Board. It says what the government
expects the NHS to do by March 2015.
www.wp.dh.gov.uk/publications/files/2013/02/ISL282-12-EasyRead-DH-Mandate-15Feb2013.pdf
http://www.autismbubbleday.com/http://www.autismbubbleday.com/http://www.wp.dh.gov.uk/publications/files/2013/02/ISL282-12-EasyRead-DH-Mandate-15Feb2013.pdfhttp://www.wp.dh.gov.uk/publications/files/2013/02/ISL282-12-EasyRead-DH-Mandate-15Feb2013.pdfhttp://www.wp.dh.gov.uk/publications/files/2013/02/ISL282-12-EasyRead-DH-Mandate-15Feb2013.pdfhttp://www.wp.dh.gov.uk/publications/files/2013/02/ISL282-12-EasyRead-DH-Mandate-15Feb2013.pdfhttp://www.wp.dh.gov.uk/publications/files/2013/02/ISL282-12-EasyRead-DH-Mandate-15Feb2013.pdfhttp://www.autismbubbleday.com/ -
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Looking into Abuse: Research by People withLearning Disabilities
The report of this research project was formally launched at theSenedd, Cardiff on March 6th
at an event hosted by MickAntoniw (Assembly Member). This three year participatoryresearch study has look at what people with learningdisabilities know about abuse, what they feel about abuse, howthey can keep themselves safe and, if they are abused, whatsupport they need.
The reports (including easy read versions) can be downloadedfrom:www.udid.research.glam.ac.uk/projects
You can also see the key messages from the project byfollowing the following link to YouTube www.youtu.be/e_esB02z9RM
They have Facebook group named listenbelievedo where wewill be posting further information
PMLD - IF YOU LISTEN YOU WILL HEAR US
A film about people with profound and multiple learningdifficulties. The aim of this film is not only to show examples ofgood practice but also to support the case for giving people
with PMLD a say in their service provision.
http://vimeo.com/49957264
http://www.udid.research.glam.ac.uk/projectshttp://www.udid.research.glam.ac.uk/projectshttp://www.udid.research.glam.ac.uk/projectshttp://www.youtu.be/e_esB02z9RMhttp://vimeo.com/49957264http://vimeo.com/49957264http://vimeo.com/49957264http://www.youtu.be/e_esB02z9RMhttp://www.udid.research.glam.ac.uk/projects -
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UK Disability History Month
UK Disability History Month is an annual event on the history ofdisabled peoples struggle for equality and human rights; andcelebrates our achievements. It runs from 22nd November to22nd December every year.
Now is an excellent time to start thinking about how to mark UKDisability History Month this year and begin to plan yourevents. The theme for 2013 will be
Celebrating our Struggle for Independent Living: NoReturn to Institutions.
This is in response to the current welfare reforms and the
dangers of returning to disabled people being shut away. Thetheme also gives a great opportunity to look at the history ofpeople with mental health problems and learning difficulties.
http://ukdisabilityhistorymonth.com/
No Going Back
No Going Back - a book about the experiences of the peoplewho lived and worked at Prudhoe Hospital in Northumberland
This book has been written by Kellie Woodley and Tim Kielty
helping people share what it was like for them and there is a
strong message about not going back to people living in
institutions
You can find out more and order the book at
www.centreforwelfarereform.org/library/categories/community/n
o-going-back.html
http://ukdisabilityhistorymonth.com/http://ukdisabilityhistorymonth.com/http://www.centreforwelfarereform.org/library/categories/community/no-going-back.htmlhttp://www.centreforwelfarereform.org/library/categories/community/no-going-back.htmlhttp://www.centreforwelfarereform.org/library/categories/community/no-going-back.htmlhttp://www.centreforwelfarereform.org/library/categories/community/no-going-back.htmlhttp://www.centreforwelfarereform.org/library/categories/community/no-going-back.htmlhttp://ukdisabilityhistorymonth.com/ -
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Learning Disability Today hits the North!
The national exhibition - Learning Disability Today -
is on in Sheffield on the 14th May 2013.
This event has been run in London for the past 13 years andattracted up to 3,000 visitors each year now they are runninga regional event in Sheffield Hillsborough Stadium.
Learning Disability Today is working with Sheffield City Council,and Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust, to
produce this new regional exhibition and conference
This event is free to attend for people with a learning disability,unwaged carers, supporters, and full-time students (25 forwaged).
Find out all about this new event by clicking on the link below:
www.pavilion-live.co.uk/learningdisabilitytoday-events/
Gary Bourley says why there should be a nationalorganisation for self-advocacy in England
The self-advocacy movement in England needs a united front and itwould be good to develop better ways of working together tosupport people with learning disabilities in leading campaignsagainst inequality.
To read more visit
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/why_there_should_be_a_national_organisation_for_self_advocacy_in_england.aspx
To get involved contact Gary Bourlet
http://pavilion-live.co.uk/learningdisabilitytoday-events/http://pavilion-live.co.uk/learningdisabilitytoday-events/http://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/why_there_should_be_a_national_organisation_for_self_advocacy_in_england.aspxhttp://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/why_there_should_be_a_national_organisation_for_self_advocacy_in_england.aspxhttp://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/why_there_should_be_a_national_organisation_for_self_advocacy_in_england.aspxmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/why_there_should_be_a_national_organisation_for_self_advocacy_in_england.aspxhttp://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/why_there_should_be_a_national_organisation_for_self_advocacy_in_england.aspxhttp://pavilion-live.co.uk/learningdisabilitytoday-events/ -
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Request for help with research
The working title of my dissertation is - Its never too late to
make it personal: Decision making at the End of life for people
with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).
I need examples that highlight
Practices, approaches, projects and tools currently usedto include people with all/any learning disabilities in Endof Life decisions.
Practices, approaches, projects and tools that exist forinvolving people with PMLD generally in any decisionmaking or topic.
If you think you can help please email
If you would like any information on any of our meetings,training or projects you can contact the office on:
Tel: 0113 262 6409E-mail:[email protected]
Or you can write to us at:Inclusion North191 Belle Vue RoadLeedsLS3 1HG
You can visit our website at:
www.inclusionnorth.org
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Or you can contact any member of the Inclusion North team:
Samantha ClarkTel: 07823 536 603Email:[email protected]
Scott CunninghamTel: 07767 776 125Email:[email protected]
Angela EllisTel: 07944 185 771Email:[email protected]
Kellie WoodleyTel: 07876 145 390
Email:[email protected]
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