South Gloucestershire Council have announced two Learning Difficulties Development Fund (LDDF) projects that will be starting in the next few weeks.
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Carers Week 2021 Summary Report
Carers Week 2021 | June 10th, 2021
Caring and the pandemic – Summary Report
Bristol’s SEND Local Offer Summer Holidays Guide 2021
The school holidays are upon us, and Bristol has a variety of activities and play sessions available for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Continue reading “Bristol’s SEND Local Offer Summer Holidays Guide 2021”Carers exhibition: share your unique story
Local carer Carina and photographer Tina are looking for carers to take part in an exhibition. Their project, Invisible Army, aims to shine a light on carers through documentary photography and long-form interviews. They have received Arts Council funding to achieve this goal and now they need your help! Continue reading “Carers exhibition: share your unique story”
S. Glos Learning Disabilities Carers Focus Group – August 3rd
South Gloucestershire Council are developing an all age learning disability strategy and want to hear from you!
Continue reading “S. Glos Learning Disabilities Carers Focus Group – August 3rd”Age UK Healthy Ageing Directory 2021-2022
Age UK has published the first edition of their Healthy Ageing Directory for people aged 55+ living in the West of England.
Continue reading “Age UK Healthy Ageing Directory 2021-2022”All Age Learning Disability Strategy Engagement
South Gloucestershire Council in partnership with key stakeholders are co-producing and developing an All Age Learning Disabilities Strategy that will align with other council strategies.
Continue reading “All Age Learning Disability Strategy Engagement”Bristol Disability Equality Commission Chair – volunteer opportunity in Bristol
Bristol’s new Disability Equality Commission is seeking a Chair to lead the establishment, development and delivery of the commission across the city.
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Research Study Seeking Participants – the effect of COVID-19 on delivering care
Healthwave is a specialist research organisation that collects patient feedback for NHS organisations and local authorities. They have recently been asked by your local NHS organisation to explore people’s experiences (whether positive or not) of using online services to support their own health and wellbeing, or the health and wellbeing of people they care for.
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Stroke Services Public Consultation
On Monday the 7th June the Healthier Together Partnership launched the 12-week public consultation for the changing of stroke services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to provide the best opportunity to survive and thrive after stroke.
Continue reading “Stroke Services Public Consultation”Extra Care Housing Consultation
Bristol City Council is reviewing the care and support services delivered in ECH that are funded by the council’s Adult Social Care budget. The council is looking at what services are delivered and how the council would like to commission (buy) these services in the future.
Continue reading “Extra Care Housing Consultation”Extended hours GP services are changing
The way Extended Hours GP services are delivered is changing. Extended hours are where GP provide pre-bookable and same-day appointments in the evening after 6.30PM and at weekends, although not necessarily at patient’s own practice.
Continue reading “Extended hours GP services are changing”Carers Week 2021 – Carers have a right to support
Carers Week is 7-13 June. This year, we are encouraging all carers to consider having a Carers Assessment. All carers are entitled to a Carers Assessment on an annual basis.
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Support network for parents/carers of people with a LD and/or autism
The Hive Avon has created a new support network for parents/carers of people with a learning disability and/or autism. The support network is due to start in July this year and they are looking for parents and carers to join this free group.
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Issue #86 of Carers News is now available for download.
KIDS & Brandon Trust Engagement Events
KIDS & Brandon Trust are hosting an event in June for people with learning disabilities.
Continue reading “KIDS & Brandon Trust Engagement Events”The Mindful Life – Mindfulness for Carers
Caring for loved ones with special needs is a noble and a challenging role.
Continue reading “The Mindful Life – Mindfulness for Carers”Volunteer Newsletter – Spring 2021
The Spring 2021 edition of the volunteer newsletter is now live.
Continue reading “Volunteer Newsletter – Spring 2021”Autism Independence – BoME Launch
Autism Independence is leading a project to reach out to families from Black,
Asian and other ethnic communities who have an adult with learning disabilities
and/or autism. We want to find out your stories and experiences of services to
support the person with learning disabilities in your family.
WE WORK for Everyone has launched
New Bristol City Council programme to help people with learning difficulties or disabilities find secure paid employment.
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