If you are caring for someone with a “hidden disability”, such as a learning disability, autism or a mental health condition, you may now be entitled to a Blue Badge. A Blue Badge allows you to park in some places other people can’t and sometimes get free or discounted parking.
Continue reading “The Blue Badge scheme has been extended to people with “hidden disabilities””
It’s important for carers to have a say about this consultation which closes on 2nd May.
Continue reading “Consultation on Bristol City Council Public Health Services”
This survey aims to collect the views of parent carers whose children have special educational needs and/or a disability (SEND) and attend a for profit/private or independent school.
The “Balancing Bristol’s Budget 2019-20” consultation was launched today. The consultation aims to gather views on options for the level of Council Tax from April 2019. The consultation is open until midnight on Monday 17 December.
Bristol City Council has developed a new self-review form for community care assessments. They have offered to attend a meeting for carers to feed into the development of this form. It’s important that carers feed into the development of the self-review process as it is likely to have an impact on carers.
Continue reading “Have your say about community plan self-review forms”
We all need to get from A to B. Transport plays a big part of all of our daily lives. The draft Bristol Transport Strategy sets out Bristol City Council’s vision and ambition for transport up to 2036.
Bristol City Council is consulting to help shape Targeted Short Breaks services for children with disabilities. They are planning their services and want to know what people think about what is working well and what could be better.
Continue reading “Updated Proposals for Targeted Short Breaks for children with disabilities”
Bristol City Council has drafted a City Centre Framework document for consultation. The Framework sets out aspirations for how people access and move around the city centre. It also covers new development and enhancing public spaces, with a focus on Bristol Shopping Quarter, Old City, Castle Park, North Redcliffe and the gateway into the city from the M32.
Pop-up exhibitions to raise awareness of the consultation are planned as follows:
Learn more about the consultation here.
Are you a keen reader? Do you miss being able to get out to your library?
The Home Library Service is run by the Royal Voluntary Service who took the service over from Bristol City Council, and they want to hear from you!
If you are unable to get out, this completely free service could bring books back into your life again! The ‘Home Service’ volunteers collect books from libraries across the city and deliver them to you.
To find out more, contact:
Ken Luxon. Service Manager
Bristol Home Library Service.
Tel: 07714898558
bhlsvisits@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
The Bristol Safeguarding Adults Board is currently writing the safeguarding adults strategic plan for 2018-2021.
This is an important strategy to feed your views into. There is an online survey which can be accessed by clicking here, it just takes a few minutes to fill out.
Continue reading “Bristol Safeguarding Adults Board wants to hear from carers!”
Young Carers Voice (YCV) members presented their mental health poster designs to Bristol City Mayor Marvin Rees.
Continue reading “Young carers design mental health posters”
Take part in vital consultation on Bristol City Council’s budget and Corporate Strategy.
Continue reading “Consultation: Bristol ‘Tough Times, High Hopes’”
Bristol City Council is running a consultation on the proposed reductions in central government funding which will severely impact services such as Bristol Community Links, libraries, public toilets, and School crossing patrols. Continue reading “Your Neighbourhood Consultation 2017”
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