Inclusion North Bulletin

Issue Number 107

13th January 2016
23rd September 2015
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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Building the Right Support

This full day event by Skills For Care is about supporting
people with learning disabilities to move back to their
community, and to help prevent people being sent to
hospital.
This is an event for people from Transforming Care
partnerships, Local Authorities, health and social care
providers, learning providers, people with lived
experience and families.

The event is being held on:

9th February
from

9.30am to 3.00pm
at
Hallmark Hotel Cambridge
Bar Hill
Cambridge
CB23 8EU
You can get more information or book a place on the link
below
http://bit.ly/1ZpmvzH

Reducing emergency hospital admissions

Adults with learning disabilities are more likely to be
admitted to hospital due to conditions that can often be
taken care of in the community with the right help.
This event will look at what is known about these
conditions and how we can improve how we take care of
them to reduce emergency hospital admissions.
These 2 events are aimed at those who have
responsibility for buying and providing healthcare
services for people with learning disabilities
They take place on
24th February in Manchester

25th February in Peterborough

You can book a place on the Manchester event by

clicking here
http://bit.ly/1RjAoKX

You can book a place on the Peterborough event by

clicking here
http://bit.ly/1Q1UyIb

News from the NHS England Learning

Disability Engagement Team
Their Forum for people with a Learning Disability

and/or Autism, their Families, Carers and Supporters

meeting report

The Learning Disability Engagement Team would like to thank

everyone who took the time to come to their first Forum meeting
in Sheffield on 13th November. They appreciate the expert
knowledge that people shared with them and the feedback that
people gave them.
You can see the report on the link here http://bit.ly/1J0k7rI

Here is an easier read summary http://bit.ly/1Q27iP5

Tell them what you think about easy read

At their Forum meeting the Engagement Team asked people
what they think makes good easy read. You can read about what
people said in the report and summary on the links in the section
above.

If you would like to tell them about easy read they would love to
hear from you. You can download the form on the link below
http://bit.ly/1ZhSfRW
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Or you can get a copy of the form as a Word document by

emailing
ldengage@nhs.net

Or you can print the form and write on it and post it to them at
Learning Disability Engagement Team
Floor 7E58
Quarry House
Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UE

They want this information by the end of January 2016.

Learning Disabilities Conference 2016

Public Health England are having a conference to let
people know that there will be better information being
provided about the health and care of people with
learning disabilities.
They hope to use this information to plan better services
for people with learning disabilities.
This information has come from the systems used by
doctors in general practice, with the help of NHS England
and the Health and Social Care Information Centre.

This conference is particularly aimed at health and social

care professionals, public health staff, commissioners,
people with a learning disability, their families and carers,
researchers and people from the third sector.
It is on

15 March
From

9:45am to 4pm
You can find out more about the event and how to book a
place on the link below
http://bit.ly/1l2kO8i
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Help shape the future of health and adult social

care regulation
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is now carrying out
the final stage of finding out what people think about its
big plan for 2016-2021.
The big plan (or strategy) will set out their ideas for
looking at how they work to make sure they are flexible
and work differently because of the changes taking place
in health and social care.
The consultation started on 11th January, they will be
asking members of the public and representatives from
public organisations what they think at some events.
These will give people the chance to talk about some of
the ideas in the plan and give feedback on them.

There is a Newcastle event on

26 January
From
from 1pm to 4pm

You can find out about the other event dates or book a
place on the link below
http://bit.ly/1RjH3oA
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NHS England Publishes Report into Southern

Health
In December NHS England published an independent
report into the deaths of people with a learning disability
or mental health support needs at Southern Health NHS
Foundation Trust.
The report was ordered by NHS England following the
death of Connor Sparrowhawk in July 2013 in a unit in
Oxford run by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Some of the reports main findings are:
Many investigations were of poor quality and took too
long to complete
There was a lack of leadership, focus or time spent in
the Trust on carefully reporting and investigating
deaths
There was a lack of family involvement in
investigations after a death
Opportunities for the Trust to learn and improve were
missed
You can read the full report on the link below
http://bit.ly/1PU1vJr

Here is the Easy Read version of the report

http://bit.ly/1Rzvf1J
You can see what NHS England and NHS Improvement
are doing now at
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http://bit.ly/1OqpLA6

In December, the National Forum of People with

Learning Disabilities and the National Valuing Families
Forum issued a response to the report.
You can read that on the link below
http://bit.ly/1P51nIw

Health Charter for providers

People with learning disabilities often experience health
problems, but a lot can be done by social care providers,
working together with people with learning disabilities,
family carers and their health colleagues to improve the
situation.
The Health Charter is designed to support social care
providers to improve the health and well-being of people
with learning disabilities.
Organisations and social care staff can sign the charter
to say what they will do to help people with learning
disabilities be more healthy.
There is a set of resources and more information
available at http://bit.ly/1Q24zFd

Keeping Out of Trouble: Alternatives to Prison

or Hospital
People with learning disabilities are over-represented in
the criminal justice system. A series of reports looks at
the increased risks faced: of poor experiences in the
system and poor support to reduce re-offending.
The Ideas Collective have made a discussion paper with
examples of good practice and initial ideas for
improvements in how the system works and in services.

You can read this paper on their website on the link

http://bit.ly/1ZhZ6e8
There is an EasyRead summary at the front of the paper.

Equality in Employment Festival

Change would like to invite people to the Equality in
Employment Festival, which is a dynamic and forward
thinking festival that will promote employment
opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

The festival will showcase best practice models of

employing people with disabilities, provide information
and opportunities for people with learning disabilities
thinking about employment and give clear, practical
advice to employers wishing to diversify their workforce.

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The festival takes place on

23rd February

From
10.00am to 3.30pm

At
Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries Drive
Leeds
LS10 1LT
You can see the event information pack on the link below
http://bit.ly/1OYOXDv

Launch of Learning Disability England

2016 is a very exciting year for the Housing and Support
Alliance because it's the year that theyre going to launch
Learning Disability England.
They're currently in the middle of a consultation. That
means that they're talking to lots of different people about
what people think Learning Disability England should be
like.
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They've created three online surveys - one for people

with learning disabilities, one for family members and one
for people who work for organisations that work with
people with learning disabilities.
They would really appreciate it if you could fill in a survey
to tell them what you think.

Here is the survey for people with learning disabilities

http://bit.ly/1mSvwzl
Here is the survey for family members
http://bit.ly/1SLNZdE
Here is the survey for people who work for organisations
that work with people with learning disabilities
http://bit.ly/22XaMrk
Or you can contact Annie at the H&SA by emailing
annie.tidbury@housingandsupport.org.uk
or calling
07780 707 577

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People First Englands new website

People First England have now got their website up and
running. It tells you about who they are, what they do and
how to contact them.

It also has useful news and a blog, as well as video

diaries of the people who are involved in running People
First England.

You can see their website on the link below

http://peoplefirstengland.org.uk/

Through the Maze Drop In and Person Centred

Active Support
From the start of this year, Connect in the North will be
having a Through the Maze drop in session at their office
in Leeds every Monday afternoon.

There will be a different theme for each month, or you

can come with your own questions.
On 22nd February Kate Huthwaite from the Citizens
Advice Bureaux will be coming to answer questions.
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If you like, you can suggest themes for future sessions.

You can see their flyer with more information on the link
below
http://bit.ly/1OfGkRq
Or you can contact Through the Maze on
0113 270 3233
Connect in the North also have a few places left on
their Person Centred Active Support training.
This is free for staff and family carers supporting people
with learning difficulties in Leeds.
The session is about engaging people with high support
needs in everyday activities.

The session is on
20th January

You can find out more and book a place on the link below
http://bit.ly/1J0vb8i

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New Funding Programme for Disabled Coaches

Yorkshire Sport Foundation has launched a new initiative
to try and increase the number of disabled people
coaching within West Yorkshire.
The Creating Connections Recruit into Coaching
programme will support the recruitment and progress of
disabled volunteer coaches who will play an active role
within their club or organisation in West Yorkshire.
Successful applicants will receive funding of up to 200
to gain a coaching qualification in a sport of their choice,
before completing 15 voluntary hours of coaching in their
club or organisation.

You can find out more on their website at

http://bit.ly/1OYTs0J
Their online application form is on the link below
http://bit.ly/1Q2jDTf
If you want more information or need the application form
in another format, you can contact Andrew Lane on
andrew.lane@yorkshiresport.org
or call
0330 2020 280.

The last time that you can apply is 31st January

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Yorks First Powerchair Football Tournament

Jorvik Warriors is for anyone that has a physical disability
and would like to play football.
This event will help to launch the local Jorvik Warriors
regular sessions. All ages and all abilities can partake in
these fun relaxed games.

The event takes place on

16th January
from
11am until 3pm
at
Energise
Cornlands Road
York
YO24 3DX

You can see the event flyer on the link below

http://bit.ly/1JHInyU
Or you can contact Jorvik Warriors at
jorvikwarriorspfc@gmail.com
or call
07786 064848
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Project Coordinator vacancy

Community Catalyst have a vacancy for a Project
Coordinator based in Huddersfield.
Community Catalysts CIC is a busy, buzzy social
enterprise that tries hard to live up to its name.
Theyre starting an exciting new project in Kirklees in
partnership with people with a learning disability and
those living on the autistic spectrum to help them think
differently about what they do with their time.

They need an energetic and imaginative person to

coordinate things for them.
The salary is 27,000 to 30,000 per annum pro rata for
30 hours per week.
You can see the job and person specification and find out
how to apply on their website at
http://bit.ly/1ZpLKSn

The last day that you can apply is 18th January

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Events and Project Worker vacancy

The U-Night group are looking for an Events and Project
Worker, to be based in Lancashire with some travel to
other parts of the country.
You can see the job advert on the link below
http://bit.ly/1ZYoJms
If you want to know more you can contact Sue on
sueamberco@aol.com
or call
0783 4695606

Access Cinema Sensory Friendly Screenings

Access Cinema is Tyneside Cinemas series of shows for
children who prefer to see films in a low sensory
environment.
Their upcoming screenings include
The Good Dinosaur
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Pan
You can find out more on their flyer at
http://bit.ly/1RzQ65g
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Moving Through Film

CoActive are an arts charity who are coming to the end of
their project called Moving through Film.
The project has concentrated on silent film, the magic of
Georges Melies, and slapstick.
To celebrate this they are having a morning of film
making workshops followed by a showcase of the past
years work.
This will take place on
21st January
From
10.30am onwards
There will be workshops in the morning, and the first
screening of some short films from 1.30pm.
You will need to bring a packed lunch for the indoor
picnic. The event is open to all and you can come for all
or part of the day.
Please let us know if you are coming, and I will make
sure I give you directions to the venue.
To book a place, you can contact Mr Jody Gabriel on
jody@coactive.org.uk
or call
07954 391043
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What is coming up next at Inclusion North

14th January

Improving Health and Lives meeting

28th January
29th January
16th February
24th February

Yorkshire & Humber Talking Travel

North East Partnership
Self Advocacy Supporters Network
North East Family Carers Network

2nd March
14th March
17th March

Yorkshire & Humber Lead Officers

South Tees Provider Forum
Yorkshire & Humber Leadership Group

If you would like to know more about any of these events

contact Marie on 0113 244 4792
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 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:
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www.inclusionnorth.org
Or you can contact any member of the Inclusion North
team:
Samantha Clark
Tel: 07823 536 603
Email: Samantha@inclusionnorth.org

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

Lucy Virgo
Tel: 07944 185771
Email: Lucyvirgo@inclusionnorth.org
Angela Ellis
Tel: 07487 729237
Email: Angela@inclusionnorth.org

Marcella Celli
Tel: 07767 776125
Email: Marcella@inclusionnorth.org

Kirsty Morgan
Tel: 07539 729237
Email: kirsty@inclusionnorth.org

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Inclusion North Member Areas 2015-16

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

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