Inclusion North Bulletin

Issue Number 116

17th May 2016
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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Safe Places Sharing Events

Safe Places is a scheme to provide safe places in the
community where people with learning disabilities can go
if they get into trouble or feel unsafe, frightened or bullied.
We know that there is a lot of good work going on in the
North East and Yorkshire and Humber and we will be
having two events where people can share what is
happening in their area.
We have asked some people to tell us about their Safe
Places schemes and what has made it a success.

There will also be time for everyone to ask questions

about the different schemes so that they can support other
areas and help improve their local schemes.
We would like 6 people from each Inclusion North member
area to come to this event. You can see a list of member
areas at the end of the bulletin.
The event for the North East will take place on
8th June in Darlington

From 10.00am to 3.00pm

The event for Yorkshire and Humber will take place on

30th June in Leeds

From 10.00am to 3.00pm

To book a places, please contact Marie at

[email protected]
or call
0113 2444792

Self Advocacy Supporters Network

Inclusion North continues to run a network aimed at
people who have a paid or volunteer role in
supporting a self-advocacy group.
This network is for people working or volunteering in
Inclusion North member areas only.
This year we will be holding separate meetings for
groups in Yorkshire & Humber and the North East so
you can go to the one closest to you.
The aims of the network are:
To share examples of good practice and learning
To work together to find solutions to challenges
To explore any things we might work on together
The next meetings are:
25th May for Yorkshire & Humber in York
26th May for the North East in Newcastle

The sessions will start at 10.30am and finish at

2.30pm. Drinks and a light lunch will be provided.
We will be focusing on issues to do with funding, how
to use graphic facilitation and following up on the
development of the How to Influence booklet.
The network will be facilitated by Kirsty Morgan but

we hope that members of the network will be active

too.
If you would like to book a place at these network
meetings please contact Marie at
[email protected]
or call
0113 2444792

Advocacy and Negotiation workshop for Family

Carers
Family carers play a key role in supporting their son,
daughter, brother, sister, husband, wife, cousin, niece,
nephew, other relative or friend with a learning disability.

This free workshop will give you an understanding of how

to advocate and negotiate with and for your relative or
friend.

This workshop will take place on

13th June

in Darlington

Registration from 09.30am with the session 10.00am to

2.30pm

Come along to strengthen your skills in relation to:

Listening for Information

Knowing how to stay strong
Knowing your principles and sticking to them
Being assertive
Negotiation

There are 25 places available for this workshop.

If you would like to attend,
please

Email :[email protected]

Or Telephone : 0113 2444792

This session is being run in partnership with Liz

Wilson, Inclusion North Associate and family member.

Easy News EU Referendum Special

United Response wants people with a learning disability to
have enough accessible information to make an informed
decision about whether Britain should remain part of or
leave the EU, and to encourage all eligible voters to vote
on Thursday 23 June.
Easy News has a special edition for the political debate
about the European Union Referendum.
This vote is to decide if we stay in the European Union or
leave.
It explains the key arguments for the two campaigns
Britain Stronger in Europe and Vote Leave
There is also information on
How to register to vote
What is a referendum
What the European Union does
You can read the Easy News Special here
http://bit.ly/27s6pqk

Video Guide to the EU Referendum

Brandon Trust have also produced a video guide to the
EU referendum and to encourage everyone to vote.
The deadline to register to vote is
7th June
You can watch the video here
http://bit.ly/1TW3TkS

Virgin Money Foundation Grants

The Virgin Money Foundation is launching its latest
1millon grant programme for the North East.
The Foundation is helping make big differences in
communities and transforming lives of those who have
benefited from their support.
Applications can be made by
Charities
Individuals
Organisations
Enterprises
That are making a difference in their communities
You can find out more here
http://bit.ly/1TVCteM

People with learning disabilities to design

quality checks for NHS services
People with a learning disability are being asked to help
with new tests to improve NHS Services by the NHS
quality checkers programme.
People with a learning disability will be employed to
inspect local NHS Services.
These people will advise on how peoples needs can be
made better by using their own experience of care and
support.
NHS England are looking to help groups set up to offer
Quality Checks and improve consistency across the
country.
They will do this by establishing a national programme to
support local quality checks.
NHS England with the Centre of Disability Studies at The
University of Leeds and CHANGE will be asking
People with a learning disability
Families and Carers
Local and National Groups
To develop new resources.
Dr Paul Lelliott, Deputy Chief Inspector of Hospitals (lead
for mental health), said
The voices of people, who use services, including the
voices of people with a learning disability, are a vital
source of information for providers and commissioners on
the quality of care being provided. For CQC, they help
inform when, where and what we inspect and our
judgements and ratings of services.

There will be up information and regular updates here

http://bit.ly/22dGhf9

Learning Disability England Consultation

People First England and the Housing and Support
Alliance carried out the Learning Disability England
consultation and received over 900 replies.
The key things that they found were

80% of people think Learning Disability England is a

good idea and want to be involved

18% of people did not know if it was a good idea

The biggest challenges people with learning

disabilities have are attitudes, lack of opportunities
and choices

The biggest challenges facing families are finding

good support and services

The biggest challenges for organisations are money

and funding

It is very important to people, families and

organisations that Learning Disability England
includes people with complex needs

This information will be used to help decide how Learning

Disability England will work

The full report can be found at

http://bit.ly/1YvJp3I

Darlington Peoples Parliament DVD about

Transforming Care
The peoples parliament is a group of people with learning
disabilities, they tell people and organisations what they
really think and feel about local and national issues.
They met with NHS England and the Commissioner for
Social Services in Darlington.
They have made a film about Transforming Care.
The film talks about
Assessment and Treatment Units and what people
should get to be supported where they live
A story from Laura who have been in assessment
and treatment units and supported living
accommodation
Sharing things that will support people better
How Darlington are looking at improving the services
and experiences people have.

The film can be found at

http://bit.ly/1srorJI

Making it Fair Cancer Screening Event

The North East Cumbria Disability Network are holding an
event.
The event is for people to learn what work is being done to
make access to the NHS cancer screening services better
for people with learning disabilities.
Easy Read information about the event can be found at
http://bit.ly/1rOxOlZ
The event will take place on
27th June
From
9.30 until 3.30
In Newcastle
Lunch will be provided
If you would like to book a place
Call Kirsty Bell

0113 8248109
Email
[email protected]

Independent Living Strategy Group Survey

In Control are working with the independent living strategy
group on a peoples survey.
Last year the survey results were included in a final report
about The Care Act and what your local authority should
have told you the report can be found here
http://bit.ly/1qo9N3H
In Control are conducting this survey to show what is
working and what is not working for people accessing
choice, control, independent living and inclusion.
You can complete the survey here
http://bit.ly/1TjVszT

Beyond Festival 2016

BEYOND is a brand new festival for Leeds which
celebrates the fantastic work of artists, performers and
musicians with learning disabilities in Leeds, and the
organisations that support them. Most of the events are
free. The event runs for 2 weeks from
5th to 23rd June

in Leeds.
You can find more details here
http://bit.ly/1TgPsFN

Speak Up Sutton and Stay Up Late

Speak up Sutton a self advocacy group in South West
London have been doing some work to develop the work
of the Stay Up Late campaign.

The Stay Up Late campaign is about people having

choices about going out in the evenings or staying out
late.
People with learning disabilities often need support to be
able to go out in the evening.
Lots of people have support workers that finish work at
10pm. This means lots of people with learning disabilities
go home early.
Speak Up Sutton have written a report which answers the
questions
What is the Stay Up Late campaign?
Why it is important to support the Stay up Late
campaign?
What are commissioned providers doing to help
people stay up late?

You can read the report here

http://bit.ly/1qokjIv

Disability Leisure Referral Launch

The Make-a-Move Leisure Inclusion Team at Active
Northumberland are holding an event.
The event will give disabled people the chance to try
different sports and activity sessions.
Some of the sports you can try are Archery, Boccia,
Trampolines, Seated Volleyball and there will be many
other sports.
Information about the event can be found at

http://bit.ly/1Tgumr8
The event will be all day and is at
Blyth Sport Centre
On
2nd June
From
10am until 3pm
To book a place
Contact : Ronnie Scheu
Telephone: 07889 320377
Email:
[email protected]

2016 Olympics for All

Aspire Community Benefit Society are holding an Olympic
style event.
There will be an opening ceremony and over 20 events
Information can be found at
http://bit.ly/1ZWr548

The event will take place at

John Charles Centre for Sport
Leeds
On
10th August
From
10am until 2pm
Anyone who would like to take part must contact the area
coaches.
To get this information contact
Tim Snell
Telephone: 07817 304998

IncludFest TIN Arts

IncludFEST is a free outdoor summer arts festival.
It is for children and young people with or without
disabilities and their families.
Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the activities
including
Art activities
Live Music
Street Theatre

 Have a Go workshop
Make it workshop

Includfest Tees Valley will be on

24th July
At
South Park, Darlington
Or
Includfest Durham will be on
13th August
It has not been decided where this will be held.
TIN Arts are also looking for artists and organisations who
can be involved with these events.
To register your interest visit
http://bit.ly/1VYHcA5

Annual Leeds Boccia Tournament

As part of learning disability week there will be a Boccia
Tournament taking place at Middleton Leisure Centre, Leeds
On 22nd June
From 10am until 12pm
Four Players are required for a team. It will cost 10 per team
The winners of the event will be presented with the Bridge
Boccia Trophy.

The winners will keep the trophy until the next year.
If you would like to book a team place
Telephone 07432 702911

What is coming up next at Inclusion North

25th May

Self Advocacy Supporters Network

York
26th May
Self Advocacy Supporters Network Newcastle
8th June
North East Safe Places Sharing event
15th June
Yorkshire & Humber Lead Officers
20th June
North East Talking Travel
23rd June
Yorkshire & Humber Family Carers
29th June
North East Family Carers
30th June
Yorkshire & Humber Safe Places Sharing
event
If you would like to know more about any of these events
contact Marie on 0113 244 4792
[email protected]
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: [email protected]
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
team:

Samantha Clark
Tel: 07823 536 603
Email: [email protected]

Kellie Woodley
Tel: 07876 145 390
Email: [email protected]

Lucy Virgo
Tel: 07944 185771
Email: [email protected]

Angela Ellis
Tel: 07487 729237
Email: [email protected]

Kirsty Morgan
Tel: 07539 063467
Email: [email protected]

Ailis Hardy
Tel: 07767 776125
Email: [email protected]

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