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    Inclusion North Bulletin

    Issue Number 31
    18th December 2012 In this bulletin you will hear about some of the work Inclusion North is doing and information about what is happening across the country. Find us on Facebook and Twitter
    You can find out more about the all the work we are doing by following us on facebook and twitter at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth Twitter: @InclusionNorth

    Inclusion North Briefing on Winterbourne Report


    We have put together a short briefing paper to help people understand what has happened after the abuse at Winterbourne View and where they can find out more information. The briefing paper is on our website at: www.inclusionnorth.org/about/news/inclusion-north-briefing-onwinterbourne-reports.html Please let us know if you have any questions or comments

    Final Reminder - have your say about Inclusion North


    now Thank you to all of you who have joined in and told us what you think it really helps us to get feedback

    If you have not told us what you think yet, you can still do so by answering the 8 short questions in the survey below http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YSBPCN5 Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

    Keep On Moving
    Creative, inclusive and good value ways of working North East We had a lively and interesting Keep on Moving event in Newcastle recently with different workshops around Hate Crime, Pass it on Parents and Personal Budgets for Children, A Life Stages Approach to Services, using film clips to share skill and look at shared management for personal budgets.

    Yorkshire and Humber We are holding another Keep on Moving event on 7th February in York 10am 3pm This event is free to Inclusion North member areas, and each area can send up to 5 people. People from non-member groups can attend either of these events at a cost of 50 per person if places are available. You can find out more information about these events here: www.inclusionnorth.org/about/news/keep-on-moving.html

    North East Health Groups


    Inclusion North and NHS North East are holding two meetings for family carers and people with learning disabilities to give their views about health services and hear what work has been going on across the NHS to make services better for people with learning disabilities and their families. The North East Health Group for Carers Tuesday 15th January 2013 11am - 2pm Central Square, Newcastle The North East Health Group for Self Advocates Wednesday 16th January 2013 10am - 12.30 Health Group 1pm - 2pm Health Quality Checkers - Regional Discussion Central Square, Newcastle These meetings will give people a chance to have their say about the joint health and social care framework. If you want to book a place please let Julie know at [email protected] or call 0113 2626409

    News and updates from Around the Country


    Disability Hate Speech is more than just words, Hate Crime begins with Verbal Abuse
    A survey on language and abuse. Here is a link to a survey conducted by Nicky Clark, a writer, carer and blogger. The response summary from Nickys survey and a profile in

    Nicky can be found at www.nickyclark.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/disability-hate-speechsurvey-results.html

    Winterbourne - There must be a better way - but what is it?


    A conference with workshops A post-Winterbourne opportunity to identify positive, outcome focussed alternatives to expensive, out of area placements and assessment and treatment units. Thursday, 7th March 10.00 am to 4.00 pm in Manchester

    www.regonline.com/Winterbourne
    Please email Danielle Johnson to book your place at [email protected] or give Danielle a call on 07950617457 If you let Danielle know that you are from an Inclusion North member area you will be able to get the NWTDT subscriber rate for this event.

    Building Capacity for Individual Service Designs in our region


    A joint event between NEAC and the NETS(work) This is an opportunity to hear about the work of NEACs Individual Service Design (ISD) project and is targeted at senior people in provider agencies, with the authority to bring about positive changes in their own organisation. For more information about this free event on 29th January 2013 in Newcastle, please follow this link:

    www.buildingcapacityforindividualservicedesigns.eventbrite.co.uk/ Or contact Paul Davies on 07789 868540 or email Paul at [email protected]

    IHaL - New report accompanying the Winterbourne View final report


    A new study using data from the annual Count-Me-In censuses of people in mental healthcare hospital beds specifically for people with learning disabilities has been published. The census was done each year from 2006 to 2010 and covered all NHS funded care, whether provided by the NHS or in the independent sector. The study shows wide variations in both quality and the extent of use of these hospitals. For more details on the project page click here www.ihal.org.uk/projects/ipbch

    The Abuse in Care? Project Hull University


    Hull university is doing a project about abuse in care. As part of the project they have done a guide on early indicators of concern in residential services for people with learning disabilities. This guide is based on the research they have done You can read the guide at www2.hull.ac.uk/fass/pdf/Early%20Indicators%20of%20Concer n%20in%20Learning%20Disability%20Services%20%20A%20Guide%20.pdf

    Finally, the team at Inclusion North would like to wish you all a very happy festive period, and good wishes for 2013. If you would like any information on any of our meetings, training or projects you can contact the office on: Tel: 0113 262 6409, or E-mail: [email protected]

    Or you can write to us at: Inclusion North 191 Belle Vue Road Leeds LS3 1HG 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]

    Julie Batchelor Tel: 0113 262 6409 Email: [email protected] Scott Cunningham Tel: 07767 776 125 Email: [email protected] Kate Fulton Tel: 07876 145 390 Email: [email protected]

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