Inclusion North Bulletin

Issue Number 102

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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Challenging Behaviour Quality Standard

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence Quality
Standards describe important areas for quality
improvement for a particular type of care.
They draw on guidelines that already exist to make a set
of ideas to help make services better.
This quality standard covers the care of children, young
people and adults with a learning disability and
behaviour that challenges.
You can read them on the link below
http://bit.ly/1MPiGfv

Information on the Care Act 2015

In-Control have worked with the Independent Living
Strategy Group and done surveys to find out how the
Care Act has been affecting people.
They have written a report on how the Care act is being
carried out
http://bit.ly/1RRFpYf
They have also made a checklist of key messages or
information on the Care Act that you can read or
download on the link below
http://bit.ly/1GekbCV

Positive Behavioural Support and autism

awareness training fund
Skills for Care, Health Education England and Skills for
Health are working together to make changes to help
people who display behaviour which challenges to be
supported well in their local communities.

They are working together to give out funding to support

the Transforming Care programme.

The funding is available to social care and/or health care

employers of all types in England on the basis of skills
around the person i.e. by skilling up a team/group of
people who will be responsible for providing care and/or
support to an individual.

They expect that many of those trained will also be

using their new skills with other people in wider teams or
services. Each application can be for a maximum of
8,000. Employers can submit as many applications as
they like. The total fund available is 550,000.

You can find out more, read the guidance and download
the application form on the link below
http://bit.ly/1KlPbvw
If you have any quetions, you can contact them on
[email protected]

Learning disability employment pledge launched

NHS England and NHS Employers have launched a
pledge to employ more people with learning disabilities,
which local NHS organisations are being encouraged to
sign up to.

The pledge was opened for signatures at a workshop

event held for employers in Bristol on 7th October.
This forms part of the Learning Disability Employment
programme which was launched in June.

More than 50 major employers have registered their

interest so far, and it is hoped that they and many more
will be quick to sign the pledge.

NHS England will be running three events across the

country to provide practical training and advice, and help
build networks. Local voluntary, community and social
organisations, local authorities and Jobcentre Plus
representatives will also be invited to attend.

The next events are in

Manchester on 25 November
Which you can book onto at http://bit.ly/1NSeHjN
and
London on 9 December.
Which you can book onto at http://bit.ly/1OFWLZG

Learning Disability Today Conference and

Exhibition
Learning Disability Todays packed seminar programme
will attract high quality speakers.
Speakers will cover a wide variety of topics that
are important to the Learning Disability sector and
aimed at professionals to apply in their daily roles.

This event is open to

People with learning disabilities, carers, relatives and
natural supports
Commissioners, directors of services, employers,
managers of residential and community-based
services
Project workers, social care staff, carers, trainers,
special educational needs school teachers,
housing officers, Learning Disability nurses

Undergraduate and postgraduate students, people

undertaking training and professional
development, researchers, academics

It takes place on
26th November 2015
at
Olympia Conference Centre, London
You can book your place on the link below
http://bit.ly/1GnEhKN

2nd Learning Disability Forum Event in Leeds

NHS England hope you will join them on their second
Forum event, in Leeds.
They want the Forum meetings to be a chance to
influence developments at NHS England that impact on
people with a learning disability.
Things they want to talk about at the event:
How they can make sure there is public involvement
in the local transformation plans
Easy read and the principles for making NHS
Englands communications more accessible to
people with a learning disability and/or autism.
Your priorities for improving NHS Englands work on
anything that affects people with a learning disability
You can read the report from the first forum meeting in
June here
http://bit.ly/1W0SUW2

The meeting will take place on

13th November
You can book a place on the link below
http://bit.ly/1PDrlCu

The last day that you can book on is 9th November.

Sibs Adult Siblings Workshops for Autumn 2015

Sibs are starting a new project this autumn for adult
siblings of people with a lifelong learning disability
and/or autism.
Sibs will be developing a network of face-to-face adult
sibling support groups across the UK.
The workshops will run from 7pm to 9pm in the evening
You can find out the dates and locations of upcoming
workshops and how to book on their website at
http://bit.ly/1GnDTMi

UK Disability History Month 2015

The theme for UK Disability History Month 2015 is
Portrayal of Disability: Then and Now
Examining the way disability and disabled people have
been shown in past periods and now.
Social attitudes change and are represented in how
disabled people are shown or described, but strong
stereotypes rooted in past attitudes and cultures carry
on and are often reused, keeping strong negative
treatment of disabled people.

UKDHM supports a social model approach to disability

which moves away from seeing disability as an
individual deficit or problem to recognising that social
and attitude barriers disable the rich range of humans
with a wide range of impairments or differences.

For UKDHM 2015 you are invited to organise events,

lectures, projects, exhibitions, film shows and curriculum
studies that examine portrayal in the past.
If you let them know what you are doing they will
publicise it on their website.

Film your events and send these with pictures and

power points and they will put these up on their website.

To launch UK Disability History Month there will be a

day of discussion, followed by the launch event. There
will be film clips, speakers, panels.

This takes place on 19th November

At BFI Southbank in London.
You can see the flyer on the link below
http://bit.ly/1RlQcZX

Gateshead International Day of Disabled People

celebration
Disability North will be having their annual International
Day of Disabled People celebration, in partnership with
Sage Gateshead.
The theme is Inclusion Matters: Access and
Empowerment for People of All Abilities.
They will be taking a look at a variety of aspects of
disability through a programme of performances and
interesting speakers.

This year they will be exploring ideas including the

portrayal of disability in media, disability and art, and the
success and popularity of disabled people in sport.
The event will take place on

3rd of December
from
10am to 4pm

at Sage Gateshead.
You can find out more and book your place on the link
below
http://bit.ly/1MB2J88

Advocacy and models of empowerment;

messages from research, implications for
practice
Making Research Count (York) is running a seminar
about advocacy in social work.
It will look at the differences and similarities in advocacy
with children and young people and adults.
There will be workshops for people working with children
or adults.
It is on
3rd December
From
9.30-2.00pm (lunch included)

at
Wakefield Adult Education Centre, WF2 7DQ

For more information or to book a place please contact:

[email protected]
or call
01904 321237

Fulfilling Lives Part 4

The Peoples Parliament County Durham are having this
free event for people with learning disabilities and their
carers.
The day will promote:
Activities and choices in the community
Networking, new friendships and having a say
Health Zone

The event is on

11th November 2015

from
10.00am to 4.00pm
at
Bishop Auckland Town Hall
A buffet lunch will be available.
For further information you can see the flyer on the link
below
http://bit.ly/1LZOBEU
For further information please contact Paul James,
Norma Gransbury, Julia Smith, Ben Newton or Julie
Simpson on
03000 265443

Disability Gymnastics Taster Day - Sunderland

As part of the British Gymnastics "IM IN" scheme,
aimed to get more people with disabilities involved
within the sport, AAAsports are running a free taster
day.
Activities including: trampolining, gymnastics and
cheerleading will all be available to take part in
throughout the day.

This will take place on

28th October
From
9.30am to 4.00pm
You can find out more on the event flyer below
http://bit.ly/1GOWFae
To register for the day, contact Karen Dodds on
07788250530
or email
[email protected]

Beat It Night in Bradford, Leeds and Halifax

The Beat It Night is always full of fun. It is for people
with disabilities to go and have a night out in a safe
environment and meet new people.

Tickets are 5 in advance, 6 on the door or 2.50 for

supporters.

With your ticket you will get a free drink (alcoholic or

non-alcoholic), a snack style buffet, live performance
from The Magpie Movers and DJ.

Staff and support are also able to have the free drink
and buffet food.

You can find out the dates of Beat It on the flyer below
http://bit.ly/1LluZ0R

And there is more information on their themed nights

here
http://bit.ly/1ZTeq3O

You can book tickets by emailing

[email protected]
or call
01422 363817

Juice Festival in Newcastle and Gateshead

Juice Festival is Newcastle and Gatesheads annual
festival celebrating the creativity of children and young
people.
It returns this autumn half term for nine days of events,
performances and experiences produced by, for and
with children and young people.
24th October
to
1st November
You can see their brochure on the link below
http://bit.ly/1Ptqk0M
If you are wondering if you will be able to take part in an
activity, you can contact Lynn Campbells on
[email protected]
or call
07906 854092

As part of the Juice festival, there will be performances

and workshops by The Lawnmowers Theatre Company.
Booking for these is essential.
You can see the flyer for The Lawnmowers and booking
information below
http://bit.ly/1OOliu7

Grow Wild Community Project Funding

The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew have teamed up
with Lemos & Crane to help community groups around
the country transform their local spaces into beautiful,
inspiring and colourful wild flower havens.
Organisations and community groups across the UK are
being invited to apply for funding of 1,000 to 4,000
from Grow Wild to create inspiring spaces.

Grow Wild is looking for projects that use native wild

flowers and plants innovatively to bring colour and
wildlife to their local area.

They should offer volunteering opportunities to young

people aged 12-25 and also to over 25s. Projects should
also think creatively about sharing stories, photos and
activities from their spaces.

You can find out more on the link below

http://bit.ly/1jxcEFh
The last day you can apply is
1st December

Webwise Be Safe Online

Do you go on Facebook, shop online, or surf the
internet? This half day course will show you how to do
these things safely.
At the end of the day you will
Know what to do if someone bullies you online
Be able to spot a scam email and know how to
block it
Know what to look for when checking a site is safe
Know the dangers of making friends with strangers
online
Understand the need to keep personal details
private
Bring your tablet or smart phone if you have one.
The course is on
12th November
From
10.30am to 12.30pm

If you would like to find come email

[email protected]
or fill out the form on the flyer here
http://bit.ly/1hNpWLR
You can see the event flyer below
http://bit.ly/1MP6kUH

Job Vacancy with Carers Wakefield and

District
Carers Wakefield and District have a vacancy for a
Carers Support Worker Learning Disabilities and
Autism Specialist.
17.5hrs-contract until end of March 2017
19,190 pro rata, (35hrs FTE)
Location to be confirmed (likely to be Castleford,
Hemsworth or Lupset with travel throughout the district).
Working hours between Mon-Fri 9-5pm with occasional
evenings and weekends.
If you want to find out more, contact Justine Bilton on
[email protected]
or call
01924 305545

What is coming up next at Inclusion North

28th October

Yorkshire and Humber Leadership

Group

27th November

Members Day

3rd December

Yorkshire and Humber Family Carers

4th December

David Pitonyak workshop

4th December

Yorkshire and Humber Lead Officers

7th December

South Tees Provider Forum

15th December

Self Advocacy Supporters Network

If you would like to know more about any of these

events contact Claire or Marie on 0113 244 4792
[email protected]
[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]

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