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Independent Living Survey 2016 - some very worrying findings

published by markfeeny on Tue, 22/11/2016 - 2:47pm

This report presents the findings of an online survey about the day-to-day lives of disabled people living in England today. It presents a worrying picture indeed, and one which should alert us to the impact of budget cuts (in particular) on the opportunities and quality of life of the people we care for.

Challenging local cuts - some key legal questions

published by markfeeny on Mon, 31/10/2016 - 5:45pm

This is a very informative article by Steven Broach about the legal grounds on which Local Authority budget cuts can be challenged.

Talk Health Kirklees consultation

published by markfeeny on Mon, 31/10/2016 - 12:18pm

Have your say about proposed changes to healthcare services in Kirklees.

Adult Social Care consultation about charging

published by markfeeny on Mon, 31/10/2016 - 12:15pm

Link to a consultation being carried out by the Local Authority about proposals to make changes to charging policy for some services they provide.

Mental Health First Aid Course

published by markfeeny on Mon, 31/10/2016 - 12:11pm

Information about a free course, to be held over four weekly sessions in Batley, aimed at increasing skills in recognising the early signs of mental illness. Organised by South and West Yorkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Carers Rights Day 2016

published by markfeeny on Mon, 31/10/2016 - 12:05pm

Information about Carers Rights Day 2016 on Friday 25th November 2016 11.00am to 3.00 pm at Carers Count, Huddersfield.

NHS Penalty Charge Notices - call for examples from Healthwatch

published by markfeeny on Sat, 01/10/2016 - 3:12pm

Healthwatch Kirklees has been alerted to an isue about people being sent penalty charges when they had made mistakes about their eligibility for free dental check-ups. They want to hear from anybody who has had this experience. See attached request from Shabana Ali (Tel. 01924 450379)

Carers issues taken to the Partnership Board on 26th September 2016

published by markfeeny on Sat, 01/10/2016 - 3:06pm

The issues raised at the Learning Disability Partnership Board on 26th September 2016 are attached.

Carers issues taken to the LD Partnership Board on 4th July 2016

published by markfeeny on Tue, 12/07/2016 - 6:50pm

Attached are the carers issues taken to the Learning Disability Partnership Board at its meeting on 4th July 2016

Community Living magazine social care law seminar 29th June 2016

published by markfeeny on Mon, 13/06/2016 - 8:05pm

In these cost-pressured times social workers, service providers, advocates, family carers and services users need to understand their legal rights.
Our national adult social care law seminar in Manchester on June 29th gives you expert detailed analysis and information on the Care Act law in practice

 

 

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