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Carers issues taken to the last Learning Disability Partnership Board

published by markfeeny on Sat, 14/12/2013 - 11:53am

The attached issues were presented at the Learning Disability Partnership Board on 25th November 2013:

Autism event

published by maureenconnor on Thu, 26/09/2013 - 4:55pm

A special event to publicise what is available for people with Autism is being held on 29th October 2013 from 2.00pm to 4.30pm at Hudderfield Town Hall. Poster attached.

Launch of Carers Count

published by maureenconnor on Thu, 26/09/2013 - 4:51pm

A new organisation specifically to support all carers in Kirklees is holding two launch days, one in Dewsbury (Saturday 28th September 2013 10.00am - 3.00pm) and the other in Huddersfield (Saturday 5th October 2013 10.00am - 3.00pm). The posters inviting you to attend are attached.

Carers issues taken to the last Learning Disability Partnership Board

published by maureenconnor on Thu, 26/09/2013 - 12:24pm

The attached issues were presented at the Learning Disability Partnership Board on 22nd July 2013:

 

 

Cumulative Impact of Welfare Reforms

published by maureenconnor on Thu, 26/09/2013 - 12:19pm

The Government has agreed to consider for debate a cumulative impact assessment of cuts and changes that affect people with disabilities and their family carers if the number of signatories reaches over 100,000 – around 44,000 more signatures are needed before the petition closes on 12th December this year.  

Family Carers News Digest

published by maureenconnor on Thu, 08/08/2013 - 3:16pm

Twice a year, the Home Farm Trust publishes a Family Carers News Digest, which is packed full of information about national and regional developments and debates, and contains a wealth of information about resources available to carers etc. The Summer edition is out and is available free to family carers by emailing a request to: [email protected] , but can be viewed on their website www.hft.org.uk under `Family Carers`.

Work capability assessment consultation

published by maureenconnor on Thu, 08/08/2013 - 3:12pm

The Department of Work and Pensions have issued a consultation paper on the work capability assessment and how well it is working, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/fourth-independent-review-of-the-work-capability-assessment-wca

Carers issues taken to the last Learning Disability Partnership Board

published by markfeeny on Wed, 27/03/2013 - 8:34pm

The issues taken by carers to the last LDPB  on 18th March 2013 are attached. 

Seminar about making a will / Trust fund

published by markfeeny on Tue, 05/02/2013 - 7:58pm

Making a will / setting up a Trust Fund for the benefit of a loved one with a learning disability – free seminars for carers on 21st March 2013 in Leeds and York.

The Safe Places Project

published by markfeeny on Tue, 05/02/2013 - 7:49pm

The Safe Places project across Kirklees aims to provide a safe environment for people with learning disabilities who may require some additional support when out and about in the community. They are ‘havens’ for people to turn to in busy public places if they need help or reassurance. Safe Places are all buildings that are open to the public such as shops, leisure centres or public buildings.

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