The Autism Bill

The Autism Bill has made it through its last parliamentary stage, and will now become the Autism Act 2009: the first-ever disability-specific law for England.

The Act will guarantee a future adult autism strategy that will introduce a range of legal duties to improve local services. We will of course continue to campaign until the strategy makes a real difference to people affected by autism.

  

For further details please visit www.autism.org/autismact2009

 

 

 

LINk Information and Coffee Mornings

 

Leeds LINk will be holding information and coffee mornings for members of the public on the first Tuesday of every month at the LINk office between 10.00 am and 12.00 pm.  Members of staff will be available to discuss any issues about health or social care or answer any questions about the work of the LINk. If you would like some information or a chat about any relevant issues then please come to the LINk office at: Office 27, Evans Business Centre, Burley Hill Trading Estate, Burley Road, Leeds, LS4 2PU, on any of the dates below between 10.00 am and 12.00 pm and speak to a member of staff. Staff are also available to come and speak to community groups and centres about the work of the LINk and how people can get involved.  To arrange this please ring the office on : 0113 3885099 or email: leeds.link@shaw-trust.org.uk or visit our website at: www.leedslink.org.uk.

 

Self Directed Support - Awareness Raising Events

These sessions will give you a broad overview of the general principles of Self Directed Support and what it will mean for services and individuals.  This sessions are for people with little or no knowledge of Self Directed Support.

Dates: 15th December, 1.30 - 3pm at Leeds Town Hall

16th December, 1.30-3pm venue to be confirmed

 To Book a place call Sally Jordon-Tymon on 0113 247 8599

 

Connect Leeds Project

Leeds Voice and Voluntary Action-Leeds are well on the way with their joint project: Connect Leeds.The custom-made database is nearly complete and now we need the help of YOU, the Third Sector in Leeds, to help make this database work. Submit your details today to help better connect, serve and support the Third Sector in Leeds.The Connect Leeds database will hold information about your organisation, its activities, the area/s it serves and the groups and communities it works with. You can also tell us about facilities you have available to hire, how your organisation is structured and if you benefit from volunteers. It will help you to promote the invaluable work you do and give you access to more targeted and appropriate services and support.Giving us your details is easy, simply fill in the online form, it will only take a few minutes! Add Your Organisation Now Thank-You.If you would like more information about Connect Leeds please see: www.leedsvoice.org.uk/about/connectleeds.html  or contact briony.pete@leedsvioce.org.uk 0113 277 2227 (Voice) or sarah.freeman@val.org.uk  0113 297 7926 (VA-L)

 

 

People in Action Events

People in Action Christmas Party

10/12/09 The Irish Centre, York Road, LS97pm till lateBuffet food, bar, music, raffleTickets £6 (please book in advance) children under 12 go free 

Geneous – People in Action Fundraising Gig Night

11/12/09 The Well, Leeds LS3Kassius, Ridley Barbet, Martin Wainwright & Thom PiddockTickets £5 from Crash, Jumbo, CATS and People in Action 

People in Action Pantomime Trip

Snow White09/01/10 at The Carriageworks – 11amTickets £8.50 (please book in advance)Meeting for lunch at Spice Quarter after the show 

People in Action Silver Thread Story Comp Presentation Evening

09/12/09 in the Exhibition Space – Leeds Central Library

6pm – 8pm

Call Jane for more information on: 0113 247 0411

 

Full Body and the Voice Free Places

Fantastic news! Children In Need have awarded Full Body & The Voice (FB&TV) a Grant for our Youth Theatre for young people with learning disabilities aged 11-18. This means that we can now offer our Youth Theatre sessions for FREE, so they can be fully inclusive. FB&TV Youth Theatre Huddersfield runs Monday evenings at The Lawrence Batley Theatre 6.30pm – 8.30pm FB&TV Youth Theatre Dewsbury runs Wednesday evenings at The Dewsbury Minster 6.30pm - 8.30pm Both sessions are suitable for young people with learning disabilities aged 11-25. To take advantage of this exciting opportunity to work with an award winning professional theatre company call the office on 01484 484 441 and book a taster session today! Young people who work with Full Body & The Voice learn to be confident, independent, empowered adults.

 

 

Dementia awareness and introduction to the practicalities of working with people with a dementia (2 Day Course)   

This is a two day course aimed at anyone who comes into contact with and/or support people with a dementia. The course offers an insight into everyday experiences of people with dementia and aims to put the learner in the shoes of a person with dementia. It also provides an insight as to how a person may be affected physically by dementia. It looks at the signs, symptoms, impact of, and treatment of dementia.     

 Dates :           7th & 8th December   Venue:           Carriage Works          Easy access toilet facilities are available. Please inform us if you have access or communication requirements. Learning OutcomesBy the end of the course participants will be able to: 

·         Describe what the experience of dementia might be like for a person living with a dementia

·         Explain that a person’s experience of living with a dementia is unique to each individual and defies any stereotypes or assumptions

·         Explain what dementia is

·         Describe that dementia is a syndrome caused by a number of different conditions

·         Describe some of the common signs and symptoms of dementia

·         Identify factors, including the care approach and the environment, that can cause ‘secondary losses of ability’

·         Explain that everyone is affected differently by dementia and will therefore have different experiences and needs 

 This training is aimed at people who are working in dementia services  Methods: Presentation, group work & discussion  

For more information please call:  Business Support Centre 2477699  for course bookings

Please apply using the standard application formForms should be returned to the Business Support Centre Training & Events,

PO Box 561, Belgrave House, Belgrave Street, LS2 8WQ or faxed to 224 3481

 

Daycare Trust Training

Daycare Trust are offering FREE training to voluntary and community organisations who work with parents in Leeds and surrounding areas. ‘Childcare information and advocacy’ offers practical guidance to advisers to support parents to identify and access the right childcare, including; an outline of local authorities' duties, quality frameworks, supporting parents to choose and secure a childcare place and accessing childcare for children with additional needs. Date: Tuesday 8th December 2009Venue: Leeds Church InstituteMore information: www.daycaretrust.org.uk/training or email training@daycaretrust.org.uk  

  

FREE from CHANGE! – How to Make Information Accessible – a Guide to producing easy read documents

This definitive guide contains everything you need to know about making information accessible using the CHANGE Easy Words and Pictures standard. From useful background information to practical step by step advice on how to choose pictures, layout a page and write in easy read, you will find everything you need to know compiled in this comprehensive booklet. CHANGE produced this Guide in partnership with the National Equality Partnership which included the Women’s Resource Centre, Voice for Change, Navca and the Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Voluntary and Community Organizations. This Guide can be downloaded as a FREE pdf from CHANGE. Simply visit us at : www.changepeople.co.uk and go to the books and tapes section in our online shop. 

Vacancy At People Matters

House Manager, people with learning disabilities 

People Matters (Leeds) CIC are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified manager to play a key role in the development of our recently established supported living project in Leeds.A high priority will be working towards registration of the service with the regulating authority, Care Quality Commission, by April 2010, ensuring that all requirements are fulfilled to a high standard.  The successful candidate will have NVQ3 in Health and Social Care, at least 2 years management experience, and NVQ4 (or willing to acquire this within 4 years).  Salary:  £22,500 - £24,000Closing Date: 4 December 09

For further information:

0113 2346896

info@peoplemattersleeds.co.uk