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CoolTan Arts Largactyl Shuffle: Family Treasure Hunt/Quiz - 21 August 2010
Join CoolTan Arts on this fun filled family day out with treasure hunt and interactive quiz. Discover local history, famous & infamous inhabitants of Southwark, and uncover the history of mental health in the borough. All welcome, bring your children, fam
Event date: 22 August 2010
Further information: CoolTan Arts Largactyl Shuffle: Family Treasure Hunt/Quiz - 21 August 2010
From: CoolTan Arts

Community Care Snapshot
Story of the Week Government launches adult care funding commission
Further information: Community Care Snapshot
Date added: 29/07/2010

Time for vulnerable people to take to the streets
By Peter Beresford, professor of social work at Brunel University and chair of service user organisation Shaping Our Lives
Further information: Time for vulnerable people to take to the streets
Date added: 27/07/2010

Peter Beresford's Blog on Community Care
£3 billion is the estimated cost of the coalition's proposed NHS reorganisation.
Further information: Peter Beresford's Blog on Community Care
Date added: 27/07/2010

New Types of Worker Conference - free place.
Please find attached a flyer for the next International New Types of Worker Conference which will be held in February 2011 in Glasgow.
Further information: New Types of Worker Conference - free place.

Independent Chair for BME Mental Health Service User Network
The Afiya Trust is recruiting for an independent Chair for our BME Mental Health Service User Network (Catch-a-fiya). The details are as follows:
Further information: Independent Chair for BME Mental Health Service User Network
Date added: 27/07/2010

The coalition's proposals for welfare reform amount to a moral crusade
Peter Beresford imagines British society after the government has imposed it's moral template upon it
Further information: The coalition's proposals for welfare reform amount to a moral crusade
Date added: 16/07/2010

Expression of Interest Call for Up-Stream - a South East Disabled and Deaf Artist Showcase 2011
Artists and creatives are invited to express their interest in being considered for a programme of showcase opportunities to take place in the summer of 2011, presented by Dada-South.
Further information: Expression of Interest Call for Up-Stream - a South East Disabled and Deaf Artist Showcase 2011
From: DAO Ltd
Date added: 16/07/2010

Our Rights July 2010
The International Disability and Human Rights Network
Further information: Our Rights July 2010
From: Disability LIB
Date added: 14/07/2010

A poem on experience of ECT from Colin Hambrook
I try hard when writing poetry… sometimes too hard. Scanning this drawing into the computer somehow gave it an even more oppressive feel. Playing with the contrast made it that much starker.
Further information: A poem on experience of ECT from Colin Hambrook
Date added: 14/07/2010

In-House Prejudice?
request for research info.
Further information: In-House Prejudice?
From: PP Eyes and PPlog
Date added: 12/07/2010

Closing the Gap: changing the lives with assistive technology
Founded over 25 years ago by Budd and Dolores Hagen, parents of a child with a disability, Closing The Gap strives to provide parents and educators alike, the information and training necessary to locate, compare, and implement assistive technology.
Further information: Closing the Gap: changing the lives with assistive technology
Date added: 12/07/2010

Equality and Diversity e newsletter
The newsletter contains information about new equality and human rights developments, policy and publications, as well as details of forthcoming events and job vacancies.
Further information: Equality and Diversity e newsletter
Date added: 12/07/2010

Spring Issue 2010
NSUN is the National Survivor User Network. We network service user groups and organisations in England.
Further information: Spring Issue 2010
From: National Survivor User Network
Date added: 12/07/2010

Joe Kelly's blog
Joe Kelly is keen to connect. He blogs some favourite online places for mental health issues
Further information: Joe Kelly's blog
Date added: 12/07/2010

INTERDEPENDENCE
No one is independent. Every person—from a newborn baby, to a U.S. President, and anyone else—is dependent on others, in one way or another. We are all interdependent!
Further information: INTERDEPENDENCE
Date added: 08/07/2010

New SCIE guidance will help commissioners to support user-led organisations
SCIE has launched a new interactive online guide to support commissioners in developing strong and sustainable user-led organisations (ULOs).
Further information: New SCIE guidance will help commissioners to support user-led organisations
From: Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
Date added: 08/07/2010

Men's Health Forum Service User /Patient Panel
The Men's Health Forum are establishing a service user panel and would welcome applications.
Further information: Men's Health Forum Service User /Patient Panel
From: Men's Health Forum
Date added: 06/07/2010

For the latest News and Events from Cool Tan Arts
CoolTan Arts is building up to the London 2012 Olympics by running free Arts and crafts workshops for people of all ages.
Further information: For the latest News and Events from Cool Tan Arts
From: CoolTan Arts
Date added: 06/07/2010

United Kingdom Disabled Peoples Council MANIFESTO 2010
This manifesto sets out the demands and important issues that United Kingdom's Disabled People's Council (UKDPC) see as essential for justice and rights for disabled people in 2010.
Further information: United Kingdom Disabled Peoples Council MANIFESTO 2010
From: UK Disabled Peoples Council
Date added: 06/07/2010

Have your say on our new website ‘All about Equipment'
We have recently launched a new website guide to equipment for the public called All about Equipment. The aim of the website is to help people find the advice and information they need about all aspects of equipment for independent living.
Further information: Have your say on our new website ‘All about Equipment'
Date added: 06/07/2010

BOURNEMOUTH & POOLE MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICE
In January 2003 a service was commissioned to supply Advocacy Services to People with Mental Health Needs following a tendering exercise the contract was awarded to Rethink.
Further information: BOURNEMOUTH & POOLE MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICE
Date added: 30/06/2010

England's World Cup: A team's defeat through the market's victory
The media response to England footballers coming home was grimly predictable. We've had all the obvious words: terrible, disaster and worst ever. Now we can expect unending post mortems into the team and the manager.
Further information: England's World Cup: A team's defeat through the market's victory
Date added: 30/06/2010

Disability Harassment Inquiry - Launch of Call for Evidence
On 14 June 2010, the Commission formally launched an Inquiry into disability-related harassment. We are contacting you to encourage your organisation and its members to give evidence to the Inquiry.
Further information: Disability Harassment Inquiry - Launch of Call for Evidence
Date added: 30/06/2010

INVOLVE Conference 2010
INVOLVE's national conferences bring together people with a common interest in public involvement in NHS, public health and social care research.
Event date: 16 November 2010
Further information: INVOLVE Conference 2010
From: INVOLVE

The changing role of NICE
This timely seminar will explore the altered landscape in which medicine appraisal now operates, and assess future options for policy.
Event date: 19 October 2010
Further information: The changing role of NICE

ODInsight
Welcome to the first issue of ODInsight after the election.
Further information: ODInsight
Date added: 30/06/2010

INVOLVE Conference 2010 registration now open
Online registration is now open for the INVOLVE 2010 conference to be held in Nottingham on 16th and 17th November 2010.
Event date: 16 November 2010
Further information: INVOLVE Conference 2010 registration now open
From: INVOLVE

Recovery and Resilience: Tell Us Your Stories
Recovery and Resilience: Tell Us Your Stories - Are you an African, African-Caribbean or South Asian woman living in London? Do you have direct experience of recovering from mental distress and of using mental health services?
Further information: Recovery and Resilience: Tell Us Your Stories
From: Catchafiya
Date added: 29/06/2010

Happy home sought for 2 budgies
Two male budgies seek indoor or partially indoor aviary in which to rent a space 0117-942-3634
Further information: Happy home sought for 2 budgies
From: WIAS - Women's Independent Alcohol Support
Date added: 24/06/2010

Can you help with some research?
Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health (SDC) is working with The Audience Business to make arts venues and events more accessible for people with mental health problems.
Further information: Can you help with some research?
From: Voices of Experience Ltd (VOX)
Date added: 16/06/2010

Warrington Disability Partnership News
This newsletter provides snippets of interesting information about local disability matters as well as a selection of updates on the activities of WDP
Further information: Warrington Disability Partnership News
From: Warrington Disability Partnership
Date added: 16/06/2010

Summer 2010 Newsletter now available
The latest Viewpoint newsletter is now available online by following the link below.
Further information: Summer 2010 Newsletter now available
From: Viewpoint
Date added: 16/06/2010

The DEN
The Den, a fantastic new website produced by the Autism Education Trust.
Further information: The DEN
Date added: 16/06/2010

You're Welcome
As part of the VSS programme's policy work we are trying to increase the voluntary sector's involvement in the Department of Health's You're Welcome initiative.
Further information: You're Welcome
Date added: 09/06/2010

Now everyone can create easy read material..
Essex County Council has a new website (www.essexice.com) that gives the support and knowledge so that anyone in Essex can communicate with people with learning disabilities.
Further information: Now everyone can create easy read material..
Date added: 08/06/2010

Disability rights 40 years on: Sector leaders give their view
Opinions on the legacy and limitations of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970
Further information: Disability rights 40 years on: Sector leaders give their view
Date added: 12/05/2010

Care system's last days by Peter Beresford
While none of the big three parties have the answers, it is clear that massive change is ahead for the adult social care system.
Further information: Care system's last days by Peter Beresford
Date added: 06/05/2010

Disability Wales Petition for a National Strategy on Independent Living
It's official DW Independent Living NOW! Campaign has gone live. The campaign was launched in Cardiff on 28th April.
Further information: Disability Wales Petition for a National Strategy on Independent Living
From: Disability Wales
Date added: 06/05/2010

General Election: a tale for would-be voters
Are you sitting comfortably? Then i'll begin. There were four voters...
Further information: General Election: a tale for would-be voters
Date added: 06/05/2010

Turn 2 Us
Turn2us exists to help people access the money available to them – through benefits, grants and other financial help.
Further information: Turn 2 Us
Date added: 28/04/2010

Skills for Care Accolades 2010
WILL YOU BE A WINNER IN 2010? The Skills for Care Accolades 2010, in partnership with the Department of Health, are NOW OPEN and taking nominations in 14 categories.
Event date: 25 November 2010
Further information: Skills for Care Accolades 2010

Health needs of Gypsies and Travellers
Prejudice against Gypsies and Travellers is so entrenched that many of us do not realise society is discriminating against these communities.
Further information: Health needs of Gypsies and Travellers
Date added: 07/04/2010

The NHS belongs to us all
The NHS is there for us from the moment we are born. It takes care of us and our family members when we need it most.
Further information: The NHS belongs to us all
Date added: 31/03/2010

'The Human Rights Act: Our Stories'
ourhumanrightsstories.org.uk is unique in bringing together the experiences of organisations and individuals working on a range of issues and areas, such as human rights, children, equality, older people, women, mental health, disability.
Further information: 'The Human Rights Act: Our Stories'
From: RADAR (The Royal Association For Disability And Rehabilitation)
Date added: 17/03/2010

Welcome to Walks with Wheelchairs.
...the only UK web-site totally dedicated to providing free information on routes that are suitable for wheelchair users throughout the UK.
Further information: Welcome to Walks with Wheelchairs.
Date added: 10/03/2010

Pilotlight offers DPOs free capacity building support.
Disability LIB is partnering with the charity Pilotlight to help DPOs build their capacity for strategic planning and long-term sustainability.
Further information: Pilotlight offers DPOs free capacity building support.
Date added: 08/03/2010

Help us and earn extra cash .AbilityNet
Do you live in Greater London or Greater Manchester and can you travel into our labs during week days or week day evenings?
Further information: Help us and earn extra cash .AbilityNet
Date added: 02/03/2010

Talk to Assist UK AGM,
An address by Mark Shrimpton, RADAR's joint deputy CEO, to the Assist UK AGM on involving disabled people in the delivery of goods and services
Further information: Talk to Assist UK AGM,
From: RADAR (The Royal Association For Disability And Rehabilitation)
Date added: 17/02/2010

See the first wheelchair back flip!
Follow the link to Aaaron Fotheringham; A US company challenging the way we see disability.....
Further information: See the first wheelchair back flip!
Date added: 25/11/2009

The Powerful Voices Network
The Powerful Voices Network is a Lottery funded project which is based at Beaumont College in Lancaster, and covers the whole of the North West.
Further information: The Powerful Voices Network
Date added: 09/11/2009

World Deaf Information Resource Project
A new project has been developed to provide information on deaf organizations and schools in 149 countries.
Further information: World Deaf Information Resource Project
Date added: 09/11/2009

A DISABILITY PACT FOR EUROPE: THE FUTURE CANNOT WAIT
19 October 2009. The European Disability Forum, the voice of 65 million European citizens with disabilities, met in the Swedish capital to adopt the proposal for the European Disability Pact.
Further information: A DISABILITY PACT FOR EUROPE: THE FUTURE CANNOT WAIT
From: European Network on Independent Living ( ENIL)
Date added: 09/11/2009

The Art Lovers' Guide for People with Learning Difficulties
New guide to help make galleries and museums more inclusive for people with a learning difficulty.
Further information: The Art Lovers' Guide for People with Learning Difficulties
Date added: 04/11/2009

Unlimited- 2012 Olympics -get involved
As you may have heard, Unlimited, the UK's largest ever disability arts programme, has been launched by London 2012 as part of the Cultural Olympiad.
Further information: Unlimited- 2012 Olympics -get involved
Date added: 04/11/2009

Argentina: Patients' radio station threatened by hospital closure
Since 1991, patients at the Jose Borda Hospital, one of Buenos Aires enormous mental institutions, have developed a unique radio station, La Colifata
Further information: Argentina: Patients' radio station threatened by hospital closure
Date added: 07/10/2009

Disability Hate Crime
Getting Away With Murder", launched by Scope, Disability Now magazine and the UK Disabled People's Council (UKDPC) shows that disabled people throughout the UK are facing “a crisis of justice”.
Further information: Disability Hate Crime
Date added: 07/10/2009

Easy read version of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons
This paper is an EasyRead guide to the full agreement. It is not a legal paper. You need to look at the full agreement itself if you want to know what exactly the agreement says, or what countries have signed up to.
Further information: Easy read version of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons
Date added: 07/10/2009

Survey of good practices in implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The European Foundation Centre (EFC) has launched a mapping exercise to collect examples of good practices implementing the UN Convention.
Further information: Survey of good practices in implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Date added: 07/10/2009

The New Disability Lib Website
We are pleased to welcome you to our new website! It features a lot of new and exciting things like social networking and blogs and events calendars.
Further information: The New Disability Lib Website
Date added: 29/09/2009

Men's Health Week 2010
National Men's Health Week 2010 (14-20th June) will focus on the issue of physical activity and sport. The aim is to get men and boys more active and also to make greater use of sports venues for the delivery of health services and campaigns.
Further information: Men's Health Week 2010
Date added: 28/09/2009

Social Work Education Participation (SWEP) website
The new Social Work Education Participation (SWEP) website can help organisations to support service users and carers to participate in social work education programmes.
Further information: Social Work Education Participation (SWEP) website
Date added: 28/09/2009

Your health, your way - a guide to long term conditions and self care
If you're living with a long-term condition, there is help available to help you better manage your life.
Further information: Your health, your way - a guide to long term conditions and self care
Date added: 02/09/2009

Health talk on line
Healthtalkonline lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness. You can watch or listen to videos of the interviews, read about people's experiences and find reliable information about conditions, treatment choices and support
Further information: Health talk on line
Date added: 31/08/2009

Anti-stigma campaign poster
The campaign site M E M P H A S I S has a poster for interested parties to help distribute. Our link is at:- http://hypoconcer.ning.com
Further information: Anti-stigma campaign poster
From: Big Idea Publishing Enterprise Directorate
Date added: 29/07/2009

Join Creative Cafe Now!
Creative Cafe volunteers say 'Don't Let Disability Mean Inequality' Create, Concoct, Construct, Chat. Join us and Let your imagination run free!
Further information: Join Creative Cafe Now!
From: Creative Cafe
Date added: 25/01/2008

Number of news items: 81

 

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