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Don't miss the chance to have your say on the future of England's Care and Support system
The Government is preparing a Green Paper on the future of care and support in England, and wants to hear service users' views. Their findings will be presented in a Green Paper to be published early in 2009. Deadline for submissions: 28th November
Further information: Don't miss the chance to have your say on the future of England's Care and Support system
Date added: 20/11/2008
Wizard of Oz - Royal Theatre Christmas Show
If you are a disabled person or a Carer who never usually attends the theatre or does not think of the theatre as a night out, then this wonderful opportunity is hopefully for you.
Further information: Wizard of Oz - Royal Theatre Christmas Show
From: Ability Northants
Equality and Human Rights Commission/Consulting on our future plans
We are developing our three-year strategic plan and equality scheme, both of which will be published in April 2009. We are also looking at ways in which we can shape our grants programme in line with our strategic priorities.
Further information: Equality and Human Rights Commission/Consulting on our future plans
Date added: 19/11/2008
National Social Care Research Ethics Committee Co-Ordinator
Research Ethics Committees (RECs) review proposed research studies to protect the dignity, rights, safety and well-being of all actual or potential research participants.
Further information: National Social Care Research Ethics Committee Co-Ordinator
From: Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
Date added: 19/11/2008
National Skills Academy for Social Care job opportunities
The National Skills Academy for Social Care is seeking to appoint its first Director. Initially, the post will be hosted by SCIE and based at Golding's House, 2 Hays Lane, London SE1 2HB.
Further information: National Skills Academy for Social Care job opportunities
From: Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
Date added: 19/11/2008
Nutrition and the Elderly
with
Dr Rekha Elaswarapu
Healthcare Commission Lead on Older People and Joint Chair, Nutrition Action Plan Delivery Board in charge of Regulation and Inspection
&
Gordon Lishman
Director General, Age Concern
Event date: 3 February 2009
Further information: Nutrition and the Elderly
Holidays from Home
Holidays From Home provides free virtual holidays for people who are bed or house bound or who are unable to travel due to illness or disability.
Further information: Holidays from Home
Date added: 17/11/2008
LSC Mental Health Strategy Refresh
The LSC first published a mental health strategy in 2006.
Further information: LSC Mental Health Strategy Refresh
Date added: 17/11/2008
Unlocking poor neighbourhoods
We want community organisations to be able to pay people to do work that strengthens their neighbourhood without it affecting any of their benefits.
Further information: Unlocking poor neighbourhoods
Date added: 17/11/2008
Researching in Mental Health: Sociological and Service User/Survivor Perspectives
A joint seminar series between the Survivor Researcher Network (hosted by the Mental Health Foundation) and the Sociology of Mental Health Study Group (British Sociological Association Medical Sociology Group)
Event date: 1 June 2009
Further information: Researching in Mental Health: Sociological and Service User/Survivor Perspectives
Researching in Mental Health: Sociological and Service User/Survivor Perspectives
The Survivor Researcher Network (hosted by the Mental Health Foundation) and the Sociology of Mental Health Study Group (British Sociological Association Medical Sociology Group) are hosting a joint monthly seminar series between January and June 2009
Event date: 12 January 2009
Further information: Researching in Mental Health: Sociological and Service User/Survivor Perspectives
From: ENUSP (European Network of Users (ex) users and Survivors of Psychiatry
Lottery Funding Advice Surgery
For every £1 that the public spends on Lottery tickets 28 pence goes
to the Lottery good causes.
Event date: 25 November 2008
Further information: Lottery Funding Advice Surgery
From: Poole Mental Health Forum
Deaf Heritage DVD shows ‘Signs of our Times'
Life before technology, the importance of sport and the impact of the Troubles, are just three of the topics covered in a new DVD that has been launched by the Deaf Association of Northern Ireland (DANI).
Further information: Deaf Heritage DVD shows ‘Signs of our Times'
From: British Dyslexia Association
Date added: 17/11/2008
Conference & AGM 2009
“Bright Memory - Bright Future”
The next AGM and conference of the BDA will take place in Newcastle upon Tyne on the weekend of 30 & 31 January 2009.
Event date: 30 January 2009
Further information: Conference & AGM 2009
From: British Deaf Association
RELATIONSHIP MATTERS: building our knowledge and networks event
relationship matters: building our knowledge and networks event
Event date: 9 December 2008
Further information: RELATIONSHIP MATTERS: building our knowledge and networks event
From: Independent Living Alternatives (ILA)
NMC recruiting Members for Midwifery Committee and Appointments Board
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is looking for members of the public to become Members of our Midwifery Committee and Appointments Board.
Further information: NMC recruiting Members for Midwifery Committee and Appointments Board
From: Nursing and Midwifery Council
Date added: 12/11/2008
SOUND MINDS SCOOPS FILM AWARD
Sound Minds film Booth D 76 took the award for Best Student Picture at the 2 Days Later film festival held at the screening and ceremony at Margate's Theatre Royal on Saturday 25th October.
Further information: SOUND MINDS SCOOPS FILM AWARD
From: Sound Minds
Date added: 10/11/2008
Independent Inquiry into Access to Healthcare for People with Learning Disabilities
The Inquiry, led by Sir Jonathan Michael, sought to identify the action needed to ensure adults and children with learning disabilities receive appropriate treatment in acute and primary healthcare in England.
Further information: Independent Inquiry into Access to Healthcare for People with Learning Disabilities
Date added: 10/11/2008
We are often looking for rooms to hire........
Shaping Our Lives often has meetings in London and for these we need fully accessible rooms with at least one or two parking spaces for disabled people.
Further information: We are often looking for rooms to hire........
From: Shaping Our Lives National User Network
Date added: 10/11/2008
Getting A life
Information for everyone working with and for disabled young people in transition from
childhood to adulthood.
Further information: Getting A life
Date added: 10/11/2008
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December, aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
Event date: 3 December 2008
Further information: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Development Worker
halow is a unique project in Surrey, set up to enable young adults with learning disabilities to develop
confidence, independence and self-sufficiency and to support them in their transition to adulthood.
Further information: Development Worker
Date added: 10/11/2008
LINk Officer
As a LINk Officer, you will co-ordinate and advise members of the LINk
and assist them to fulfil their responsibilities.
Further information: LINk Officer
From: Surrey Coalition of Disabled People
Date added: 10/11/2008
Social Care Online Events Calender
Social Care Online now includes an events calendar.
This calendar can be used by organisations to add social care related events, which can then be seen by other Social Care Online visitors.
Further information: Social Care Online Events Calender
From: Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
Date added: 05/11/2008
Safeguarding adults: a consultation on the review of the ‘No Secrets' guidance
The Department of Health, the Home Office and the Ministry of Justice have launched the national consultation on the review of the No Secrets guidance.
Further information: Safeguarding adults: a consultation on the review of the ‘No Secrets' guidance
Date added: 03/11/2008
The DAN News
This is the Summer quarterly newsletter produced by the Disability Action Network based in Plymouth, Devon. Scroll down the DAN web page to Summer 2008 for the latest edition.
Further information: The DAN News
From: The DAN (Disability Action Network)
Date added: 28/10/2008
Our Latest Newsletter
Further information: Our Latest Newsletter
From: Poole Mental Health Forum
Date added: 27/10/2008
Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Rape
Survivors Swindon provide one to one support and counselling, group sessions and telephone helpline support
Further information: Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Rape
From: Survivors Swindon
Date added: 08/10/2008
The Voice
for users, refusers, survivors & allies of mental health services in North Staffordshire
Further information: The Voice
From: North Staffs Users Group
Date added: 08/10/2008
British Deaf Association Members Elect New Chair
The British Deaf Association is delighted to announce that Terry Riley has been elected as the new Chair of the organisation for 2009 – 2011
Further information: British Deaf Association Members Elect New Chair
From: British Deaf Association
Date added: 06/10/2008
EQUALITY NEWS issue 4
We're delighted to bring you the fourth issue of Equality News.
Further information: EQUALITY NEWS issue 4
Date added: 06/10/2008
The Big Opt Out. Campaign
The NHS Confidentiality campaign was set up to protect patient confidentiality and to provide a focus for patient-led opposition the government's NHS Care Records System.
Further information: The Big Opt Out. Campaign
Date added: 06/10/2008
ANED
The European Commission wants to collect information about what can be done to improve the situation of disabled people.
Further information: ANED
Date added: 06/10/2008
One in Four
If you have a mental health difficulty and would like to be involved in the production of a high quality magazine, One in Four would like to hear from you.
Further information: One in Four
Date added: 01/10/2008
Product reviews - new website
If you:
• Are unhappy about poor products?
• Feel you have been ripped off?
• Found a great product.
Have your say! The website is independent and run by Ricability.
If you do not have access to the internet you can still take part.
Further information: Product reviews - new website
From: Ricability
Date added: 01/10/2008
Contributing to our Newsletter.....
Shaping Our Lives is putting together their next newsletter...we would like to hear from you....
Further information: Contributing to our Newsletter.....
From: Shaping Our Lives National User Network
Date added: 01/10/2008
Latest Newsletter Summer 2008
News of our new project and more.....
Further information: Latest Newsletter Summer 2008
From: Shaping Our Lives National User Network
Date added: 29/09/2008
World Mental Health Day and Black History Month
SOUND MINDS celebrate 15 years at our Battersea base with a busy month of events to coincide with
World Mental Health Day (10th October) & Black History Month:
Event date: 29 November 2008
Further information: World Mental Health Day and Black History Month
From: Sound Minds
Gloucestershire Association for Disability (GAD)
Gloucestershire Association for Disability (GAD)
is a Funding Trust.
GAD aims to improve and promote the welfare of people with disabilities, other than those with a serious mental health condition, within the County of Gloucestershire.
Further information: Gloucestershire Association for Disability (GAD)
Date added: 22/09/2008
Building Evidence for Health Care:Mixing Methods in Trials
Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) produce high quality
evidence about the effectiveness of new treatments.
Event date: 4 December 2008
Further information: Building Evidence for Health Care:Mixing Methods in Trials
From: Involving People
Uhad2bthere Disability resource site
Through this site I hope to bring together a searchable database of Charities, Organisations, Companies and Service Providers from all around the UK,
Further information: Uhad2bthere Disability resource site
Date added: 17/09/2008
Get Moving Week
You'll be making a fantastic personal commitment to take care of your mental wellbeing by making sure you Get Moving regularly.
Further information: Get Moving Week
Date added: 16/09/2008
Call for Artists who are or who have been CARERS
An open art exhibition and weekend of public events centred around the theme of ‘Caring/Carers, will take place in late Spring 2009.
Event date: 31 December 2008
Further information: Call for Artists who are or who have been CARERS
The future of Care and Support
England has a care and support system that aims to help people to be independent, active and healthy throughout their lives. Because we are all living longer and have changing expectations, this system needs to change.
Further information: The future of Care and Support
Date added: 16/09/2008
Bristol Disability Equality Forum
This is your chance to have more control over what support you get and when and where you get it.
Further information: Bristol Disability Equality Forum
Date added: 04/09/2008
DISCUSS
Monthly Newsletter from the Lancaster and Morecombe area
Further information: DISCUSS
From: One Voice Disability Services
Date added: 01/09/2008
Forthcoming courses.........
D'ArtE Community Interest Company is a user led organisation of very determined professionals, in the field of training.
Further information: Forthcoming courses.........
From: Disability Arts Empowerment (D'ArtE) CIC
Date added: 01/09/2008
Both Ways Housing Project
Both Ways is a Housing Matching Service for people with a learning disability who want shared housing in Worcestershire. Read all about it on this page.
Further information: Both Ways Housing Project
From: Our Way Self Advocacy
Date added: 01/09/2008
Radar change network
Do you want:
· Equality for disabled people built into national and local policies from the outset?
· Full social inclusion for all disabled people?
· Your voice heard by legislators and policy makers?
· An end to discrimination?
Further information: Radar change network
From: RADAR (The Royal Association For Disability And Rehabilitation)
Date added: 20/08/2008
Independent Inquiry into Access to Healthcare for People with Learning Disabilities
The Inquiry, led by Sir Jonathan Michael, sought to identify the action needed to ensure adults and children with learning disabilities receive appropriate treatment in acute and primary healthcare in England.
Further information: Independent Inquiry into Access to Healthcare for People with Learning Disabilities
Date added: 18/08/2008
Big Idea Publishing Enterprise Directorate
BIPED NOW HAS A WEB-SITE! Feel free to browse at http://memphasis.ning.com and sign up if it is for you, or
contact me at memphasis@btinternet.com
Further information: Big Idea Publishing Enterprise Directorate
From: Big Idea Publishing Enterprise Directorate
Date added: 17/08/2008
Research Project to ascertain the important factors that contribute to a successful and effective working relationship between the Personal Assistant (PA) and the PA Employer
We are looking for Disabled people who employ their own Personal Assistants/Carers/Support Workers to meet their self defined needs
Further information: Research Project to ascertain the important factors that contribute to a successful and effective working relationship between the Personal Assistant (PA) and the PA Employer
Date added: 13/08/2008
The Experiences and Expectations of Disabled People
New study shows that despite progress, disability equality gap remains
Further information: The Experiences and Expectations of Disabled People
Date added: 11/08/2008
Get Involved! New Project: Better access to legal advice for disabled people
Disability Law Service are starting an exciting stage of England-wide development work; we want to improve access to high quality free legal advice for disabled people and their families and carers. Click the link to find out how you can get involved.
Further information: Get Involved! New Project: Better access to legal advice for disabled people
From: Disability Law Service
Date added: 06/08/2008
Sigma Research
Sigma Research is a social research group specialising in the behavioural and policy aspects of HIV and sexual health.
Further information: Sigma Research
Date added: 06/08/2008
Latest e newsletter from Equality and Diversity Forum
The newsletter contains information about new equality and human rights legislation, policy and publications, as well as details of forthcoming events and job vacancies.
Further information: Latest e newsletter from Equality and Diversity Forum
Date added: 04/08/2008
The Kirkton Beat,
A fun group that teaches children of all ages to play drums. They have been invited to open a few local events and the children are quite rightly proud of themselves.
Further information: The Kirkton Beat,
From: Kirkton Community Support
Date added: 30/07/2008
Launch of Grapevine Online
The Lothian Centre for Integrated Living (LCIL) have launched a unique online information service for disabled people in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian.
Further information: Launch of Grapevine Online
From: Lothian Centre for Integrated Living
Date added: 30/07/2008
Researchers appeal for Samaritans study
Mental health researchers at The University of Nottingham are appealing for people who have contacted Samaritans to come forward to take part in a new study.
Further information: Researchers appeal for Samaritans study
From: Poole Mental Health Forum
Date added: 30/07/2008
The Kingston Indepedent
KCIL's newsletter The Kingston Independent is available online here.
Further information: The Kingston Indepedent
From: Kingston Centre for Independent Living
Date added: 30/07/2008
Self Directed Support Update
The workshop proved to be a useful forum to ask and raise questions. We were able to answer a large number of questions for people and are currently bringing together the remaining questions to provide answers. Meanwhile, here are some examples(word. doc)
Further information: Self Directed Support Update
From: Surrey Coalition of Disabled People
Date added: 28/07/2008
Latest neswletter
Further information: Latest neswletter
From: Surrey Coalition of Disabled People
Date added: 28/07/2008
"RECOVERY AT RISK? - concerns about welfare reforms
A group of service users and carers in Leeds have issued a Statement expressing their concerns.
What do you think?
Further information: "RECOVERY AT RISK? - concerns about welfare reforms
From: Leeds Involvement Project
Date added: 28/07/2008
Latest news from ECDP
Further information: Latest news from ECDP
From: Essex Coalition of Disabled People (ECDP)
Date added: 23/07/2008
A Funny Farm.....
afunnyfarm.org.uk is a new site brought to you from Cooltan Arts .
Further information: A Funny Farm.....
Date added: 23/07/2008
CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON USER INVOLVEMENT
Call for conference workshop
contributions from:
· People with an interest in service user involvement who may be service users,carers, academic/researchers, activists,and/or user involvement professionals.
Event date: 24 April 2009
Further information: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON USER INVOLVEMENT
Celebrating our history / Valuing ourselves
A mental health service users' conference with historians -The Report
Part of the ongoing work of the Survivors History Group to record and document the history of the
survivors' movement.
Further information: Celebrating our history / Valuing ourselves
Date added: 21/07/2008
Helpline supporting families affected by dementia
Admiral Nurses are specialist nurses working with people with dementia and their carers.
Further information: Helpline supporting families affected by dementia
Date added: 16/07/2008
On The Grapevine (pdf)
Magazine of Launchpad, by and for mental health service users in Newcastle
Further information: On The Grapevine (pdf)
From: Launchpad
Date added: 16/07/2008
The Young Disabled People's Forum
The Young Disabled People's Forum is a project based within GMCDP working with young disabled people aged from 15-25 years of age living in Greater Manchester.
Further information: The Young Disabled People's Forum
From: Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People
Date added: 16/07/2008
Inclusion and Exclusion conference 2008 Call for papers
The Social Services Research Group(SSRG), Race Equality Foundation (REF) and INVOLVE are organising a conference, to be held at SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, London on Thursday 20th November 2008, and are now calling for papers.
Event date: 20 November 2008
Further information: Inclusion and Exclusion conference 2008 Call for papers
From: INVOLVE
Would you like to gain experience in Office Work?
Do you have a learning disability?
Can you use a computer?
Could you answer a telephone?
Could you write down a message?
Can you travel independently?
Further information: Would you like to gain experience in Office Work?
From: Your Voice Counts
Date added: 16/07/2008
Reducing Health Inequalities: learning from what works
What works (and what doesn't): communication & transfer of learning
The Department of Health has provided some funding to help voluntary and community organisations develop an understanding of what works to address health inequalities.
Further information: Reducing Health Inequalities: learning from what works
Date added: 15/07/2008
A guide to the Human Rights Act
A booklet for people with learning difficulties
Further information: A guide to the Human Rights Act
Date added: 15/07/2008
MOUTH magazine (US based)
When MOUTH published its first issue in 1990, about a dozen dear readers suggested a change of name to VOICE. "You catch more flies with honey..." they said.
Further information: MOUTH magazine (US based)
Date added: 15/07/2008
Electronic Quality Information for Patients
Welcome to this gateway to quality health and social care information for UK patients, their families and carers.
Further information: Electronic Quality Information for Patients
Date added: 07/07/2008
A National Voice
We have now created a page in ‘Our Stuff' for clips from videos that we have made over the years. The first one we have posted is a recent video that we made to explain a little bit about what ANV is and the kind of stuff we do.
Further information: A National Voice
Date added: 02/07/2008
Salon
UK's only deaf visual arts development agency
Further information: Salon
Date added: 18/06/2008
Ask DES
Disability Equipment Service lists second-hand disability equipment being sold by individuals in specific areas.
Further information: Ask DES
Date added: 16/06/2008
Walks on Wheels
Take the opportunity to walk and explore the northern part of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) by downloading one of the walks below.
Further information: Walks on Wheels
Date added: 16/06/2008
Art Through Touch
Art Through Touch is an expanding London based art organisation which aims to promote and provide access to art for visually impaired people.
Further information: Art Through Touch
Date added: 11/06/2008
Latest news from NHS centre for Involvement
Further information: Latest news from NHS centre for Involvement
From: Shaping Our Lives National User Network
Date added: 11/06/2008
Seeking new recruits for the Maudsley Twin Study
The Maudsley Twin Study at the Institute of Psychiatry has been running for 50 years.
Further information: Seeking new recruits for the Maudsley Twin Study
From: Shaping Our Lives National User Network
Date added: 09/06/2008
Healthy volunteers wanted for MindSearch Database
Would you like to help defeat mental illness and neurological disease? Want to be involved in the latest cutting edge research?
Further information: Healthy volunteers wanted for MindSearch Database
Date added: 09/06/2008
Making Ourselves Heard
Ensuring Every Disabled Child's Right to be Heard Becomes a Reality
Further information: Making Ourselves Heard
Date added: 09/06/2008
Moving People Projects....
Moving People's 28 community projects will help improve the physical health and wellbeing of around 25,000 people with mental health problems.
Further information: Moving People Projects....
Date added: 09/06/2008
Mental health care 'fails Asians'
People of South Asian origin with mental health problems are missing out on treatment, the BBC has been told.
Further information: Mental health care 'fails Asians'
Date added: 09/06/2008
Participation Works
This site is an online gateway to the world of children and young people's participation.
Further information: Participation Works
Date added: 04/06/2008
Lost in Transition
We are pleased to announce the date and venue for our 2nd Annual 'Lost in Transition?' conference - it will be held on 26th November 2008 at the Inmarsat conference centre in Central London.
Event date: 26 November 2008
Further information: Lost in Transition
From: Shaping Our Lives National User Network
Following is a list of websites which we believe our viewers will find useful:
Further information: Following is a list of websites which we believe our viewers will find useful:
From: Asian Women's Resource Centre
Date added: 28/05/2008
Find The Latest News
Visit this page often to keep up with all SVI's news, events and gossip.
Further information: Find The Latest News
From: Sandwell Visually Impaired
Date added: 28/05/2008
GALYIC
GALYIC is a group designed to support LGBT people aged 25 years and below.
Further information: GALYIC
Date added: 28/05/2008
London Recumbents
We can generally find a bike thats suitable for nearly any purpose, but our speciality is special needs and recumbents - though if you need a child carrier of any sort or a bike to help you move house, we can help you out there too!
Further information: London Recumbents
Date added: 13/05/2008
This is my life, and i choose to love it....
My life on a plate! A place where I get to waffle on about anything and everything, and hopefully raise some awareness about Cystic Fibrosis and organ donation on the way.
Further information: This is my life, and i choose to love it....
Date added: 30/04/2008
Putting people first: Equality and Diversity Matters 1
One year after the introduction of a law establishing equality in services on the grounds of sexual orientation, CSCI has published the first in a series of three equality and diversity good practice bulletins.
Further information: Putting people first: Equality and Diversity Matters 1
From: Commission for Social Care Inspection
Date added: 23/04/2008
About Us
Residents are actively involved in planning at Westmead House and make decisions about such things as interior decoration, activities and meals. Outings are planned on an individual basis or as a group, depending on what is happening in the community or
Further information: About Us
From: Westmead House
Date added: 22/04/2008
Articles of interest
This page gives you the opportunity to submit the title of a book or article that you have read and think others would find interesting.
Further information: Articles of interest
From: YORKSHIRE cANCER RESEARCH NETWORK USER PARTNERSHIP GROUP
Date added: 22/04/2008
I am human.....
These are photos of humans with MAD PRIDE!
Further information: I am human.....
Date added: 21/04/2008
PhotoSymbols-Models Needed
The Council for Disabled Children (which hosts TIN) have teamed up with Photosymbols to develop a new package for children and young people.
Further information: PhotoSymbols-Models Needed
Date added: 21/04/2008
Web site for people living with shizophrenia
This web site is for people with schizophrenia and their friends and families. Living with, and managing schizophrenia presents unique challenges.
Further information: Web site for people living with shizophrenia
Date added: 21/04/2008
The Escapists
The CD came about due to a programme called Vinyl Dreams produced by a charity, Shape, in Islington.
Further information: The Escapists
Date added: 21/04/2008
MindFreedom Free Live Web Radio Info Center
Listen and call-in live every Wednesday at 4 pm EST, or listen to archives.
Further information: MindFreedom Free Live Web Radio Info Center
Date added: 21/04/2008
News about the MFI Global Campaign Committee
Learn about the people and plans in the MFI Global Campaign Committee as they support the voice of psychiatric survivors globally.
Further information: News about the MFI Global Campaign Committee
Date added: 21/04/2008
Mental Health Media
About Mental Health Media
All too often people with experience of mental distress are misunderstood,
Further information: Mental Health Media
Date added: 21/04/2008
Nutter TV
Is being ‘psychotic' a distinct state? How thin and porous are the boundaries with ‘normal' reality?
Further information: Nutter TV
Date added: 21/04/2008
PLoS Medicine
PLoS Medicine is a peer-reviewed, international, open-access journal publishing important original research and analysis relevant to human health.
Further information: PLoS Medicine
Date added: 16/04/2008
ASYLUM online
AN INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE FOR DEMOCRATIC PSYCHIATRY, PSYCHOLOGY,
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
INCORPORATING THE NEWSLETTER OF PSYCHOLOGY POLITICS RESISTANCE (PPR)
Further information: ASYLUM online
Date added: 16/04/2008
Fatima womens network
an online resource designed to represent all women's issues at a regional and national level.
Further information: Fatima womens network
Date added: 14/04/2008
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LINks MEMBERS
Patient and Public Involvement in Health and Social Care
National body of health activists launched
Further information: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LINks MEMBERS
Date added: 07/04/2008
To the Graham Newman (and Family) - Home Page.
The main purpose of this site is to raise awareness of prostate cancer by writing an up to date diary of the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment & side effects of my cancer.
Further information: To the Graham Newman (and Family) - Home Page.
Date added: 02/04/2008
Boys Get Anorexia Too
Whilst eating disorders are normally thought to be a female domain, it is logical to assume that men and boys are not totally immune from eating disorders, but how many incidences of male eating disorders have you heard of?
Further information: Boys Get Anorexia Too
Date added: 02/04/2008
CancerHelp UK Your Stories
CancerHelp UK is a free information service about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families.
Further information: CancerHelp UK Your Stories
Date added: 02/04/2008
The New RADAR Blog
RADAR now has its very own blog, which will contain comment, analysis and opinions on topical, political and social issues relating to disability and posts relating to any aspects of RADAR's work.
Further information: The New RADAR Blog
From: RADAR (The Royal Association For Disability And Rehabilitation)
Date added: 02/04/2008
Personal experiences of health and illness
DIPEx shows you a wide variety of personal experiences of health and illness. You can watch, listen to or read their interviews, find reliable information on treatment choices and where to find support.
Further information: Personal experiences of health and illness
Date added: 02/04/2008
Latest News Bulletin from the Black Health Agency
Challenging Health Inequalities
Further information: Latest News Bulletin from the Black Health Agency
Date added: 31/03/2008
People in Research
Public involvement in clinical research is what happens when members of the public get actively involved in research, such as helping to decide what is researched, how the research should be carried out and what should be done afterwards.
Further information: People in Research
Date added: 31/03/2008
The ACT NoW Study- Involving Service Users in Research.
This document has been written for the UK Stroke Research Network and is
intended to be a guide for individuals who are intending to involve service users in
research.
Further information: The ACT NoW Study- Involving Service Users in Research.
Date added: 31/03/2008
Re-Connect
Special Commemorative Issue
Date added: 31/03/2008
Latest News and Events
The aim of the UK Dermatology Clinical Trials Network (UK DCTN) is to conduct high-quality, multicentre, randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that answer questions of importance to clinicians and patients.
Further information: Latest News and Events
Date added: 31/03/2008
Reward and Recognition
The principles and practice of service user payment
and reimbursement in health and social care
Further information: Reward and Recognition
Date added: 31/03/2008
Riprap
Welcome to riprap, a web site that can help you cope when a parent has cancer.
Further information: Riprap
Date added: 31/03/2008
RD4U
RD4U is a website designed for young people by young people.
It is part of Cruse Bereavement Care's Youth Involvement Project and is here to support people after the death of someone close.
Further information: RD4U
Date added: 31/03/2008
Diabetes Research & Education User Group
The User Group meetings alternate between Mondays and Thursdays so that as many people as possible can attend. Tea/coffee is usually provided, so too are reasonable travelling expenses and other necessary costs to enable participation.
Further information: Diabetes Research & Education User Group
Date added: 31/03/2008
The Appointment
A US based video looking at the doctor, patient relationship....which has universal hints.....
Further information: The Appointment
Date added: 31/03/2008
PIES - Personalised Information, Education and Support
The PIES website is designed to provide cancer patients and carers with personalised, user friendly and fast access to high quality information relevant to their individual needs while living with cancer through all stages of illness.
Further information: PIES - Personalised Information, Education and Support
Date added: 31/03/2008
Help The Hospices
Here at Help the Hospices we understand that it is important for the people receiving hospice care to have their say, whether a patient, carer or family member.
Further information: Help The Hospices
Date added: 31/03/2008
The Cochrane Collaboration
The Cochrane Collaboration is an international not-for-profit and independent organization, dedicated to making up-to-date, accurate information about the effects of healthcare readily available worldwide.
Further information: The Cochrane Collaboration
Date added: 31/03/2008
Benefits and Work [guides you can trust ]
At a time when most politicians seem proud to treat sick and disabled claimants with harshness and suspicion, independent and accurate information about how to claim and keep your benefits is vitally important.
Further information: Benefits and Work [guides you can trust ]
Date added: 26/03/2008
ARE YOU CLOSE TO BOILING POINT?
FOR MENTAL HEALTH ACTION WEEK 2008, WE HAVE LAUNCHED A CAMPAIGN
ABOUT ANGER AND MENTAL HEALTH.
Further information: ARE YOU CLOSE TO BOILING POINT?
Date added: 26/03/2008
GlosHUB
Welcome to the voluntary and community sector website for Gloucestershire. This is designed to be a useful resource for those involved in organisations around the county, whether as a volunteer, paid worker, management committee member or funder.
Further information: GlosHUB
Date added: 26/03/2008
Door to Door: a travel guide for disabled people
Welcome to Door to Door - the transport and travel website for disabled and less mobile people.
It has been developed to give disabled people information about transport and advice about travelling using all forms of transport.
Further information: Door to Door: a travel guide for disabled people
Date added: 19/03/2008
BETSIE-BBC Text only version information
Betsie is the filter program used by the BBC to create an automatic text-only version of its website. This site contains full information about Betsie as well as pointers to accessible sites and resources across the web.
Further information: BETSIE-BBC Text only version information
Date added: 19/03/2008
Action on Elder Abuse
Action on Elder Abuse run the UK and Ireland's only national, freephone helpline for anyone concerned in any way about the abuse of older people.
Further information: Action on Elder Abuse
Date added: 18/03/2008
Relationship & Sex Matters Disability Information File - Launch
At our Centre for Independent Living, Beaufort Street, Warrington we launched our Relationships & Sex Matters Disability Information File.
Further information: Relationship & Sex Matters Disability Information File - Launch
From: Warrington Disability Partnership
Date added: 18/03/2008
HANDI-TV
A French based web site with short videos highlighting issues and programmes around disability and listing other disability web sites.
Further information: HANDI-TV
Date added: 05/03/2008
Georgina Goes Out
The film follows Georgina,who suffers from Cerebral Palsy,trying to plan a trip out with her friends......
Further information: Georgina Goes Out
Date added: 05/03/2008
We also have an online news section. For our most up-to-date online news
Further information: We also have an online news section. For our most up-to-date online news
From: Richmond Advice & Information on Disability
Date added: 04/03/2008
Johnny Cresendo
JOHNNY CRESCENDO! GREAT DISABILITY RIGHTS MUSIC
Further information: Johnny Cresendo
Date added: 13/02/2008
The Sensory Garden
The Sensory Garden is the result of a 5 year makeover which has endevoured to cater for the special needs of a person with Multiple Sclerosis.
Further information: The Sensory Garden
Date added: 11/02/2008
Disability Activism ....history
This is a database of primary source material on Disability Activism and Self-Organisation in the UK from its start in the late 60's to the present day.
Further information: Disability Activism ....history
Date added: 11/02/2008
Disabled Access Information
DisabledGo provides free detailed access information for disabled people across the UK.
Further information: Disabled Access Information
Date added: 04/02/2008
Welcome to Deaf Info.
This is a central place for information about deaf mental health.
Further information: Welcome to Deaf Info.
Date added: 04/02/2008
Ability Net
Our special expertise is ensuring that whatever your age, health condition, disability or situation you find exactly the right way to adapt or adjust your ICT to make it easier to use.
Further information: Ability Net
Date added: 04/02/2008
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible.
Further information: Assistive Technology
Date added: 04/02/2008
Culture!Disability!Talent!
Culture!Disability!Talent! (CDT) hosted our 27th SUPERFEST International Disability Film Festival in Berkeley, California, the weekend of June 2nd and 3rd, 2007.
Further information: Culture!Disability!Talent!
Date added: 04/02/2008
Cerebral Palsy Information Central
Here at the CPIC, we strive to provide you with the most complete information dealing with Cerebral Palsy
Further information: Cerebral Palsy Information Central
Date added: 04/02/2008
Disabled World News
Disabled World News covers all types of disability and reviews products of interest to the disabled and elderly members of the community.
Further information: Disabled World News
Date added: 04/02/2008
Welcome to Disabilities-R-Us (US based)
The chat room and support group created by and for those of us with physical disabilities (but everyone is welcome).
Further information: Welcome to Disabilities-R-Us (US based)
Date added: 30/01/2008
Disabled Direct
This web site has being created to bring all aspects of life with either a prevalent disability or disabilitating condition into a single location.
Further information: Disabled Direct
Date added: 30/01/2008
Disabled? Thinking of starting your own business?
Enter Disability Wales offers free business support and advice to disabled people who wish to become self-employed.
Further information: Disabled? Thinking of starting your own business?
Date added: 30/01/2008
Antenatal screening and parental choice
Pregnant women are now offered antenatal screening to try to detect health problems in the baby.
Further information: Antenatal screening and parental choice
From: Disabled Parents Network
Date added: 30/01/2008
Disabled Holiday Apartment Spain
The Hacienda-el-Miguel offers a new concept in self catering foreign holidays and is specially built with disability/wheelchairs in mind allowing you to do your own thing at your own pace.
Further information: Disabled Holiday Apartment Spain
Date added: 30/01/2008
ABCD-website for Black and Minority Ethnic children with disabilities
To work with communities and agencies to improve access to services for Black and Minority Ethnic children and young people with disabilities and or chronic illnesses.
Further information: ABCD-website for Black and Minority Ethnic children with disabilities
Date added: 30/01/2008
You can buy the following publications from CHANGE
Further information: You can buy the following publications from CHANGE
From: CHANGE
Date added: 28/01/2008
Latest News Letters
Disability Powys is a countywide organisation supporting those with physical disability or sensory impairment or long term ill health in matters of housing, care services, health, access, transport, employment and education issues.
Further information: Latest News Letters
From: Disability Powys
Date added: 28/01/2008
The CVCDP Youth Forum
The CVCDP Youth Forum was formed in 2005 by a group of young disabled people in Cardiff.
Further information: The CVCDP Youth Forum
From: Cardiff and Vale Coalition of Disabled People (CVCDP)
Date added: 28/01/2008
Click here for all the latest stories on disability issues
Welcome to RADAR's Media Centre. On these pages you can find news stories on disability issues, download RADAR's recent press releases, follow RADAR's campaigns in the news, and check messages on RADAR's Bulletin Board. Click on the links
Further information: Click here for all the latest stories on disability issues
From: RADAR (The Royal Association For Disability And Rehabilitation)
Date added: 28/01/2008
South West Disability Equality Network (SWDEN)
The South West TUC's Equal Opportunities Project are establishing a body called Equality South West (ESW). This will be the regional voice for equality issues ensuring involvement on a regional and national scale for all its member groups.
Further information: South West Disability Equality Network (SWDEN)
From: Disability Cornwall
Date added: 28/01/2008
Tips and Ideas from the Group
This section contains information on some of the difficulties that people experiencing social anxiety have to face on a day-to-day basis.
Further information: Tips and Ideas from the Group
From: SA West
Date added: 28/01/2008
Drop in Centre
'Friend's Drop-In offers Members a safe place where they can relax in the knowledge that it is a confidential environment where they will not be judged or stigmatised because of their mental health issues.
Further information: Drop in Centre
From: VOICE YOUR VIEWS
Date added: 28/01/2008
Some of the courses on offer for the New Year from our centre
Get On With IT
Yoga
First Aid at Work
Nutrition and Health
Indian Head Massage
IT Clait
IT for Beginners
Paediatric First Aid
Basic Skills
Further information: Some of the courses on offer for the New Year from our centre
From: Ashfield Womens Centre Limited
Date added: 28/01/2008
Get the latest diary dates for 2008
Further information: Get the latest diary dates for 2008
From: North Staffs Users Group
Date added: 28/01/2008
Find out about courses of interest not only for our own staff, but also for health care professionals and others working with patients with a life threatening illness.
Northern Ireland Hospice Care provides an education service in the form of seminars, courses and workshops, not only for our own staff, but also for health care professionals and others working with patients with a life threatening illness.
Further information: Find out about courses of interest not only for our own staff, but also for health care professionals and others working with patients with a life threatening illness.
From: Northern Ireland Hospice Care
Date added: 28/01/2008
A major exhibition of LGBT History for Nottingham
Further information: A major exhibition of LGBT History for Nottingham
From: Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
Date added: 28/01/2008
Latest News fron DIAL UK
Further information: Latest News fron DIAL UK
From: DIAL.UK
Date added: 28/01/2008
On Line database and more....
The Disabled Workers Co-operative is a registered charity that helps disabled people to help themselves.
Further information: On Line database and more....
From: Disabled Workers Co-operative
Date added: 28/01/2008
News and Events from Choices and Rights
Further information: News and Events from Choices and Rights
From: Choices and Rights Disability Coalition
Date added: 28/01/2008
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
View films made by local artists....
We are a "User led" Group and have our own Committee of Management .
Further information: View films made by local artists....
From: North Birmingham Community Arts
Date added: 24/01/2008
WHAT ARE ANXIETY DISORDERS AND THEIR EFFECTS ?
We live in an age where anxiety is an accepted part of daily life. Will I get to work on time? Will the bills get paid? Will the car start?
Further information: WHAT ARE ANXIETY DISORDERS AND THEIR EFFECTS ?
From: No Panic
Date added: 24/01/2008
NOTICE BOARD
This is the page to visit to find out what NEDCASH and associated groups are doing and when.
Further information: NOTICE BOARD
From: NEDCASH
Date added: 24/01/2008
PERCEPTIONS
Magazine of the
VOICES FORUM
Further information: PERCEPTIONS
From: National Perceptions Forum
Date added: 24/01/2008
Latest NewsLetter (pdf format)
Read about Lambeth People First's book We are Not Stupid written by members of Lambeth People First
Further information: Latest NewsLetter (pdf format)
From: People First Lambeth
Date added: 23/01/2008
Latest News Letter From PROdisability
Our Newsletter doesn't have a name and we need your help. The person who comes up with the best suggestion will win £20 worth of vouchers.
Further information: Latest News Letter From PROdisability
From: PRO Disability
Date added: 23/01/2008
Free Benefits Advice
Richmond AID employs two experienced benefits advisors, Jo-Anne and Glenda, who can help with:
Further information: Free Benefits Advice
From: Richmond Advice & Information on Disability
Date added: 23/01/2008
Preston Disc DVD
If you would like a copy, contact or call into the centre to request one.
Further information: Preston Disc DVD
Date added: 23/01/2008
An Action Plan for Service User Employment and Training needs!
This is a great opportunity for Service Users to express themselves!
Further information: An Action Plan for Service User Employment and Training needs!
From: Raise! mental health Ltd
Date added: 23/01/2008
All the newsletters from Senior Groups around the UK
Further information: All the newsletters from Senior Groups around the UK
Date added: 21/01/2008
Salveson Ski Group
Salveson Ski Group is a small charity that aims to give Young People with Disabilities the opportunity to learn a new skill whilst developing their character.
Further information: Salveson Ski Group
Date added: 21/01/2008
The Big Tree
The Big Tree is a way in to the internet about important things for people with a learning disability.
Further information: The Big Tree
Date added: 21/01/2008
INSIGHT RADIO
Insight Radio is Europe's first radio station dedicated to the blind and partially sighted community.
Further information: INSIGHT RADIO
Date added: 21/01/2008
NICE-SCIE dementia guidelines
This guideline makes specific recommendations on Alzheimer's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), frontotemporal dementia, vascular dementia and mixed dementias, as well as recommendations that apply to all types of dementia.
Further information: NICE-SCIE dementia guidelines
Date added: 21/01/2008
People with learning disabilities and sex education
CHANGE, an organisation that campaigns for the rights of people with learning disabilities.....
Further information: People with learning disabilities and sex education
From: CHANGE
Date added: 14/01/2008
The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group have just joined SOLNET as a Friend
Their website has useful information on tax issues for people on low incomes, including disabled people.
Further information: The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group have just joined SOLNET as a Friend
From: Low Incomes Tax Reform Group
Date added: 09/01/2008
Self Help Nottingham
Self Help Nottingham has comprehensive, up-to-date information about local self help groups in Nottingham and district as well as national self help organisations and international self help contacts.
Further information: Self Help Nottingham
Date added: 09/01/2008
newsletter
Wiltshire CIL produces a regular newsletter which is sent out free to our mailing list.If you have information that you feel will be of interest, please send literature and pictures to the CIL office address.
Further information: newsletter
From: Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living
Date added: 07/01/2008
Latest News
Read the latest news from the Yorkshire Cancer Network
Further information: Latest News
From: Yorkshire Cancer Network User Partnership Group
Date added: 07/01/2008
Get Involved-A list of events of interest to service users
Follow the link to find out more about INVOLVE and their different research projects
Further information: Get Involved-A list of events of interest to service users
From: INVOLVE
Date added: 07/01/2008
INTOART
The Studio Project is a newly established artists studio at Studio Voltaire in which seven artists with learning disabilities from Lambeth are working with Intoart Artists to develop their own artwork.
Further information: INTOART
Date added: 07/01/2008
Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
An Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) will be able to act on behalf of those service-users deemed to have no capacity, and no appropriate family or friends to be able to act for them.
Further information: Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
From: Users Support Service
Date added: 07/01/2008
D.A.O. ,,,,,, disability arts on line
For all the latest new regarding Disability and Arts follow the link below:
Further information: D.A.O. ,,,,,, disability arts on line
Date added: 07/01/2008
anAurora-
The Internet Magazine for the disAbled woman. The 'dis' is small, it's the Ability that Counts"
Further information: anAurora-
Date added: 19/12/2007
The Disability Archive
The aim of the Disability Archive UK is to provide disabled people, students and scholars with an interest in this and related fields, access to the writings of those disability activists, writers and allies whose work may no longer be easily accessible .
Further information: The Disability Archive
Date added: 19/12/2007
PARC Play and Resource Centre
The concept of a purpose built outdoor Adventure Playground & Indoor facility where children with disabilities can enjoy themselves while their carers have a break was the initiative of a group of parents who have disabled children.
Further information: PARC Play and Resource Centre
Date added: 12/12/2007
Adaptive Snowsports Milton Keynes
is a member group of Disability Snowsport UK - DSUK It aims -
Further information: Adaptive Snowsports Milton Keynes
Date added: 05/12/2007
Creative Minds
Creative Minds is a London wide ‘user'/ ‘survivor' led art networking forum.
Further information: Creative Minds
Date added: 05/12/2007
Creative Routes
Creative Routes is an award-winning interdisciplinary arts charity, run by the mad for the mad. Creative Routes celebrates and promotes the unique creativity of mad people, promoting mental well-being, and creatively campaigning against discrimination and
Further information: Creative Routes
Date added: 05/12/2007
Bethlem Arts
Bethlem Royal Hospital, the original 'Bedlam', founded in 1247, is one of the world's oldest hospitals for the care and treatment of people with mental health problems.
Further information: Bethlem Arts
Date added: 05/12/2007
Mad Planet
Explores music, madness & Mental Health issues but basically is 24/7 net support site.
Further information: Mad Planet
Date added: 05/12/2007
Are You Extra Ordinary
Extra Ordinary Casting is an exciting new venture with the unique role of teaming YOU with the TV and Film industry
Further information: Are You Extra Ordinary
Date added: 05/12/2007
Warrington Disability Partnership News
Find the latest news and events from Warrington Disability Partnership
Further information: Warrington Disability Partnership News
From: Warrington Disability Partnership
Date added: 05/12/2007
Portugal Prints
Portugal Prints is a dynamic work and rehabilitation scheme based in Holborn on the borders of Camden and the City of London.
Further information: Portugal Prints
Date added: 05/12/2007
Capital Age Festival
Capital Age Festival (CAF) is London's largest and liveliest arts festival organised by, for and with older people.
Further information: Capital Age Festival
Date added: 03/12/2007
Trans-Active
Teenagers with and without learning disabilities working together.
Using multimedia to explore and communicate.
Using and giving support making future plans.
Making friends! Having fun!
Further information: Trans-Active
Date added: 03/12/2007
Transition in Network (TIN)
This is a website for parents, carers and people who work with and for disabled young people in transition to adulthood.
Further information: Transition in Network (TIN)
Date added: 03/12/2007
Inclusion Europe
Inclusion Europe fights for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities in Europe.
Further information: Inclusion Europe
Date added: 03/12/2007
Independent Complaints Advocacy Service I.C.A.S.
The National Health Service (NHS) works hard to treat everyone properly and promptly and most people using the health service are happy with their treatment. But sometimes things can go wrong.
Further information: Independent Complaints Advocacy Service I.C.A.S.
Date added: 28/11/2007
Action by Differently Abled People in Tynedale
Here you can download the latest A.D.A.P.T. newsletter
Further information: Action by Differently Abled People in Tynedale
Date added: 28/11/2007
Personality Disorder Website
CSIP, the Department of Health and the Home Office have launched the National Personality Disorder (PD) website.
Further information: Personality Disorder Website
Date added: 28/11/2007
Peopleandparticipation.net
Peopleandparticipation.net helps people who work the public, private and not-for-profit sectors and who need to involve wider group of people in their work.
Further information: Peopleandparticipation.net
Date added: 28/11/2007
Professional Education Public Involvement UK Network
A forum for anyone interested in education of health and social care
Further information: Professional Education Public Involvement UK Network
Date added: 26/11/2007
See the archives of PEPIN.Professional Education and Public Involvement: UK Network
Further information: See the archives of PEPIN.Professional Education and Public Involvement: UK Network
Date added: 26/11/2007
Patient Opinion
Patient Opinion is all about enabling patients to share their experiences of health care, and by doing so help other patients — and perhaps even change the NHS.
Further information: Patient Opinion
Date added: 12/11/2007
Links to all WSAD's newsletters
Further information: Links to all WSAD's newsletters
From: WSAD West Sussex Association for Disabled People
Date added: 05/11/2007
YOUR VOICE in Sheffield Mental Health
A magazine for users, carers and professionals
Further information: YOUR VOICE in Sheffield Mental Health
From: Your Voice
Date added: 29/10/2007
New On line Magazine for older people
"iContact", the multimedia magazine for older people, has just gone virtual.
Further information: New On line Magazine for older people
Date added: 23/10/2007
THE DEAFBLIND UK BME PROJECT
The three year Deafblind UK BME (Black & Minoritiy Ethnic) project aims to promote Deafblind UK's services to the United Kingdom's diverse range of ethnic communities.
Further information: THE DEAFBLIND UK BME PROJECT
Date added: 15/10/2007
Radio Therapy .com
The first UK radio station for everybody with a disability
Further information: Radio Therapy .com
Date added: 02/10/2007
Website for all our newsletters/magazines
Further information: Website for all our newsletters/magazines
From: Independent Newham Users Forum
Date added: 02/10/2007
One For US
Welcome to One For Us... the web site for people who have a learning difficulty.
Further information: One For US
Date added: 12/09/2007
ECIL launches new web based newsletter
Keep up-to-date with ECIL's(Ealing Centre for Independent Living) activities, local and national disability news – all contained in our latest publication, eNews! Get ideas for yourself, for clients and for customers.
Further information: ECIL launches new web based newsletter
Date added: 23/05/2007
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