Inclusion North Bulletin

Issue Number 124

28th September 2016
In this bulletin you will hear about some of the
work Inclusion North is doing and information
about what is happening across the country.
Together In Newcastle
Please come to Together in Newcastle on Oct 12th.
This is an opportunity to share information about what is
happening in Newcastle.
Take part in workshops exploring advocacy & selfadvocacy, personal safety and community activities.
Hear the latest from the Council on Individual Service
Funds, review processes and the Accessible
Information Standard.
Find out about Health Action Plans and what you can
expect from your Community and Hospital Liaison
nurses.
Employment and benefit information
Have your say about what needs improved, changed
or developed in Newcastle.

There will be a market place for service providers and

special interest groups to distribute leaflets, talk about
what they do and offer further information to those
attending.
If you are interested in having a space allocated for this
please email kirsty@inclusionnorth.org
Or telephone 0113 2444792

Self Advocate Development Programme

Inclusion North is offering a development programme for
Self Advocacy Organisations. The topics being
addressed have been highlighted as priority areas by Self
Advocacy groups.
By looking at these as part of an overall development
programme we aim to offer a reflective and informative
view of self advocacy.
What is your offer? delivered by Kirsty Morgan & Kellie
Woodley. Reflecting on what you do now and the
development of new ideas. (November)
Funding, delivered by Melody Clarke. Looking at funding
routes and what is required for a good application.
(January)
Quality Standards and Governance, self advocacy
supporters from KeyRing, Your Voice Counts and the
Northumberland Central Forum will take you through how
they have measured outcomes using the standards
developed by the Self Advocacy Supporters Network. The
importance of good governance will be delivered by Jan
Walmsley & Shaun Picken. (March)
Self Advocacy Groups are requested to sign up to attend
all the sessions within the development programme.

To book a place contact Melissa

0113 244 4792
melissa@inclusionnorth.org

Sharing Knowledge North East and Cumbria

A citizen leadership course is being offered to residents
across the North East and Cumbria. The course will be run
by in control, Inclusion North and supported by Partners in
Policymaking.
There are 25 places available places available for people
who as a result of their disability need support to live the
lives they want in their local community.
This course is for people who are
Keen to be part of a strong community network
Want to be a champion for the North East and
Cumbria
Are passionate about peoples right to be included
Committed to action and working with other people to
make life better for people who may need support
Some of the things you will learn on the course
How to get your point across
Why things are the way they are
Why health and social care services have been
designed the way they have
How policies and new ideas come about
This course will start in January 2017and there will be four
two day sessions a month until May 2017.
For an application form contact
In Control Support Centre
Email admin@in-control.org.uk
Telephone 0156 482 1650

Help for People with Learning Disabilities to live

independently
Local Authorities have been invited to apply for funding
that is for housing and technology for people with learning
disabilities.
The total amount of money that is available to share
between local authorities is 25 million.
The money is for

use new things that improve and change existing

accommodation, enabling people to remain living
independently
prevent unnecessary in-patient admissions
help people who need urgent housing and are at risk of
entering the wrong places like hospital or residential
care
help in the community that gives independence and
choice over housing
save money and resources specially adapted housing
reduces the need for extra support

Only 15% of adults with learning disabilities have a longterm tenancy or their own home. The fund will enable more
people to live as independently as possible with the best
care and support, greatly improving their quality of life.
Local authorities, working with local community partners
such as voluntary organisations have until 28 October
to apply for a share of the funds.

More information can be found here

http://bit.ly/2d1zcfq

Housing and Supported Housing Benefit News

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has said
that supported housing will remain exempt from Local
Housing Allowance cap until April 2019.
After April 2019 a local top up system will be introduced.
The Government has also said that when the new funding
model is introduced it will make sure that it continues to be
funded at current levels, whilst thinking about the policy on
social sector rents.
In the written statement it says
Supported accommodation is very important in supporting
the lives of vulnerable people.
A safe and stable home with support can give better
outcomes for lots of people to help them then live
independently.
The Government values the role supported housing plays
and is committed to encouraging further development to
meet future demand.
The Government spoke to providers, local authorities,
charities about the funding for housing benefit.
The review of supported housing benefit will be published
soon and will include the consultation document.
You can read the full report here
http://bit.ly/2dbKNKN

Preparing for Emergencies

After some earthquakes in New Zealand people working
with people with a learning disability wrote a guide on how
to get ready for emergencies.
The guide is for people who live in New Zealand but has
some information that is good for everyone
An emergency is something that happens that can be
dangerous.
It means you have to do something straight away to keep
safe.
It is really important to know what to do if there is an
emergency.
This guide talks about useful things including
What is an emergency
Examples of emergencies including fire and floods
What you can do to prepare for an emergency
Is your home safe
Preparing for an emergency
What to do after an emergency

The guide can be found at

http://bit.ly/2dbErLv

There is also a video that you can watch

http://bit.ly/2d1zLFR

Fulfilling Lives 6
The Peoples Parliament County Durham are having an
event.
The event is Fulfilling Lives 6.
There will be over 100 stalls including
Social activities
Health, help and advice
Carers Zones
Games and Prizes
Refreshments
The day is packed with information for people with
learning disabilities and carers.
The event is on
24th October
At
New College Durham
From
10am until 6pm
For more information
Email
Paul.Richard.James@durham.gov.uk
Telephone
03000 265521

Get Together to be Happy and Healthy Event

The access to acute and good access to primary services
networks are having an event.
The event is about friendships and relationships that
support people and their health.
There will be talks about
Friendships and relationships that keep you healthy
Talking about safe relationships
Having fun workshops
Helping people make friends
Lunch will be provided
The event is on
7th October
In
Newcastle
From
9.45am until 3.15pm
To book a place
Email
yasminsultana.khan@nhs.net
Telephone
0113 8253058

Life Long Learning Programme

Purple Patch Arts deliver creative education for people
with learning disabilities to promote confidence, social and
self advocacy skills.
They have a new lifelong learning programme in Leeds
Starting on
9th November
They also have places on the programme in Bradford,
Harrogate, Skipton and Doncaster
For information
Contact Becky or Bronia
Email
bronia@purplepatcharts.org
Telephone
07725 041801

Hate Crime Event

Bradford People First are having a hate crime event.
This is part of hate crime week.
Hate & Mate Crime can happen to anyone.
9 people out of 10 people with a learning disability have
experienced it.
You will find out about different types of hate crime.
The event is on 11th October
From 11am until 12.30pm
For more information or to book a place
Telephone 01274 744151
Email hatecrime@bradfordpeoplefirst.org.uk

Autism Employment Events

North Yorkshire County Council and Jobcentre Plus are
having some events for people with autism.
At these events you can get information, advice and help
about employment.
The events are at
The Library on the 1stFloor
Northallerton
On
26th October
30th November
25th January
22nd February.
From 2pm to 4pm
For further information
Telephone
Mandy Hadland 01609 535329
Kev Ward 01609 535331
Charlotte Rudd 01609 535426

Welcome Samta to Inclusion North

Inclusion North has a new team member Samta Dhruv.
Samta is the Administrator and will be working in the
Leeds Office.
If you are telephoning the office then you will speak to
Samta on a regular basis.

What is coming up next at Inclusion North

4th October
5th October
12th October
24th-26th October
9th November

North East Tomorrows Leaders

Yorkshire and Humber talking Travel
Together Newcastle
North East Tomorrows Leaders
Self Advocacy Development

If you would like to know more about any of these events

contact
Melissa on 0113 244 4792
samta@inclusionnorth.org

If you would like any information on any of our

meetings, training or projects you can contact the
office on:
Tel: 0113 244 4792
E-mail: info@inclusionnorth.org
Or you can write to us at:
Inclusion North CIC
Woodhouse Community Centre
197 Woodhouse Street
Leeds, LS6 2NY
You can visit our website at:
www.inclusionnorth.org

Or you can contact any member of the Inclusion North

team:
Samantha Clark

Tel: 07823 536 603

Email: Samantha@inclusionnorth.org

Kellie Woodley
Tel: 07876 145 390
Email: Kellie@inclusionnorth.org

Lucy Virgo
Tel: 07944 185771
Email: Lucyvirgo@inclusionnorth.org

Angela Ellis
Tel: 07487 729237
Email: Angela@inclusionnorth.org

Kirsty Morgan
Tel: 07539 063467
Email: kirsty@inclusionnorth.org

Ailis Hardy
Tel: 07767 776125
Email: ailis@inclusionnorth.org

Rebecca Stanley
Tel: 07496 229661
Email: rebecca@inclusionnorth.org

Inclusion North Member Areas 2016-17

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If you live in one of these areas you can come to our

member events.
Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley
Bradford
Calderdale
Doncaster
Hull
Leeds
North Lincolnshire
North Yorkshire
Sheffield
Wakefield
York
North East
Darlington
Durham
Gateshead
Hartlepool
Middlesbrough
Newcastle
North Tyneside
Northumberland
Redcar and Cleveland
South Tyneside
Stockton
Sunderland