Category: Other News

The Alliance for Inclusive Education have released their manifesto. You can read the PDF version below.

For more Information visit their website

FREE Diabetes event for South Asian and Somali people at Easton Community Centre, BS5 6AW on 26th November between 12pm and 2pm with Diabetes UK.

Services for those affected by domestic and sexual abuse are being recommissioned in order that Public Health have new contracts in place by August 1st 2021.

In order to facilitate this Public Health are gathering views and information to inform the process. One way that you can contribute is to complete the survey through the link below:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DSA_survey/

Closing date 12 noon 26th November 2019

Mental Health Act Review – Support Urgently needed!

Over the last few months a number of user-led groups have been campaigning for major changes in the Mental Health Act Review recommendations, to bring them in line with full human rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 

Will you help stop compulsory detention in hospital of people with mental health difficulties, autism and/or learning difficulties?  Then please support this campaign by:

1. Using a one-page campaign sheet, available here, to get more signatures for the campaign from both individuals and organisations?
2. Using a model letter for MP candidates to call on them to support this campaign?

You can find a copy with hyperlinks here and one with full web links here. For guidance about how to contact MP candidates, see here.

Access Sport want to help develop more disability inclusive opportunities in the South Bristol area so are inviting local sports clubs and disability/health/education providers to find out more about what we do and how we can support them to engage more Disabled young people in sport and physical activities.

They’ll discuss aspects of running a successful inclusive club, with clubs already working with them being able to provide real life examples with plenty of time for questions.

There will be two sessions –

Session 1: 15th November 2019 11:00 – 13:00 The Park Centre Knowle, BS4 1DQ Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/78619439861

Session 2: 19th November 2019 18:30 – 20:30 Merchants Academy Sports Centre, BS13 9BJ Eventbrite link : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/78625381633

Don’t miss this fantastic, opportunity to get experience, gain skills and connect with other young creatives interested in film. 
As a student of the Film Academy:You will get hands-on filmmaking experience with industry standard kit which will help you to develop practical knowledge and skills.

You can explore your own creativity and passions in a supportive and dynamic environment.You will gain invaluable experience working alongside industry professionals You will watch a range of cinema from British independent to specialised films. You will work in teams to make a documentary or drama. Once you have completed the Network course, you will become part of the growing BFI Film Academy alumni network with access to opportunities such as BAFTA mentorships. You will also have the opportunity to complete a qualification on the course.

Courses cost £25. If you are unable to pay the full course fee, don’t let this discourage you from applying as costs may be waived. Bursaries for travel and childcare are also available if you require assistance with these costs. 

Close your eyes and pretend you couldn’t get off a train. The doors are closing, no one is around to help you and you fear you’ll end up miles from home. Currently this happens to disabled passengers every single day, with 1 in 10 assistance requests not working.

The Government should include reducing the number of failed assistance requests as a condition for maintaining and awarding franchises (by improving processes & communication, staff training & data collection). The Government and franchise holders should fund greater investment in level access & automatic ramps.

MerseyRail are soon to achieve level access – this is the standard that the whole of the UK should reach. Disabled people have to right to be confident in public transport.

Sign this petition

A journalist from the BBC has been in touch – he’d like to write about this campaign. In particular he wants to hear from people who have been forced to travel a long distance for an assessment, only to get there and find out the staff member assessing them has called in sick, meaning their appointment has been cancelled. If you’ve been made to travel long distances for assessments despite being ill or disabled, and would be interested to speak to a journalist please let the 38 Degrees team know by filling out this quick survey.

I have emailed the new Secretary of State today to ask for a follow up meeting that was promised earlier this year to discuss how we can fix this problem. I have again expressed my concerns about the above issue and am putting pressure on all concerned.

It would be helpful if you would kindly share the petition again with friends, family, collegues – and take the above survey if you’ve been personally affected.

The Self-Injury Support Library is a one-stop collection of useful, reliable and up to date resources on self-injury from around the web. It includes resources designed for numerous groups affected by self-injury from individuals, family and friends to professionals. From self-help tools and general information about self-injury to examples of good practice and lesson plans, the library should be useful for everyone affected by self-injury.

Take a look here:  selfinjurysupport.org.uk/about-the-self-injury-support-libr…