Do you care for someone with learning disabilities living in South Gloucestershire?
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PCPLD – The Victoria & Stuart Project Launch
Join Palliative Care of People with Learning Disabilities’ (PCPLD) next online webinar on May 3rd.
Continue reading “PCPLD – The Victoria & Stuart Project Launch”The Challenging Behaviour Foundation
Working together for learning disability: for nurses, families and carers.
Continue reading “The Challenging Behaviour Foundation”The Hive Avon – Building Independent Lives Together
March 17th marks the 6th and final year of the Building Independent Lives Together (BuILT) project.
Continue reading “The Hive Avon – Building Independent Lives Together”University of Bristol – Invitation to advisory group for family carers
University of Bristol has been funded to run a new project by The National Institute for Health Research School for Social Care Research, which will run for 18 months (December 2021 to end of May 2023). The aim of the project is to work with 30 families living in England, who support an adult with a learning disability in family homes.
Continue reading “University of Bristol – Invitation to advisory group for family carers”Top to Toe – January 10th
Top to Toe is for people with a learning difficulty and autism.
Continue reading “Top to Toe – January 10th”Learning Difficulties Development Fund September Projects
South Gloucestershire Council have announced two Learning Difficulties Development Fund (LDDF) projects that will be starting in September.
Continue reading “Learning Difficulties Development Fund September Projects”Reminder: All Age Learning Disability Strategy Engagement
South Gloucestershire Council in partnership with key stakeholders are co-producing and developing an All Age Learning Disabilities Strategy that will align with other council strategies.
Continue reading “Reminder: All Age Learning Disability Strategy Engagement”LDPB Community Projects in South Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire Council have announced two Learning Difficulties Development Fund (LDDF) projects that will be starting in the next few weeks.
Continue reading “LDPB Community Projects in South Gloucestershire”S. Glos Learning Disabilities Carers Focus Group – August 3rd
South Gloucestershire Council are developing an all age learning disability strategy and want to hear from you!
Continue reading “S. Glos Learning Disabilities Carers Focus Group – August 3rd”All Age Learning Disability Strategy Engagement
South Gloucestershire Council in partnership with key stakeholders are co-producing and developing an All Age Learning Disabilities Strategy that will align with other council strategies.
Continue reading “All Age Learning Disability Strategy Engagement”Learning disability mass vaccination clinics starting March 8th
People with a learning disability are at higher risk of poor outcomes from COVID-19 and are now being offered a vaccination to protect them from its effects.
Continue reading “Learning disability mass vaccination clinics starting March 8th”Free training for carers of people with learning disabilities
Please note that this training is not provided by the Carers Support Centre.
Continue reading “Free training for carers of people with learning disabilities”Bristol Learning Disability Carers Discussion Group
Come along to meet other carers of people with learning disabilities and autism to have a break, a chat and share tips!
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New helpline for LD, mental health and autism carers
Bild has a new helpline to support carers and families of people with learning disabilities, mental health issues or autism with the challenges of living with COVID-19. Continue reading “New helpline for LD, mental health and autism carers”
Learning disability carer survey
If you are a carer of somebody with a learning disability, you can take a survey to support research into the quality and cost of supported living and residential care. It should take around 30 minutes of your time. Continue reading “Learning disability carer survey”
The Blue Badge scheme has been extended to people with “hidden disabilities”
If you are caring for someone with a “hidden disability”, such as a learning disability, autism or a mental health condition, you may now be entitled to a Blue Badge. A Blue Badge allows you to park in some places other people can’t and sometimes get free or discounted parking.
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Poo Matters: advice for people with a learning disability
NHS have published a series of leaflets on their website aimed at families and carers of people with learning disabilities.
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Learning Disability Champions at Southmead Hospital
Sirona Learning Disability Liaison Nurses are working in partnership with North Bristol Trust staff to promote that each ward and department has a Learning Disability Champion.
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Bristol LD carers discussion group June 18
There will be a lunch discussion group for Bristol carers of an adult with a learning disability at Carers Support Centre on Tuesday 18th June, 10.30am–12.30pm, with sandwich lunch provided.
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