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Hi folks, Next Friday will be the last e-mail update from me, so if you want anything featured make sure you get it to me for Thursday. E-mail me at donna@inclusionscotland.org The newsletter for March is now available for download on the website – click here to access . Please note the following events are now fully booked :
· Monday 22 nd March 2010, 10.30am – 1.30pm at the Murray Owen Centre, 1 Liddell Grove, East Kilbride G75 9AD (Active Citizenship and Disability Rights)
· Thursday 25 th March 2010, 1.30pm – 4.30pm at the Concord Community Centre, Town Centre, Dumbarton, G82 1LJ (Active Citizenship and Disability Rights)
However, I am running waiting lists for each event. If you wish to be put on them, please let me know.
Have a great weekend! Best wishes, Donna ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- News Update
Monday 15th March 2010 Scotland makes self-directed support central to social care Scotland has historically lagged behind its southern neighbour in rolling out personalisation in adult care, and has far lower direct payment rates than England. Tuesday 16th March 2010 People with cancer missing out on benefit payments People with cancer at the end of their lives are losing out on benefit payments worth millions of pounds, according to a leading cancer charity. Wednesday 17th March 2010 Unemployment total jumps 16,000 Unemployment in Scotland has risen by 16,000 in the three months to January, the latest figures have shown. Thursday 18th March 2010 Families saving on heating costs Young families and pensioners are saving millions on heating costs through free, over the phone, benefit checks. A legal waiting time guarantee and a legal right to complain are to be introduced under a new package of measures to improve patients' rights. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information
Inclusion Scotland Membership
Inclusion Scotland is Scotland’s leading organisation of disabled people. We aim to draw attention to the physical, social, economic, cultural and attitudinal barriers that affect our everyday lives as disabled people in Scotland. If you or your organisation would like to join Inclusion Scotland, see our website www.inclusionscotland.org for more information. Or contact information@inclusionscotland.org or telephone 0141 887 7058. ........................................................................................................................ Self Directed Support Figures Self Directed Support rates. Full report here – http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/01/25130907/0 By local authority here - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/01/25130907/3 ........................................................................................................................ ‘see me’ Wall of Support Today we are launching our new Wall of Support www.seemescotland.org/badge The Wall has already started and thanks to everyone who's uploaded pictures and messages so far. No matter who or where you are, your appearance on our Wall of Support will be very welcome! If you haven't already signed up as a supporter of 'see me', then why not do that too? Visit http://seemescotland.org.uk/showyoursupport/pledgeme and let us have your contact details so that we can make sure you're invited to meetings or sent advance notice of new campaign developments. ....................................................................................................................... Missing Millions Campaign This year, local authorities are getting the final part of an extra £34m that families all over the UK campaigned for, to be spent on transforming services and support for disabled children and young people. Every council is getting a share of the remaining £11.3m and for Scotland’s Disabled Children (fSDC) coalition has launched a campaign, We want our Missing Millions, to persuade local councils to spend it on families with disabled children in their area. But the coalition needs your help to succeed. So if you are a parent/carer, disabled child or young person, or professional/practitioner and want your share of the Missing Millions, get involved! Visit the website http://www.fsdc.org.uk/how-can-you-help/find-the-missing-millions gives more info about the campaign, how to find local councillors/MSPs, details of each council's share of the £11.3m and downloadable campaign materials. There are also campaign postcards – order them at info@fsdc.org.uk or on 0131 659 2939. ....................................................................................................................... Save the Children research on Severe Child Poverty
Recent Save the Children research on Severe Child Poverty shows that children living in severe poverty are going without basic necessities that most people in Scotland take for granted. The research found that:
One third can't afford play equipment such as a bike or a football. One quarter miss out on going to toddler or play groups once a week. One in five can't afford to celebrate birthdays or Christmas. Nearly one quarter cannot afford to go on school trips. 41% of children in severe poverty live in families with a disabled adult, compared to 17% of children not in poverty.
Research Briefing here - http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/en/docs/scotland_severe_poverty_briefing.pdf order them at info@fsdc.org.uk or on 0131 659 2939. ....................................................................................................................... Lead Scotland
The North Forum sponsored a group of Lead Scotland learners in Aberdeenshire to create a plain English booklet to explain what support disabled people can ask for and expect when considering college or university. The booklet is available to download from the Speak for yourself webpage. It is currently in a PDF format, but a soundfile will be available shortly. Contact the Aberdeenshire Learning Co-ordinator if you need another format. Seven out of the nine group members have since become volunteers and are sticking together to tackle their next set of challenges: reviewing Lead policies and procedures and getting involved in the PQASSO steering group. For more information on Lead Scotland visit their website - www.lead.org.uk ....................................................................................................................... New Gallery In Edinburgh – Disability Arts UK
The ''gallery on the corner'', due to open in March, is an inclusive, fine art gallery situated in Edinburgh's New Town (34 Northumberland Street). It provides artists who are disabled, have mental health issues or those from a disadvantaged background with a platform to exhibit and sell their artwork in a high profile location in the heart of Edinburgh's gallery district. For more information contact: Susie Anderson, Email: susie.garforth@aiscotland.org.uk ....................................................................................................................... SURF Network Access Programme
This project is called the SURF Network Access Programme (SNAP). The SNAP project provides resources for voluntary community activists to attend events organised by SURF. All expenses related to their attendance are covered, including event booking fees, travel, accommodation and subsistence costs. SURF events include topical seminars, conferences, lectures, international policy exchanges, annual awards for best practice and lunch/dinner discussion events. Community representatives can sign up to the SNAP network through the relevant page of our website (see link below), or by contacting my colleague Derek Rankine, SURF Events and Communications Officer, directly on 0141 585 6879 or derek@scotregen.co.uk . We write to contacts on the SNAP network database regularly with details on how to apply for free places at upcoming SURF events. Link: http://www.scotregen.co.uk/knowledge/faqs.asp?Itemid=230 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consultations, Surveys & Campaigns
End of Life Assistance Bill
Margo McDonald MSP has now introduced her End of Life Assistance Bill into the Scottish Parliament. The Bill is available to view on the Inclusion Scotland website . There are considerable differences between the Bill as published and what the consultation document set out. In general the focus of the Bill has been narrowed so that “only” those with terminal illness and likely to die in the next six months and those with an impairment who are unable to live “independently” would fit the criteria for eligibility for assistance. Inclusion Scotland are concerned that changes which could have a profound effect on how disabled people are viewed and treated by the NHS and wider society are being considered in a fairly one-sided atmosphere. Of course some people may support Margo’s Bill and we respect their viewpoint but Inclusion Scotland’s agreed policy is to oppose any change in the current law on suicide and/or assisted dying. That will mean talking to and writing to MSPs to make sure that they hear the alternative viewpoint. We intend to expand the Contact 100 group on Assisted Suicide so please let us know if you wish to join it and we will keep you informed of the Bill’s progress and provide suggestions as to how you might help in lobbying at a local and national level. If you wish to join the group or have any comments or thoughts or the Bill please forward them to information@inclusionscotland.org or telephone 0141 887 7058. ........................................................................................................................ BBC – Assisted Dying
The BBC has quite rightly been accused today of pushing the right-to-die agenda by giving hours of airtime and leading news bulletins to the opinions of campaigners and publishing the results of opinion polls in a selective way. See Daily Mail comment - http://bit.ly/aEJNBm The BBC website gives prominence to the extreme views of celebrity fantasy fiction writer Terry Pratchett (Dimbleby lecture) and Mrs Kay Gilderdale (one-sided Panorama programme produced by Jeremy Vine) without giving similar space to opposing opinions. The way that the views of disabled people in particular have been marginalised in a debate which affects them so personally has been appalling. Please write to complain to the BBC about the bias of the coverage - go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/complaints/forms/ Alternatively phone them on 03700 100 222 or write to BBC Complaints, PO Box 1922, Glasgow G2 3WT. Feel free to disseminate this email amongst your supporters and network. ........................................................................................................................ Equal Opportunities Committee Evidence re impact of budget on equality groups - proposed meeting SCVO has been invited to give oral evidence on 20 April to the EOC on the impact of budget cuts on public services to equality groups. The Committee is doing a small inquiry as part of the Finance Committee's strategic budget scrutiny phase. The issue the EOC is looking at is: How do we ensure that the provision of public services aimed at equality groups is adequately maintained during a period of tightening public expenditure? Inclusion Scotland wishes to submit evidence to this and need your help to do this! Can you give us details of budget cuts to local organisations of, or for, disabled people (or service provision to disabled people) and also of any increases in charges which directly impact on disabled people? If so please send any relevant information to information@inclusionscotland.org or telephone Donna on 0141 887 7058 by 2 nd April. ........................................................................................................................ Invitation to take part in Equality Bill non statutory guidance consultation The new Equality Bill is the most significant piece of equality legislation for many years.
If you require access to the consultation in an alternative format, please call our Helpline on 0845 604 6610 who will assist in meeting your needs. Social Care Procurement
The Scottish Government has just released a new consultation on Social Care Procurement. The full consultation can be accessed here - www.scotland.gov.uk/Consultations/Current Inclusion Scotland are looking to send on a response to the consultation but we need your opinions, views and comments! If you have anything to say (good or bad!) about the consultation then please send them to me at donna@inclusionscotland.org by 26 th March 2010. You can also phone me about the paper on 0141 887 7058. ........................................................................................................................ Hate Crime Marketing Survey
We are a group of public and voluntary sector organisations working together to identify and eliminate unlawful discrimination, attacks and harassment and to promote good relations. A Hate Incident - is any incident perceived as such by you or any other person. Anyone can be the victim of a hate incident. Incidents perceived by any person to have been motivated by hatred, malice or prejudice of Race, Religion / Faith, Sexual Orientation, Transgender identity or Disability are recorded, monitored and investigated as hate incidents. We need your help with a deciding on what marketing materials for a campaign we are running to raise awareness of our work. This survey should take you about 5 minutes: http://www.survs.com/survey/3N9185810D For more information about our work visit www.stophateincentralscotland.org.uk ........................................................................................................................ Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Consultation
The NMC’s review of pre-registration nursing education is about ensuring nurses of the future are equipped to work in a modern healthcare environment. Our consultation on the second and final phase of this review is now live and can be accessed at the following link. http://www.nmc-uk.org/aArticle.aspx?ArticleID=4072
The consultation focuses on nursing education programmes that students undertake in order to become a registered nurse. It is based on a set of draft Standards for pre-registration nursing education that set out what nursing students must demonstrate to be fit for practice at the point of registration. These standards will be used by institutions that offer NMC approved nurse education programme to develop curriculums.
There are two aspects to the proposed standards: · The knowledge, skills and attitudes that graduate nurses need to demonstrate at the point of registration (standards for competence); · The requirements that all pre-registration nursing programmes must meet, including those relating to the teaching, learning and assessment of nursing students (standards for education).
This consultation will shape the way that nurses work and practice in the future. Have your say on the future of nursing by taking part in our online survey. ........................................................................................................................ EHRC – Equality Bill
EHRC non-statutory guidance covering employment, goods and services and education is now out for consultation. The following link takes you to the relevant page on the EHRC website: http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/legislative-framework/equality-bill/ Consultation is open till 16 th April 2010. ........................................................................................................................ Scottish Disability Equality Forum Election Manifesto 2010 - We Want Your Help
SDEF are putting together a list of things we want to see delivered by the next Scottish Government. At the moment political parties are starting to get their election manifestos together for 2011. Get involved at http://www.sdef.org.uk/ ........................................................................................................................ Leonard Cheshire Disability In Touch
Leonard Cheshire Disability wins Brook award for UK Best Sexual Health Project. In Touch, an initiative by Leonard Cheshire Disability has been named Brook UK Best Sexual Health Project of the Year. The initiative picked up the award at a ceremony in London on Thursday, 4 March for the innovative and engaging ways it supports young people to develop confidence and explore their sexuality. The three year project run by Leonard Cheshire Disability with funding from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is supported by Warrington Disability Partnership, Swindon Great Western Hospital, Reid Kerr College and Treloar College. Now in its final year, In Touch picked up the award for the innovative and engaging ways it supports young disabled people to develop confidence and explore their sexuality. For more details visit; www.lcdintouch.org
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Independent Living in Scotland
The Independent Living in Scotland events are rolling on and we are have dates for your diary. These events are for disabled people to find out more about what independent living is and what they can do to make it a reality for all disabled people.
· 19 th March, Edinburgh – an event for people with mental health issues from across the Central Belt. This event is being run in partnership with Voices of Experience (VoX)
· 26 th March, Duart House, Strathclyde Business Park – for all disabled people across Lanarkshire.
Also, in March we are running an event for the members of the Civic Participation Network which is part of Communication Forum Scotland. The CPN aims to remove barriers to active citizenship for people with communication issues. This will be a small event and will help us plan further outreach for disabled people with communication disabilities such as those resulting from stroke.
Watch out for new dates and new events from April. We hope to be in the Aberdeen area, Ayrshire and to host an event for disabled people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered communities. Contact Independent Living in Scotland at contactilis@equalityhumanrights.com or call 0141 228 5910 for details. You can also write to us at ILiS, Equality Human Rights Commission, 58 Robertson Street, Glasgow G2 8DU. ........................................................................................................................ Birds of Paradise Theatre - Clutter Keeps Company by Davey Anderson
On tour throughout March 2010 across Scotland For more information visit the website: www.birdsofparadisetheatre.co.uk ........................................................................................................................ Daisie Project: Violence Against Disabled Women Event
10am - 1pm, 25th March, The Thistle Hotel Cambridge Street, Glasgow. The Wise Women Daisie Project would like to invite you to the launch and presentation of our: Violence Against Disabled Women Survey. Registration will be open from 9.30. Tea & coffee will be available and a buffet lunch will be provided for all delegates from 1 - 2pm Please note you must register for this event - please contact joanne@wisewomen.org.uk ........................................................................................................................ National Wheelchair Conference – NHS Scotland
When: 13 April 2010 Where: Thistle Hotel, Cambridge Street, Glasgow
To register click here . ........................................................................................................................ Spaces In Between: Mental Health and Wellbeing Through the Arts
Tuesday 23 March 2010 9:00am to 5:00pm (Optional Evening Performance by Performing Medicine at 6:30pm) Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow G1
This national conference will bring together policy makers, health professionals, and artists in the arts, health, and social policy sectors to explore and articulate the importance of arts and health partnerships for Scotland.
The day will include a series of addresses from international speakers, artists, and policy makers as well as a choice of interactive workshops on the inspiring arts and health work taking place in Scotland. Also included in the programme will be a performance of Must by Performing Medicine which provides training to medical students and healthcare practitioners using the performing and visual arts. For more information contact Robbie McGhee - Robbie.McGhee@scottisharts.org.uk ........................................................................................................................ Hate Crime Conference
Friday 26 th March 2010 ORT House Conference Centre, London NW1 There is increasing recognition that policy and practice on hate crime requires appreciation of the fact that victims and offenders have multiple identities. There are limits to the current ‘equality strand-specific’ approach to tackling hate crime. There is parallel recognition that effective redress and prevention requires partnership working across different agencies and organisations. Hate crime is not merely the responsibility of criminal justice agencies.
This conference explores the challenges and opportunities for taking effective action by bringing together the latest evidence, policy and practice developments across different sectors and countries. For more information telephone 0844 880 5061 or visit the website www.pavpub.com ........................................................................................................................ Grounded - A joint exhibition by Project Ability and Mono Project Ability exhibition: 5 March -10 April 2010 Mono exhibition: 5 March - 10 April 2010 Grounded is a landscape exhibition by Project Ability artists. The exhibition explores the nature of the landscape that surrounds us, the physical environment and the memories connected to it. The event is free, with all donations going to arts charity Project Ability. Project Ability: 103 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HD For more information about the event please contact Jens Strandberg on 0141 552 2822 or exhibitions@project-ability.co.uk ........................................................................................................................ Living Life to the Full in Fort William
Living Life to the Full is a free 2 day course for people experiencing low mood, stress, depression or anxiety ( you don’t need to have a diagnosis from your Dr- this is open to anyone aged 18-35).
The event is taking place at Fort William Baptist Church, Belford Road, Fort William, PH33 6ER
The course runs from 10.30am to 3.30pm on the 24 th and 31st of March (so two days over two weeks.) There are plenty of coffee breaks and lunch is included. Phone Fiona Tannock on 0131 226 1803 or email fionat@dascot.org ........................................................................................................................ Equalities In Practice: Free Training Sessions
Complementing the full GCVS Mainstreaming Equalities Organisational Development Training Course we are pleased to be able to offer the following mix of half and full day training courses: · 31st March: Scott Cuthbertson, Equality Network Improving Your Organisation's Equalities Practices · 8th April: EQIA - Equality Impact Assessment (10 - 12.30) · 8 th April: Equalities Monitoring (1.30 - 4pm). Rosemarie McIlwhan
All events will run at The Albany Learning and Conference Centre, 44 Ashley St, Glasgow G3 6DS. More info at http://enf.org.uk/blog/?p=1109 ........................................................................................................................ Castlemilk Community Information Day
An Information Day highlighting services available to people living in Castlemilk is to be held in the Lesser Hall, Castlemilk Community Centre on Thursday March 25, 10am to 12pm. The event, which has been set up by Momentum, will provide information and advice on free local services including those working in the areas of employability, health and wellbeing, personal development and domestic abuse. Momentum will be joined by Glasgow South East Regeneration Agency (GSERA), SAMH, Action Towards Open Minds in Castlemilk (ATOMIC), Domestic Abuse Project, The Richmond Fellowship, Health Spot and Working Links. For further information, please contact Maureen Franks on Tel: 0141 333 0567 / Email: maureen.franks@momentumscotland.org ........................................................................................................................ Self Directed Support Experiences from Lancashire
22nd March, 10am - 4pm, Glasgow. GSCPF are pleased to announce a second date with the Alternative Futures Group and Central Lancashire Commissioning Team. Tracey Bush, Divisional Head of Operations and Kim Haworth, Area Commissioning Manager will follow up their previous successful day held in November by exploring in detail provider pathways, staffing implications and considerations. This day ensures to be insightful and helpful for any individual or organisation wishing to develop and adapt. The workshops is aimed at Senior Staff and Managers from voluntary and independent service providers delivering care supports in Glasgow as well as Glasgow City Council Commissioners and Planners. Places are limited to 30 and are available on a first come first served basis. For a booking form email ElizabethMcKenna@gscpf.org.uk or call 0141 221 8769 ........................................................................................................................ How to get and keep new people involved in helping you run your groups - An afternoon for Representatives of Older People’s Groups
Monday 26 th April 2010 – 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm at Inshes Church Sir Walter Scott Drive Inverness IV2 3TW There will be interesting key speakers including Alan Michael from Friendship Services in the Highlands and Cindy Milne from Volunteering Highland. Our speakers come with a great deal of experience and insights into drawing in new volunteers to your groups. There will be time allocated for group discussion and useful handouts for you to keep. Above all we are sure the afternoon will be very enjoyable and provide lots of opportunities to network. Please let us know if you are able to join us by contacting the Highland Community Care Forum on 01463 718817 or email sabel@hccf.org.uk ........................................................................................................................ Govan Law Centre – Legal Surgeries in Inverness
Govan Law Centre’s Education Law Unit is Scotland’s expert legal resource providing support to the voluntary sector in relation to the law for pupils with additional support needs and those facing discrimination at school. We will be running three FREE legal surgeries in Inverness during 2010. · 24 th March 1pm – 4pm · 19 th May 1pm – 4pm · 22 nd September 1pm – 4pm
Being held at The Civil Legal Assistance Office, 2 nd Floor, Union Street, Inverness IV11PL To request an appointment please contact: Anne at Govan Law Centre’s Education Law Unit on: 0141 445 1955 or email: admin@edlaw.org.uk ........................................................................................................................ Human Rights & Health: making the connections The Conference will be held on 13th April 2010 at the Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland (LTCAS) Hub, Venlaw Building, 349 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4AA. This Conference will focus on what we can all do to promote and support the human rights of people using health services in Scotland. Respecting and delivering the human right to 'enjoy the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health' can be a challenge - from service design to frontline delivery. Glenburn Stroke & Disability Group Art Exhibition
The Glenburn Stroke & Disability Group are holding their annual art exhibition in the Paisley Arts Centre, New St, Paisley from Tuesday 9 March – Monday 22 March. All of the exhibits have been produced by members of the group, who have all had a stroke and if anyone is interested in visiting the exhibition they would be most welcome. Opening times of the Paisley Arts Centre can be obtained by calling 0141 887 1010. ........................................................................................................................ SAMH Forum – Question Time 19 th April 2010 in Edinburgh
Even if you don’t consider yourself particularly interested in politics, or are completely fed up with politicians in general, SAMH urges you to make mental health matter during the UK election. Who you vote for can have an enormous impact on major issues facing the country, including: human rights, welfare/ benefits, employment, equality, and the treatment of veterans. Why not come to our hustings? This is a meeting where potential candidates can set out what he/ she will do, if elected. This is your chance to ask questions and cross-examine the candidates, as well as getting ‘on record’ commitments from:
· John Mason MP / SNP - Scottish National Party · Martin Donald / Conservative Party · John Barrett MP / Liberal Democrats · Labour TBC
A range of experts have also agreed to speak at our Forum, including Alan Miller (Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission) , Donnie Lyons (Director of the Mental Welfare Commission) , and Matthew Lancashire (Citizens Advice Scotland). For more information or to book a place contact 0141 568 7000 or email admin@samh.org.uk ........................................................................................................................ ‘Give me a Chance’ Official Launch
30 th March 2010 in Barrhead Sports Centre at 1.30pm Launch of an exciting new initiative that is aimed at challenging East Renfrewshire residents and employers to give someone with learning difficulties an opportunity of work and to play an active part in their community. Speakers at the launch will include: · Councillor Douglas Yates (Convener of Health and Social Work)
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