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In this bulletin you will hear about some of the workInclusion North is doing and information about whatis happening across the country.

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You can find out more about the all the work we are doingby following us on facebook and twitter at:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth

Twitter: @InclusionNorth

You can still have your say

We sent out a short survey with your areas Half Year Statement at the end of September

In October we want to get as much feedback from you so we

can make sure we are doing the right work with you.

You can do this by answering the 8 short questions in thesurvey below

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YSBPCN5

If you haven’t already told us what you think then pleaselet us know by 20th November

Inclusion North Bulletin

Issue Number 28

5th November 2012

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Keep On Moving

Creative, inclusive and good value ways of

working A day to celebrate the fantastic work happening in InclusionNorth Member Area’s that supports the inclusion of people withLearning Disabilities and their families

We are holding 2 days on:

5th

December – York 10am – 3pm14th December – Newcastle 10am – 3pm

York Event

This event is free to Inclusion North member areas.Each area can send 5 people.

Newcastle Event

We are hosting this with the North East Learning DisabilityPartnership.

The event is free for up to 5 reps from the Learning DisabilityPartnership member groups across the North East.

People from non member groups can attend either ofthese events at a cost of £50 per person if places areavailable.

You can find out more information about these events here:

www.inclusionnorth.org/about/news/keep-on-moving.html

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News and updates from Around the Country

Books Beyond Words

Julia Smith from Durham tells us about Books BeyondwordsBooks beyond words are picture stories with no words. Theyare about things that happen in life. Each person can use thepictures to tell their own story.

Why are pictures better than words?Some people understand pictures better than words

Using Books Beyond WordsYou can use Books Beyond Words in different ways like:

Join a book club

Ask someone to read the book with you

Ask questions about the picture

Julia has been part of a group writing some new books andnow she is starting a book group using Books Beyond Words.If you want to know more about what Julia is doing contactJulia on:

Email: [email protected] Tel: 0300265522

Mob: 07826902670

Personal Independence Payment – Easy Read fact sheet

Mencap has produced an easy read document about the newPersonal Independence Payment (PIP), which is replacing theDisability Living Allowance. You can find it at:

http://www.mencap.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/The%20Personal%20Independence%20Payment%20or%20PIP_Easy%20Read.pdf

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The Tipping Point - The human and economic costs ofcutting disabled people's support

A new report published exposes how the Government’s welfarecuts are hitting disabled people hardest.

This report has was produced by Hardest Hit who are acoalition of over 90 disabled people’s organisations andcharities.

It brings together a survey of over 4,500 disabled people, a pollof more than 350 independent welfare advisors, and more than

50 in-depth interviews with disabled people with varyingconditions and impairments.

You can see the report at the link below:

www.carersuk.org/media/k2/attachments/HH_Tipping_Point_Oct_2012.pdf

Criminal Justice Image Collection from CHANGE

CHANGE’s Specialist Criminal Justice Image Collection wasproduced by working with the Courts, Police, Prisons andProbation Services and contains 550 illustrations on the topicsof being arrested, going to court, going to prison and comingout on licence. These images can be used to support

vulnerable people going through the Criminal Justice systemeither as a witness or as a defendant and the professionalswho work with them. The collection can also be used tosupport parents who are going through child protectionproceedings to understand what happens in court.

You can find the collection by visiting the link below:

www.changepeople.co.uk/pictureBank.php?id=2554&type=2

http://www.carersuk.org/media/k2/attachments/HH_Tipping_Point_Oct_2012.pdf


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Job opportunities AvailableJob Opportunity open to Family Carer's and DisabledPeople

Closing Date: 18th December at NoonFees: £192 per day

314 job positions across England, Scotland and Wales areopening for applications on 27

th November as a “Fee-paid

Disability Member of the First-tier Tribunal (Social EntitlementChamber)”

You will be needed for a minimum of 15 days per year hearingcases at the tribunal, and a further 15 days doing other tribunalbusiness, with the option for more work.

For more details click on the link below:

Job opportunity

Job Opportunity from Keyring

£20,959.75 per annum pro rataMinimum 22.5 hrs per week. Fixed term until March 2014CLOSING DATE: 5pm, 9th November 2012.

This new and exciting position will play an important part in the

continuing development of the North Yorkshire Self AdvocacySupport Project. The post will be primarily based in Selby withsome travel throughout North Yorkshire required.

The project supports people with a learning disability to have avoice on the North Yorkshire Learning Disability PartnershipBoard. The board is tasked with improving quality of life for people with learning disabilities throughout the county.

For further information and an informal chat call KirstyMorgan on 0191 257 6262 or [email protected]

http://jac.judiciary.gov.uk/selection-process/selection-exercises/forthcoming/1657.htm?utm_source=Fee-paid+Disability+Member+of+the+First-tier+Tribunal+%28Social+Entitlement+Chamber%29&utm_campaign=97fa06a8ce-New_launch_date_Fee_paid_Disability_Member&utm_medium=email









Job Opportunity with Community Catalysts

Micro Market Co-ordinator in Wigan - 3 positions availableSalary £30,000 pa37.5 hours per week12 months contractClosing date for applications: 12th November at 5.00pm(hard copy applications only are accepted).

Across the country there is a move to give older and disabledpeople control over how they get the care and support theyneed. Unsurprisingly many people want small, personal,

flexible and quirky services that help them live full andinteresting lives. The world of care and support is full of standards, rules and regulations and this makes it difficult for very small new services to set up and for established ones tothrive.

This new project aims to bridge this gap by setting up anagency with 3 full time co-ordinators in Wigan to give small

care services the recognition, advice and information theyneed. They believe that this will increase the numbers andtypes of services in the area giving people who need care andsupport a real chance of getting the kind of help they want.For an application pack contact Jill Wighton on:

Email [email protected]

If you have any specific questions contact: Helen Allen,Operations Manager on [email protected] .











Events happening Around the Country

Free charity forum - Making the Most of the Media

15 November 2012 4.30 - 6.30

Solicitor’s hlw Keeble Hawson are putting on a seminar inSheffield for charities and not-for-profit organisations.

It will look at PR and how it can be used to boost your brand,attract the “third party endorsement” of the media, build up your reputation and attract new customers or funders.

There will be speakers from a PR firm, a local charity, andrepresentative of the Sheffield Town Trust.For more details contact Clare Bowler on:Telephone 0114 2906230 Email: [email protected]

Changes at Inclusion North

Danny is leaving

Our Office Manager Danny is Leaving Inclusion North after nearly 3 years.

We have really enjoyed working with Danny and wish him allthe luck in the future.

We will have a temporary Office Manager called Julie startingon 7th November. She can be contacted on the Office number.

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If you would like any information on any of our meetings,training or projects you can contact the office on:

Tel: 0113 262 6409Or E-mail: [email protected]

Or you can write to us at:Inclusion North191 Belle Vue RoadLeedsLS3 1HG

You can visit our website at:www.inclusionnorth.org

Or you can contact any member of the Inclusion North team:

Samantha ClarkTel: 07823 536 603Email: [email protected]

Danny Casper Tel: 0113 262 6409Email: [email protected]

Scott CunninghamTel: 07767 776 125Email: [email protected]

Kate Fulton

Tel: 07876 145 390Email: [email protected]




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