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Getting in touch withMilton Keynes CILMilton Keynes Centre for Integrated Living330 Saxon Gate West,Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2ESTel: 01908 231 344 Fax: 01908 231 335Minicom: 01908 231 505email: [email protected]: www.mkcil.org.uk

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For any contributions for future editions of TeamTalk please contact:Annette Holcroft, Editor: [email protected] Allison Carlton, Network and Engagement Manager:[email protected] Tel: 01908 231 344

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2 Getting in touchwith MK CIL

4-5 Message from theChief Executive

6-7 Fundraisingat MK CIL

8 MK CIL Diary9 Forthcoming Events10 Volunteer Profile11 Welcome and Farewell11 Summer Jokes12 About MK CIL13 Mission Statement14-15 Organisational Audit16-17 Carers Milton Keynes18-23 Skills for Care

24 Staff Profile25 Grandparents

Support Group26 Trustee Profile27 MK Theatre Access

Performances28-29 Healthwatch 201530 News from the ULOs31 Raspberry Ripple

Ice Cream recipe

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Message from theChief executiveWell here we are summer ishere, the sunshine is lovelyand it makes us all think ofhaving a bit of a spring clean.Here at MK CIL our consideredspring clean is us talking abouta possible rebrand, includinga possible name change.We would love your views onthis. What do you think of ourcurrent name? What do youthink we should be called?We are running our annualorganisational audit again atthe moment, with details of howto ‘have your say’ later in theTeamTalk. Here at MK CIL wealways welcome your views.

Over the last couple of monthswe have been lucky enoughto be selected by Santanderas a recipient of one of theirvolunteering days. Some oftheir staff came to our officesfor the day and carriedout a “changing rooms”,

decorating ourdecorating our kitchen andkitchen and a couple ofa couple of offices. Whatoffices. Whata difference ita difference it makes, bigmakes, big thanks to allthanks to all those atSantanderSantander that madethis possible.As a charity we aregoverned by a Board ofTrustees and in the last coupleof months we have undergonea recruitment process for newTrustees. It is great to be able to



share that we have recruited a new

Trustee, Ernie Boddington.Trustee, Ernie Boddington. Ernie has a lot to learn aboutErnie has a lot to learn about

the organisation and I am surethe organisation and I am sure when he has settled in he willwhen he has settled in he will write an article forwrite an article for TeamTalk.

EveryEvery TeamTalk containsan introduction to onean introduction to one Trustee, Volunteer and StaffMember. I hope you enjoyreading these and findingout more about our team.

Lastly on a very sad notewe have said goodbye to a

member of staff Beckymember of staff Becky Twilley – a fabulousTwilley – a fabulous

woman who has worked sowoman who has worked so hard for the organisation.hard for the organisation. Becky has started a new jobwithin the NHS and althoughwe all miss her we all wish herthe very best in her new job.MK CIL has also been luckyenough to receive some fundingfrom Skills for Care that willenable us to provide training topeople who employ their ownstaff and these staff members.Cathy Moughton is takingresponsibility for this projectand has also written an articlefor TeamTalk explaining howthis training can be accessed.



Fundraisingat MK CILWe continue to develop ourfundraising activities throughoutthe year and with the support ofour Staff, Trustees, Volunteersand service users who havehelped us in so many ways, ourefforts will continue to grow.Earlier on this year we

received akind donationkind donation of £500 fromof £500 from the Miltonthe Milton Keynes Museum, for theKeynes Museum, for the support given by our team ofvolunteers who were askedto undertake an audit of themuseum in support of theirfuture development plans. Thisaudit was undertaken by 6willing volunteers all of whomhave a disability ranging fromwheelchair users, visual and

hearing impairment andrestricted mobility.

Santander kindlyundertook somepainting work

within our officesto improve our

environment and refreshour kitchen display area. A

donation of £250 was giventowards painting supplies.We have recently held our third



efforts, maybe you wouldlike to seek sponsors foran activity, fancy a skydive,bungee jump or wing walkthen give us a call. If youwould like to raise moneyon our behalf through anevent or activity please dogive us a call on 01908 231344 and ask for AllisonCarlton, Network andEngagement Manager.

Quiz Night which was anotherhuge success. THANK YOU toeveryone who took part. Teamnumbers are growing andwe welcome interests fromlocal groups, individuals andfriends and families who comealong and get involved. If youalong and get involved. If you would like to take part, in thewould like to take part, in the next Quiz which takes placewhich takes place on Thursday 15th OctoberThursday 15th October 2015, 7pm at The Guildhall.2015, 7pm at The Guildhall.We are always looking forsupport with our fundraising

Specialist vehicle adaptations for people with disabilities

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Hand ControlsDrive from the WheelchairSwivel SeatsLeft foot AcceleratorsRadio Remote Systems

20 years experienceScooter and Person HoistsMobility scooters in stockAnnual service reminders3 year warranty on PBC products

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MK CIL Diary

2nd and 4th Tuesdayof the monthDeaf Community Drop-InDeaf Community Drop-In9.30am – 12.30pm9.30am – 12.30pm

ThursdayTable GamesTable GamesGroup Drop - InGroup Drop - In2.00pm – 4.00pm2.00pm – 4.00pm

Wednesdays and FridaysForm FillingPIP (PersonalPIP (Personal Independence Payment)Independence Payment)DLA (Disability LivingDLA (Disability Living Allowance) for under 16Allowance) for under 16AA (Attendance Allowance)AA (Attendance Allowance) By appointment onlyBy appointment only

FridayCitizensAdvice BureauAdvice BureauBy appointmentBy appointmentonly

1st and 3rd Tuesdayof the monthHard of Hearing Support Group Drop - In(SARC) Sensory Advice Resource Centre10.30am – 12.00pm



Forthcoming events

Charity Quiz Night –Fun Night OutThursday 15th October7.00pm – 10.30pmThe Guildhall, Christ theCornerstone ChurchCentral Milton Keynes

Forthcoming eventsVisit our website:

www.mkcil.org.uk for

forthcoming events



Volunteer Profile -Matthew WoodfordMy name is Matthew Woodfordand I am a volunteer at the CIL.I work as an Information Officerthat offers a wide variety ofduties incorporating all forms ofdata and information distributionto those with a disability orthose who care for them.

I have received constant supportthat has allowed me to progressvery quickly in my knowledgeand understanding of therange of physical disorders.

Apart from my Information dutiesI am also part of the team thatruns the CIL Quiz Night, takingthe joint roles of quizmasterand writing the questions.

Before my disabilities becametoo severe I worked within theprivate sector, but I have foundthat nothing has ever given methe same personal satisfactionas working for the CIL.

Matthew Woodford



WelcomeErnie Boddington has joined the Board of Trustees.Rachel Lewis is our new Employment Support Administrator.Alison Pointer is our new Support Worker.FarewellBecky Twilley was our Information and Employment SupportAdministrator. We wish her lots of luck in her new job.


Q: What did the pig say at the beach

on a hot Summer’s day?

A: I’m bacon!

Q: What do you call six weeks of rain in Scotland?

A: Summer!

Q: How do you prevent a Summer cold?

A: Catch it in the Winter!

Q: What do you call a French guy in sandals?

A: Phillipe Phloppe.

Summer Jokes



AboutMK CILDisability Information ServiceOur trained Volunteers, mostof whom live with a disabilitythemselves, can assist withanswering any enquiries relatedto disability. If they cannot helpdirectly they can signpost to arelevant service or organisation.

Topics include:• Benefits• Equipment• Holidays• Transport• Support Groups• Radar Keys for sale

A Wheelchair Users WeighingMachine is situated at MK CILoffices for anyone to use freeof charge, during our hours ofopening, which are 10.00am- 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Equipment DisplayOur Living Aids EquipmentDisplay is currentlybeing updated.

Peer Support ServiceThis service can assistwith writing a support planby someone who has hadsimilar life experiences.

Employment Support ServiceThe Employment SupportService helps people whoemploy a carer, or personalassistant, including advertising,interviewing and paying wages.

Accessible MeetingRooms for hire

• City Centre location• Reasonable rates


MK CIL will be closed on Monday 31st August



MissionStatementMission Statement:“MK CIL will aim to inspire,empower and enablepeople with disabilities, theirfamilies, carers and others.Through the provision of arange of information andservices, MK CIL will supportpeople in making informedchoices, exercising theirrights to full participationand to maximise theirindependence and potential.”

User Led NetworksMK CIL works to support UserLed Organisations providinga united voice for disabledpeople, carers, groups andorganisations. We support anactive and inclusive networkof groups and organisationsoffering information,guidance, support or simplya helping hand to others tolive full and active lives.

Milton Keynes Centre for Integrated Living

guidance, support or simply a helping hand to others to live full and active lives.

BUCKINGHAMENGINEERINGSales, Service and Repair of Mobility

Scooters and Manual and ElectricWheelchairs, of any age or model

Rise and Recline/Lift Chairs,Bath Lifts, Tyres, Batteries,

Insurance, Accessories includingCanopies and All-WeatherWear.

We can also arrange for Stair Liftsto be fitted nationwide.

01296 720800 or 01908 221102email: [email protected] Leighton Farm, Stewkley, LU7 0ES

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Organisational Audit –Your chance to have a say

• By completing and• By completing andposting back to us theshort questionnaire (flyer)included with this copy ofTeamTalk to: MK CIL,330 Saxon Gate West,Milton Keynes MK9 2ES

• Via email - [email protected]

At MK CIL we are committedto continuously improve whatwe do and how we do it andas such are undertaking oursecond annual OrganisationalAudit - We would love foryou to get involved bytelling us what you think.

This is your opportunity to haveThis is your opportunity to have your say and we would reallyyour say and we would really welcome your views on thefollowing three key questions.following three key questions.

1. What do you think we dowell as an organisation?

2. What could we do better?

3. We are thinking ofrebranding and changingour name. What do youthink and do you have anysuggestions for our name?

There are a number of waysthat you can be involvedand feed back to us:



Your feed back can be givenanonymously if you prefer oralternatively please also provideyour contact details and as athank you, we will enter yourname in a prize draw to wina £25 Marks and SpencerVoucher. Please return yourfeedback by17th August.We really look forwardto hearing from you.

Angela DohertyInformation and SupportPlanning Manager

• By telephone (contact usand we can complete thequestionnaire over the phone).

• Via our website and Facebook

• In person at one of the followingdrop in sessions to be held atMK CIL – come and have achat over a cup of tea on:

nn Friday 4th September anytimebetween 9.00am – 5.00pm

nn Monday 7th September anytimebetween 12.30pm – 5.00pm

www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk Tel: 01908 556700Milton Keynes Council’s popular Adult Continuing Education and Music Services have joinedforces to become one organisation – Community Learning MK.We offer exciting opportunities for everyone to learn new skills and enjoy meeting otherswith similar interests. Our current programmes are available in different formats on request;please contact Ritu Hunjan on 01908 556751 or [email protected]

Grow, achieve, prosper

Community Learning MK

• Apprenticeships• Arts and crafts, dance and music• Business and computer skills• Cookery, health and beauty• Creative writing• English, maths and science• Education and training• English for speakers of otherlanguages (ESOL)

• Family learning• Languages



CarersMilton KeynesCarers Milton Keynes offerssupport to individuals who arelooking after someone on aregular basis, who can’t managewithout them. Irrespective ofhow long they are caring forsomeone, who they are caringfor, age or ethnic origin, CarersMilton Keynes may be able tohelp. Carers should be living inthe Borough of Milton Keynes orcaring for someone living in theBorough. All unpaid carers areentitled to a Carers Assessmentfrom Milton Keynes Council, thisis irrespective of whether theperson they care for has hada Social Care Assessment ornot. Individuals can request aCarers Assessment themselvesor they can be referred byCarers Milton Keynes.

Carers Milton Keynes offertwo levels of support to familycarers in Milton Keynes:

Universal Support: UniversalSupport is available to allunpaid carers irrespectiveof whether they have had aCarers Assessment. Under theUniversal Support Carers MiltonKeynes offer unpaid carers:Information, advice, guidance,phone contact, drop in services,health promotion and advice,carers online service and anInformation & Guidance Pack.

Enhanced Support: TheEnhanced level of supportis available to some unpaidcarers based on their CarersAssessment carried out byMilton Keynes Council. MiltonKeynes Council, after carryingout a Carers Assessment, wouldrefer to this service. This serviceis time limited and carers are



entitled to 8 sessions of supportincluding: 1:1 Support, emotionalsupport, referrals to other relevantservices, training, signpostingto appropriate services, training(which includes first aid, managingstress and manual handling),access to support groups andservices, an emergency planningpack and support from the peerand befriending service. Carerswho have been referred for theEnhanced support can move tothe Universal Level of Supportafter their 8 sessions are finished.

For more information contact:

Sue Bowering, ManagerCarers Milton KeynesMargaret Powell HouseMidsummer BoulevardCentral Milton KeynesMK9 3BN

Tel: 01908 231 703Fax: 01908 660 867

[email protected]

01908 320 059www.papworthtrust.org.uk

Handypersonservice

Registered charity number 211234

Repairs, adaptations and advice



Free training courses nowavailable in your home

Who are we?MK CIL is an independentcharity who promoteempowerment andindependence for people with adisability through the provisionof professional, independent,impartial, confidential,comprehensive informationand advice to support thepeople in our community.

What’s the catch?There isn’t one. MK CIL(funded through Skills forCare) are excited to be giventhe opportunity to offer fora limited time only, FREE,

bespoke training for you andyour PA/Carer. Training courseswill be individually cateredaround your needs, using yourequipment, in your home.

Our aimMK CIL believe it is importantfor people to have the skillsneeded to deliver their roles,be it as a PA or an employer.Those who work in social careneed the training to make surethey’re skilled, confident andcompetent to deliver high qualitycare. Those who employ theirown care and support staff mayneed training to make surethey know how to be a goodemployer so they’re able to liveas independently as possible.

What we can offer• Great selection of courses

tailored to your needs

Funded by



Available for a limited time only. FREE employerand PA/Carer bespoke training courses tailored toYour needs in Your Home at a time suitable to You!

• Training carried out in yourhome at a time suitable to you

• Dynamic, entertainingand fast-paced

• Course that will change theway your staff think-and act

• Certificates printedand presented on theday of the course

What Training coursesare available?MK CIL are proud to be workingalongside qualified trainers tooffer the following courses;

• Moving & Positioning

• Safeguarding

• Medication

• Infection Control

• Food Hygiene

• First Aid Training

• Disability Equality Training

Meet the trainers…Get to know a little about eachof our friendly, approachable,fully qualified trainers andwhat they can offer you….

Guardian First AidTraining Ltd

Sonia FoadQualified NurseHas a great deal ofexperience in caringfor severely disabledindividuals in hospitaland in their own homeson a one to one basis. Holdsa teaching certificate and isqualified to teach first aid to anystandard. She is also qualified inMoving and Positioning People.




Melanie RolfeEx paediatric nurse fromGreat Ormond StreetChildren’s Hospital

Has been teaching firstaid for 6 years and

holds a teachingcertificate. Isqualified to teachfirst aid to any

standard and alsoholds a Cert in British

Sign Language Level 2.

Barbara CherrymanDirector of the Company

Holds a Certifcate inEducation and has

been teachingFirst Aid for over12 years. Sheis qualified toteach First Aid

to any standard.She is also qualified in

Moving and Positioning People.

KL TrainingKay Latter“My career inHealth and SocialCare was neverplanned, so Ihave a lot to thankmy friend Julie for, whogot me my first job as a caresupport worker back in 1991.An NVQ in care followed alongwith a move to Milton Keynes.Further opportunities presentedthemselves, enabling me togain qualifications as an NVQAssessor and Verifier; a RoSPAregistered moving and handlingtrainer, qualified teacher, amongmany others. In fact a passiondeveloped to constantly improve



my knowledge and experienceand to pass this on to others.Everybody’s needs are different,however I feel it is importantthat as an employer you aretotally familiar with what isexpected from your personalassistant(s), such as safepractice when moving andpositioning or handling yourmedication. Learning correctprocedures is not alwayseasy but your willingness togive the time and effortneeded to arrange training foryour personal assistant(s) willhelp to improve your confidencein the care being provided.Each session has definedoutcomes – what you willlearn. I will be deliveringthe following subjects.

Safeguarding Adults:By the end of the sessionthe employers and PAswill be able to:To recognise different formsof abuse and what constitutesabusive behaviour.To know how to respond to whereabuse has or may have occurred.

Have an awareness of relevantlegislation/organisationalguidelines in dealingwith potential abuse.

Moving and Handling People:By the end of the sessionthe employers and PAswill be able to:Identify ways of assessingand reducing risk.Provide examples of safepractice whilst working.Promote efficientmovement principles.Demonstrate safe movingand handling techniques.

Administering Medication:By the end of the sessionthe employers and PAswill be able to:To explain your role with respectto administering medication.To name medicationadministration routes.The importance of knowing whata medicine is for, supposed todo and possible side effects.Your role and record keeping.The right training develops




you as an employer and growsthe knowledge and skills ofyour personal assistant(s).I have been very lucky to finda career that provides mewith variety, constantly holdsmy interest and that I enjoyimmensely. Who knows whatthe future holds I just hope it’smeeting you and your personalassistant(s) for training”.

Total TrainingSolutions LtdGemma BamfordEstablishedin 2001, TotalTrainingSolutions &Consultancy Ltd,is made up of ateam of specialist trainers and

advisers with many yearsexperience in the care sector.We are passionate about careand believe in high standards.

We currently work inpartnership with Hub CareSupport, who are a Registerfor Personal Assistants.We have designed a verysuccessful training programmewith support from The Huband are excited to be ableto adapt and implementthis for the new project.

The focus of our training will beInfection Prevention & Control

as well as Food Hygiene.We will be looking at therequirements of the serviceusers and ensuring thatPA’s are equipped with the

relevant skills required inorder to fulfil their tasks. Wehave a wealth of knowledge



which enables us to signpostand direct PAs and serviceusers to relevant services.

Hear how otheremployers and PA/Carers have benefittedfrom this training…

“The training was very usefulsince it was based in my homeand was centred around myneeds and those of my PAs.I found the whole trainingvery interesting and learnednew techniques, particularlythe Moving & Positioningsection. I would recommendthis type of training to allemployers and their PAs.”

Maria Brooks, employer

“I found the Moving &Positioning training veryuseful since it showed medifferent techniques on howto move Maria safely. FirstAid was very useful as it wasone to one and very mucha hands on experience”.

Sylvia, PA

“..an extremely beneficial andefficient way to train that wascatered around my specificneeds. I was surprised at howmuch, as an employer I enjoyedand learnt from the training.I would highly recommend.”

Nick Baker, Employer

How can I bookthis training?Arranging this couldn’t be easier.Simply call Nic Winter on 01908300 567 or email [email protected] with your interestand we will arrange the rest.

Further information

Find out more about us atwww.mkcil.org.uk or callour information desk on01908 231 344. Also find uson Facebook and Twitter.

Further training tools andresources can be found throughthe Skills for Care websitewww.skillsforcare.org.uk



Staff Profile -Kim Burchell

My Administrator role here atMK CIL is widely varied with notwo days the same! The role hasgrown and expanded along withthe organisation over the lastfive years. As well as managingoffice equipment, stationery,incoming and outgoing post, Iaim to increase meeting roomhire capacity, meeting needs ofhirers and providing a valuablesource of income for theorganisation.

One third of my role isSecretariat for the PhysicalDisability and SensoryImpairment Consultation Group,Impairment Consultation Group, the Older Persons’ Forumthe Older Persons’ Forum

Committee and the DisabilityCommittee and the Disability Advisory Group,Advisory Group, taking minutes,taking minutes, working with the chairsworking with the chairs to set agendas andto set agendas and

arranging speakersarranging speakers and sub groupand sub group

meetings.meetings.

These groups effectively workwith statutory bodies and serviceproviders to improve the lives ofpeople with a disability.

I’ve recently become moreinvolved in supporting theInformation Service and workingwith our wonderful volunteers.This involves anything fromtaking phone calls to bookingCAB or PIP appointments,helping to answer enquiries orsignposting people to appropriateservices. A day at MK CIL isnever dull and the time flies by!

In my spare time I enjoy rambling,gardening, and organisingdisplays of vintage clothing.Originally from America, I amvery happily settled in the UK andcount it a privilege to be a citizenof two great countries.



Granny, can Ilive with you?Most parents agree that bringingup kids is quite a challenge.Everything changes so quicklyand you can soon lose faceif you’re not up-to-date withthe latest fads, phones andfashions. Imagine then whatit’s like when grandparentssuddenly become responsiblefor their grandchildren.

Fifty or sixty years ago, whentoday’s grandparents wereyoung, there were only three TVchannels, personal computersdidn’t exist and a tablet wassomething you got from thedoctor. Today, there are over 60channels on Freeview, well overa thousand on Sky and millionsof pages on the World Wide Weband that’s before you think ofFacebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Grandparents end up lookingafter their grandchildren for awide variety of reasons, including

bereavement or when a parentjust can’t cope. Sometimes,there are problems with drugs,alcohol, neglect or even abuse.

Whenever grandparents startlooking after their grandchildren,they need to learn fast. Theyneed advice and guidance frompeople who’ve faced a similarsituation. Many have turned toour local Milton Keynes basedKinship Group, which providessupport to Grandparents andto other Kinship who’ve takenon ‘parental’ responsibilityfor a child or children.

Founded in 2006, with just acouple of Grandparents, overthe years the group has grownand has attracted a number ofspeakers. No subject has beenleft unaddressed - discussionshave included hormones,binge drinking and exclusion.

For further info, phone 01525 753 422 or

visit www.grandparentsupportgroup.org.uk



My name is Geoff Saunders,I have been Chair of TheTrustees at MK CIL since 2011.I am married, have two childrenand five grandchildren and myhobbies include model yachtracing, petanque and DIY.

I am a retired CharteredMechanical Engineer. My earlyworking life was spent as anR & D engineer working onthe V-Bombers.On leavingthe aircraft industry I movedinto electrical developmentworking on welding equipment.

I headed up this developmentteam for a number of yearsbefore moving into thecommercial side of the industry.I performed a number ofcommercial and technical rolesending up as Export TechnicalSales Manager and enjoyedtravelling to support our manycustomers scattered aroundthe world.

I became disabled as the resultof a car accident in 1981 andwhen I retired I started workingwith REMAP and other charitiesinvolved with disabled people.

I have been involved with CILfor a number of years and enjoythe role of Chair during theseexciting and challenging times.

I headed up this development

Trustee Profile -Geoff Saunders



AccessPerformances

Audio DescribedPerformancesShrek the Musical27th August 2015, 7pm(Touch Tour 5.30pm)Curious Incident of theDog in the Night Time7th November 2015, 2.30pm(Touch Tour 12.30pm)Aladdin19th December 2015,2.30pm (Touch Tour 1pm)Dirty Rotten Scoundrels3rd March 2016, 7.30pm(Touch Tour 6pm)The Bodyguard16th April 2016, 7.30pm(Touch Tour 6.45pm)

Relaxed PerformanceAladdin6th January 2016 2.30pm

BSLShrek the Musical25th August 2015, 7.30pmCurious Incident of theDog in the Night Time6th November 2015, 7.30pmAladdin22nd December 2015, 6pmDirty Rotten Scoundrels11th March 2016, 7.30pmThe Bodyguard22nd April 2016, 7.30pm

CaptionedCurious Incident of theDog in the Night Time4th November 2015, 2.30pmAladdin8th January 2016, 7pmThe Bodyguard20th April 2016, 2.30pm

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Healthwatch 2015

There will be over 100 health-related, social care and wellbeingstalls from charities, the voluntarysector, statutory (e.g. NHSservices) and private companies.

Make a note of the datein your diary now andcome along to benefit fromthe wealth of informationavailable all in one place.

There will be a stage with aprogramme of events throughoutthe day and the show will remainopen until 6pm this year inorder to give more people theopportunity to attend. The eventis well established in centralMilton Keynes - this will be theeleventh consecutive year.

If you are part of an organisationwho would like to have astand at the event thenplease contact the officeto register your interest.

Healthwatch Milton Keynes isthe consumer champion forhealth and social care – weare here to make sure thatlocal people can influence thedesign and delivery of localservices; we do this by ouroutreach work, meetings andby people contacting us to feedback their experiences. Thisinformation is in turn fed backto the Care Quality Commissionand service providers. Weoffer information, advice andsignposting. Membership is

Our annual health eventwill be held onTuesday 3rd Novemberat Middleton Hall,Central Milton Keynes 10am – 6pm.



free and members receiveregular health and social careupdates via e-mail or postwith the opportunity to takepart in surveys or becomemore involved if so desired.

To find out more call 01908 266 696or visit our website:www.healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk

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Newsfrom ULOs

Talkback now has anoffice in Milton Keynes

Talkback isa user-ledorganisationfor and withpeople witha learningdisability.Talkbackwants to achieve choice,opportunity and respect forall people with a learningdisability. Talkback andself-advocacy help peopleto build self-confidence, feelgood about themselves andto have more say and controlover their lives. “We knowwhat life looks like when youhave a learning disability;People with a learningdisability should have avoice of their own.” Talkbackhelps people find that voice.

Find us at 330 Saxon GateWest, Central MK MK9 2ES,inside the MK City Church.

www.talkback-uk.com

Nigel 078 942 136 50Michaela 075 455 131 40

[email protected]@talkback-uk.com

Registered Charity No: 1093732Company No: 4279266



raspberry rippleIce CreamThis summer recipedoesn’t need an icecream machine - popit in the freezer, thenenjoy in the sunshine

Ingredients• 250g raspberries, plus

extra to serve, if you like

• 225g caster sugar

• 2 large eggs, plus 4 egg yolks

• 600ml double cream

• sliced mango, sprinkles,or cones, to serve

Method1. Place the raspberries and 2

tbsp of the sugar in a smallpan. Cook on a medium heatuntil sugar dissolves. Simmerfor 5 mins until thickened,then push through a sieveinto a bowl and discard theseeds left in the sieve.

2. Place the eggs, egg yolksand remaining sugar in abowl. Whisk with an electricwhisk to combine, thenplace over a pan of gentlysimmering water – makesure the bowl isn’t actuallytouching the water. Beatwith the electric whisk for3-4 mins until thick andpale. Remove from heat andcontinue beating until cool.

3. In another bowl, whisk thecream until it forms softpeaks, then gently fold intothe cool egg mix until justcombined. Pour the mixinto a shallow container ordish that can be frozen.

4. Gently swirl the raspberrycoulis through, cover withcling film and freeze for atleast 6 hrs. Serve scoopsin bowls with sliced mangoand extra raspberries, orscoop into cones and topwith sprinkles for the kids.


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