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The Office for Disability Studies has published a consultation document called Fulfilling Potential which it says is an important step in a process to eliminate barriers to greater equality in areas like education, employment and independent living for disabled people. The latest strategy will build on the Improving Life Chances of Disabled People, the Independent Living Strategy and the Roadmap 2025 programmes produced by previous governments. The consultation runs until 9th March and the disability strategy is expected later in the Spring. Fufilling Potential
Online survey
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Resource Centre Closure Consultation |
Please find attached a letter from Eddie Sherwood, Director of Care and Support at Sheffield City Council , inviting comments on the proposed closure of two Intermediate Care Resource Centres in Sheffield, Halzelhurst and Sevenfields. These centres currently provide 42 short term intermediate care beds for people aged 65 and over. The letter contains details of the consultation process for any individuals or groups that would be interested in finding out more and having their say on the draft proposals. The consultation period ends on 29th February 2012 |
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Rethink Needs Case Studies |
Rethink Mental Illness has been asked to support a legal case concerning the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) process for Employment and Support Allowance. They are therefore looking for case studies which could be considered by the court as examples where the WCA has disadvantaged people with a mental illness, and could potentially do so for others. If you wish to participate, email
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and one of their campaigns staff will contact you. Legal Challenge for WCA Details
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Responsible Reform Report |
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You may be interested in viewing the findings of the Responsible Reform Report on the proposed changes to DLA written by disabled people and supported by social media users that appears within a article in the Guardian newspaper |
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SLC Group Independent Living Services |
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We have recently been contacted by the SLC Group, which provides community-based support services for people who have learning disabilities, autism, are deaf or hard or hearing, blind or partially sighted, and who have physical or mental health needs across Yorkshire and Derbyshire. SLC works in partnership with individuals and health professionals to deliver services in Sheffield, Kirklees, Derbyshire, Chesterfield and Derby City. Support ranges from 24 hour intensive support to outreach and floating support and community based packages. They support people to live independently in a variety of settings including apartment projects, single and shared tenancies, in their own home and in the community. SLC has expertise in supporting individuals with complex and challenging behaviour. Pleasefind their leaflet on Physical Disabilities attached which contains SLC contact details.
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