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The Family Carer Support Service has produced this list of tips for family carers who are filling in the application form for Personal Independence Payments

This event will take place on Tuesday 25th April 2017 from 7.00pm - 8.30pm at Northorpe Barn. Mirfield. The title is 'As a parent of somebody with a learning disability, what must I consider when writing my own will ?' It will also touch on 'Can a person with a learning disability write a will ?' The attached flyer gives details about how to reserve a place.

Healthwatch Kirklees, on behalf of Kirklees Council, are engaging community organisations and members in order to improve uptake of learning disability services. In particular, we want to understand:- - how people’s social care needs are being met, and if there are any gaps - what community-based activity or support would be welcomed - what information about these services is effective, and best reaches South Asian families and community members We have launched a short anonymous survey, which is mainly targeted at family and community members. It aims to gain community-based insight into these questions

This report presents the findings of an online survey about the day-to-day lives of disabled people living in England today. It presents a worrying picture indeed, and one which should alert us to the impact of budget cuts (in particular) on the opportunities and quality of life of the people we care for.