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Carers issues taken to LD Partnership Board on 24th November 2014

Attached are the issues taken by carers to the Leaning Disability Partnership Board on 24th November 2014.

Time for carers to use their voice on the Council budget

Several weeks ago, the Council published draft budgets for the next three years. By the middle of February final decisions have to be made …. and it is not a good prospect.

Speaking at a meeting last week the Council's Chief Executive,  Adrian Lythgo, said:

SWYFT events about transformation of Learning Disability Services

South West Yorkshire Foundation Trust is planning significant changes to how their specialist learning disability services work. They have organised a series of events to involve carers and others in the process. The poster gives dates for the events, including a newly organised addition in Batley on 19th November 2014.

Carers Issues taken to Partnership Board on 7th July 2014

Attached are the issues taken to the Learning Disability Partnership Board meeting on 7th July 2014

Request for volunteers to take part in research project on thinking abilities of people with Downs Syndrome

A national project based in London is seeking people with Downs Syndrome over the age of 18 to help their research.

Supported Living setting in Mirfield established by carers

At the end of last year (2013) a new supported living setting was established in Mirfield by a group of carers.

In the current climate, it is not easy as a carer to find much to smile about. The support for those we care for is under constant threat, and if they don't get what they need, it falls back on us to make up the difference once again. It becomes hard to stay up-beat, and to avoid sinking into anger and a feeling of helplessness …

Carers issues taken to the last Learning Disability Partnership Board

The attached issues were presented at the Learning Disability Partnership Board on 25th November 2013:

Autism event

A special event to publicise what is available for people with Autism is being held on 29th October 2013 from 2.00pm to 4.30pm at Hudderfield Town Hall. Poster attached.

Launch of Carers Count

A new organisation specifically to support all carers in Kirklees is holding two launch days, one in Dewsbury (Saturday 28th September 2013 10.00am - 3.00pm) and the other in Huddersfield (Saturday 5th October 2013 10.00am - 3.00pm). The posters inviting you to attend are attached.

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