Pool budgets – what’s it all about?
As noted in our previous news item (June 2012) the numbers of people receiving their personal budget as a direct payment (in which […]
Government announces new Disability Action Alliance
This is just one of the actions announced by the new minister for disabled people, Esther McVey MP, in the newly published […]
Arthritis Research UK grand fundraiser!
On Saturday 3rd of November from 10 AM there will be a charity fundraiser for Arthritis Research UK at the Goldsmith centre […]
Take part in research and earn £20!
Research project: Direct Payment recipient and Personal Assistants Do you receive Direct Payments and employ a Personal Assistant (PA)? Or are you […]
New Policies in Adult Social Care – what does it all mean?
Skills for Care have produced a really useful briefing paper which summarises the 3 key governement changes which will affect social care: ‘Caring […]
Indirect Payments Event
We are holdong an event on 12th september, 1.30 – 4.00, St Nicholas Church Hall, Thorne, (DN8 4BQ) which is focused on the […]
“From Carer to PA” – A new course from Active Independence
Click on the flyer above to download a full size PDF. If you’re interested in taking part you can download a booking form.
ILF consultation launched
Maria Millar has now announced consultation on the independent living fund. It will run from July to 10th October. Many of you […]
“Care system is in crisis” says AgeUK briefing
Age UK have issued a briefing on the proposed White Paper on the reform of social care. As the numbers of older […]
Active Independence at Disability Awareness Day
9 AM on Saturday morning (30 June) saw Brian and Dawn, with help from Jeanette and Shaun setting up our stand at […]