http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk A website to deliver simple and straight forward information to users with learning disabilities. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:40:51 GMT Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:40:51 GMT KindLib RSS Generator http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk/Forms/News.aspx?i=10 A new partnership has been made to support families in a new and very different way. Speakup, Steps and Maltby's Stepping Stones Childrens Centre (used to be called Sure Start Maltby) are going to make some DVD's about Parenting to support families with clear and good ideas which are friendly and accessible to everyone. They have started by making a DVD called "Keeping Children Happy". This DVD gives Parents of younger children good ideas about encouraging good behaviour, sleep, mealtimes, toilet training and more. The Plain English DVD uses menus which speak to give people the chance to slow down and stop for a while if they need to. If you would like more information you can email: parenting@speakup.org.uk Parenting http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk/Forms/News.aspx?i=10 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:31:09 GMT http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk/Forms/News.aspx?i=9 Speakup is producing an accessible DVD for people with learning disabilities about parenting. People with learning disabilities miss out on a lot of the information and services which other people take for granted. This can be because they do not understand letters, leaflets and other information about the services available. This accessible DVD will show people what the services are, what people like Social Workers, Health Visitors and Midwives do and how they can help. We hope that an accessible DVD like this will help parents with learning disabilities to make an informed choice about using services and help them work with professionals. The DVD will enable people to ask for help instead of waiting for problems to happen. We are looking for people to help us with the DVD. If you know anyone with a learning disability who might like to help, has experience of these services, then please can you get in touch. Email: geoff@speakup.org.uk or Phone 0303 123 7013 Parenting http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk/Forms/News.aspx?i=9 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:26:38 GMT http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk/Forms/News.aspx?i=7 Speakup is producing an accessible DVD for people with learning disabilities about Gastrointestinal Cancer called "Belly Ache". This is a kind of Cancer which can happen in your stomach, throat or in your bottom. There are a lot more people with learning disabilities than anyone else affected by this type of Cancer. A lot of them don't get the right help straight away. This can be because they don't know what the signs are or that they don't know who to ask for help. This DVD will help people get the right help if they are worried about Cancer or are having pain in their stomach which might mean going for tests. We are looking for people to help us with the DVD. If you know anyone with a learning disability who might like to help, has experience of Cancer services, then please can you get in touch. Email: geoff@speakup.org.uk or Phone 0303 123 7013 Health http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk/Forms/News.aspx?i=7 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:41:06 GMT http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk/Forms/News.aspx?i=6 Making it Happen 14th September St Georges Conference Centre Leeds 10.00 - 16.30 Learn more about:- The Directed Enhanced Scheme Training mainstream NHS professionals in primary and acute care The strategic role of the health facilitator Health Action Plans as tools for change Places cost £175 + vat. Group discounts available To book a place contact Elaine: elaine@debramooreassociates.com Health http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk/Forms/News.aspx?i=6 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:58:26 GMT http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk/Forms/News.aspx?i=5 Inclusion North are organising another Health Reference Group Meeting. This will take place at: The Showroom Cinema On: Tuesday 15th September 2009 From: 10am to 2pm If you would like any more information about attending this meeting you can contact: Email: Pip@inclusionnorth.org or Call on: 0113 262 6409 Health http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk/Forms/News.aspx?i=5 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:43:47 GMT http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk/Forms/News.aspx?i=3 Speakup are training health care workers as part of the 'My Health' training along with Sheffield Hallam University. Health care workers could be your GP, doctor, nurses, receptionists. This training is led by people who have a learning disability. It uses real life stories to show how people with a learning disability have been treated. This training shows health care workers what small changes they can make so they can work and communicate better with people with a learning disability. Speakup have also produced a 'My Health' D.V.D which tells you all about health action plans and your annual health checks. You can watch this at www.myhealthDVD.org.uk, to order a copy contact Speakup on 01709 720162 Health http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk/Forms/News.aspx?i=3 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:16:21 GMT http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk/Forms/News.aspx?i=2 Lord Darzi has left his job as Health Minister. Lord Darzi was the person who looked at what was happening in the National Health Service and made a document called 'High Quality Care for All'. Because of this there have been a lot of changes to the way people are being treated when they visit their GP, doctor or hospital. When you are a patient you should be able to talk to health care workers about your treatment and they should make sure you understand what is going to happen. Health http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk/Forms/News.aspx?i=2 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:16:06 GMT http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk/Forms/News.aspx?i=1 The Department of Health has produced an easy read booklet telling you about 'swine flu'. The booklet tells you how you can tell if you have got 'swine flu' and what you can do to help you get better. You can download this booklet from http://www.northoftyne.nhs.uk/your-health/your-health-file/Swine%20flu%20easy%20read%20leaflet.pdf/view (please copy and paste the link) Health http://www.friendlyresources.org.uk/Forms/News.aspx?i=1 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:09:02 GMT