Extraordinary Lives C.I.C (Community Interest Company) provides workshops for people with disabilities primarily those with learning disabilities. The aim of their workshops are to promote an overall sense of wellbeing.  Client who have already attended similar sessions have  reported a boost in confidence, a boost in self-worth and had an opportunity to meet new people, these are only a few of the numerous benefits provided. Extraordinary Lives C.I.C next session is a Dream Catcher Workshop On: Friday 11th July At: The Merry Hill Centre (The Castle Suite) From: 9:30 -10:30 Places can be booked by:- calling Kerry on:07582310294 by emailing Kerry@extraordinary-lives.co.uk or by visiting : www.extraordinary-lives.co.uk The cost of this session is £4. Please note that we do not provide a care service so anyone who requires support would need someone to stay with them throughout the workshop. A swift response is required to secure your place due to LIMITED SPACES. Extraordinary Lives C.I.C is a recipient of the Dudley Innovation Fund...

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Here’s the weekly adult social care round-up brought to you by Making it Real in Dudley. Local MIRID Board Member Clenton Farquharson is awarded MBE Grants available up to £16k for small and medium-sized enterprises Local events Get cycling for 50 plus programme from Age UK Dudley for June – August New production for Side by Side by people with learning disabilities (Stourbridge): 25 -28 June 2014 Creative Support’s Big Gig’s free music festival- Saturday 12 July Black Country Day (14 July) and festival  Halas Homes Fun Day – 15 July Halas Homes Variety Show – 20 July Take part in the Rotary 5k fun run or 10k road race on 21 September for Age UK Dudley National Thematic review of end of life care – CQC Best practice in the design of residential environments for people living with dementia and sight loss Community visiting in care homes pilot – Key Findings (University of Essex) Department of Health fact sheets on the Care Act 2014 Valuing every voice, respecting every right Mental Capacity Act: Eleven new heads of adult social care inspections appointed – CQC Disability Rights UK publishes useful timeline of benefit changes TLAP Partnership Agreement – Working together for personalised, community-based care and support Summary of feedback received so far on CQC new regulation and inspection proposals Transition: from the pond into the sea -report from CQC Financial pressures on local government and social care- listen to the debate (The Kings Fund) Functions of the local public health system Contacts If you would like further details on Making it Real in Dudley please go to www.makingitrealindudley.org You can also subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates in real-time. Alternatively you can contact Shelley Brooks on 01384 812418 or...

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The Government’s  response to the House of Lords Select Committee Report on the Mental Capacity Act 2005: The government has closely considered the 39 recommendations of the House of Lords.  This response sets out a system-wide programme of work over 2014 to 2015. Read the report source: The Kings Fund Health Management and Policy alert...

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The Thomas Pocklington Trust has published research that shows how innocative design of living spaces can improve the lives of people who are living with two common conditions – dementia and sight loss. The evidence-based guidelines help make homes more accessible for people with both conditions and were developed after researchers gathered the views and experiences of people living with dementia and sight loss, their families and carers and a wide range of professionals.   Read the report   source: The Kings Fund Health Management Alert...

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A pilot community visitor (CV) scheme in three Essex care homes has shown potential to support community engagement in care homes and improve residents’ quality of life. CVs visited care homes every week for a couple of hours, aiming to befriend older people and enhance communication between care home managers, staff, residents and their families. This report details the key findings of this pilot scheme.   Read the University of Essex report   Source: The Kings Fund integrated health...

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