Hospitals face significant challenges as a result of rising demand and the changing needs of the population, and they will not be able to meet these challenges by continuing to work alone. Our new report looks at five case studies where acute hospitals are working collaboratively with local partners to build integrated models of care. Report   Source: The King’s Fund e bulletin March 2015...

May 5th, the European day on Independent Living. The day is going to be remembered as a day of celebration, of protesting, of giving voice and strength to the Independent Living movement. If you haven’t planned anything yet, the European Network on Independent Living ENIL is encoraging organisations ans or groups to take part. :: more information ENIL promotes equal opportunities for disabled people and fights against discrimination in Europe. ENIL addresses the under-representation of persons with extensive disabilities in European disability and social politics, as well as in mainstream society.   If you want to promote your events or activities on Making it Real in Dudley please contact: shelley.brooks@dudley.gov.uk or tel: 01384...

Award winning and local learning disability charity Halas Homes is holding a music show on Sunday 31st May 2015. Time: 4pm — 7pm. Where: Benjamins, Birmingham Street, Halesowen, B63 3HN Licensed Bar Available Music Show flyer May 31 Accessible Music Show...

A two-hour carers’ support workshop will be held at Lye Community Centre on Thursday, May 14 starting at 10am. The event is aimed at Asian parents or carers looking after people with learning disabilities. Topics include the services available in Dudley and the new Care Act. Translation will be available. Details...

Dudley CVS threw open the doors of Brierley HIll Civic Hall at the begining of March and invited everyone to have a say about the type of activities the hall should play host to. The report from the event is available here    ...