The Care Act represents the most significant change to adult social care in more than 60 years. People and their carers will have more control over their care and support and the act will clarify what they can expect from the care system. Read in full the article from...
Read MoreThe Dudley Safeguarding Children Board and Dudley Safeguarding Adults Board have launched a brand new website. The Board is made up of representatives from organisations that have responsibility for services to children and young people and adults at risk. Members of the board include the police, fire service, NHS, Dudley Council, voluntary sector organisations, the ambulance service and schools etc all of which have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and adults at risk in Dudley. The essence of the boards is to develop a shared sense of responsibility across all agencies working with children and adults at risk, their families and communities. :: view the Dudley Safeguarding...
Read MoreThink Local Act Personal’s adult social care jargon buster has now gone on-line. The tool is written in plain english and explains the myriad of terminology used in adult social care. Go to the jargon buster Making it Real in Dudley also has its own jargon buster and this was published last year...
Read MoreEmployment Plus Dudley will soon be posting a blog detailing a jobseekers journey into paid employment . Highlighting the support and the barriers along the...
Read MoreDudley Voices for Choice (DVC)* and Dudley Council’s Employment Plus service have launched a new campaign to promote the employment of people with a learning disability and or autism. Through the Disability Confident campaign, the government and local organisations are working with employers to remove barriers, increase understanding and make sure that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. *Dudley Voices for Choice are a user led charitable organisation that supports people with learning disabilities and autism to speak up for themselves. www.dudleyvoicesforchoice.co.uk Disability Confident Flyer For more information contact: DVC on 01384 422666 Employment Plus (Dudley Council) 01384 813305...
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Dudley Council’s Learning Disability Network latest bulletin is now out. Highlights include: Improvements to Carers Allowance Online Challenging Behaviour Foundation’s Family Carer’s Email Network The Unicorn Centre: Sing and Sign Group Volunteer advocates wanted DLF’s Simple Electronic Aid Library The Unicorn Centre Art Group read the bulletin...
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