The Dementia Challenge 2015: Defeating the Disease 3rd March 2015, The Mermaid, London Govtoday and Health & Social Care Reform are have announced their The Dementia Challenge 2015 event. Now in its 2nd year this conference will provide crucial opportunities for learning and knowledge exchange for all those working with or affected by dementia. Register to Attend View...

Here’s the latest adult social care weekly update brought to you from Making it Real in Dudley. Local news Join your local Patient Participation Group (PPG) reporting hate crime – news from Dudley CIL Support the Omega lottery – from Omega Care for Life (Carers charity) Omega Care for Life latest issue of newsletter now out New Housing Support Services drop-in service starts 5th Jan, (and every first monday of the month thereafter) Local events Get Cycling for 50 plus from Age UK Dudley December – February* New Yoga and Wellbeing course Upper Gornal starts 3 January* Do you run a micro service? Do you use services provided by microproviders? Event 9 January 2015 Exciting workshops for disabled people looking to make new friends, increase their confidence and sense of wellbeing starting 12 & 14 Jan 2015* New Year – New You! Join us for three NEW weekly fitness classes starting at Beacon in January 2015* Want to know more about dementia? 14 January 2015 -Event from Age UK Dudley & Alzheimers Society New Dudley theatre company & Drama therapy sessions starting 19 January 2015 Do you want to train to become a Laughter Yoga Coach? (17 18 January) Want more info on Laughter Yoga?* Leap in to Action Day Wednesday 28th January 2015 – from Age UK Dudley* One Big Wednesday – club night for people with learning disabilities & friends -28 January* Autism awareness – characteristics and individuality – course 30 January 2015 Dignity Action Day 1st February 2015* Do you care for someone with Dementia? Looking After Me starts 16 Feb* Autism Awareness Behaviour and Person Centred Support – course 25 Feb Autism awareness – Effective communication with individuals on the autism spectrum 25 March 2015 National news Is social care working? Report from Scope National events Integrated Digital Care Conference London February 10th 2015 Mental Health: Better, Faster and Earlier Help, Manchester Conference Centre, 4th March 2015 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 email *indicates specific interest for...

Many of Dudley’s GP practices have a PPG and they are always looking for new faces to join them. PPGs are friendly and informal and it’s your opportunity to get involved with your local practice, find out more about what’s happening in the NHS and build skills and confidence. To find out more, either speak with the practice manager or contact helen.codd@dudleyccg.nhs.uk Source: Dudley CCG engagement Newsletter 18 december...

In December 2013, Dudley CIL (Centre for inclusive living) received a grant from the West Midlands police and crime commissioner’s office to run a training day about hate crime against disabled people. We learned what makes a crime a hate crime, how to report it and who to report it to and how to respond to what is happening.   Attendees included: disabled people of all ages, the police, officers from the council, the assistant PCC and councillors.   The event which was held at insight house was delivered by Liverpool based Daisy Inclusive UK and was a great success and was enjoyed by all.   If you want to report a hate crime call 101 or 999 if you feel that you are in danger. A hate crime is any crime which is motivated by your disability, race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual preference or orientation.   You can also report the incident to a non-police organisation called a 3rd party reporting centre such as DudleyCIL. for a list of centres in Dudley borough contact Dudley Council plus on 0300-555-2345 or www.dudley.gov .uk you can also go to www.truevision.com and find  information there or report...

The Omega Lottery was launched in November. This is an opportunity for you to pledge your support, even if you are not in a position to devote much of your valuable time to our work. The cost of one lottery number, which will be entered in 12 consecutive monthly draws, is only £12. The initial monthly cash prize is £25. A unique feature of the Omega Lottery is that players can choose which Omega project they wish to support. Click here or copy and paste the following into your browser’s address bar:...