Creative Minds Newsletter Jan 2022 Creative Minds was launched in 2011 in response to feedback from service users and carers about their desire for more creative approaches to understanding and supporting their health and wellbeing. To date, Creative Minds, together with 140 partners, has delivered over 560 projects and 100 sporting events which, in turn … Continue reading Creative Minds Newsletter
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Creative Minds is running these music, dance and drama workshops using the theme of ‘Birds in Flight’. They will hold 2 large performances following the workshops. They are holding face-to-face sessions at The Watershed in Slaithwaite. There are also other workshops available for people who would like to join Xylosound and OK Drama. Dates: Late … Continue reading Birds in Flight Workshops For Adults With Learning Needs
9 winter warmers to help you deal with the cold if you have a disability: Many disabled people find cold temperatures a struggle due to lack of mobility or poor circulation. Disability and lifestyle blogger Gemma Orton, who lives with spinal muscular atrophy, shares her winter warmers to help you through the coldest season. 7 … Continue reading Disability Horizons’ Newsletter
Grant Logan is a disabled entrepreneur whose goal is to connect disabled people and equip them with information and skills. Having become disabled after a bike accident, he discovered how scarce knowledge and advice was in the disability world and set about improving it. He now runs Ability Today, a website with information and resources, and founded … Continue reading New Disability Website – Ability Today
The key priorities we all need to know about It’s never too late to get your first and second dose. Your vaccine is waiting for you, book online, call 119. The NHS has started to roll out booster vaccines to children aged 12 to 15 years old who are most at risk from coronavirus. Clinically … Continue reading Calderdale COVID-19 Vaccination Update
Do you use over 12 prescriptions a year? Consider a 'season ticket' to cut costs. Pay for a prescription in England and it costs £9.35 a time. Yet 100,000s could save with an NHS prepay 'season ticket', where you can pay £10.81/mth over 10 months for ALL annual prescriptions.
New report from Relationships Foundation and 20/20health calls for a 'flexi-schooling' approach for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) A new jointly published report argues that a shift in priorities within education is needed to support a rising parental demand for a more flexible approach. The report highlights key inequalities faced by students … Continue reading Flexi-Schooling Recommended For SEND Students
NEWS Government to end face mask rules and Covid passes in England in "return to plan A" The Prime Minister has announced that England's Plan B measures will end on January 27th. This includes dropping mandatory face coverings in public places and Covid passports. In a statement to MPs in the House of Commons, the … Continue reading Disability Rights UK e-news
Calderdale Council’s sports service has launched its new membership campaign for 2022, with flexible joining options to suit everybody. As well as annual one-off payment options, membership options launched for the new year include a ‘no tie-in’ monthly membership. This rolling Direct Debit option can be cancelled at any time with 30 days’ notice. Both … Continue reading Easy Options To Join Council’s Sports Service
The Calderdale Council Budget Consultation 2022/2023 and 2024/2025 is now live. You can access the online consultation here: https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2/council/budgets-and-spending/budget-2022 To read the Consultation Proposal Document click here… Cabinet Budget Proposals 2022-23 to 2024-25 for Consultation The consultation period ends on Monday 14th February. The final budget will be agreed at the Annual Budget Council meeting on Monday 28 February … Continue reading Calderdale Council Budget Consultation