Christabel James
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This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference by joining an organisation that:
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Christabel James
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Skills for People will be running more Positive Behaviour Support workshops this Autumn in partnership with Newcastle Gateshead NHS Clinical Commissioning Group.
These workshops are for family carers who have a child who is autistic and/or has a learning disability. If you are waiting for a diagnosis for your child you are also very welcome to attend.
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Christabel James
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VCS organisations join forces to tackle inequalities and improve support for people with learning disabilities across the North of Tyne and Gateshead.
Thanks to NHS Charities Together, Newcastle Hospitals Charity and County Durham Community Foundation for supporting us with funding of £183,000.00 from the Covid-19 Community Partnership Grants Programme (North East and North Cumbria).
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Christabel James
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The Select Committee on COVID-19 was created in June 2020. They have been thinking about the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economic and social wellbeing of the UK.
Members of our Geordie Voices group contributed to The Committee’s report in December 2020. They gave their views about using the internet and other types of technology during the pandemic,
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Christabel James
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Do you look after someone?
You may be entitled to a COVID-19 vaccination
If you are over 18 and the primary carer of someone who is clinically vulnerable and haven’t received your vaccination or received an invitation to book your vaccination, you can use the National Booking Service at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or call 119
You will need to provide your:
There are a few questions to answer to see if you are eligible.
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Christabel James
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Skills for People are now working with the Outer West Primary Care Network in Newcastle upon Tyne, at six GP practices to support people with learning disabilities to access health services.
This will include supporting people to have their Annual Health Checks and helping them carry out Health Actions Plans.
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Christabel James
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A new project from Skills for People, for people with learning disabilities and/or autism, and their family carers, who live in Newcastle and North Tyneside.
We will be talking and learning about our rights during the Covid-19 pandemic:
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Christabel James
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Information for people living in Redcar and in Middlesborough about changes to Council Services due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation:
Information for anyone living in Redcar:
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council have set up a phone line and email address offering help and support for vulnerable people and those in need.
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Christabel James
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Gail and Kathy have been looking into ways we can keep supporting people through Mindfulness.
Take a moment to have a look at our Mindfulness for Life flyer.
Visit our Mindfulness for Life course if you are interested in more information about Mindfulness.
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Christabel James
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We understand how important it is to keep everyone safe.
Due to coronavirus, there will be no activities at Key House, and we are closed to visitors. We will update you as soon as possible.
Many of our staff will be available, so do get in touch if you are worried or need help.
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