Rights Round Table

A 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 talk and learn about our rights, especially those affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic:

Getting the help you need.
Your rights when you go to a GP, or hospital, appointment.
Your right to an Annual Health Check and flu jab.
Getting out and about, safely.

And more…

We want to hear from YOU about what is working well, and what needs to change.

When does the group meet?

When do we meet? Every Monday from 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Where do we meet? On Zoom.

If you have not used Zoom before please let us know – we may be able to help.

We will also share information about rights on Facebook, and in a regular e-newsletter.

How to join

Please get in touch if you are interested in joining in. Contact Sally at Skills for People:

Email: sally.hoban@skillsforpeople.org.uk

Tel: 0191 281 8737

Rights Resources

Accessible information from Health and Social Care Services

You can download this editable Word document and send it to health and social care services, to request accessible information:

Request for accessible information – Easy Read Letter (Word document)

Please contact sally.hoban@skillsforpeople.org.uk if you need any help editing the letter.

Learning Disability, Autism and Human Rights Booklet

You can download a PDF copy of “Learning Disability, Autism and Human Rights Booklet” produced by the British Institute of Human Rights from their website.

Learning Disability, Autism and Human Rights Booklet (2017) – British Institute of Human Rights

Learning Disability Register GP letter

You can send this letter to your GP to make sure you are on the Learning Disability Register, and to request extra support at appointments. The letter is made by Mencap.

Letter to ask your GP for extra support

Hospital Passports

You can download your own Hospital Passport here. You can choose the one that is best for you. There are other Hospital Passports available too.

South Tyneside and Sunderland Care Passport (link to PDF)
National Autistic Society Health Passport (link to PDF)

Human Rights Activities

The North Yorkshire Learning Disability Partnership Board have some great activities and information about human rights on their website.

North Yorkshire Learning Disability Partnership Board