Christabel James
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We are excited to share news about Travelling with Confidence, a new project funded by the Motability Foundation. The project will help people with learning disabilities in the North East and Cumbria travel more easily and enjoy new opportunities.
The project is a team effort between six local charities: Your Voice Counts who are the lead,
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Christabel James
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We are so proud that Liz Wright was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Diamond Award by the North East and Cumbria Learning Disability Network on Thursday 5th December 2024. Liz has been our Chief Executive for thirty-two years and will be retiring soon. So to be recognised for her tireless campaigning to improve the lives of people with a learning disability and families is fitting and well deserved.
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Christabel James
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Scott Vigurs has joined us as our new Chief Executive. Scott brings over 30 years of experience in healthcare, leadership, and supporting people. He helps disabled people and their families to live the lives they want.
Scott has worked in many different parts of health and care.
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Christabel James
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It’s a great time to lead our charity into the next chapter of our story. We are proud of our achievements and of the contributions made by everyone associated with Skills for People. Our current CEO of over 30 years is retiring and we are looking for her successor to sustain and develop our work so we can continue to ensure the people we support have the best possible lives.
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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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