Inclusion North Bulletin

Issue Number 145

11th July 2017
In this bulletin you will hear about some of
the work Inclusion North is doing and
information about what is happening across
the country.
Vacancies at Inclusion North
Administrator (Care and Treatment Review Hub)
Salary: Up to 18,500 pro rata Actual 9,866.67
Hours: 20 hours a week (permanent contract)
Base: Leeds office

About the Administrator (CTR Hub) Job

Inclusion North operates a Care and Treatment
Review (CTR) hub which provides Expert Advisers
and Clinical Advisers to Care and Treatment
Reviews (and Care, Education and Treatment
Reviews) across Yorkshire and Humber and the
North East. NHS Commissioners use the Hub to
ensure that there is an independent voice within the
CTR process.
The hub recruits, trains and supports people to take
on the role of Expert Adviser and Clinical Adviser
within CTRs organised by local area
commissioners. Our pool of Advisers is made up of
people with a learning disability, family carers and
professionals with relevant experience.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Administrator to support the Hub. The successful
applicant will be responsible all the administrative
tasks of the Hub, working with the Advisers and
commissioners to deliver a high quality, well-
organised service.
This crucial job in our team will:

Provide the administration of Inclusion Norths

CTR Hub to coordinate the booking of Expert
Advisers and Clinical Advisers for CTRs
across Yorkshire and Humber and the North
East
Contribute to Inclusion North adding significant
value to the efforts of people with a learning
disability, their families, local commissioners
and providers in implementing government
policy, and best practice to achieve inclusion

We are seeking a person with excellent

organisational and administrative skills, who can
also communicate really effectively with people, and
adapt their style to meet different needs.

You can get an application pack from

melissa@inclusionnorth.org
or by phoning 0113 244 4792.

Or
Please click on the link below to view and download
the job description and application pack
http://bit.ly/2sJqKw1

We do not accept CVs so please apply using the

form in the application pack.

For an informal conversation about the post contact

Rebecca Stanley on 07496 229661
The closing date for completed applications is
28th July 2017

The interviews will be held on 14th or 15th August

2017 in Leeds
You can find out more about Inclusion North at
www.inclusionnorth.org

For more information about our CTR hub please

have a look on our website
http://inclusionnorth.org/projects/what-we-are-doing-
now/care-and-treatment-reviews-and-our-expert-
adviser-hub/

Information about Care and Treatment Reviews can

be found here on the NHS England website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/ctr/

We follow a Safer Recruitment policy, and the

successful applicant will be required to provide two
references, and undertake an enhanced DBS check
before a job offer is confirmed.
Vacancies at Inclusion North
Project Support Coordinator (Care and
Treatment Review Hub)
Salary: Up to 32,000 pro rata Actual 15,786.67
Hours: 18.5 hours a week (permanent contract)
Base: Home based with the ability to travel
regularly to the Leeds office, and across
the North East, Yorkshire and Humber

About the Project Support Coordinator (CTR

Hub) Job
Inclusion North operates a Care and Treatment
Review (CTR) hub which provides Expert Advisers
and Clinical Advisers to Care and Treatment
Reviews (and Care, Education and Treatment
Reviews) across Yorkshire and Humber and the
North East. NHS Commissioners use the Hub to
ensure that there is an independent voice within the
CTR process. Our pool of Advisers is made up of
people with a learning disability, family carers and
professionals with relevant experience.

Our aim is to develop the Hub to provide experts

with lived experience to support Local Authorities,
Clinical Commissioning Groups and other
stakeholders to support co-production across all
aspects of service development that affect people
with a learning disability. The post holder will have a
key role in supporting this development.

The successful applicant will be responsible for

coordinating the recruitment, training and support of
the Advisers, and working closely with
commissioners to deliver a high quality, well-
organised service. They will ensure the work of the
Hub meets the requirements of national policy and
guidance, and be responsible for ensuring the Hub
meets national quality standards. They will lead the
team of Advisers, being their first point of contact,
and will help to develop the work of the Hub based
on the changing needs of commissioners.

We are seeking a person with excellent

interpersonal skills, significant experience of leading
successful project work, and a proven track record
of leading and supporting a team to achieve its
goals.

You can get an application pack from

melissa@inclusionnorth.org
or by phoning 0113 244 4792.
Or
Please click on the link below to view and download
the job description and application pack
http://bit.ly/2tttwCO
We do not accept CVs so please apply using the
form in the application pack.
For an informal conversation about the post contact
Rebecca Stanley on 07496 229661
The closing date for completed applications is
28th July 2017

The interviews will be held on 14th or 15th August

2017 in Leeds

You can find out more about Inclusion North at

www.inclusionnorth.org
For more information about our CTR hub please
have a look on our website
http://inclusionnorth.org/projects/what-we-are-doing-
now/care-and-treatment-reviews-and-our-expert-
adviser-hub/

Information about Care and Treatment Reviews can

be found here on the NHS England website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/ctr/

We follow a Safer Recruitment policy, and the

successful applicant will be required to provide two
references, and undertake an enhanced DBS check
before a job offer is confirmed.
 Talking Travel update
What does Talking Travel aim to do?

Get good information about what is happening

to help people with learning disabilities travel
around.
Bring people together from across the North
East to share good ideas and the work we are
doing.
Have a stronger voice in saying how to make
travel better for people with learning
disabilities.
Work on projects that we think will help people
with learning disabilities travel around more
easily. We will think about all issues such as
money, peoples attitudes, the environment
and where people live.
Think about what we can do to help people feel
safe when they are travelling.

What has Talking Travel done?

Strengthened the connections around the

region. We are now connected to NECA (North
East Combined Authority), TVCA (Tees Valley
Combined Authority), Nexus, Local Authority
Taxi Licencing, Local Authority Independent
Travel, bus companies, rail companies, self
advocacy and special interest groups.

Promoted the use of easy read versions of

transport consultations.
 Taken part in Nexus and NECA consultations
and the thinking Arriva did around developing
their bus for the future.

Visited a local bus depot.

Connected interested groups and individuals to

support one another with their local work.

Shared information on the development of Safe

Places across the region.

Got the support of bus and train stations to

help people look around and get used to where
things are and how they work.

Direct answers from transport services to

questions from people using these services.

Discussed peoples experiences and ideas to

improve travel and transport in the region.

What is next for Talking Travel?

Support the work Bus Champion, Paul Casson is
doing to promote priority use of the wheelchair
space on buses. For more information go to
http://bbc.in/2mPa7XS

Work with Grand Central trains around the idea of

mystery shoppers and opportunities for travel
training using their services.

Look at the development of a volunteer role for

people with learning disabilities to support other bus
passengers.
Follow up on idea for no abuse signs to be on
buses.
Develop a step by step resource to support and
encourage people to travel in the region.

Hold workshops for people to learn and practice

how to use timetables, mobile apps, plan a journey
etc.

Get involved with training for

bus drivers, managing priority use of the

wheelchair space on buses
rail customer service staff, in emergency or
disruption situations

Thank you to the 54 people who have supported the

development of this work over the past year.

If you would like to get involved or for more

information
Contact Kirsty Morgan
Email:
kirsty@inclusionnorth.org
or
Telephone:
07539 063467
 Under One Roof Event

Under One Roof presents a night of raving designed

for people with a learning disability.

Everyone is welcome including carers and family

members.

On Thursday, 27th July

From 6 pm until 9 pm

At
Texture, Manchester
67 Lever St
Northern Quarter
M1 1FL

Tickets are FREE http://bit.ly/2uM4W04

Latest Edition Of Easy News

Disability charity, United Response has published its

latest issue about Who Won the General Election?

In their accessible news magazine Easy News,

news, you will find news in an easy read format.

There is news about

The number of votes won by each party.

What it means to have a majority Government
How the elections resulted in a hung
parliament
Sad news of the terror attacks in Manchester
and London
Grenfell Tower fire

http://bit.ly/2sGVXvL
Easy Read Booklets About Illness You Will
Probably Die From

Marie Curie has made booklets in easy read. The

easy read booklets names are given below.

These booklets are about

Living with an illness that you will probably die from.

There are 5 booklets

Who can help
Work, money and getting the best out of
life
Your family and friends
Your feelings
How to keep comfortable, healthy and
happy

Caring for someone with an illness they will

probably die from.

There are 3 booklets

Who can help
Looking after yourself
Money and work

You can download all these booklets by clicking on

the link below
http://bit.ly/2u4Iwt5

You can also ask for copies by

Email: review@mariecurie.org.uk

Telephone: 0800 090 2309

 Parallel London Event
Parallel London is a full inclusive and accessible fun
run and family festival. It is open to all the people of
all age group and abilities.
On 3rd September 2017

At Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London

For booking, please visit website below

Website www.parallellondon.com

For more information, contact Georgie Holmes

Telephone 020 7034 4846

Depression Event

Bradford People Firsts next forum is about

depression.

How it affects people, and what help is out there.

They want to hear about your views and issues.

On Thursday, 20th July 2017

From 1:15 pm until 3:00 pm

At
Mayfield Centre
Broadway Avenue
Bradford

To book a place
Email: Selfadvocacy@bradfordpeoplefirst.org.uk
Or
Telephone: 01274 744151
 POST 16 Parents Group
North Yorkshire is holding a Coffee and Chat for the
parents group on every First Tuesday of the month.

From 2.30pm until 3.30 pm

Parents of children with Autism, Asperger or related

conditions can come and swap experiences in a
nice relaxing atmosphere
Make friends
Swap Tips n Tricks
Release Stress
Support Each other

For more information contact

Lorraine Telephone : 07890717282

Elva Telephone: 07505829301

Shipley College Course For People With A

Learning Disability
Shipley College is interviewing for a new course
especially for the people with a learning disability.
The course will start in September 2017.

The course is about

Developing skills in confidence and
independence
English and Maths
Work preparation skills and
The performing arts
Personal awareness

It is FREE and takes place on Friday for 3.5 hours.

For more information contact Alan Rudkin

Telephone : 01274 327313

 Special Olympics GB National Summer
Games Activity Festival
A free event for people with a learning disability
(aged 11 years old and upwards) to come and try a
range of activities with their family, friends and
supporters.

Sports Activities
Athletics
Basketball
Boccia
Cricket
Golf and
Tennis

On Wednesday, 9th August

From 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm

At English Institute for Sports, Sheffield

Coleridge Road
Sheffield S9 5DA

To join in you need to complete a registration form

email: joanne.meechan@sogb.org.uk

Last date to return registration form is 21st July

by 4 pm

The event is on the ground floor and easily

accessible.

Please make sure you wear suitable clothing for

sports including trainers.

For more info, please contact Laura Davies

Email: Laura.davies@sogb.org.uk

Telephone: 020 7375 7624

 Four Corners event

BLINK Dance Theatre presents Four Corners.

Four Corners is about 4 people and their lives.

The show will include dance, storytelling and music.

On

Friday, 14th July

From

1:30 pm and 7:30 pm

At

MTG Studios
Silk Warehouse
Patent Street
Bradford BD9 4SA

Tickets to the evening performance at 6

For Online tickets

Please click on

www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/175906

Password BLINKMTG

For a group of booking 8 tickets, you will get one

ticket free.

For group booking,

Telephone:01274 487 390

 Skills for Care - Roadshows
Skills for Care provide practical tools and support to
help adult social care organisations in England,
recruit, develop and lead their workforce.

This interactive roadshow will tell you

A vision on Leadership
Developing a competent workforce
Valuing your workforce

This is a series of events with the same information

given at each place in Yorkshire and Humber and in
North East.

On
Wednesday 2nd August 2017 At Grimsby
Friday 6th October 2017 At Durham
Tuesday 14th November 2017 At Sheffield
Tuesday 28th November Leeds (location TBC)
Monday 15th January 2018 Newcastle
Tuesday 27th February 2018 Hull

All roadshows will be either a morning or afternoon

session.

To book your place, please click on the link below

http://bit.ly/2t4v7gg

Please complete one booking form for each person

You will receive confirmation of attendance and

further instructions at least a week before the event

For more information

Emailevents@skillsforcare.org.uk
What is coming up next

17th July Yorkshire and Humber Talking Travel

17th August South Tees Provider Forum
If you would like to know more about any of these
events contact Sam on 0113 244 4792
samta@inclusionnorth.org

If you would like any information on any of our

meetings, training or projects you can contact
the office on:

Tel: 0113 244 4792

E-mail: info@inclusionnorth.org

Or you can write to us at:

Inclusion North CIC
Woodhouse Community Centre
197 Woodhouse Street
Leeds, LS6 2NY

You can visit our website at:

www.inclusionnorth.org

Or you can contact any member of the Inclusion

North team:

Karen Parry
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: 07375 034291
Email: karen@inclusionnorth.org
Kellie Woodley
Tel: 07876 145 390
Email: Kellie@inclusionnorth.org

Lucy Virgo
Tel: 07944 185771
Email: Lucyvirgo@inclusionnorth.org

Angela Ellis
Tel: 07487 729237
Email: Angela@inclusionnorth.org

Kirsty Morgan
Tel: 07539 063467
Email: kirsty@inclusionnorth.org

Rebecca Stanley
Tel: 07496 229661
Email: rebecca@inclusionnorth.org

Melissa Peacock
Tel: 0113 2444792
Email: melissa@inclusionnorth.org

Sam Dhruv
Tel: 0113 2444792
Email: samta@inclusionnorth.org
Inclusion North Member Areas 2017-18

If you live in one of these areas you can come

to our member events.

Yorkshire and the Humber

Barnsley
Bradford
Calderdale
Doncaster
Hull
Leeds
North Lincolnshire
North Yorkshire
Sheffield
Wakefield

North East
Darlington
Durham
Gateshead
Hartlepool
Middlesbrough
Newcastle
North Tyneside
Northumberland
Redcar and Cleveland
South Tyneside
Stockton
Sunderland