Shenley Lodge Extra Care Village - Health and Wellbeing day – Display stand and information sharing

MK Reader Service - Talk to Volunteers about the work of MK CIL

MK Disability Awareness Day  - Picnic in the Park. Everyone welcome, free event fun for all the family

Download the MK Disability Awareness Day poster

We have our own fundraising event planned for next Saturday please come along and support us. You will experience a wonderful garden as well as the chance to eat lots of nice cakes.

Everyone is welcome to take tea/coffee and cake whilst admiring this magnificent AWARD WINNING garden. Feel free to wander around or simply sit, relax and take it all in. There will be a small selection of plants on sale and all proceeds raised will go to MK Centre for Integrated Living a charity organisation supporting people with a disability, their families and carers.
Entry is £5 per person
call 01908 231344 for information

Programme September to December2014 

The Milton Keynes Macular Society Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 2.00 to 4.00pm, at Centrecom Meeting Place, 602 North Row,(Behind MK Library), Secklow Gate West, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3BJ 

Tuesday 14 October

Theresa Brierley is coming with an entertaining talk about her time at RADA and her career in theatre. 

Sunday October 19^th

MK Fun Run. The annual event at Willen Lake starts at 11a.m. Most of us will walk, though some might run, the 5K round the lake. If you cannot take part yourself please sponsor us & cheer us on in raising funds for the Macular Society. Halve the cost of enrolling for Fun Run with 2 for 1 code: MAC 241

Tuesday November 4^th

Healthwatch Health & Social Care Event

Annual MK Macular Society Group Awareness stand. Helpers needed for this all day event which has a real buzz. 

Tuesday 11 November

On Armistice Day we welcome a representative from Blind Veterans UK (formerly St Dunstan’s) to tell us about the organisation, its work and the support it offers today to all ex-service people.

Tuesday 9 December

AGM followed by our Christmas social meeting with delicious seasonal refreshments, Hazel’s quiz & a raffle. 

For further details please contact Maggie on 01908 319 292

Milton Keynes CIL Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 8th October 2014 at the Guildhall 2.00pm-4.00pm

The event takes place on Wednesday 8^th October 2014at the Guildhall, The Church of Christ the Cornerstone, 330 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes, MK9 2ES. We would like to welcome you from 1.30pm for light refreshments and the formal meeting will begin at 2pm.

The AGM will give us the opportunity to share with you the successes and challenges of the past year and to discuss with you our plans for the future. We will also give you the opportunity to ask questions to members of the Board.

To help us with our planning of this event, you may wish to confirm your attendance, you can do that via email at info@mkcil.org.uk or call us on 01908 231344. This will help us with our seating and catering arrangements, therefore please can you send the following information

•  Your full name, role and organisation
• Contact email and telephone number
• Any other special requirements

If you require additional support, please do feel free to bring along your carer/PA.

Please do share this invitation to other members of your organisation/group who you feel would like to attend.

In order to ensure that we can give you a full response to any issues you would like to raise at the AGM, please submit any questions to Allison.carlton@mkcil.org.uk by Wednesday 1^st October.

I very much hope you will be able to attend and I look forward to meeting you at 2.00pm on Wednesday 8^th October 2014.

Yours faithfully

Geoff Saunders

MK CIL Chair

The RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind people) would like to invite the people of Milton Keynes to the launch of its Milton Keynes group!

At the launch we will tell you a little more about what the RNIB do and how we help the local community. If you would like to attend please phone or email Hannah Duggan or Padma Cheriyan

078255865753

hannah.duggan@rnib.org.uk

Padma on 01908 377058

E-mail: pscheriyan@gmail.com

Please come along and support our very first public fundraising event. The event kicks off from 7pm with a break for a light buffet and refreshments. Please feel free to bring along your own alcohol. There will be lots of fun and prizes to be won.

If you would like to take part please contact Allison.carlton@mkcil.org.uk or call 01908 231344 and register your place. Teams of up to 6 people. Cost of entry £7 per person payable on the door. BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

MK CIL is holding its first ever fundraising Table Top Sale. Please come along and support our event. Doors open 10am.

Would you like to have a table and raise money for your groups/charity, do you have something to sell, ie crafts, cakes, charity items, or do you want to run a fun activity, guess the name of the bear, number of sweets in a jar, lucky dip or any other fun idea. If so then please do get in touch with us and book a table.  Contact Allison.carlton@mkcil.org.uk or call 01908 231344 to book a table. Tables cost £10. 

We will be serving teas/coffees cakes, there will be raffle prizes and activities for children. Entry will be £2. children free.

Please come along and give us your support.

MK CIL is holding its first ever Charity Fundraising Auction. With great prizes donated by many local companies to tempt your wallet. We are offering Bistro Live tickets, Centre Parcs tickets - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MARCH 2015

http://www.disabledaccessday.com/

WHAT / WHERE / WHO

What do I do?

It's super simple. Please just visit one new place that you've never been to before.

When is Disabled Access Day?

The next Disabled Access Day will take place on the 12th of March 2016.

When was the first Disabled Access Day?

Saturday 17th January 2015.

Where was it?

Anywhere & everywhere! People could choose to visit somewhere local or venture further afield.

Who is Disabled Access Day for?

All disabled people and their families and friends.

How do I get involved next time?

Now you're talking! We'd like to keep it as simple as possible - so it really is as easy as choosing a new place to visit, getting out there and telling everybody all about it!

Anything else?

If you'd like to do even more, well, we'd be delighted! The website has some hints and tips for people, charities, venues and other organisations about how to join in with the day.

Get involved

If you would like to get involved please complete the form below or email takepart@disabledaccessday.com.

Please come along and support our public fundraising event. The event kicks off from 7pm with a break for a light buffet and refreshments. Please feel free to bring along your own alcohol. There will be lots of fun and prizes to be won.

If you would like to take part please contact Allison.carlton@mkcil.org.uk or call 01908 231344 and register your place. Teams of up to 6 people. Cost of entry £7 per person payable on the door. BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

Cancellled due to poor ticket sales

An information and support event for parents and carers of children and young people with a special educational need or disability will take place on Thursday 19 March at The Ridgeway Centre in Milton Keynes.

The event, which professionals are also welcome to attend will be held from 9:15am – 3:30pm and will consist of key speakers and workshops running in the morning and the afternoon on:

• What is your child’s behaviour telling you?
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder: strategies to support your child's emotions/anxiety/behavior
• Education Health Care Plans (conversions and outcomes)
• Dyslexia Awareness
• Support and the Care Act

There will also be information stands available to visit such as Carers MK and the Educational Psychology Service.

Jane Cliff, Senior Caseworker for the Milton Keynes Special Educational Needs and Disability Information & Advice Service said: “This event will be a great opportunity for parents, carers and anyone interested in the education of children with special educational needs to learn more about how children can be supported through the educational system. There will be lots of information on offer and I would encourage anyone who is interested to come along.”

The event is being jointly organised by MKSENDIAS and the Parent and Carers Alliance MK.

Milton Keynes SEND Information Day at www.eventbrite.co.uk. For more information, please call Rachael Sherratt-Smith on 07852 526057.

The eighth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2015. Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events. How will you celebrate? 

Use #LIUB to share your experience across social media and help light the world up blue this April! Find out which major global landmarks will light up blue in 2015

This was attended by Angela and Edith which was very good.

Talk given outlining MK CIL Services

Contact: Andrea Quayle

andrea.quayle@btopenworld.com

This was attended by Allison Carlton & volunteers

http://www.carersweek.org/

Carers Week 2015

Get Involved: sign up today

Building Carer Friendly Communities

Carers Week 2015

Get involved: sign up today

 

Please come along and support our public fundraising event. The event kicks off from 7pm with a break for a light buffet and refreshments. Please feel free to bring along your own alcohol. There will be lots of fun and prizes to be won.

If you would like to take part please contact Allison.carlton@mkcil.org.uk or call 01908 231344 and register your place. Teams of up to 6 people. Cost of entry £7 per person payable on the door. BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

You can contact Rebecca Hince: 01908254464 or rebecca.hince@milton-keynes.gov.uk

Angela and Cathy attended this. 

1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month

Group Drop- In

Sensory Advice Resource Centre (SARC)

Every Thursday there is a group drop in for table Games

Learning Disability Services Planning Ahead

What is the "Planning Ahead" consultation about?

Milton Keynes Council has given permission for a team of people to look at learning disability services in Milton Keynes. The team will look at what is happening in services and what is needed for people now and in future.

The team will begin by looking at three areas:

• Short Breaks
• Introducing Shared Lives to Milton Keynes (Shared Lives is a scheme where people can stay with another carer or family either living with them or staying for a short break)
• Offering Direct Payments for non-residential short breaks (Direct Payments are a payment of money from the council to you, or to someone acting on your behalf, to pay for the cost of arranging support. This could be used to go to an activity for a break without staying away from home overnight)
• Looking at current capacity for short breaks
• Supported Living  
• Fully review the Community Support Intervention Team (CSiT) which provides intensive support
• Review the Community Support Team (CST) and look at alternative solutions to current service provision 
• Assistive Technology (e.g. Telecare) and use of social media
• Work with current partners to develop and offer alternative support
• Day Services
• Explore the use of Direct payments for current and future service users
• Rationalise the current local authority provision e.g. reduce the number of traditional building based services and develop supported access to the community

How will we consult with you?

The team will ask learning disability service users, family carers, staff, stakeholders, and young people who will use services in the future, what they think about services and what could work better for them in their lives. 

Tuesday 10th September 2015 (World Suicide Prevention Day)
Indoor Bowls Centre
Stoke Mandeville Stadium
Guttmann Road
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP21 9PP

Clink here for more information SPIN Conference Agenda 10 09 15 (00000002)

MAD Festival Poster 2015

Choice Support are working on a new project here in MK called MYPA.

We are setting up a matching service for individuals that are looking for their own PA.

The service offers different levels of support that a person can choose the options that they may require, theses start with PA matching, payroll support and some other options.

Family Tea Invitation

This event is hold every Tuesday morning in September, please come and take part.

Careers flyer

Learning Disability Services Planning Ahead

What is the "Planning Ahead" consultation about?

Milton Keynes Council has given permission for a team of people to look at learning disability services in Milton Keynes. The team will look at what is happening in services and what is needed for people now and in future.

The team will begin by looking at three areas:

• Short Breaks
• Introducing Shared Lives to Milton Keynes (Shared Lives is a scheme where people can stay with another carer or family either living with them or staying for a short break)
• Offering Direct Payments for non-residential short breaks (Direct Payments are a payment of money from the council to you, or to someone acting on your behalf, to pay for the cost of arranging support. This could be used to go to an activity for a break without staying away from home overnight)
• Looking at current capacity for short breaks
• Supported Living  
• Fully review the Community Support Intervention Team (CSiT) which provides intensive support
• Review the Community Support Team (CST) and look at alternative solutions to current service provision 
• Assistive Technology (e.g. Telecare) and use of social media
• Work with current partners to develop and offer alternative support
• Day Services
• Explore the use of Direct payments for current and future service users
• Rationalise the current local authority provision e.g. reduce the number of traditional building based services and develop supported access to the community

How will we consult with you?

The team will ask learning disability service users, family carers, staff, stakeholders, and young people who will use services in the future, what they think about services and what could work better for them in their lives. 

Our Mobile Sight Loss Information and Advice Service will be on hand to inform visitors about local and national sources of help for visually impaired people, their families and friends.

Please visit the link below 

https://actionforblindpeople.org.uk/?gclid=CKLE1bjHxscCFYsEwwodMV8GEQ   

Mental Health Forums 2015-16There are 7 events taking place, starting on Tuesday 8th September 2015 to Wednesday 2nd March 2016 - giving the community an opportunity to talk to health professionals from the local Community Mental Health Services, share their experience(s) and ask any questions regarding local Community or Inpatient Services.

All Forums are held at The Church of Christ the Cornerstone, 300 Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 2ES - except where otherwise indicated on the poster/flyers - from 6-8pm (unless otherwise indicated). Refreshments are also provided.

The Forums are open to service users/patients, their carers, family, and friends.

Mental Health Forum Poster

E-alert from Healthwatch Milton Keynes Home Page

Our Mobile Sight Loss Information and Advice Service will be on hand to inform visitors about local and national sources of help for visually impaired people, their families and friends.

Please visit the link below 

https://actionforblindpeople.org.uk/?gclid=CKLE1bjHxscCFYsEwwodMV8GEQ  

https://actionforblindpeople.org.uk/?gclid=CKLE1bjHxscCFYsEwwodMV8GEQ

Our Mobile Sight Loss Information and Advice Service will be on hand to inform visitors about local and national sources of help for visually impaired people, their families and friends.

10 Days until Fawlty Towers hits Milton Keynes 

Have you booked your seat yet?

Friday night has already SOLD OUT and Saturday and Thursdays performances are not too far behind. Don't miss out as MKTOC actors bring three episodes of the classic hilarious sit com to life on the Chrysalis stage. Monday night special offer, all tickets just £11. Fawlty Towers, The Chrysalis Theatre, MK15 9JY, Monday 14th - Saturday 19th September 7.30pm  Boxoffice click link, phone 01234 241357 or www.mktoc.co.uk Tune into the Stevens on Sunday show on MKFM 106.3FM  this Sunday 4.00pm - 5.00pm to hear an interview with our very own Basil Fawlty.

Come along and share in our Annual Review of 2014/15, how your hospital is doing and improving facilities for patients' experience.

A free event with refreshments available   

poster_2015_V1 (1)

Learning Disability Services Planning Ahead

What is the "Planning Ahead" consultation about?

Milton Keynes Council has given permission for a team of people to look at learning disability services in Milton Keynes. The team will look at what is happening in services and what is needed for people now and in future.

The team will begin by looking at three areas:

• Short Breaks
• Introducing Shared Lives to Milton Keynes (Shared Lives is a scheme where people can stay with another carer or family either living with them or staying for a short break)
• Offering Direct Payments for non-residential short breaks (Direct Payments are a payment of money from the council to you, or to someone acting on your behalf, to pay for the cost of arranging support. This could be used to go to an activity for a break without staying away from home overnight)
• Looking at current capacity for short breaks
• Supported Living  
• Fully review the Community Support Intervention Team (CSiT) which provides intensive support
• Review the Community Support Team (CST) and look at alternative solutions to current service provision 
• Assistive Technology (e.g. Telecare) and use of social media
• Work with current partners to develop and offer alternative support
• Day Services
• Explore the use of Direct payments for current and future service users
• Rationalise the current local authority provision e.g. reduce the number of traditional building based services and develop supported access to the community

How will we consult with you?

The team will ask learning disability service users, family carers, staff, stakeholders, and young people who will use services in the future, what they think about services and what could work better for them in their lives. 

 Healthwatch Milton Keynes would like to invite you to join us for our 2015 Annual Meeting.

1.00pm – 2.00pm: Networking hour (with free buffet lunch and stands about health & social care)

2.00pm – 3.00pm: Presentation on Healthwatch Milton Keynes

3.15pm – 3.35pm: Presentation by Graham Ball and Jenny Williams, Improving Access to GPs in Milton Keynes – A Project Update

Please remember to book your space at this event!

Annual Meeting 2015 Poster

Learning Disability Services Planning Ahead

What is the "Planning Ahead" consultation about?

Milton Keynes Council has given permission for a team of people to look at learning disability services in Milton Keynes. The team will look at what is happening in services and what is needed for people now and in future.

The team will begin by looking at three areas:

• Short Breaks
• Introducing Shared Lives to Milton Keynes (Shared Lives is a scheme where people can stay with another carer or family either living with them or staying for a short break)
• Offering Direct Payments for non-residential short breaks (Direct Payments are a payment of money from the council to you, or to someone acting on your behalf, to pay for the cost of arranging support. This could be used to go to an activity for a break without staying away from home overnight)
• Looking at current capacity for short breaks
• Supported Living  
• Fully review the Community Support Intervention Team (CSiT) which provides intensive support
• Review the Community Support Team (CST) and look at alternative solutions to current service provision 
• Assistive Technology (e.g. Telecare) and use of social media
• Work with current partners to develop and offer alternative support
• Day Services
• Explore the use of Direct payments for current and future service users
• Rationalise the current local authority provision e.g. reduce the number of traditional building based services and develop supported access to the community

How will we consult with you?

The team will ask learning disability service users, family carers, staff, stakeholders, and young people who will use services in the future, what they think about services and what could work better for them in their lives. 

FREE COURSE
Introduction to Mosaics
You don’t need to be an expert to join this course.
During the sessions the tutor will introduce you to the art of mosaic and show you how to create your own design.
In these sessions you will learn the techniques that will allow you to express yourself using this unique art form....
Taking part in art and craft activities has long been known to have therapeutic benefits.
Engaging in art activities as part of a supportive group can help distract and re focus the mind and may help with depression, anxiety and chronic pain.
When?
12noon-2pm on Wednesdays 7th & 14th October, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th November, 2nd & 9th December
Where?
Works for Us, 1st Floor Norfolk House, 433 Silbury Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2AH
Feeling anxious?
Everyone will have felt like this before and the tutor will make you feel really welcome. We can give you extra help with getting to the first session if you need it.
How do I book on?
Phone Janice 01908 200186 / 07983 467438 or email j.jones@worksforus.org.uk

The event takes place on Wednesday 7^h October 2015 at the Guildhall, The Church of Christ the Cornerstone, 330 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes, MK9 2ES. We would like to welcome you from 1.30pm for light refreshments and the formal meeting will begin at 2pm.

The AGM will give us the opportunity to share with you the successes and challenges of the past year and to discuss with you our plans for the future. We will also give you the opportunity to ask questions to members of the Board.

To help us with our planning of this event, you may wish to confirm your attendance, you can do that via email at info@mkcil.org.uk or call us on 01908 231344. This will help us with our seating and catering arrangements, therefore please can you send the following information

•  Your full name, role and organisation
• Contact email and telephone number
• Any other special requirements

If you require additional support, please do feel free to bring along your carer/PA.

Please do share this invitation to other members of your organisation/group who you feel would like to attend.

In order to ensure that we can give you a full response to any issues you would like to raise at the AGM, please submit any questions to Allison.carlton@mkcil.org.uk by Wednesday 1^st October.

I very much hope you will be able to attend and I look forward to meeting you at 2.00pm on Wednesday 7^th October 2015

Western Expansion Area

Publ i c Exhi bi t i on

TH URSDAY 8TH OCTOBER

3.30 - 7.30PM

M K11KILN FARM CLUB (M K113LH )

Run in par tner ship between Communi ty Action:M K and M i l ton Keynes Counci l .

Kindly suppor ted by M K11Ki ln Farm Club

Pop along anytime to find out about

plans for the W estern Expansion Area,

and talk to those involved in creating

this new communi ty

Al l w el com e!

WEA exhibition poster (4)

 Monday 12th October

Focus: Race RS will arrange a stall in city centre over lunchtime and will focus on the Somali Community

Tuesday 13th October

Focus: LGB Hannah going to Pink Punters – arrange for bus. RO to visit / Amersham. RS arranging stall in MKC focusing on LGB issues.

Wednesday 14th October

Focus: Disability. Rebecca / RS to arranging MKC stall focusing on all aspects of disability and Mental Health

Thursday 15th October

Focus: Transphobia. Mainly on line. RS to arrange stall at MKC focusing on theme.

Friday 16th October

Focus: Faith. Rebecca / Richard to visit places of worship, RS arranging stall at MK on theme

Everyone is supporting Hate Crime throughout this week. Get involved!

Please come along and support our public fundraising event. The event kicks off from 7pm with a break for a light buffet and refreshments. Please feel free to bring along your own alcohol. There will be lots of fun and prizes to be won.

If you would like to take part please contact Allison.carlton@mkcil.org.uk or call 01908 231344 and register your place. Teams of up to 6 people. Cost of entry £7 per person payable on the door. BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

RNIB Supporting people with sight loss

 We would like to welcome you to the local Milton Keynes Group

 Come and tell us the challenges you have found in the local area

 Guest Speaker

Mr Steve Naylor, CEO, Bucks Vision

Who will be speaking about new projects at Bucks Vision

Tea, Coffee & biscuits will be provided so please contact us if you are able to attend by telephone or email to:

 Padma:  01908 377058 or  07429 154 931

email:          pscheriyan@gmail.com

   We look forward to welcoming you

Our annual event will be held on Tuesday 3rd November at Middleton Hall, Central Milton Keynes 10am - 6pm.
There will be over 100 health-related, social care and wellbeing stalls from charities, the voluntary sector, statutory (e.g. NHS services) and private companies.
Make a note of the date in your diary now and come along to benefit from the wealth of information available all in one place.

There will be a stage with a programme of events throughout the day and the show will remain open until 6pm this year in order to give more people the opportunity to attend. The event is well established in central Milton Keynes - this will be the eleventh consecutive year.
If you are part of an organisation who would like to have a stand at the event then please contact the office to register your interest.

Healthwatch Milton Keynes is the consumer champion for health and social care - we are here to make sure that local people can influence the design and delivery of local services; we do this by our outreach work, meetings and by people contacting us to feed back their experiences. This information is in turn fed back to the Care Quality Commission and service providers. We offer information, advice and signposting. Membership is free and members receive regular health and social care updates via e-mail or post with the opportunity to take part in surveys or become more involved if so desired.

To find out more call 01908 266696.

Aladdin-19 Dec 2015-2.30pm

(Touch Tour 1pm)

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels-24 Sept 2015-7.30pm

(Touch Tour 6pm)

Sleeping Beauty-30th Jan 2016-2.30pm

(Touch Tour 1pm)

Hobsons Choice-12th Mar 2016-2.30pm

(Touch Tour 1pm)

Chicago-17 mar 2016-7.30pm

(Touch Tour 6pm)

The Barber of Seville-1 Apr 2016-7.30pm

(Touch tour 6.15pm)

The Bodyguard-16 Apr 2016-7.30pm

(Touch Tour 6.45pm)

Swan Lake-30 Apr 2016-2.30pm

(Touch Tour 1pm)

Guys & Dolls-16 Jun 2016-7.30pm

(Touch Tour 6pm)

Annie-3 Jun 2016-7.30pm

(Touch Tour 6pm)

Captioned

Aladdin-8 Jan 2016-7pm

Hobson’s Choice-12th March 2016-7.30pm

Chicago-16 Mar 2016-2.30pm

The Bodyguard- 20 Apr 2016-2.30pm

Annie- 1 Jun 2016- 2.30pm

Access Performances 2016

MK Inclusive Tennis is running a scheme to allow people with disabilities to play tennis for free in Milton Keynes from January.

The six week courses will be in wheelchair, blind/VI and deaf/HI for 11-25 year olds and all of the equipment will be provided.

Sessions for deaf/hearing impaired young people will run on Thursdays from 4-5pm at Newport Pagnell Tennis Club.

The other courses include:

Blind/Visually Impaired Adults – Friday 9.30-10.30am – David Lloyd Milton Keynes
Blind/Visually Impaired Children – Saturday 9.00-10.00am – Oakgrove Leisure Centre
Blind/Visually Impaired Young People – Saturday 9.00-10.00am – Oakgrove Leisure Centre
Wheelchair Adults – Saturday 4.30-5.30pm – Woughton Leisure Centre
Wheelchair Young People – Saturday 4.30-5.30pm – David Lloyd Milton Keynes

For more details on the scheme and how to get involved visit: http://www.mkinclusivetennis.co.uk/disability/programmes/

1st and 3rd Tuesday

of the month

Hard of Hearing Support

Group Drop - In

(SARC) Sensory Advice

Resource Centre

10.30am – 12.00pm

 Every Thursday's

Table Games

Group Drop - In

2.00pm – 4.00pm

Come along and join the fun!

2nd and 4th Tuesday

of the month

Deaf Community Drop-In

9.30am – 12.30pm

              R.N.I.B.

 Supporting people with sight loss

We would like to welcome you to the local Milton Keynes Group

• Join us for the launch in MK of exciting new Social Care Campaign.
• Find out how the new Social Care legislation

affects you and also about other campaigns.

Guest speakers: Tara Chattaway,

Campaigns lead on social Care at R.N.I.B.   and

Anna Chowcat, Campaigns Officer,Leonard  Cheshire Disability.

 Refreshments will be provided.

Please book your place. Call or email :

Padma:  01908 377058 or

Mobile: 07429 154 931 or

email: pscheriyan@gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming you

               R.N.I.B.

       Supporting people with sight loss

Milton Keynes Group

Meeting on Monday, 18 January 2016

                   At

The Centre for Integrated Living Meeting Room

                 Agenda

2 p.m.   Refreshments

2.10  Welcome and introductions

2.15      Guest Speaker: Tara Chattaway, Social Care Campaigns Lead at R.N.I.B.                  

3.15 p.m.   Questions and Answers

3.30 p.m. Anna Chowcat,Campaigns Officer,     L.C.Disability

3.45 p.m.  Attendees to discuss local issues.

3.55 p.m. Vote of thanks and close

http://artsforhealthmk.com/

Woughton Leisure Centre Theatre

Rainbow Dr, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK6 5EJ

Performances are at 5pm & 7.30pm   

Bar available, Ticket  prices £3, £2 concessions

Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 01908 357012

INTRODUCTION

NUTRITION

Looking after ourselves at home:

Speaker - Natalie Coghlan, Public Health Practitioner – Weight management, Milton Keynes Council

Meals on wheels:

Speaker – Peter Roberts, Service Manager

FALLS

Prevention of falls at home. What do I do if I do have a fall at home?:

Speaker – Liz Adams, Falls Prevention Co-ordinator, Central and NW London NHS Foundation Trust, Milton Keynes; Milton Keynes Community Health Services NHS

DEMENTIA AWARENESS

Speaker – Lesley Bell, Healthwatch

CONCLUSION

Mind BLMK are running a coffee morning in Milton Keynes on Thursday 4^th February

An information and support event for parents and carers of children and young people with a special educational need or disability will take place on Saturday 6 February at The Ridgeway Centre in Milton Keynes.

The event which will run from 9:15am – 3:30pm will be opened by Cllr Norman Miles, Lead Member for Children and School Improvement, and a talk by Jo Redman, World Champion Kickboxer. There will be workshops running in the morning and the afternoon on:

• Person centred reviews and outcomes
• Making friendships at secondary school
• What is your child’s behaviour telling you?
• Fun workshops for young people
• Drop-in advice about dyslexia
• Co-production

Please follow the link:

http://citiblogmk.co.uk/2016/01/23/special-educational-needs-disability-information-day-to-be-held-in-milton-keynes/

A FREE event aimed at individuals and families who employ, or who are thinking of employing, Personal Assistants.

HEAR FROM THE EXPERTS:

My Life. Caroline Tomlinson

My life is a social enterprise that connects people with their communities.

As the pioneer of Direct Payments in the UK, Caroline will share her story and discuss effective recruitment, retention and training.

Fish Insurance, Becky Rourke

Fish Insurance is a leading disability insurance is a leading disability specialist. Becky will talk about Fish's Independent Living insurance policy and why it's important.

Peninsula Business Services, Senior Employment Law Consultant

Leading HR, employment law and health and safety consultancy firm, Peninsula, will host an interactive employment law workshop.

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR ATTEBDACE BEFORE 22nd FEBRUARY.

Contact: Becky Rourche, Fish Insurance

07867467773

becky.rourke@fishinnsurance.co.uk

Aim of course

To enable parents/carers of someone who is on the autistic spectrum to gain an understanding of the condition and strategies for coping.

For all parent/carers  supporting someone over the age of 18

This course will be facilitated by a trainer from MK council, the Autism Trainers (people who are on the spectrum themselves) and Carers MK.

There are 10 spaces available at each session.

Please contact Carers MK to book your place.

The Five Year Plan

Join us for our third annual Mental Health event in Manchester this March where those leading the five year strategy will offer practical guidance, advice and real examples to help transform and improve mental health care. You will gain a greater understanding of the forward direction, the likely impact on both services and service users, and the actions that can deliver real change.

For the first time NHS England are publishing a five year strategy for mental health services to develop a new culture and new ways of working. Prevention, service quality and integration are at its core. The Five Year Forward View has provided a shared vision about what mental health care should like, now the vision needs to become reality.

Confirmed Speakers:

Dr Geraldine Strathdee, National Clinical Director for Mental Health, NHS England

Cllr Jacqui Dyer, Lambeth Council; Vice-Chair of Mental Health Taskforce

Lynn King, Supporting Recovery & Wellbeing Lead, Allied Health Professions Lead, Mersey Care NHS Trust

Professor Kevin Fenton, Director of Health and Wellbeing, Public Health England

Isabella Goldie, Director of Development & Delivery, Mental Health Foundation

Dr Lesley Stevens, Director of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, Southern and Health NHS Foundation Trust

Isabella Goldie, Director of Development & Delivery, Mental Health Foundation

Cllr Paulette Hamilton, Mental Health Champion, Birmingham City Council

http://www.openforumconferences.co.uk/display.php?M=64953&C=cad83f70d208cfe6757d24a65679c16e&S=619&L=6&N=206

The first Disabled Access Day took place on 17^th January 2015, an amazing 261 venues took part across 11 countries. Following on from the success of last year we are arranging the second event which will take place on 12^th March 2016 and we hope it will be even bigger and better!

Disabled Access Day came about after Paul Ralph, a power chair user and Euan's Guide supporter, went to a ‘try it out day’ at his local bus company: 

“Prior to this, I had not used the bus network in my hometown because I was unsure how the ramp operated, how ticketing worked and if my power chair would fit. 

I attended a demonstration organised by the local bus company with the opportunity to explore a stationary bus. Extra staff were on hand to explain the process of getting on and off safely. There was ample time to become more familiar with the layout of the bus and with what you need to know as a wheelchair using passenger.

I’m now a frequent bus user.

Chatting with friends, I thought how great it would be if there were similar initiatives, including some more informal events, happening across the country on one specific day. The idea of encouraging disabled people to also try something new that day appeared and out of it came the idea of Disabled Access Day.”

http://www.disabledaccessday.com

 Hobson’s choice-12/032016-2.30pm

(Touch Tour 1pm)

Chicago-17 Mar 2016-7.30pm

(Touch Tour 6pm)

 The Barber of Seville-1 Apr 2016-7.15pm

(Touch Tour 6.15pm)

 The Bodyguard-16 Apr 2016-7.30pm

(Touch Tour 6.45pm)

 Swan Lake-30 Apr 2016-2.30pm

(Touch Tour and Insight Workshop 12pm)

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang-6 May 2016-7.30pm

(Touch Tour 6pm)

Annie-3 Jun 2016-7.30pm

(Touch Tour 6pm)

Guys & Dolls-16 Jun 2016-7.30pm

(Touch Tour 6pm)

 Dick Whittington-17/12/2016-2.30pm

(Touch Tour 12pm & 1pm)

The Bodyguard-22 Apr 2016-7.30pm 

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang-13 May 2016-7.30pm 

Annie-2 Jun 2016-7.30pm

Dick Whittington-12 Jan 2017-7pm

Hobson’s choice-12/03/2016-7.30pm

Chicago-16/03/2016-2.30pm

 The Bodyguard-20 Apr 2016-2.30pm

 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang-12/05/2016-7.30pm

 Annie-01/06/2016-2.30pm

 Dick Whittington-05/01/17-7pm

Milton Keynes Theatre are supporting Disabled Access Day on Sat 12 Mar by holding an Access Open Morning and hosting two assisted performances of Hobson’s Choice, including an audio described and captioned performance.

Between the hours of 10am-12.30pm you are welcome to join us in our Piano Bar where you will have the opportunity to meet with our venue Access Champions and find out more about our Access performances including captioned, audio described, British Sign Language interpreted and relaxed performances. There will also be the opportunity to learn more about our hearing equipment including our induction loop necklaces and our Sennheiser headsets, both of which amplify sound.

Disabled Access Day - Information sheet

“With an innovative approach to taste, texture and style, artisan Chocolatier Jane Williams creates chocolates with a modern fusion of tradition and creativity”.

On Thursday 17th March at 8:00 P.M. we are hosting a fantastic evening of chocolate at The Dene Centre, home of Disability North. Indulge yourself in an evening of luxury chocolates as international chocolatier Jane chronicles the history of chocolate. Embark on a unique chocolate tasting experience as she draws on her extensive training throughout Europe as an apprentice to Swiss chocolatier Phillipe Burger.

Exclusively this Easter, you will hear how Jane hand-crafts her famous, luxury Easter eggs using traditional Swiss methods.

Unwind, and savour luxury, artisan chocolates as you discover the art of chocolate-making, all in support of Disability North.

Tickets are £10.00 per head. Please pay using the Paypal button below, or email caitlinhunter@disabilitynorth.org.uk to find out how to book.

Please follow the link for more information: http://www.disabilitynorth.org.uk/contact.html

 We are carrying out pioneering Research into the detection of urological cancer in your local hospital and we would love to tell you about our study and show you the Medical Detection Dogs in action!

Presentations and demonstrations taking place on Wednesday 23rd March 2016, in the Education Centre at Milton Keynes University Hospital

With a choice of time slots: From 5.00pm till 6.00pm or 6.30pm till 7.30pm

There will also be an opportunity to take part as we are looking for healthy volunteers aged 18-40 to donate a urine sample

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The countdown is on for Purple Day 2016! With your support, we hope to make this year bigger and better than ever before and raise even more funds to improve the lives of those affected by epilepsy. Read on for more information about Purple Day and details on how you can join in with this year's purplest event.

http://www.epilepsysociety.org.uk/purple-day-26-march#.VqinIE2yqUk

What is World Autism Awareness Day and Light It Up Blue?

World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), observed on April 2, was adopted by the United Nations in 2007 to shine a bright light on autism as a growing global health priority. Every year on World Autism Awareness Day, Autism Speaks celebrates its international “Light It Up Blue” campaign. Thousands of iconic landmarks, skyscrapers, schools, businesses and homes across the globe unite by shining bright blue lights in honor of the millions of individuals and families affected by autism. Individuals everywhere wear blue in honor of our community.

 https://www.autismspeaks.org/liub/what-liub

On Saturday 23rd April 2016, The Rotarians of Milton Keynes will help you in your home with tasks that require assistance because no one in your household is able to safely do so. This day is part of our community service, so is free to those we help. How it works - If you have a job that needs doing, return the completed registration form below. We will check that we can do your job. Age UK Milton Keynes may telephone you to check the details. A few days before 23rd April we will telephone you to confirm everything. We will usually work in teams of at least two people. We will supply the labour and the tools for the job. We do not supply any materials.

Because we want to help as many people as we can on the day we can only do the work that you have requested on the form and the maximum time allowed is usually one hour. We cannot work in your home if anyone is smoking during our visit.

job registration form 2016 FINAL MKCIL

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Current and upcoming groups and courses in 2016

“Works for Us is a charity dedicated to helping people on their journey to economic independence and we do that by looking at every individual as a whole person—their skills and abilities, their interests and achievements, and their work histories, whether paid or unpaid.”

Booking is essential. Please call 01908 200186 to book a place.

Solution Focus - Mondays 9.30am-12.30pm.

                             - 6 week course starting 6th June.

¨ Focus on the issues that are meaningful to YOU.

¨ Explore what YOU want to achieve in your personal or work life.

¨ Realise YOUR own strengths and resources for achieving your goals.

¨ Develop YOUR confidence and optimism as you take small steps to create positive change.

¨ Learn how YOU can keep moving forward using solution focus skills.

Is This Me? - 3 day course plus follow up one to one session.

9th, 16th, 23rd May - Mondays 9.30am-12pm.

7th, 14th, 21st June - Tuesday 4.30-7pm.

11th, 18th, 25th July - Mondays 9.30am-12pm.

Would you like to take stock of your life?

¨ Are you thinking of taking a different direction but don’t know what it is you want yet?

¨ Do you have something in mind you’d like to try but feeling unsure you have the confidence to just go for it?

¨ If the answer is YES to any one of these questions, then this course is for you!

Upcycling Clothes for Work- Mondays 9.30am-12.30pm.

                                                  - 6 week course starting 11th April.

Learn to sew and make small alterations. Adapt clothes and use accessories. Identify suitable clothes for work and what to buy in charity shops.

Growing Together - Tuesdays 10am-1pm.

             - 6 week course starting 10th May.

Subjects covered:  Self Esteem, Self Believe, Self Talk, Habits, Anger, Being Positive, acknowledge and affirm your strengths, plan your future and Goal Setting.

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Resources

Opportunities &

Wellbeing

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Nurturing

Group

Together!!

Just The Job - Tuesdays 1-3pm.

             - 4 week course starting 10th May.

Building your transferable skills to enable you to not only find the job that you’d like, but help you to apply and interview for it.

CV building, interview skills, communication skills, organisational skills, time management and decision making will be covered in this course.

 For more information please follow the  link:http://www.worksforus.org.uk/

Spoil a Good Walk for a Good Cause!

Tee-Off for Disability North at our annual charity golf day on Friday 13th May 2016 at Hexham Golf Club. This year to make the event bigger and better we are delighted to be working in partnership with our friends Age UK Newcastle.

We are currently looking for teams of four to compete. All participants will enjoy a BBQ, hospitality and refreshments at a half-way house, breath-taking views of the Tyne Valley and the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes.

The greens at Hexham Golf Club are regularly amongst the best in the county, and the views over the confluence of the North and South Tyne and surrounding countryside are stunning. The entry fee is £250 for a team of four.

You can book your place online by clicking on the following link: Golf Day.

To find out more please e-mail us by clicking on the following link: E-Mail.

Disability North is a free Independent Living Service which promotes social inclusion, independence and choice for disabled and older people in the North East of England and Cumbria. Age UK Newcastle working with and for older people in Newcastle upon Tyne, adding life to years as well as years to life.

This is your invitation to participate in the Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group’s Equality Stakeholder event on May 18^th at the Milton Keynes Christian Centre between 10.00am and midday.

We want you to help us comment on the evidence we have collected to make sure we are treating everyone in a fair and positive way when we commission local healthcare.

You will find attached a programme, an invitation letter and more  information on the evidence we have collected.

If you are interested in taking part in this event then please contact Neil Carter by May 13^th, 2016 using the contact details below.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Neil Carter

Telephone: 01908 278 703

Mobile: 0782 558 4409

Text Relay: (for Deaf & hard of hearing people only) 18001 01908 278 273

Fax: 01908 278 662

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You are invited to a Celebration of Singing for the Brain® on Wednesday 18 May 2016 from 2.00pm – 4.00pm at The Ridgeway Centre Featherstone Rd, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5TH

Please R.S.V.P. to

suebinnie33@gmail.com

or call Alzheimer’s Society on 01296 331722

by 3 May 2016

Dementia Awareness Week

15 – 19 May 2016

Come and experience Singing for the Brain® for yourself - a service which is enjoyed by many people living with dementia and their carers - and help us spread the word

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You are invited to join us for the opening night of the One in Four exhibition at 6pm on Thursday 19th May at the Arts for Health workshop. In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week 2016, Arts for Health (Milton Keynes) and Rethink Mental Illness have organised an art exhibition aimed at sharing information about mental illness and reducing the associated stigma. The exhibition will feature artwork by people affected by mental health problems, created in collaboration with  artists Karen Raingold and Charlie Henry.

Karen Raingold’s collaboration used photography and collage to explore statistics, facts and stereotypes. The resulting work gives an insight in to how stress, anxiety and depression affects people as well as challenging some common perceptions.

Charlie Henry worked with the group to create boxes of calm,  hidden treasures aimed at providing a mini sanctuary.  As well as creating boxes of calm for display in the exhibition, the group have also produced as series of boxes which will be left in public spaces as gifts to anyone who finds them.

As well as a chance to see the artworks the opening night also offers a DJ set from PUL53WIDTH as well as poetry from the Repton House poetry group.

The exhibition will be open to the public 1pm – 4pm Friday 20 May and Saturday 21 May 2016.

For more information contact 01908 996124 or sharon.paulger@mkuh.nhs.uk

artsforhealthmk.com/2016/05/10/one-in-four-2/

Researchers at the Open University are looking into ways that technology could improve public transport in MK. We’d like to invite you to an event we’re running to discuss transport issues in the city, and think about what you’d to to solve them. It will be a lively and engaging evening, discussing an important topic. Your views could influence how public transport works in MK in the years to come.

The event will be held in the Bletchley Youth Centre THIS THURSDAY 19th May, 5-8pm, with a follow up event on 7 July, 5-8pm.

Refreshments will be provided.

Please follow the link for more information: http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=c4386cb7d45690f9ad65f1f0d&id=8aedd123d5&e=c62e1ed9e5

“All Hands on Deck” – DAA Milton Keynes event 20 May 2016

On Friday 20 May between 10.00 and 12.00 during Dementia Awareness Week the DAA MK is arranging various awareness raising activities in locations around Milton Keynes.  At 11.00 am the plan is to link hands and spend a few minutes remembering people we have known with dementia and their carers and sharing these memories with those whose hands we are holding.  The event will use the strap line "All Hands On Deck". 

The Alzheimer's Society All Hands on Deck Activity group is a vibrant group for people with dementia aged under 65.  This strapline also encompasses "A Million Hands" partnership with the Scouts Association.  A Million Hands offers Scouts four issues - including dementia - that they can choose between to work towards their Community Impact badge, as well as contributing to other badges and awards. We are hoping to involve the Scouts Association in the 20 May event both in preparation and on the day.  Mark Lancaster MP, Iain Stewart MP and Steve Coventry MK Mayor are all supporting this event.   It is hoped to make this an annual event during Dementia Awareness Week.   The linking hands in The Centre MK is either going to take place in Queen's Court.  It is hoped to involve as many retailers as possible in The Centre MK - John Lewis have started the ball rolling - along with other supporters, shoppers etc.   It is envisaged that there will be some musical activity (Junction 14 (barbershop) and Singing for the Brain (Alzheimer's Society) volunteers) and 3-4 tables offering literature and support for:

Alzheimer's Society services Dementia Action Alliance Milton Keynes information (participant organisations can display materials) Dementia Friends information   We are encouraging people to wear something in the colour blue - Forget-Me-Not - and there will be a supply of air filled blue Alzheimer's Society balloons where it is possible for these to be used .   There will be similar hand holding events in the following locations:   Intu - Oak Court (confirmed) - support from Intu Management and it is hoped retailers.  Iain Stewart MP has confirmed his attendance. Kingston Centre - Outside Tesco (confirmed) - support from the Kingston Centre Manager and the Community Relations Manager at Tesco plus local retailers   Interest has also been expressed by a number of other organisations in and around Milton Keynes, and it is hoped that where it is not possible for people to get to one of the main venues they will have an Awareness Raising activity in their place of work/community centre/leisure centre/sports ground/home/school/library.

A memory tree with branches or MDF tree-shaped board with blue labels or post-its to tie/stick on remembering by name a person affected by dementia is one idea which has been suggested.

   As far as other volunteering is concerned, help on the day would be very much appreciated and any publicising of the event which you can do through your contact channels would be very much appreciated.   

Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any queries.  Mazzafish100@hotmail.com. You will realise that this is still a work in progress and any ideas for further promoting this event would be welcome. 

Thank you in advance.  

Visit The Mobility Roadshow, incorporating Get Going Live! – the premier UK event for accessible vehicles and adapted driving

 (Silverstone, Northants. 26-28th May 2016)  

If you are a passenger or driver with disabilities or restricted mobility, visit The 2016 Mobility Roadshow, incorporating Get Going Live! for exciting test-driving opportunities, specialist vehicle demonstrations and the chance to try a wide range of adapted driving controls. 

• Test drive adapted and wheelchair-accessible vehicles, whether as a Motability customer or for private ownership, around the iconic Silverstone circuit – for free!  Registration for all test drives is now open: www.mobilityroadshow.co.uk  
• See the largest range of adapted driving controls all in one location – push/pull hand controls, floor mounted controls, left foot accelerators, lightened power steering, ring accelerators, specialist electric triggers, 4 way joystick steering, electric mini wheel steering, remote secondary controls and more  
• Get Going Live! – the specialist feature for young and novice drivers with disabilities – research all the options for your first adapted vehicle and seek advice from the experts, plus take your first drive at Silverstone!  
• Experience hands-on a wide range of innovative mobility products including wheelchairs, mobility scooters and trikes through to self-lifting ramps and car boot hoists  
• Plus: exciting Let’s Play! Sports Zone – come and tryBoccia, Disability Tennis, Powerchair Football and Wheelchair Basketball for the first time  
• Amazing ‘Golden Ticket’ prizes to be won every day including an accessible Aerobility trial flight, a triple accessible supercar experience from iCAN and an iPAD Air!FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER TOO!
• TO PRE-REGISTER FOR TEST DRIVES AND FOR ALL THE LATEST EVENT NEWS: www.mobilityroadshow.co.uk

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.

This year we're focusing on building Carer Friendly Communities. Communities which support carers to look after their loved ones well, while recognising that they are individuals with needs of their own.

Carers Week is brought to life by the individuals and organisations who come together to organise activities and events throughout the UK, drawing attention to just how important caring is.

http://www.carersweek.org/

This year Carers MK is celebrating it’s 10^th Anniversary and to celebrate, we are inviting carers to enter our Bake Off Competition on

• Bringing together over 15 organisations from the local community providing information and advice including: Age UK, Alzheimer’s Society, Bucks Fire & Rescue, Wiltshire Foods, RNIB MK, Healthwatch, PACA, MK Centre for Integrated Living, Samaritans and more…..

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• Opportunity to apply for the Carers Discount Card on the day
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• “Bake Off” Competition!
• This year Carers MK is celebrating its 10^th Anniversary and to   celebrate, we are inviting carers to enter our Bake Off competition. The bakes will be judged on the day and the winner will receive a prize. If you would like to enter the competition then please email or call Carers MK on 01908 231 703 or email mail@carersmiltonkeynes.org

The bakes will be judged on the day and the winner will receive a prize.

• Bringing together over 15 organisations from the local community providing information and advice including: Age UK, Alzheimer’s Society, Bucks Fire & Rescue, Wiltshire Foods, RNIB MK, Healthwatch, PACA, MK Centre for Integrated Living, Samaritans and more…..

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• Opportunity to apply for the Carers Discount Card on the day
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• “Bake Off” Competition!
• This year Carers MK is celebrating its 10^th Anniversary and to   celebrate, we are inviting carers to enter our Bake Off competition. The bakes will be judged on the day and the winner will receive a prize. If you would like to enter the competition then please email or call Carers MK on 01908 231 703 or email mail@carersmiltonkeynes.org

ur aprons and get out those scales!

If you would like to enter the competition, please contact Carers MK                            

via email mail@carersmiltonkeynes.org or call 01908 231703

We are very excited to announce BucksVision are holding a series of focus days in June aimed at bringing people with sight loss and the support and equipment they may benefit from, together.

Venues:

Friday 10^th June- The Church of Christ the Cornerstone, 300 Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 2ES.

Friday 17^th June- Aylesbury Methodist Church and Centre, Buckingham Street, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP20 2NQ.

Friday 24^th June- The Hub, Easton St, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP11 1NJ.

 Time: 10am until 3pm (set up from 9:15am)

Closing date for booking: Friday, 20^th May 2016

The focus days will be designed to reach people with sight loss at a local level; it would be fantastic if you could join us on the day.

If you wish to book a place for these focus days or to find out more, please contact me? on 01296 487556 or email vreid@bucksvision.co.uk

We very much look forward to welcoming you and other exhibitors and working together to support people with Sight Loss in Buckinghamshire.

Kind regards,

Victoria Reid

Office Assistant and Hospital Service Volunteer Coordinator

CANCELLED

Due to current circumstances we have decided that we do not have the staffing capacity to run the quiz night planned for the 15th June

Programme July to December 2016

Tuesday 12th July 

We welcome again Julie Edwards from the Macular Society to update us on Current Treatments and Research For Macular Diseases

Tuesday 9th August

Summer Tea Party

Come along for our social afternoon with delicious refreshments, Hazel's popular quiz or game and a raffle.

Tuesday 13th September

Low Vision Clinic:  Louise James, Optometrist from the Eye Clinic at Milton Keynes Hospital, will tell us about the services offered to help us make the most of our sight and how to be referred to the clinic.

Tuesday 11th October

Behind the Curtain at MK Theatre: Lynda Maude is giving us a brief history of Milton Keynes Theatre, telling us about the shows it puts on with some stories behind hem, as well information on the access facilities available such as touch tours and described performances. 

Tuesday 8th November

British Wireless for the Blind Fund: Simon Parsons, Regional Development Manger for BWFBF is demonstrating some of the listening products available including the popular Sonata radio, and how they can be provided.

Tuesday 13th December

Our 6th AGM is followed by the Christmas social meeting with seasonal refreshments, fun quiz or game,& a raffle.

For further details please contact Meggie on 01908 319292

WALNUT TREE SPORTS GROUND, MK7 7DE

ENCOMPASS, NEON, MK SNAP CHOIR, MACINTYRE GLEE CLUB

SPORTS AND GAMES INCLUDING

FOOTBALL, CRICKET, YOGA, BIKES, BOWLS,

BADMINTON, TENNIS & MORE

DO IT YOURSELF ARTS & CRAFTS / ART EXHIBITION

INFORMATION STANDS & STALLS

REFRESHMENTS

MK DAD A4 Poster 2016

Did I Do That? 

Over the past few years the word Dementia has been one that we hear more often, which is not surprising considering recent statistics state that around 800,000 people in the UK have dementia. The Art and Dementia programme at Arts for Health Milton Keynes is run in the belief that art can help override the stress and confusion of memory loss.

Featuring the work of people living with dementia, their carers and associate artists the exhibition Did I Do That?showcases artwork produced in our Arts and Dementia programme. 

Did I Do That?does not explore dementia as a theme but rather presents an opportunity to showcase the work produced by people living with dementia. The exhibition demonstrates both the therapeutic benefits of creativity and the potential of people with dementia.

Alongside this work, the exhibition also includes work produced by our associate artists, exploring how community work can inform artistic practice.

This work has been supported by funding from MK Community Foundation

Lip-reading at Community Learning MK

For more information or to book your place please contact Enrolments: Tel. 01908 556760

New ten-week class starting 23rd September 2016

Fridays 9am until 11am – Cost £113 (concessions £90)

Further concessions if referred by GP or Audiology

www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk

01908 556700

Tel: 01908 556700

Lip-reading (Mixed-level)

Do you find communication a challenge due to hearing loss?

Lip-reading classes offer opportunities to improve lip-reading skills, develop communication strategies and gain more information from non-verbal clues.
Rivers Centre, Trent

Lip-reading poster 2016a pdf

 www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/clmk

Lip-reading Club

Friday mornings 10am to 12 noon

starting Friday 22nd July-until Friday 16th September

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Dementia support worker provide information and support to people with dementia and their carers by telephone and face to face. Visits can be arranged in people's homes or at our office. If you would like to speak to someone, please telephone to arrange a suitable appointment. 

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Early Years (freelance) opportunity at MK Gallery

Closing date 10am, Tuesday 2 August | Interviews to be held at MK Gallery on Tuesday 9 August

MK Gallery’s Learning Team seeks a confident and enthusiastic individual to support the delivery of a 12 week Start the Art Programme in the Brooklands area. The successful applicant will have experience of working with children and families and support the team to further develop partnerships with new and current audiences and Brooklands Farm School.  Please download an application pack for more details.  Please share with your contacts and networks, which would be greatly appreciated.

For further information about the Learning Programme please visit www.mkgallery.org/learning or ‘like’ our MK Gallery Learning Facebook page

Come along and be part of your local hospital’s Annual Review of 2015/16.

Hear first-hand how your hospital is doing and improving facilities for patients. Plus, there is also the opportunity to visit information stands from various departments and organisations.

For more information, or to reserve your place, please call 01908 996235 or email: Foundation.Members@mkuh.nhs.uk

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Chat Shack is back by popular demand!

Come and make new friends, renew old acquaintances, develop your social network.

Refreshments available

We’re hoping you can help us promote MS Life within your organisation and community.  We’d like everyone affected by MS to know about MS Life and to have the opportunity to attend.

We have lots of leaflets and posters for you to display and give out. If you would like us to send them to you, please let us know your address and how many you’d like.

So what is MS Life?

MS Life is the biggest free lifestyle event for people with multiple sclerosis in Europe. People from all over the world come to the event to hear top scientists talk about the latest research, go to workshops that will help you live well with MS, and make new friends. MS Life 2016 is gearing up to be a great event. We have already confirmed a programme of fascinating research talks alongside our interactive Science zones with activities for the whole family. There are a variety of workshops to attend over the weekend, including sessions on symptom management and work and benefits, through to demonstrations from top chefs, and a chance to get involved in yoga, dancing and other accessible activities in our Get Active zone. There will also be an MS Spa offering a little pampering and relaxation.

How do I book?

MS Life takes place at London’s ExCeL on 17 and 18 September, to book your FREE place, visit www.mssociety.org.uk/mslife, or call 0300 500 8084.

How else can I help?

If you’d like to promote MS Life on social media we also have a number of shareables that you can use – just email mslife@mssociety.org.uk and we’ll send them across.  Using the hashtag #mslife2016 will also help direct people to online content for the event.

Any help you can lend to promoting the event is greatly appreciated and we hope to see you at MS Life 2016!

Going the Distance walk in London on 18 September. People can register to take part for just £10 (or £5 for SIA members – it’s free to sign up so worth doing). There are two routes around London’s most iconic bridges – an eight mile route and a more family friendly and accessible four mile route. People can sign up at www.spinal.co.uk/events/going-the-distance-2016-london-bridges-walk

Walk London’s most famous bridges on an 8 mile
sponsored walk to help rebuild lives after spinal cord injury.
Registration includes:
- Special Event T-Shirt
- Goodie Bag
- Refreshments

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This is a singing and song writing initiative for people with memory problems and all forms of dementia and for their companions run by Turtle Key Arts in conjunction with The Royal College of Music and English Touring Opera . If you are interested, please telephone Charlotte Cunningham on 020 8964 5060. Please note the Society does not endorse or recommend the service but felt you may be interested in knowing this is to take place locally.

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Services Information Sheet MK- Autumn 2016

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R N I B  and Action on Hearing Loss are jointly offering an opportunity for you to get help with your queries on digital devices such as smart phones, I-pads, tablets, laptops etc.

There will be  a project to run 4 once a month sessions on the following dates:

Monday, 26 September.

Tuesday, 1 November;

Monday, 28 November and

Monday, 19 December 2016 has been CANCELLED

All sessions will be in the large meeting room, Centre for Integrated Living, Christ the Cornerstone Church, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3ES between 2 and 4 p.m.

Please note these are not training sessions.  It is essential to  book a place when a time slot of 20 minutes per attendee will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Two volunteers (one specialist to help the visually impaired and one specialist to help the hard of hearing candidate), have kindly agreed to sort out your queries. 

It is essential to book a place and state your precise queries  at least three days before each session by e-mailing Padma to her address:

pscheriyan@gmail.com

It is not possible to take your queries over the phone.

We look forward to your booking.

Just to let you know that we have a date for this years Healthwatch event in Middleton Hall – it will be held on Thursday 6^th October, we have been assured that Thursdays are busier than Tuesdays by the City Centre Management, unfortunately we were unable to get a Saturday date as they are fully booked.  The good news is that we do not anticipate a price increase.  You do not need to do anything just yet but I thought it would be helpful to know the date well in advance.  If you know of any other groups or people working in a health- related field that may be interested in a stand please ask them to get in touch with Healthwatch and we will include them when we send out the initial information.

For those of you with groups if you would like me to visit your group, talk to your members and gather any issues they have then do not hesitate to get in touch.

Getting together to celebrate World Mental Health Day, we are holding a Music Evening at MK Gallery on the 10.10.16. Both events will have a cash bar.

The film has been specifically chosen to reflect how, many years of depression can be overcome enabling one to integrate back into family and community.

There will also be an Art exhibition supported by MK Arts for Health at the same gallery evening, this will feature art works created by individuals with lived experience of mental health illness.

At the gallery event there will be a chance to talk about mental health and find out more about the support available locally.

9th October 2016 Cock Hotel, High Street Stony Stratford

7:00 to 10:00 The Zeroes

+ local MC

10th October 2016 MK Gallery

Midsummer Boulevard

7:00 to 10:00

Rock in My Pockets

Art Exhibition

Places are free but limited - for booking details check out

Facebook WMHDMK

https://www.facebook.com/WMHDMK/)

or book directly on

The Zereos, 9.10.16

http://www.mkgallery.org/events/2016_10_10/ world_mental_health_day_mk_screening_and_exhibition/

Rocks in My Pockets 10.10.16

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Please come along and support our public fundraising event. The event kicks off from 7pm with a break for nibbles.

Teas & coffees 

Raffle 

Please feel free to bring along your own alcohol. There will be lots of fun, and prizes and to be won.

If you would like to take part please contact Kim.Burchell@mkcil.org.uk or call 01908 231344 and register your place. Teams of up to 6 people. Cost of entry £6 per person payable on the door. BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

CALLING ALL EMPLOYERS OF PERSONAL CARE

ASSISTANTS, ORGANISATIONS THAT SUPPORT THEM AND RELEVANT STAFF FROM LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUPS

The law on workplace pensions has changed. Under the Pensions Act 2008, every employer in the UK must put certain staff into a pension scheme and contribute

towards it. This is called auto enrolment. It applies to all employers including employers of personal assistants.

But DON’T PANIC help is at hand!

Disability Rights UK with support from The Pensions Regulator has organised a series of SEMINARS around England that will help answer all your questions.

Come along to a SEMINAR near you and hear directly from a representative of the Pension Regulator about how the law on workplace pensions has changed, what you need to do, and when. There will also be an opportunity for you to get answers to your questions and discuss any concerns you may have.

The SEMINARS are free to attend but numbers are limited so DON’T DELAY BOOK TODAY 

For more information or to book your place, please email events@disabilityrightsuk.org

All venues are accessible, however please let us know of any access needs you may have in advance.

http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/2016/september/pension-seminars

       Agenda

Arrival and refreshments

Introducing Auto Enrolment - presentation from the Pension Regulator Short break

Your questions answered

Round up of the afternoon and signposting to helpful resources

Dates and venues

All venues are accessible

All sessions run from 1.30pm - 3.30pm 

* 13th October – The Space, Roundtree Way, Norwich, NR7 8SQ

* 26th October – Friends’ Meeting House, Ship St, Brighton BN1 1AF

* 15th November – In association with Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) Milton Keynes Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive, Oldbrook, Milton Keynes, MK6 2TG

* 23rd November – Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA

* 29th November – The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW

* 30th November – BVSC building, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DR

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Welcome to the Autumn/Winter issue of Carers News – I hope you all had an enjoyable summer. We’ve had a busy few months here at Carers MK with the increasing numbers of carers getting in touch, the launch of our Carers Discount Card, Carers Week 2016, our summer activities for young carers, and continuing our work with GP surgeries - focusing on improving the health and wellbeing of carers in Milton Keynes. In this issue of Carers News, we take a look at some of the Money & Legal Matters affecting carers and focus on some of the questions which carers most frequently ask us, including how you apply for Carers Allowance and other benefits that carers can be entitled to. We also look at financial and legal issues including paying for care and information about Lasting Power of Attorney. As a carer it’s really important to understand the different benefits and financial support available and your legal rights. Carers MK is here to support you, and our team of dedicated support workers can help answer any questions you might have concerning financial or legal matters, and to point you in the right direction! As the winter on the draw nearer, we also take a look at staying healthy during winter - ensuring you look after yourself as well as the person you The front page image shows Carers MK Chief Executive Stephen Archibald, the Mayor of MK and a carer at Carers MK’s Carers Week event in June 2016. care for is vital, so that you are able to continue in your caring role. Carers are entitled to a free flu jab from their GP which will protect you and ensure you don’t pass flu onto the person you care for. On P.12, Nutritionist Nikki Brown from Heartfelt Nutrition talks about the sorts of foods our body and immune system needs to stay strong with the seasonal changes. NHS Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) also features a few of the simple steps carers should take to ensure a healthy winter for you and the people you care for. On P.10 & 11, you will find our latest Support Group and Training Diary for September - March 2017, and details about new courses including a Siblings Course and a Managing Challenging Behaviour course for parent carers. You will find more information about all our training workshops for Autumn/Winter on P.8 & 9. Save the date! Carers MK’s AGM will take place on Friday 14th October at Acorn House from 10am - 1pm.

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The event takes place on Wednesday 19th October 2016

We would like to welcome you from 1.30pm for light refreshments and the formal meeting will begin at 2pm.

The AGM will give us the opportunity to share with you the successes and challenges of the past year and to discuss with you our plans for the future. We will also give you the opportunity to ask questions to members of the Board.

To help us with our planning of this event, you may wish to confirm your attendance, you can do that via email at info@mkcil.org.uk or call us on 01908 231344. This will help us with our seating and catering arrangements, therefore please can you send the following information

•  Your full name, role and organisation
• Contact email and telephone number
• Any other special requirements

If you require additional support, please do feel free to bring along your carer/PA.

Please do share this invitation to other members of your organisation/group who you feel would like to attend.

In order to ensure that we can give you a full response to any issues you would like to raise at the AGM, please submit any questions to Allison.carlton@mkcil.org.uk by Wednesday 12th October.

I very much hope you will be able to attend and I look forward to meeting you at 2.00pm on Wednesday 19th October 2016

Did you know that only 17.2% of disabled people take part in moderate physical activity once a week however seven in ten disabled people say they want to be more active. Showing that
more work is needed to ensure we have an active county for all.
Leap is the non-profit county organisation with responsibility for increasing levels of physical activity and sport. Funded by Sport England we are working with our partners, the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS), the British Paralympic Association (BPA), WheelPower and event sponsor Slater & Gordon to co-ordinate the inaugural county-wide disability sports forum on Thursday 3rd November to help address these challenges.

Aims from the summit are to:
 make a difference to the lives of disabled people through sport and activity
 establish a disability sport and activity forum to share best practice
 attract national funding and
 optimise our position as the birthplace of the Paralympics.
The summit welcomes you as someone working with or on behalf of disabled people, and through the summit we hope together we can enrich our knowledge about the benefits of sport and physical activity. Please be reassured that the focus of this summit is not about elite sport, but is about getting down to the grass roots level of sport for all
We would be delighted if you are able to join us, and help to create a disability legacy at county level to equal the recognition achieved through the Paralympics established here in Buckinghamshire.
For more information on the conference programme and how to get involved please visit http://www.leapwithus.org.uk/events/bucks-mk-disability-summit or email Fiona McMillan fmcmillan@leapwithus.org.uk / Emily Miller emily@ejmevents.co.uk

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Dementia: Quality of Care

We are delighted to announce our Dementia: Quality of Care conference and we would like for you to join us on the day.

Following on from the highly successful and well-attended event in Manchester back in April, Open Forum Events are very proud to be bringing this conference to London.

Book your place(s): Here

This event will help you to develop a greater understanding of how people with dementia can get the support they need every day of the year, whether that be at home, in residential care, hospital or in the wider community.

Join us to hear about examples of best practice from leading organisations across the health and social care sector and practical sessions designed to be transferable that will encourage the adoption of key actions across different teams and organisations to make England the best place to live well with dementia for patients and families by 2020

View the overviewHere

Some of the topics covered include:

• How Care Has Changed
• Dementia – The Invisible Illness
• State of Caring 2016
• Dementia End of Life Care
• Carer: Validation skills made simple for the whole community
• The Impact upon Relationships
• Creativity in Care
• Diagnosing Dementia
• Living Well at Home

View the programme Here

Enjoy and learn from a programme that has been designed according to delegate feedback from our last four Dementia conferences to offer maximum value and practical guidance.

Delegates will hear from a wide range of expert speakers across the public and private sectors, including:

• Sarah Reed, Dementia Communications Specialist, (Confirmed)
• Professor Paul Burstow, Chair, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust and Professor & Thought Leader Health & Social Care (invited)
• Dr Karen Harrison-Dening, Director of Admiral Nursing, Dementia UK (Confirmed)
• Tommy Dunne, Living with Dementia & Joyce Dunne, Carer (invited)
• Julia Pitkin, Dementia Coach and Trainer, Validation Teacher Level 3, Occupational Therapist (Confirmed)
• Heléna Herklots, Chief Executive, Carers UK (invited)
• Sally Knocker, Consultant Trainer, Dementia Care Matters, (Confirmed)
• Susanna Howard, Creator and Artistic Director, Living Words (invited)
• Aileen Jackson, Senior Project Manager (Diabetes & Dementia), South London Health Innovation Network, (Confirmed)
• Suzy Webster, My home life (invited)

If you would like to know more about this event, please click here to register your interest and for more details also to register your place - alternatively, reply to this email and a member of the team will come back to you as soon as possible.

Book your place(s):  Here

Think Inside the Box

You are invited to join us for the opening of Think Inside the Box, 6.30pm on Thursday 24 November 2016 at the Arts for Health workshop, which is upstairs at the Kingston Library, Winchester Circle, MK10 0BA.

Having a mental health problem is often referred to as a hidden disability, and therefore it is difficult to detect from just looking at a person. Arts for Health (Milton Keynes) have teamed up with Rethink Mental Illness to present Think Inside the Box, an exhibition which aims to share information about mental illness and reduce the stigma which surrounds it. Collaborating with people affected by mental health problems, Think Inside the Box encourages us to look beyond initial appearance and the front that we put up, because how we look on the outside doesn’t always reflect how we’re really feeling on the inside.

The exhibition will be open to the public 1pm – 3pm Friday 26 November and 10am -1pm Saturday 27 November 2016.

For more information contact 01908 996124 or sharon.paulger@mkuh.nhs.uk

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Having a mental health problem is often referred to as a hidden disability, and therefore it is difficult to detect from just looking at a person. Arts for Health (Milton Keynes) have teamed up with Rethink Mental Illness to present Think Inside the Box, an exhibition which aims to share information about mental illness and reduce the stigma which surrounds it. Collaborating with people affected by mental health problems, Think Inside the Box encourages us to look beyond initial appearance and the front that we put up, because how we look on the outside doesn’t always reflect how we’re really feeling on the inside.

The exhibition will be open to the public 1pm – 3pm Friday 26 November and 10am -1pm Saturday 27 November 2016 at the Arts for Health workshop, which is upstairs at the Kingston Library, Winchester Circle, MK10 0BA.

For more information contact 01908 996124 or sharon.paulger@mkuh.nhs.uk

This year on the 25th November we will be holding a ticket only Charity auction and Masquerade ball to raise money and awareness for Willen Hospice as our way of saying thank you for the tremendous care and humility they provided whist our father was in there care.

Willen Hospice is a registered charity that provides specialist care for people whose illness no longer responds to curative treatment (also known as specialist palliative care). Willen Hospice provide care for people from the age of 18 years upwards and support Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas.

Willen Hospice provides services to three Primary Care Trusts - Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire & Northamptonshire. The Hospice is based at a quiet lakeside area close to the City Centre.
To continue to the care and service they provide, Willen Hospice must raise around £7 every minute from the local community
The care is free to those who need it but to continue to offer that care we need to raise around £3.6million every year.
The annual running costs of the Hospice is around £4.6 million - we're very grateful to have 22% of these costs met by the NHS. The remaining 78% needs to be raised from the local community and without the support, dedication and generosity of people just like you, Would your organisation be in a position to provide a gift for us to auction to raise the much needed funds, or in the very least point in the direction of who may be able to help.

The Jesmond & Gosforth Accessible Festive Market

Join Disability North for a day of accessible, festive family fun on Saturday 26^th November at Deneview School.

Following the success of last year’s event, Disability North are proud to deliver the Jesmond & Gosforth Christmas Market in a bigger, more accessible venue.

Find the perfect, unique Christmas gift among a variety of local craftsmen and traders, meet Santa in his Wintery grotto and feast on tasty, seasonal treats, all in support of Disability North.

Look out for our festive banners around The Freeman Hospital area!

Remaining trading spaces are limited, please book soon to avoid disappointment.

Please join us for an afternoon of joyful singing, tea, coffee and mince pies!

In the company of the Salvation Army Band and Songsters, and special guest.

All welcome - please bring a friend.

Refreshments at 2pm, the singing starts at 2.30pm.

Entry is free

For more details ring- 01908 550700

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About the International Day:

Disability North will be hosting its annual International Day of Disabled People event – a fun filled day dedicated to the people and services in our region that promote inclusion and accessibility for all.

The theme of the event this year is sport – a fitting and exciting theme given the 2016 Paralympics. Our aim is to celebrate diversity and inclusion in sport, as well as the many health benefits of an active lifestyle.

We invite you to participate in our exciting activity sessions, listen to some amazing speakers and visit an array of outreach stalls.

To find out more about the activity sessions and speakers, and to book your place, please visit our website by clicking on the following link: website.

Activity Sessions:

• Boccia and Athletics with Gateshead Special Olympics
• ‘Rookie Golf’ with Rookie Sports
• Drop in Gym Session with Pop Up Gym
• Zumba with Gateshead Council
• Thank you for your attention.

Cost: FREE to delegates 

Disability North,The Dene Centre, Castle Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1PH

0191 284 0480 | emmabanks@disabilitynorth.org.uk | www.disabilitynorth.org.uk

Access Performances 2016-2017

BSL

Dick Whittington 12 Jan 2017 7pm

MAMMA MIA! 5 May 2017 7.30pm

Jane Eyre 13 July 2017 7.15pm

Wonderland 21 July 2017 7.30

Dick Whittington 17 Dec 2016 2.30pm

(Touch Tour 12pm &1pm)

La Boheme 23 Mar 2017 7.15pm

(Touch Tour 6pm)

MAMMA MIA! 20 May 2017 2.30pm

(Touch Tour 12.20pm & 1.30pm)

Jane Eyre 15 July 2017 2pm

(Touch Tour 12pm)

Captioned

Dick Whittington 5 Jan 2017 7pm

MAMMA MIA! 13 May 2017 2.30pm

Jane Eyre 12 July 2017 7.15pm

Audio Described Performances

Relaxed performances

Dick Whittington 3rd Jan 2017 1pm

Access Performances 2016 - 2017

Our fabulous pantomime is a great festive outing and we are delighted to offer a relaxed performance 

So what is a relaxed performance and who is it for?

Suitable for both adults and children who would benefit from a more relaxed setting when attending the theatre, including people on the autism spectrum, people who make involuntary noises, people with learning disabilities, or just anyone who prefers a less formal environment when coming to see a show.

Of course the show is as good, as funny, as entertaining and as spectacular as at any other performance but the atmosphere in the auditorium is less formal than at a regular performance. It’s the opposite of the ‘quiet carriage’ on the train – there’s a relaxed attitude to noise, movement and a few small changes to the sound levels and some lighting effects are made.

We offer group discounts for 10 or more at this performance – please call our dedicated Group Sales Team on 01908 547609
Or email groupsales@theambassadors.com

For individual tickets please call;
Box Office 0844 8717652*
Access 0844 8717677*

Or visit atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes
*Booking fees apply. Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone
company’s access charge

Dick Whittington Relaxed Performance 2017

Dementia support workers provide information and support to people with dementia and their carers by telephone and face to face. Visits can be arranged in people’s homes or at our office. If you would like to speak to someone, please telephone to arrange a suitable appointment.

As the Society gets to the end of its current 5 year strategy, we have been working with people affected by dementia to set the direction for the next stage of the journey.
The Society will launch the new 5 year strategy in April 2017. At the beginning of the year the new look and feel will be unveiled. From January we will be sharing more about the changes you can expect to see.
Additionally the Society will be calling for mandatory dementia training for all homecare workers in England. The most recent strand of the Fix Dementia Care Campaign focuses on homecare and the Society’s latest report reveals that only 2 per cent of people affected by dementia feel that homecare workers have enough dementia training. It also found that 1 in 3 homecare workers have no training in dementia. The Society is calling for minimum training standards and for the Care Quality Commission to include checks on the quality of dementia training when inspecting homecare providers.

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Services Information Sheet MK- Winter 2016

Lip-reading (Mixed-level)

Do you find communication a challenge due to hearing loss?

Lip-reading classes offer opportunities to improve lipreading skills, develop communication strategies and gain more information from non-verbal clues.

Rivers Centre, Trent Road, Bletchley

New 10 week class starting Friday 13th January 2017

9am until 11am – Cost £116 (concessions £93)

Further concessions available for learners with hearing loss and those who care for the deaf

Lipreading poster Jan 2017 pdf

Art Workshops for Adults with Additional Support Needs

Arts for Health are working with a team of volunteers to offer creative workshops for adults who require 1:1 support to enable them to participate in arts activities.
These workshops take place in a relaxed, fun and supportive environment. They are suitable for people with a range of health conditions including learning difficulties and stroke or brain injury recovery.

Mondays, 2pm to 4pm

This is an ongoing project. 

Beginning on Monday 16th January 2017

The Monday group is the one with most spaces, and the one we like to offer for younger people (under 50ish) as we are aware there is already provision for older people and children.

Contact
Please note, in order to offer 1:1 support there are only 5 places available and booking is essential.
There is an annual membership fee of £50, anyone interested is welcome to come and try a session for FREE first (please book).
If you or someone you know would like to attend ple2ase email Sarah at volunteer@artsforhealthmk.com for more details.

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Below is a link to our latest course schedule, which incorporates the new groups and courses we're offering.

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MK Community Energy Alliance is an initiative formed in Milton Keynes in 2016 by Community Action: MK, Transition MK, Wolverton Community Energy, Camphill Communities Milton Keynes and MK People’s Assembly.

MK Community Energy Alliance is supported by CAPE, Community Action Platform for Energy as well as by the MK:Smart  projects.

The aim of this initiative is to celebrate and promote renewable energy initiatives in Milton Keynes, with a focus on community-owned energy model in particular, and to mobilise our local communities to get involved and support these. A more specific aim of the alliance is to organise a series of educational events and produce resources for citizens of Milton Keynes on the topic of community energy.

MK Community Energy Conference 2017 – 25 February 2017

We are delighted to let you know that we are in the process of organising a conference dedicated to community energy and the sustainable history of Milton Keynes.

For more information please follow the link: http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=c4386cb7d45690f9ad65f1f0d&id=2a2d99e0be&e=c62e1ed9e5

YMCA Milton Keynes ‘Sleep Easy’

Milton Keynes YMCA is calling on the local community in Milton Keynes to take part in our annual ‘Sleep Easy’ fundraising event to raise awareness of rough sleeping and raise money for young, homeless people.

 The event, which will take place on Friday 3^rd March and will last from 7.00pm – 7.00am the next morning, invites participants to brave the cold for one night and sleep in a makeshift cardboard box outside the YMCA in CMK.

MK YMCA already serves approximately 500 young, homeless people a year in the area and having lost £194,000 in council funding, we are looking to raise awareness among local people of what it is like to be on the streets for just one night.

Participants are asked to pay an entry fee of £10 to take part in the event, with all funds being used to eradicate the reality of youth homelessness for many young people. They are also encouraged to raise money through sponsorship.

According to the MK Community Foundation ‘Vital Signs’ report, at the end of January 2016 there were 27 confirmed rough sleepers in the city with another 31 reported but unconfirmed. This is a 237% increase on 2013 when there were 8 confirmed rough sleepers in MK. However, these are the official figures, but in reality the figures are probably higher as they don’t take into account those who are constantly sofa surfing.

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"Tomorrow should be part of the training of every political leader on the planet"  

For more information please follow the link: http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=c4386cb7d45690f9ad65f1f0d&id=3e1d1bc8c7&e=d61bda1766

When is Disabled Access Day?

Disabled Access Day 2017 will take place between 10th and 12th March 2017. We've extended the dates so more people can get involved and more places can be visited. The main day of events will be Saturday 11th March but we hope by extending the dates more people will be able to get involved and visit venues over multiple days!

We hope you'll join us for one, two or all three days in 2017!

When was the first Disabled Access Day?

Saturday 17th January 2015 was the first Disabled Access Day, you can find out how it went by reading our impact report.

The second Disabled Access Day was held on 12th March 2016 and saw it grow over four times in size - we have high hopes for 2017!

Where is Disabled Access Day?

Anywhere & everywhere! This year the majority of events took place across the UK, but there were also events across Europe and in Canada. No matter where you are, you can get involved! 

Who is Disabled Access Day for?

All disabled people and their families, friends and carers.

Can I help you?

Oh yes, definitely! This is a big undertaking and we need all the help we can get. There are lots of opportunities to get involved: whether you’re an individual that wants to help spread the word, an organisation that wants to hold an event or a charity that wants to encourage people to get involved. Please get in touch for more information or visit our get involved pages.

For more information please follow the link: 

http://www.disabledaccessday.com/what-where-when/

Dementia support workers provide information and support to people with dementia and their carers by telephone and face to face. Visits can be arranged in people’s homes or at our office. If you would like to speak to someone, please telephone to arrange a suitable appointment.

Service Location Frequency Time
‘All Hands on Deck’ Activity Group

(for people with dementia under 65)

Monday, monthly -
3 April
15 May
12 Jun
2pm - 4pm

Activity Group

Swinfen Harris Hall, London Road, Stony Stratford MK11 1JA

Every Tuesday
10am - 12pm
Activity Group
Shenley Wood Village, Chalkdell Drive, Shenley Wood, MK5 6GJ

Last Tuesday of the month
25 Apr, 30 May, 27 Jun
2pm – 4pm

Activity Group
West Bletchley Community Centre, Porchester Close, Bletchley MK3 6BH

Wednesday, fortnightly
5 & 19 Apr
3, 17 & 31 May
14 & 28 Jun
1.45pm -3.45pm

Activity Group

Springfield Centre, Springfield Boulevard, MK6 3JH

Every Thursday
1.30pm -3.30pm

Carer Support Group

Margaret Powell House, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3BN

Wednesday, fortnightly
12 & 26 Apr
10 & 24 May
7 & 21 Jun
10.30am - 12.30pm

Singing for the Brain ***CHANGE OF DETAILS – SEE OVERLEAF***
Abbey Hill Golf Centre, Monks Way, Two Mile Ash, Milton Keynes, MK8 8AA

Monday, fortnightly
10 & 24 Apr, 8 & 22 May, 5 & 19 Jun
10.30am -12.15pm

Singing for the Brain ***CHANGE OF DETAILS – SEE OVERLEAF***
The Peartree Centre, Chadd Lane, Milton Keynes MK6 3EB.

Monday, fortnightly
10 & 24 Apr, 8 & 22 May, 5 & 19 Jun
2pm - 3.45pm

Services Information Sheet MK- Spring 2017

Relate Milton Keynes CPD Workshop - Raising Awareness in Couple Relationships affected by Asperger Syndrome

Friday 24^th March 2017

This is a 6 hour workshop (10am – 4pm) which we will be running in a venue (to be confirmed) in Milton Keynes.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

The cost is £95 (£10 discount) for bookings confirmed by 31.01.17 (payment will be required to confirm)

For more information please email appointment@relatemk.org

All Abilities Night at iFly Indoor Skydiving for free

"All Abilities Night" that we are running in our Milton Keynes tunnel.
iFly is abe to offer you 2 spaces to this event for people you think would love to come and fly. We want to show that no matter what a persons disability is, they can still experience the dream of flight.

To book in, the lucky 2 people will need to contact me and all of the information about the night/times/contact details are below. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so once spaces are gone, they're gone. This event will be free and if successful we plan to run a regular quarterly 'All Abilities' night.
Milton Keynes - 28/03/17 - 18:30pm & 19:00pm flight times (report to us at 17:30pm latest) - People will need to have booked with me by the 20th March latest. Any bookings after this date may not be considered.
Contact details: Marc Leopard - mleopold@iflyworld.co.uk

‘Your guide to flying with a disability’

Tuesday 4^th April 2017

Milton Keynes Christian Conference Centre,  Oldbrook   MK6 2TG 

Please let us know how you plan to arrive at the event?

By car o       Public transport o          By air o       On foot o 

Do you have any special dietary requirements?

Do you have a hearing/visual or other hidden disability that we can support you with on the day?

Would you be interested in finding out about our other events?   

On receipt of this form, we will send you a short questionnaire to find out about the flying related areas of interest or concern that you have.

         Please email return this form too: marion.dmoirah@qef.org.uk  or post to:

QEF Mobility Services, 1 Metcalfe Avenue, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 4AW

   Tel: 0208 770 1151 Fax 0208 770 1211 www.qef.org.uk & www.tryb4ufly.org.uk

 2. MK VISITOR REGISTRATION FORM - 4 APRIL 2017

Govconnect is a social enterprise dedicated to assisting the wide range of organisations in the UK & EU challenged with delivering health and social care policy. We seek to ensure that the vision for Health and Care is delivered upon across all UK and European geographies and administrations.

Through a series of strategic conferences and accompanying digital and social engagement strategies, Govconnect will provide a platform to drive greater collaboration.

In turn, it is hoped that models of care can be improved upon, partnerships strengthened and that through engagement with local communities and their local and national delivery agents tasked with the provision of Health & Care; the quality of patient experience, safety, and care is enhanced.

Through our inaugural conference in London and the accompanying Northern version, we have ensured that the leading stakeholders are convened to discuss the progressions to date. These activities have empowered hundreds of health and care professionals with valuable insight on future policy aspirations for 2020 and beyond. The huge success of these initiatives have also enabled Govconnect to utilise its social status and reinvest back into many community projects and National charities.

To ensure that we deliver on our pledge we are urging policy makers, government departments and all responsible agencies and organisations to work with us on these unique set of challenges.

As one of the UK’s fastest growing social enterprises we work with a range of local community projects on issues linked to Dementia, in addition to investing our profits to key research charities and many other worthy causes.

We invite you, your friends and family to local charity, BucksVision, Meadowcroft, Aylesbury to hear a talk about our essential support work for blind and partially sighted people in Buckinghamshire.

You may be partially sighted yourself and would like to learn more about how our services could help you, or perhaps you are thinking of becoming a fundraiser or volunteer for a local charity.  These talks will tell you all you need to know about BucksVision.

Refreshments will be served after the talk. To book your place, please contact Sally Collier on:

01296 487556 or reception@bucksvision.co.uk

BucksVision, 143 Meadowcroft, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 9HH Telephone 01296 487556

Registered Company Number 8016572: Charity Number 1147814 (England and Wales)

The Royal National Institute of Blind People: Charity Number 226227 (England and Wales)

Please come along and support our public fundraising event. The event kicks off from 7pm with coffees, teas and snacks. Pease feel free to bring along your own alcohol. There will be lots of fun and prizes to be won.

If you would like to take part please contact kim.burchell@mkcil.org.uk or call 01908 231344 and register your place. Teams of up to 6 people. Cost of entry £7 per person payable on the door.
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

Develop your sensory lexiconary and learn to use it to communicate with those who experience meaning in a primarily sensory way.

Winchester 8th, Bath 9th, Cardiff 10th, Milton Keynes 22nd, Walsall 23rd, Sheffield 24th.

Everyone is welcome on these days but they are particularly suitable for:

• People who support individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

• People who are looking to use sensory communication with individuals in the later stages of dementia.

• People who work with babies and children in the early years looking to develop their sensory practice.

• Creative individuals looking to develop sensory works to engage with sensory communicators.

• People who work in special schools or run groups that support students from special schools.

• People with a particular interest in sensory literacy.

"Inspired and delighted by the sensory possibilities Circus Starr CIC

Not enough superlatives to describe the experience Jo Bonney Support worker extraordinaire

Delegates on the 2016 conferences included: teachers, portage workers, speech and language therapists, support workers, people from dementia care, people who support babies in the first months of life, staff members from CICs looking to support inclusion in society, social researchers, family members and more.

To access more feedback click here.

For more information please follow the link:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/develop-your-sensory-lexiconary-2017-tour-tickets-28789438987

JUNE IS THE MONTH OF ACTION ON PAVEMENT PARKING IN MILTON KEYNES

Calling all Citizens– Milton Keynes needs you!

RNIB, Bucks Vision and Guide Dogs are working together to tackle the thorny problem of pavement parking in the Milton Keynes area. So many people with visual impairments have complained to us about cars blocking their path that we’ve got to act.

We are going to have a ‘month of action’ in June. We’re planning a variety of activities: blindfold walks with councillors and MPs, having a stall in the shopping centre to get signatures on the pavement-parking petition, distributing leaflets, visiting local politicians and getting as much publicity as we possibly can to stop people parking their cars on the pavements.

It’s going to take a lot of work - and that’s why we really need your help. We need volunteers for the activities. We need people to talk to their councillors and to journalists. We need photographs of badly-parked cars in your area so that we can make display boards.

Working together gives us the best chance we’ll ever have of cracking the pavement-parking problem - but it will only happen if everyone pitches in for June’s month of action. We really do need you!

Please come along to our planning meeting to hear more about this campaign and to tell us what activities you can help with.

When: 2pm on May 12^th

Where:.  Centrecom 602 North Row, Behind MK Central Library, Secklow Gate West, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3BJ

Just drop one of us an email or ring us to say you’ll be there. If you can’t get to the meeting, please get in touch to talk about what you can do. Here are our contact details:

Padma:  e-mail: pscheriyan@gmail.com  or Tel: 01908 377058

Bucks Vision office: e-mail:reception@bucksvision.co.uk

Tel: 01296 487556

Guide Dogs:Eddie Rimmer: er7051@gmail.com Tel:07580 572 784

The week commencing Sunday 14^th May is Dementia Awareness 

We will also be attending Shenley Wood Retirement Villages Wellbeing Event from 10am-3pm on Wednesday 17^th where we will man an information stand.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FUN....

TEA DANCE!!!!

West Bletchley Community Centre,

Porchester Place MK3 6BH

Wednesday 17th May 1.45pm-3.45pm

ALL WELCOME!

Free event with refreshments

To book your place call 01908 232612

poster tea dance

JOIN US!! WE NEED YOU!! COME AND SHOW

SUPPORT AT OUR

LINKING HANDS EVENT

INTU SHOPPING CENTRE CMK

Friday 19th May 10am-2pm

Musical Entertainment/InformationStand

AT 11AM there will be a "Linking of Hands" to

stand united against Dementia

poster linking hands

Tuesday 6th June - Action on hearing Loss

Tuesday 20th June - Coffee Morning

Tuesday 4th July - Padma

Tuesday 18th July - Coffee Morning

Tuesday 1st August - MK  CENTRE OF INTEGRATED

Tuesday 15th August - Coffee Morning

Tuesday 5th September - Milton Keynes hospital Audiology (To be confirmed)

 Tuesday 19th September - Coffee Morning 

Tuesday 3rd October - Milton Keynes Healthwatch

Tuesday 17th October - Coffee Morning

Tuesday 7th November - Milton Keynes Adult Hearing service (Community) 

Tuesday 21st November - Coffee Morning

Tuesday 5th December - Milton Keynes Lip Reading Class (To be comfirmed) 

Tuesday 19th December - Hard of Hearing Christmas celebration 

Guest Speaker: Elaine Herety, Oral Health Improver from Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) to give information on Oral Health.

One of our regularly scheduled group meetings which acts as an open forum for members old and new to talk about their experiences in a welcoming social environment.

http://miltonkeynes.diabetesukgroup.org/events/june-group-meeting3

Campaign against parking on pavements

Cars parked on pavements is a thorny problem making it dangerous to walk on pavements for the visually impaired, the elderly, people with mobility issues, wheelchair users as well as parents with children in buggies. We are campaigning to ask the government to roll out London style rules on parking all over the country.

We will be holding a stall in the Food Hall, Central Milton Keynes as well as outside McDonald’s in the shopping building to collect signatures on the petition forms on Saturday, 17 June 2017 from 10 a m to 3 p m. I will be delighted if you can pop round and sign the petition if you happen to be in the City Centre. If you are unable to visit the City Centre on the day, I shall be grateful if you could sign the petition online. 
The link to the online petition is www.guidedogs.org.uk/pavementparking

Exhibition by Disabled Artists in Milton Keynes.

LISTENING THE VOICES OF HATE SURVIVORS

The Fight Against Hate campaign of Citizens:MK has won the support of MK Council in hosting a new approach to reducing the effects of hate crime.  Hate legislation covers five grounds: race/nationality, religion, sexuality, gender identity and disability. The Council will host a twilight session, to hear the voices of residents, and/or those working or studying in Milton Keynes, who have experienced some form of hate towards them in MK, no matter how big or small.  The aim is to reduce their discomfort by simply giving them the opportunities to listen to each other’s stories about what happened to them. 

LISTENING TO THE VOICES OF HATE SURVIVORS - May 24th 2017

Milton Keynes Macular Society Support Group

meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 2.00 to 4.00pm

at Centrecom Meeting Place, 602 North Row, (Behind MK Library)

Secklow Gate West, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3BJ

Programme July to December 2017

Tuesday 11 July

Beware of Fraudsters:  Graham Edwards, Head of Group Security at Nationwide Building Society, will bring us up to date on how to keep safe with our banking, in shops, on the telephone and on-line.  This will be food for thought!

Tuesday 8 August

Summer Tea Party:

Come along for our social afternoon with delicious refreshments, a fun quiz or game and a raffle.

Tuesday 12 September

Radio Days:

Kevin Varty with an entertaining, nostalgic look at radio programmes.  We can all join in with reminiscences and guessing the signature tune!

Tuesday 10 October

Ambulance Life:

Bob Ive with his interesting and entertaining reminiscences of his times as a paramedic

Tuesday 14 November

One man and his dogs!

We welcome again Tom McInulty, our Area Organiser for the Macular Society, this time to talk about his positive life after sight loss with his guide dogs, emphasising his sporting and thrilling achievements which include daring things many of us would never contemplate

Tuesday 12 December

Christmas social meeting with seasonal refreshments, a raffle and entertainment by the popular “The Last of the Summer Ukuleles”

For further details please contact Maggie on 01908 319 292

You are invited to attend a celebratory event to mark Disability Awareness Day in Milton Keynes (affectionately known as MK DAD

Taking place on Friday 14^th July 11am at
The Milton Keynes Rose, Campbell Park

Followed by a procession back to centre:mk for refreshments at the

“Now You See Me” Exhibition. 

We look forward to welcoming you to the event and would be delighted if you could confirm your attendance by emailing us at roisin.callaghan@mkuh.nhs.uk

Community Learning MK are hosting a free event to raise awareness of hearing loss.

Free entrance

Participants will be able to attend taster lessons in Lip-reading and British Sign Language, and access information about services available to those with hearing loss.

If you or someone you know is experiencing hearing loss and would benefit from support, advice and guidance, you are welcome to attend this event.

Service providers and support groups will be present to answer questions and offer help and information.