It is with deep sadness we say goodnight to the Godfather of Inclusion, John O’Brien. John has been a lead thinker, storyteller, advisor, mentor, teacher & friend to people all over the world, encouraging us all to listen & imagine better so all people could be included in life. He pioneered Person Centred Planning with his friends at Inclusion Press, wrote books & thousands of articles advocating for people to be much more curious and…
New resources for organising inclusive and insightful events People’s lived experiences of health and social care can bring insight and ideas that have positive implications for the development of policy and practice in public services. Yet, too often, the voices of people who draw on care and support are missing from events and debates that shape the policies and programmes that affect their lives. Social Care Future, In Control and Think Local Act Personal teamed…
People Power, Making our voices heard As part of the “people power” initiative being supported by the National Lottery we now have a people finder page for event organisers, publication editors, news media and others to connect with a diverse range of people who draw on long term heath and social care to live their lives. The importance of equality, diversity, co producing and inclusion is finally getting some recognition and we know organisations…
Welcoming Ava onto our website AccessAva is robot (sometimes called a chatbot or Artificial intelligence). It can give you information and guidance about Health and Social Care at any time and it is FREE to use! Ava will ask you some questions to find out more about you and your issue. From your answers, it will give you information and guidance. It can even draft you a template letter, which you can personalise to send to your…
INCLUSIVITY CHAMPION TO RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS PEOPLE’S HONOUR AT THE HOUSE OF LORDS Julie Stansfield, from Greater Manchester is to be recognised at the Palace of Westminster with the prestigious British Citizen Award (BCA) in recognition of her extraordinary endeavours. The British Citizen Award in partnership with One Stop, is now in its ninth year and recognises exceptional individuals who positively impact their communities throughout the country. Dubbed ‘The People’s Honours’ due to the fact that…
Making Vaccination a Condition of Deployment in the Health and Wider Social Care Sector ILG Support have produced a guide that considers the likelihood of covid vaccinations becoming mandatory for PAs in England. You can read the guide HERE
Anne’s story – Care and Support during the pandemic Anne’s story – A story of how what effect processes have on results and outcomes – and if the process could shift what difference could be made.
Building Personal Power Building Personal Power Baroness Jane Campbell and Julie Stansfield As the Covid-19 pandemic emerged the partners in the Be-Human movement knew that it would cause big problems for both people and the professionals supporting them. Over many years disabled and older people and those who have long term health conditions have set out to build our personal and collective power. This is an essential part of our political struggle for rights and…
