Wirral Mencap Newsletter Volume 12, Issue 2—April 2015 www.mencapwirral.org.uk [email protected] Contact 0151 666 1829 Wirral Mencap The Lauries Centre 136 Claughton Road Birkenhead CH41 6EY Office Hours Mon: 9:30am—5pm Tues: 9:30am—5pm Weds: 9:30am—5pm Thurs: 9:30am—5pm Fri: 9:30am—5pm Sat: CLOSED Sun: CLOSED The office is open at these times for anyone requiring information or support. If you require help with a specific issue please call ahead to book an appointment with a member of the team. The shop at the front of the office has now closed due to a need to expand our support services. We will no longer be taking book donations. Welcome to the Spring edition of the Wirral Mencap Newsletter......... It’s nice to see the sun shining outside our offices in Birkenhead. Let’s hope that Spring is finally on its way. Firstly, we would like to thank all those that attended our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 19th February. For those that were unable to attend we have illustrated versions of our annual report available in the office. If you are unable to pop in to pick one up please call to request a copy in the post. The Trustees re-elected for the term were: Gwen Seller (Chair), Ros Turton (Vice-Chair), Ken Corker, Angela Hesketh and Arnie Troxler. We are actively seeking new Trustees to join our board, particularly those with school aged children. Please call if you are interested. In this issue.......... Information about Education, Health and Care Plans (EHC Plans) New activities and courses available in Wirral Wirral Mencap Updates Wirral Mencap Volunteers Receive Awards from National Mencap We are delighted to announce that our volunteers received a number of awards at an event at York Racecourse on Friday 13th March. The event, organised by National Mencap, celebrated the work of Mencap volunteers from across the North of England. Our volunteers did incredibly well with Ken and Lynda Corker, Ken and Carol Griffiths, Chris Munro, Karl Mansell and Ros Turton receiving ‘Awards for Long Service’; Sian Round reaching the final 3 for the ‘Young Volunteer’ award; and our Chair, Gwen Seller, winning the Award for ‘Innovation’ for being the driving force behind our recent developments. Gwen Seller receiving the award from our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Rose Paul Almost 30 local Mencap groups put forward nominees so we are incredibly proud that our volunteers were selected. Congratulations to you all! We would also like to thank all of our other volunteers, past and present, that have contributed to the projects and services that make such a difference to the lives of local people. Disclaimer This newsletter contains information about services provided by a range of organisations and individuals. Inclusion in our Newsletter is by no means an endorsement of the quality of the services provided. Wirral Mencap is acting as a distributer of information only; assessing the suitability of activities or services remains the responsibility of the individual/s. Wirral Mencap News—Volume 12, Issue 2 1 www.mencapwirral.org.uk Education Health and Care Plans (for 0 - 25s) Since 1st September 2014, ‘Education, Health and Care Plans (EHC Plans)’ started to replace ‘Statements of Special Educational Needs’ and ‘Learning Disability Assessments’. An EHC plan brings together a child or young person’s education, health and social care needs into a single, legal document. It should enable children, young people and parents to have more control over decisions about their support. EHC Plans extend from birth to 25. The plan may involve providing a Personal Budget to manage how a child or young person’s support is put in place. Eligibility criteria for an EHC Plan is the same as it was for a Statement. Wirral Council released some information stating that all existing Statements will be replaced by EHC Plans by April 2018. To view the sample format for an EHC Plan please see http://www.wirral.gov.uk/downloads/7009 As a parent you can request an EHC Plan. Contact the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) at your child’s school/nursery or your health visitor if they are not yet school aged. For more information or support concerning EHC Plans please contact the Wirral SEND Partnership (previously Parent Partnership Service) on 0151 522 7990 or visit www.wired.me.uk/ Parent-Partnership.asp The Local Offer The Local Offer sets out what is available in the area for children and young people with special educational needs and/ or a disability. It provides information on what services children, young people and their families can expect from a range of local agencies, including education, health and social care as well as information about other local, support services. Knowing what is out there gives you more choice and therefore more control over what support is right for your child. To find out more go to www.localofferwirral.org New Tennis Sessions Port Sunlight Tennis Club, Leverhulme Sports Field, Warren Lane, Bromborough CH62 3QQ Our specialist learning disability sessions offer a fun, active and social session for players. Fridays 1:30pm – 2:30pm – Adults aged 16+ Fridays 6pm – 7pm – juniors aged 10-16 Sunday 11am- 12pm – juniors aged 4-10 Sunday 5pm – 6pm – Adults aged 16+ All sessions are ran on a Pay and Play basis @ £3 per session but please book your place in advance by calling / texting Steve on 07989162851 or email [email protected] Do you use Facebook? Search for the Wirral Mencap Facebook page to keep up to date with news, events, activities and opportunities! 2 Wirral Mencap News—Volume 12, Issue 2 www.protennisacademy.org.uk www.mencapwirral.org.uk Social Clubs for Adults Did you know that there are lots of social clubs running across Wirral? New Courses At the St James Centre (344 Laird Street, Birkenhead) These courses are part of the ‘Avenues’ project which is specifically for adults with a disability. Craft Creations using Re-cycled Materials Starts Tuesday 28 April, 10am-12pm (5 weeks) 3D Craft (mosaics, clay and paper mache) Starts Tuesday 28 April, 1pm-3pm (10 weeks) Disco @ Sherlocks Club in Birkenhead Mondays, 7pm - 10pm Cost: £2 (carers go free) Tuesday Club @ The Lauries Centre Tuesdays, 7pm - 9pm Cost: 50p Call Bert on 677 2794 for more information Crossbow Club (Wirral Mencap Social Club) @ Charing Cross Methodist Church Wednesdays 7:30pm - 9:30pm Cost: £1 Wirral Disc @ The Ex-Civil Defence Service Club, School Lane, New Ferry Tuesday nights Cost: £1 Call Paul on 07546440071 for more information or go to www.wirraldisc.org Easy Steps Computers Starts Thursday 30 April, 10am-12pm (10 weeks) Food for Independent Living Starts Thursday 30th April, 1pm-3pm (10 weeks) For more information or to book a place call Anna on 670 9974 Spring Family Day at the St James Centre Tuesday 14th April 12pm - 2pm Food, Craft, Fun! Pre-employment workshops for women From Coaching and Community Support Learn more about the demands of the workplace Orion Club @ Heswall Day Centre Mondays, 7:30pm - 9pm Cost: £1 Call Mandy on 07783628624 for more information FREE 2-day workshop taking place 14-15th April Soda Club @ Seacombe United Reformed Church Wednesdays 7:30pm - 9pm Cost £1 (+£1 for a jacket potato tea) Call Cathy on 07821677075 for more information Being Part of a Team and working relationships Communicating with others in work The nature of Change / Change in organisations Staying Confident and Motivated Time / Stress Management – Staying calm Phab Club @ Meyer Hall, Bebington Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm Cost £2 It covers: The needs of employers `Knowing myself better` under pressure 1-1 confidential coaching sessions for all those who attend workshops Please contact Helen or Mitch on 0151 644 4557 [email protected] Royal Standard House, Rock Ferry Wirral Mencap News—Volume 12, Issue 2 3 www.mencapwirral.org.uk Dates for your diary Monday 15 June (10am - 12pm) Options for the Future Event at The Lauries Centre, Birkenhead An opportunity to find out about Housing and Support Options for the future. Weds 19 August (11am - 3pm) Leisure Fair and Family Fun Day At Birkenhead Park Rugby Club A chance to find out about social clubs, activities and other leisure opportunities in Wirral. Store Collections: Saturday 9 May—Sainsburys Upton Please let us know whether you could spare a few hours to help out. Committee contacts Gwen Seller (Chair) - Meols Tel. 666 1829 Ros Turton (Vice Chair) - Heswall Tel. 342 2701 Ken Corker (Crossbow Club) - Irby Tel. 648 1092 Volunteer Spotlight This issue’s ‘volunteer spotlight’ has to be on our Chair, Gwen Seller for receiving National Mencap’s Volunteer Award for Innovation. Congratulations Gwen! Volunteers needed! Volunteer Mentors are needed to volunteer alongside adults with a learning disability in community settings such as charity shops, community centres, parks and cafes. Could you spare a few hours a week? Call Rose on 666 1829. ILF Survey The North West Regional Learning Disability Board is collating information about how each area is making arrangements in relation to changes to the Independent Living Fund to feedback to the North West Regional Forum and North West Regional Family Forum. We want a clear picture of the action that is being taken across the North West from the perspective of people who currently receive ILF. Could you please spare a few moments to complete the attached survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ ilf2015rec Legal Information Wirral Mencap held a legal event with Jackson Canter Solicitors on Thursday 26 March. There was information available concerning Wills and Trusts Power of Attorney Court of Protection If you were unable to attend but require some information please go to our website to download some useful factsheets http://mencapwirral.org.uk/legal-factsheetsfrom-jackson-canter-solicitors/ or call us on 666 1829. Thank you To Jan Ellison of ‘Come Rain or Shine’ on Arrowe Park Road for raising £92 for the Gateway Award Project. To the Edward Bibby Fund for the donation of £200 To everyone that helped at our bag pack in New Brighton Morrisons on Sunday 22nd February. We raised £459.43 Please add me to the mailing list Name______________________________ Address____________________________ ____________________Postcode_______ Tel No___________Email______________ Signed_________________Date_________ 4 Please remove me from the mailing list Name______________________________ Address____________________________ ___________________Postcode________ Tel No____________Email_____________ Signed_________________Date_________ Post to: Wirral Mencap, The Lauries Centre, 136 Claughton Road, Birkenhead, CH41 6EY Wirral Mencap News—Volume 12, Issue 2
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