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23/08/2019

The “added value” of a diverse workplace When an employee says that they are disabled or have a long term health condition, some employers just don’t know what to do. Unfortunately, there is a perception that adjustments cost £1000s and that there will be significant additional costs associat...

13/08/2019

Could you lead SCIE’s research and information team? Find out more and apply today.

23/04/2019

We would love to meet you at this great event highlighting the benefits of using to effectively include the voice of people who use health and social care services, and their carers, in the commissioning, design, delivery and evaluation of services.

A unique CPD - accredited learning event for National Co-production Week 2019 Free for people who use services or carers This ticket is for people who use services, who have a disability or long-term health condition or who are carers. Professionals - £115. This ticket is for people in part-time or...

17/04/2019

From a recent presentation at the National Federation of SubPostmasters

Solution focussed support establishes relevant information using the principles of , where every stakeholder is an equal partner and should be treated with respect. This leads to practical and common-sense proposals to remove the barriers that face.

28/03/2019

It's vital that disabled people and people with long-term health conditions have peer support for the best outcomes

Building an online hub for peer support social care

27/03/2019

“Thanks to our team who helped to make the past 2 days such a fantastic success! A true example of in action.”

17/03/2019

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15/03/2019

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated self-starter to join the Vision West of England team and take the lead on all communications and administration within the organisation. This is a great opportunity to add real value to a small but growing organisation, and to learn new skills in the....

25/01/2019

Join us on National Co-Production Week to highlight the important difference that can make to society as a whole!

1-5 July 2019 - Co-production Week will celebrate the benefits of co-production, share good practice and highlight the contribution of people who use services and carers to developing better public services.

25/01/2019

Check out these jobs in the creative sector!

31/12/2018

2018 has been a year of joy and new beginnings, as well as one of the greatest sadness and loss. Wherever you are and whatever happiness or sadness 2018 brought for you, we hope 2019 brings you peace and a year filled with many blessings.

17/12/2018

Some of you may be interested in this vacancy at the Social Care Institute for Excellence

💼 | Vacancy at SCIE - Practice Development Manager - Safeguarding

Read more and apply: https://www.scie.org.uk/opportunities/recruitment/pdm.asp

We are looking for candidates with expertise in safeguarding. The work will include delivering organisational reviews, audits and quality improvement engagements.

17/09/2018

Thank you so much to the person who sent me the beautiful lilac tree about a month ago. As the package didn't say who the tree was from, I asked the company if they could tell me who ordered the tree for sending. But 28 days later and they came back with can't tell you because of data protection. So, I'm posting on all my social network channels to see if the person will come forward so I can thank them personally.

06/07/2018

Excellent description of the value and benefits of coproduction from https://t.co/bjrBMTnaeK

“National Coproduction week -Coproduction is beautiful not because of the things we see or do. Coproduction is beautiful because of the people we meet, and perspectives we bring to the solutions. ”

06/07/2018

Retweeted Pete Fleischmann ():

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06/07/2018

A great video from with video highlights of the Co-production Festival https://t.co/FwYybEazXo

“highlights form festival https://t.co/DmvSHdx3HW”

05/07/2018

Hopefully highlighting the importance of co-production in health services will reduce distress and save our national treasure https://t.co/GwBgWAQzWO

“https://t.co/2WGrGVX3mA In the week of the 70th anniversary of the a blog for about the NHS and ”

03/07/2018

Amazing performance by Emily Maguire and the hilarious Lost Voice Guy to round up a brilliant Co-production Festival

03/07/2018

Amazing performance by Emily Maguire and the hilarious Lost Voice Guy to round up a brilliant Co-production Festival

03/07/2018

What a great morning thrashing out the barriers and solutions to co-production

03/07/2018

Looking forward to the co-production festival starting in the next few minutes

28/04/2018

Retweeted DisabledGo ():

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We're running a survey to understand how easy it is to access places you want to go, from planning in advance to the experience you have while you are there.
Complete before Sunday 30th April for a chance to win £150 Amazon Voucher!!
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26/04/2018

Retweeted Naidex ():

Who caught the superb Employability panel debate this morning? There was a full crowd of people! Well done and thank you
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26/04/2018

Hope to see a big turnout at the Employability Panel at 11am. could be the starting point for a turnaround in employment of people

25/04/2018

Glad to see so many at my seminar at . Hopefully this will ensure that more disabled people are able to pursue appropriate work opportunities

25/04/2018

Retweeted Naidex ():

Don't miss Kath Sutherland FRSA of in Theatre 3 in FIVE MINUTES! A seminar exploring how to break down the barriers people face in work! https://t.co/9nLYcHcand

24/04/2018

Look forward to meeting lots of new people at tomorrow and Thursday. Hope to see you there!

19/04/2018

Can't wait to share the information so that we can start to close the gap and finally gain in the workplace for people and people with long-term health conditions. https://t.co/QJ0K9fKAR1

“ We can't wait to see Kath Sutherland at next week! The team are looking forward to her session discussing breaking down the barriers between disabled people and work! Anyone that would like to join her can register for free here https://t.co/g36260sPr0!”

16/04/2018

Retweeted NHS England ():

Consultation on extending legal rights to have a personal health budget and integrated personal budget open until 8 June. Info: https://t.co/vfsVtUrUAf