Peer Support Group Coordinator Vacancy

We are seeking to appoint a part-time Coordinator to take responsibility for all of the organisational aspects of the Direct Payment Users’ Peer Support Group meetings including arranging venues, inviting attendees, agreeing agendas, facilitating discussions.  A key aspect of the role is to develop the Group by increasing membership and extending the network of meetings … Read more

Carers Personalised Break Scheme fund launched

The Carers Personalised Break Scheme What is it? The scheme aims to provide a personalised break for carers from their caring role and responsibilities. This can include services and products that will improve a carer’s quality of life.   Who is it for? The carer supports a person who is resident of Knowsley MBC (the carer … Read more

Life Skills Course

 Life Skills Course The Old Schoolhouse, St. John’s Rd, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 0UX 11th April 2013 @ 1 – 3pm for 6 weeks While traditionally able individuals often discount the difficulty of life skills, developing the skills necessary for daily survival often proves challenging for disabled individuals. Many individuals who suffer from a disability require … Read more

Direct Payments for Healthcare consultation

direct payments for healthcare consultation Posted: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:15:00 GMT A public consultation on changes to the regulations for direct payments for healthcare is published today. Direct payment, where money is given directly to an individual for the management of their NHS care, is one way of managing a personal health budget. They … Read more

Stop Learning Disability Hate Crime Helpline

   Stop Hate UK is a national organisation working to provide support to victims of Hate Crime, across the strands of Disability, Gender Identity, Race, Religion and Sexual Orientation. The independent charity has been operating the Stop Hate Line, a 24 hour helpline for Hate Crime victims and witnesses in some areas of the UK, … Read more