“Tricky Friends”

“Tricky Friends” is a short animation developed to start conversations with people with learning disabilities to help them understand what good friendships are, when they might be harmful and what to do if they are. Please follow the link to KSAB’s website to view the video: Tricky Friends | Knowsley Safeguarding Adults Board KSAB is … Read more

Make Carers Visible, Valued and Supported – Get involved with the Carers Strategy Refresh

Mke Carers Visible, Valued and Supported – Get involved with the Carers Strategy Refresh In celebration of Carers Week and working with our partners including, Young Carers, Parent Carers Voice, Alzheimer’s Society, KMBC and Healthwatch, Knowsley Carers Centre is urging carers to get involved in the refresh of the All-Age Carers Strategy 2020-2025. The Carers … Read more

COVID-19 Easy Read information and guidance

Changes to national restrictions from 29 March On Monday 29 March, some of the rules on what you can and cannot do in England are changing as we move into Step 1b of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown.  COVID-19 vaccination: What happens at your appointment Latest News – Vaccines are coming Information on how to … Read more

Claiming financial support under the Test and Trace Support Payment scheme

If you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), you should stay at home and self-isolate immediately to stop the spread of the virus and protect family, friends and your community. It is vital that you play your part and follow the rules around self-isolation. If you’ve tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), find out about how to share … Read more

FREE ONLINE TRAINING FOR PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

KDC is offering a free programme of e-learning courses to all Personal Assistants working in Knowsley.• Dementia Awareness• Nutrition and Hydration• Stroke Awareness• Epilepsy Awareness• Anxiety E-Learning is a fantastic way to develop your knowledge and succeed in your caring role! The benefits of E-Learning courses are:Develop your knowledge and skills at a time and … Read more

Using direct payments during the coronavirus outbreak: the most important things to know

Using direct payments during the coronavirus outbreak: the most important things to know Applies to: England This guidance sets out the 7 most important things that direct payments holders, local authorities (LAs), clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), and those who provide care and support, including personal assistants, should know during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. There’s more … Read more

Learning Disabilities England – Family Webinars

Know your rights: Visiting During Covid 15th September at 10am This webinar is being ran by the British Institute of Human Rights and will be helping us think about the human rights of people with learning disabilities who live in residential care homes or supported living. We know that throughout the pandemic some people have … Read more

Let’s talk about… ‘How I manage my direct payments’

This webinar is focused on how people manage their Direct Payments. Many people have said they would find it really useful to hear how others manage their Direct Payment and their relationship with the council or CCG and want to connect with others who manage their Direct Payments.  In this webinar you will hear from … Read more