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Action for blind people  will be visiting Kirby, Prescot and Huyton in February.   Their Mobile sight Loss Information and Advice Service will be on hand to inform visitors about local and National sources of help for visually impaired people, their families and friends. Below you will find details of where and when they will … Read more

A new video which explains about Hate Crime is has been produced by Merseyside Police. Merseyside police, members of local anti-hate crime organisations as well as X-Factor finalist Marcus Collins have joined forces to raise awareness among young people about hate crime. It will be shown in schools across Merseyside, NHS organisations, charities and support … Read more

Euan’s Guide is a new website, which is bringing together reviews of venues around Britain, written by disabled people, their friends and families. The idea is that you can visit the site, and access a knowledge bank about accessible places to visit. If you’re wondering about the name, there is a real person behind it … Read more

  The International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations sanctioned day that aims to promote an understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being. This year’s theme is: “Break Barriers, Open Doors: for an inclusive society and development for all” KDC is marking the day … Read more

On 6 November 2013, the Court of Appeal overturned the Government’s decision to close the Independent Living Fund (ILF). This means that recpients will not need their support transferred to the local authority.Current users will be continued to be supported but the fund will not be reopened to new applications. The Govenrment is considering the … Read more

We are delighted to announce that following the recent assessment, KDC has been awarded the Investors in People Standard. This nationally-recognised accreditation looks at all aspects of our people culture and practices. The assessment highlighted several strengths within KDC, including some areas where we exceeded the Standard. The report also identified potential for future develeopment and we will be using … Read more

  On Friday 1 November, KDC hosted a special conference for people in Knowsley who have a learning disability to learn about disability hate crime and how together we can put a stop to it. Through a mixture of images, role playing and workshops, delagates were able to gain a better undertsanding of what hate crime … Read more

The annual International Day of Disabled People is 3 December and this year to mark the event KDC is inviting disabled people in Knowsley to a ‘Chill and Chat’ event. For more information contact Paula Lomas on 0151 480 4090 or email her at paula.lomas@kdc.org.uk Every year, the International Day of Disabled People – which … Read more

Knowsley Council would like to hear your views on the personalisation of adult social care and has produced a short survey for you to complete on-line. ‘Personalisation’ means that everyone who receives support from their council’s Adult Social Care department is entitled to have more freedom of choice and control over the use of their … Read more

Knowsley Disability Concern achieves Investors in People Standard On Tuesday 29 October, KDC undertook the assessment for Investors in People. Joyce Greaves, CEO/Manager, says “We are delighted to announce that we passed with flying colours in all areas of the framework and KDC has been awarded the Standard at its first attempt. This is great news for … Read more