With an increasingly ageing population more care workers are needed to support people. There are a variety of different role you can fulfil in the care sector including frontline social and care work, befriending, housing liaison, occupational therapy and budget management. Read more here
The charity Care UK has found that almost 500,000 people have quit their jobs because the pressures of looking after their relatives are affecting their mental health. This has caused many to call for more flexible work hours. Read more here
NICE are currently looking for people with an understanding of the health and social care support that is important for children and young people with disabilities and severe complex needs. They need them to join us and help develop our guideline on Children and young people with disabilities & severe complex needs: integrated health & […]
The “blue badge” scheme, which allows people with disabilities to park close to their destinations – including on yellow lines – is to be extended to those with hidden conditions, such as mental health difficulties, in the biggest change to the system in 40 years. The new rules, which could benefit millions of people, will […]
Making feedback, concerns and complaints across education, health and social care easier for children, young people and adults with a learning disability, autism or both and their families and carers. The Ask Listen Do project is aimed at supporting organisations to learn from and improve the experiences of people with a learning disability, autism or […]
Although the Equality Act 2010 states that businesses are required to make reasonable adjustments to ensure their premises are accessible to all, the ‘Hearing Loops in Central Southampton’ report by Lets Loop Southampton reveals that of the 295 locations audited, only 39 were fitted with a hearing loop. A full breakdown by location is included in […]
Lets Loop Southampton were pleased to present a certificate to Southampton Football Club after they installed multiple hearing loops across St Mary’s Stadium. As part of our audit of stores in central Southampton , Lets Loop Southampton contacted Southampton Football Club in March 2017 after auditing the Saints Store in West Quay and finding that […]
Southampton City Council is conducting a consultation to seek views on proposed changes to the short break service offer for children with disabilities or additional needs and proposed changes to the eligibility criteria which allows access to these services. Now is your opportunity to have your say. Please fill in the questionnaire below and give […]
Consult and Challenge Meeting On Wednesday 8th November, Healthwatch Southampton was invited to attend a Consult and Challenge meeting. This group of professionals, service users and organisations in the voluntary sector have monthly meetings to discuss plans for the city and ensure that disabled people are involved in all decisions that affect them, from ground […]
