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Changing the World: One Person, One Network at a Time (Sally Warren, Nov 25)
Recently, I was asked by Kate Mercer from Blackbelt Advocacy to host a conversation with senior managers and leaders from organisations offering independent advocacy, all taking part in her Advocacy Leadership programme. The topic? How to change the world. I’ll be...
The Importance of choice and preference FOR ALL in relation to the Reach Standards
Introduction This article has been written in response to recent conversations, books and articles which suggest that the Reach Standards do not apply to people with profound and complex disabilities. Too often, the assumption is made, sometimes quietly, sometimes...
The power of ‘Laughing Boy’.
In the sunshine of last weekend we gathered together with friends and colleagues to see Laughing Boy, the very tragic story based on Sara Ryan’s personal experience and brought to the stage by Stephen Unwin. After the play people were expressing a range of...
CASCAIDr Conversations: Podcasts on Principles!
CASCAIDr know people could do with a refresher on the underlying principles, which come from a set of rules called ‘public law’. Understanding how THAT stuff works, is key to knowing where you ARE in the Care Act process – and for getting legal advice – or for doing...
Launching the Practical Guide to Supported Decision-Making (Launch recording)
Click here to listen the Dr Lucy Series, Sue Livett, and Dr Jo Watson, their knowledge of and passion in, ensuring ALL are supported to make decision about their lives. PLUS Sally Warren and Michelle McDermott (Paradigm) give you a quick tour of the new FREE resource!
When accepting overwhelm might be exactly what we need. (A blog by Tony Bamforth, Feb 23)
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed at work or at home? It's a hard thing to feel. It can be a hard thing to shift. Here's a blog from the thoughtful Tony Bamforth about overwhelm and some ideas for shifting the feeling. Tony is facilitating our exciting Thriving course...
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