Ryan had been in a secure unit since the age of 15 and the possibility of living independently was never an option. However when, at the age of 27, he was diagnosed with autism alongside his mental health issues, things changed radically. The new diagnosis allowed the local authority to look for solutions outside of mental health services.
Cerebra BBC Radio 4 Appeal
Cerebra have been given the opportunity to take part in the BBC Radio 4 Appeal.
The Appeal was broadcast on Sunday 27th August at 07:54 and 21:26 but is repeated on Thursday 31st August at 15:27. You can also listen on-line from 27th August to 2nd September – just search for BBC Radio 4 Appeal.
The Appeal is being presented by actor Richard Mylan. Richard’s son, Jaco, is autistic and the pair featured in a BBC documentary earlier this year: ‘Richard and Jaco: Life with autism’.
You can find out more about Richard and the Appeal on our website.
Raise awareness of our Appeal by sharing this information, along with our Facebook and Twitter posts, with your friends and colleagues.
LDE: Driving Up Quality Managers Forums
The Driving Up Quality Managers Forums meet quarterly to share experiences and discuss relevant developments in the industry. The meetings are to be held as webinars to ensure people from across the country can attend and contribute.
If you would like to attend or present at the next forum from 1-3pm on 29th Sept, please contact Mariana at the email address below.
CPS: SUPPORT FOR DISABLED VICTIMS AND WITNESSES OF CRIME
The Crown Prosecution Service have produces an information and guidance booklet for disabled victims and witnesses of crimes. The Guidance Pdf is available here.
An Easy Read version is in preparation, but not yet available.
United Response Easy News latest
Easy News is a news magazine for people with learning disabilities. Issue 28 is now released.
