IN THIS ISSUE... TAILORING TRANSITIONS TO ADULT LIFE SOCIAL PRESCRIBING DRIVE ABILITY SCOTLAND – NEW CENTRE GRANDAD WHEELS – A FUN APPROACH TO DISABILITY AWARENESS KIDZ TO ADULTZ SCOTLAND EXHIBITION ISSUE 19 / SEPTEMBER 2022
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WELCOME TO OUR LATEST ISSUE This year is flying by, and the summer holidays are all but a distant memory. However, the weather is still good, I hear about fewer cases of Covid and visitors to our Kidz to Adultz Exhibitions are increasing again. All is looking good! Anyway, enough about the last few months. What have we got for you in the September issue of the Kidz to Adultz Magazine? Have you heard the term ‘social prescribing’ and wonder just what it is? Nicci Dickens, Director of Profit for Purpose, provides an overview of a relatively unknown resource, which aims to improve health and wellbeing. The football season has started again and Skiggle, the disability charity, highlights their work with the Wheelchair Football Association. The University of Stirling are leading on a research study into children with a chronic pain condition and would really value your input.
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Carmel Hourigan Editor & Manager Kidz to Adultz Exhibitions Welcome! CONTENTS... Skiggle partners with the Wheelchair Football Association ..........................4 New DriveAbility Scotland centre ....................................8 Spacesaver beds .............. 10 Tailoring transitions to adult life ............................. 12 Social prescribing: the facts ................................... 26 Hannah lands her dream job with Puregym .................... 30 Meet Grandad Wheels ..... 32 Gympanzees receive royal recognition ........................ 34 Joey’s love of music inspired the design of a space within a space........ 36 Disabled Living, Burrows House, 10 Priestley Road, Wardley Industrial Estate, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2LY FANCY BEING IN THE NEXT ISSUE? If you would like to talk to us about promoting your company or organisation in the next issue of Kidz to Adultz magazine, call us on 0161 214 5959 or email us at magazine@disabledliving.co.uk IN THIS ISSUE... TAILORING TRANSITIONS TO ADULT LIFE SOCIAL PRESCRIBING DRIVE ABILITY SCOTLAND – NEW CENTREGRANDAD WHEELS – A FUN APPROACH TO DISABILITY AWARENESS KIDZ TO ADULTZ SCOTLAND EXHIBITION
Transitioning children to adult services should be a straight- forward process, however, it can be frustrating, challenging and emotional. Rachael Dodgson, the Chief Executive of Dimensions, offers practical advice and information at this pivotal time in a person’s life. We were delighted to hear from Hannah, who has landed her dream job and promises us a ‘work-out’ at the Kidz to Adultz North Exhibition in Manchester, at the beginning of November – I think we all may need to increase our fitness regime! The ‘Jeans for Genes’ campaign highlights how their fundraising activities provide financial support for organisation supporting people with genetic condition. there is much more………
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SKIGGLE PARTNERS WITH THE Wheelchair Football ASSOCIATION
4 Disability charity, Skiggle, is passionate about sports and activities being inclusive to all. Despite being in a wheelchair and needing round-the-clock care after suffering a catastrophic brain injury at birth, James Singleton, son of Skiggle co-founder, Christine, has done everything from rock-climbing and abseiling to canoeing and treeclimbing. James is the inspiration behind the innovative charity and its ambition to be the safety net disabled families need to live full, happySkigglelives.is the only charity of its kind in the UK that specifically provides emergency access to disability and special needs care products and equipment through a unique SOS emergency alert service and Marketplace. Run on a voluntary basis by Christine Singleton and Helen Taylor, Skiggle relies on donations from supporters and fundraisers, plus forming partnerships with other charities and organisations to keep its services free to use. In 2021, Skiggle partnered for the first time with the Wheelchair Football Association’s (WFA) National League. The WFA was created to govern Powerchair Football in England. The sport provides opportunities for people with a high level of impairment to access the game and is currently the only active team participation sport for people who use electric wheelchairs. It’s open to all ages, genders, and abilities, and 24 teams from around the UK compete across two divisions. Skiggle Charity Development Manager, Helen, said: “Skiggle is a great fit for the Powerchair Football Community. We have very similar values in that life comes before a disability and we’re hugely passionate about people with disabilities being able to enjoy the same quality of life and sporting opportunities as anyone else. That’s what drives us to continue to believe in Skiggle and the vital services it provides to the disability community.
“BT Sport has signed a deal to exclusively air The FA Disability Cup, including the Powerchair Cup Final,
5 for the next three years. This goes to show the progress being made in disability sports, and if we can raise awareness of Skiggle within the WFA’s target audience, we can grow the charity’s services even further.” Ryan Sipple, WFA National Development Officer, said: “We are delighted to have Skiggle as one of our National League’s Pitchside Sponsors. Skiggle is an incredible charity that strives to provide people with round-the-clock access to disability care products and equipment.”Skiggle’sconnection with sport doesn’t just stop with The WFA. Charity ambassador, Mark Clougherty, is an Invictus Games wheelchair athletics triple gold medallist. Mark proudly took the top podium spot in the 100m, 200m, and 400m races, plus a bronze medal in the 1,500m in the Netherlands this spring.ABritish Army veteran, Mark lives in constant pain from several conditions including Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Rhabdomyolysis affecting his legs and hips. He also suffers from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from a tour of Iraq, and credits sports and physical training as the focus he needs to keep going. “With sport, you’re showing people that you don’t need to let your injuries or conditions hold you back,” he said. “If you’ve got a focus and you have something you can attach yourself to, there’s no reason for you not to live with the conditions you’ve got. There’s always light at the end of the tunnel. You’ve just got to believe there’s something there to focus on and give yourself a goal to achieve.”
“Sport is good for your mental health,” he continued. “I advocate that. I’m 49 and I’ve just achieved stuff I could only have dreamed of in the past and I want to use this to motivate people, whilst still doing it for myself. Ideally, I’d love to go to the Invictus Games next year, then come back and get involved in the hand cycling & wheelchair athletics training camps to help other people move forward and compete at future Games.“Youalways want to try to achieve anotherSkiggle’sgoal.”SOS emergency alert service pretty much doubles as a rescue service. So, if you’re travelling to support the WFA, cheering on a loved one at a sporting event, or just enjoying a weekend away, and realise you’ve forgotten a crucial piece of equipment, you can send a free SOS alert through Skiggle asking for help among its fast-growing UK-wide membership. For more information or to get involved with the charity, https://www.skiggle.co.ukvisit
In the run up to the Invictus Games, Mark shared some of his training sessions on Skiggle’s social channels, which included track work in his chair plus strength & conditioning training, weight training, and plyometric training. Invictus Games Team UK captain, Rachel Williamson, told BBC One viewers that Mark has “this power in his arms that no one has in their legs and just flies round the laps.” After his success at the Games, Mark is hoping to take up a fulltime sports liaison and training role working with veterans and wounded or sick servicemen and women.
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8 DRIVING MOBILITY, IS A NATIONAL CHARITY THAT PROVIDES A NETWORK OF DRIVING ASSESSMENT CENTRES FOR DISABLED DRIVERS OF ALL AGES.
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Driving Mobility’s latest centre, DriveAbility Scotland, is the first to open that provides services for Scottish people. If you live in Scotland, then Drivability Scotland based in Glasgow is the nearest Driving Centre you can access. Please be aware that we have Driving Centres in Newcastle and Penrith, however as a Scottish Resident, you will not be able to attend either of these in England. This is due to NHS Commissioning rules that state that services for clients who live in Scotland and whose GP’s are based in Scotland are funded through NHS Lothian and not by an English NHS Trust. DriveAbility Scotland team provides: Car driving assessments Passenger access car seat assessments
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the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh on Thursday 8th September to specifically support young disabled drivers and those wishing to learn. There will be advice on all aspects of adapted driving from tuition and gaining a licence through to appropriate vehicles and steering adaptations. For further information about Driving www.drivingmobility.org.ukMobility:
We have a selection of manual and automatic transmission cars, fully equipped with dual controls to ensure your safety. We will assess your driving in a vehicle that is similar to the vehicle you currently drive. Our vehicles are fitted with various adaptations for you to try and if specialist adaptations are required, these can be obtained and fitted where necessary. This new driving assessment centre is easy to find. DriveAbility Scotland, 75 Hawthorn Street, Glasgow. G22 6HY is located next to Mobility Solutions, part of Allied Vehicles, in Glasgow. It is open Monday to Wednesday, 9am-5pm, where the friendly team will be ready to resolve all assisted driving needs. You can also contact the team by phone on 0141 648 8470 or Scotlandbeinfo@driveabilityscotland.org.ukemailTheDrivingMobilityteamwillonhandattheKidztoAdultzExhibition,standV4at
• Off-road assessment • Driving adaptations assessments The assessment team consists of staff specifically trained to deal with all aspects of driving assessment and vehicle access. The team includes an Administrator – your first point of contact for booking appointments and advice, an Occupational Therapist –who understands your medical condition and will look at ways to help you remain independently mobile and a Driving Instructor – specially trained in driving behaviour and the use of vehicle adaptations to help you drive.
Driving Mobility coordinates a network of over 21 centres in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, many with outreach facilities, which provide ‘fitness to drive’ and mobility equipment assessments. Supported by The Department for Transport, Driving Mobility Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) and Occupational Therapists (OTs) guide and support individuals who selfrefer or are signposted from the DVLA, Motability, Police and NHS.
SPACESAVERBEDS CREATE A SAFE AND CALMING PLACE FOR A CHILD TO SLEEP AND RELAX. HAVING THE RIGHT PRODUCT CAN MAKE SUCH A DIFFERENCE TO A FAMILY’S QUALITY OF LIFE. HERE’S WHAT THE PARENTS HAVE TO SAY... LIFE’S A LOT LESS TROUBLE WITH A CUDDLE Night time became a Nightmare for the Mckinly family from the North of Scotland, as their son Callum, who’s seven and had been diagnosed with ADHD, struggled to sleep for long periods and as he had got older and bigger had got into the habit of getting out of bed and targeting areas in his bed room where he would continually kick the wall or furniture after lying on his back on the floor and make a lot of noise. Mum, Shona, explained that this happened 4 or 5 times a night and had gone on virtually since Callum had outgrown his cot bed, then after the effort of getting Callum back into bed and settling him again several times a night it seemed as if we hadn’t been to bed. The knock on effect was that the whole family didn’t ever seem to be functioning as we should be. We often looked on the internet for information from parents in a similar position to us and started to identify beds for children like Callum, who didn’t sleep well and could be disruptive through night. The beds all seemed to be very expensive and after general discussion with other parents at Callum’s school it seemed getting funding would be unlikely. We then identified the Cloud Cuddle and read several reviews on the company’s Dutch website and found out it had just become available in the UK and the cost was a fraction of the other beds we had looked at. After contacting Callum’s Occupational Therapist, a trial of the Cloud Cuddle was arranged almost immediately. From night one Callum just loved being in the Cloud Cuddle and being enclosed never bothered him at all, in fact he enjoyed being in there as he sees it as his own personal space. When he wakes in the night he still makes some noise, but soon re settles himself and goes back to sleep. Callum’s OT arranged funding to purchase the product and it’s really changed all of our lives and, most importantly, Callum’s, who is a lot happier and generally a lot better behaved.
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THE CLOUD CUDDLE OPENS UP THE OPTION FOR A FIRST FAMILY HOLIDAY AND PROVES A GREAT SUCCESS. When the Grimsley family from Rugby read about the Cloud Cuddle Universal Bed Surround receiving high praise from families who have children with SN on a social media page and how it had opened up the option for them to go on holiday , they felt it might be the ideal solution to enable themselves to take their first family holiday. Their son, Leo, is a young man with a lot of energy and struggles to settle in his bed for long periods, so the option of a family holiday, ‘with the potential hazards there may be in unfamiliar surroundings’ was out of the question.Thefamily decided to visit the Kidz to Adultz Middle exhibition at the Coventry Arena in March to visit the Cloud Cuddle stand to look at, and discuss, how the Cloud Cuddle was assembled, it’s portability and enable Leo to get into the product to find out what his reaction would be to a potential new sleeping environment. Leo immediately took to the Cloud Cuddle and spent 15 minutes inside the product, after quite some persuasion agreed to get out of it to allow the family to continue their trip around the exhibition. The following day an order was placed by Leo’s mum, Jodie, for a Cloud Cuddle, which was despatched and with them the next day. A holiday to Devon was booked for June and the Cloud Cuddle delivered everything expected, taking up very little room in the family vehicle and was fitted to a single mattress in a matter of minutes at the holiday cottage. Leo, recognising the Cloud Cuddle from the exhibition, again got straight in and loved his own sleeping space and settled immediately, sleeping soundly - as did the rest of the family knowing Leo was safe and secure.
The Cloud Cuddle is a multi award winning - CE Marked - class 1 medical device. It’s tough, robust and durable and in just 5 minutes it can be fitted to any single bed to create a safe and calming place for a child to sleep and relax. Huge cost saving compared to care cots & soft surround bed options. Home assessments throughout the UK are available. • Recommend by Healthcare Professionals • At Home (long term solution) • At Respite (when required) • Fits to all domestic beds • Fits to all Hi/Lo Care beds • On a mattress on the floor • Lightweight – take anywhere • Machine washable • Fits to 200x90cm single bed • Fits to 190x90cm single bed • Fits to 180x90cm single bed Tel: 01905 347538 www.spacesaverbeds.co.ukinfo@spacesaverbeds.co.uk SpaceSaverBeds Ideal Long Term Sleeping Solution AWARD WINNING Come and visit us on Stand B3 at Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh on 8th September 2022
RACHAEL DODGSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF
DIMENSIONS OFFERS PRACTICAL ADVICE TO FAMILIES OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE TRANSITIONING TO ADULT SERVICES
Only half of young people receive support from a lead professional in the run-up to their transition to adult services. It is therefore vital that families receive all the information they need at this pivotal time in a person’s life. Dimensions recently hosted a free webinar to help families whose children will leave specialist education in the summer of 2023 or 2024. We heard from experts by experience, as well as family consultants and support providers, and covered topics that ranged from housing to finances. Here we break down the key insights from the event, so that even more families can access the information they need.
Families would ideally start thinking about their child’s transition to adult life when they are 13-14 years old, most likely when they have their annual Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) reviews. But if you’re already beyond that point, don’t worry – you can still catch up. For young people with an EHCP, their transition out of school is the responsibility of the local authority, although the provisions in place can vary between local authorities. Finding out what services are available is therefore paramount.Learningabout the different
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Owain moved into his own flat in the midst of the pandemic. He was 18, had virtually no belongings, and needed support to tie his shoes. Now, with support from Dimensions, he is thriving in adult life more than he ever thought possible.
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Owain’s story is a great inspiration for families entering this transitional phase in their young person’s life. But it is also Owain’s own story. Every individual will benefit from a transition to adult services –and adult life – that has been tailored to meet their specific needs. This isn’t necessarily easy, and can certainly take time. But hopefully some of the considerations highlighted here, and in our resources, will support young people to set up the best possible start to adult life. These resources include a comprehensive Q&A, with questions from families of individuals going through transitions now, answered by those who have been through it themselves in previous years. We hope to pass on this knowledge to benefit as many people as possible.
13 models of support and deciding what you want for your loved one is key to securing a tailored transition that works best for the individual. From there, families should find out what services are available in their area –such as supported living, personal assistance, and residential care – and visit the different providers. This will help the young person and their family make an informed decision about their future home. Because many schools and colleges are owned by organisations that also run large adult care homes, it is also vitally important for families to recognise if they are being pushed into a “pipeline” of adult social care provision that may not be in their loved one’s best interests.
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In his own words, it has not been an easy ride, but two years on from moving in he is immensely proud of the progress he has made. He budgets his own money, buys what he wants and needs, and has developed skills such as cooking and cleaning. He is also more integrated into the community, having been to Harry Potter world (twice!) and currently in the process of planning a trip to Blackpool with friends for his 21st birthday. Owain has achieved all this with the support of Dimensions, who have helped him manage his transition to adult life. Owain’s success – having been unaware of how his LA could even help when he approached them aged 18 – shows how much young people’s lives can improve in a short space of time. Just imagine the possibilities unlocked by a transition that has years of preparation from families, LAs, and providers behind it.
Most adults with learning disabilities and/or autism want to live in an ordinary house, with as much or as little support as they need, fairly close to where they grew up. Beyond this (and the critical factor of cost) there are several considerations for families, starting with timescales. While it may be difficult to plan a precise date, having a broad idea will help everyone make the necessary arrangements and, just as importantly, prepare emotionally for the transition. A young person may be offered a place in supported living or in a residential care home, but there are other ways to get a house, for instance bidding for social housing, partnering with organisations such as Lets for Life or exploring shared ownership via HOLD mortgages. Living alone versus sharing accommodation is another consideration. People with learning disabilities and autistic people can choose to move in with friends or a partner, for instance. Sharers will typically live with one to four others, so being matched with the right housemates is just as important as choosing the right building. People in supported living are usually eligible for housing benefit to cover rent costs, while the cost of residential care is usually met by OWAIN’SSTUDY:OWN
If a young person is likely to need support from adult social care services, their LA should carry out an eligibility assessment before they turn 18. Families can approach their local adult social care teams directly once their loved one turns 16, and they can use this Thinking Ahead Guide to describe the individual’s needs in a fully person-centred way. It is important to be aware that if an individual has eligible care and support needs, their LA has a duty to meet them. They may have different names for their social work teams, but there cannot be a gap in provision.Sometimes, provision of support may differ from what the individual and their family would prefer. In this instance, the LA should take the person’s wishes into consideration. If, however, they fail to do so, then the person will be eligible for support from advocacy groups such as Mencap, NYAS, and Disability Rights UK, to ensure that their voice is properly heard.
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MONEY MATTERS Upon turning 16, someone with learning disabilities and/or autism has the same right as anyone else to claim benefits, which may include Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payments (PIP), and Employment & Support Allowance (ESA). An award of ESA to a young person means that any benefits their family receives for them will stop, so families should check that they will definitely be better off by claiming benefits. Having assessed a young person’s needs, the LA will then allocate a Personal Budget, which is reviewed every year, designed to meet the individual’s needs as they change throughout life. This Personal Budget may be made as a Direct Payment, a cash payment from the LA for people to purchase their own services. A Direct Payment is available to anyone aged 18-64 who needs care or support – it is not a social security benefit and thus will not affect a young person’s benefits entitlement. While the need for all these arrangements was obviated back when most people with learning disabilities and/or autism lived in residential care on a small weekly allowance, this system also removed many people’s choices about how they spend their money – and their lives. Now, there are many people whose lives are a testament to the benefits of a properly tailored transition. For more information about Dimensions visit the www.dimensions-uk.orgwebsite
Rachael Dodgson is Chief Executive of Dimensions, one of the UK’s largest notfor-profit support providers for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. With more than 30 years’ experience in the social care sector, Rachael’s previous roles include Dimensions’ Managing Director, Group Operations Director at Care Management Group, and Head of Adult Social Care Policy for the CQC. Rachael’s priorities for the sector include improving workforce pay and esteem, addressing the ongoing failure to get more people out of ATUs, and continuing to prove that, properly supported, more people can lead better lives as part of their community.
Paediatric seating: Do we have to choose posture over function for the complex client?
Kayleah Cooper National Clinical Training Manager, Qualified Physiotherapist, Jiraffe
Examine options where difficult choices have to be made in postural management
Dr Laura Finney ClinSci PhD MSc BEng Clinical & Marketing Director (Interim), Leckey Occupational Therapist Bugzi Loan Scheme, MERU (part of Queen Elizabeth's Foundation) Kate El Bizanti Director OT Service (In association with Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions) Adam Ferry 4
Understand the roots of 3 non-symmetrical postures Review how to set-up a seat to maximise function without causing other postural issues
Identify the benefits of adaptive cycling for health as described by the ICF in the context of the child-centred educational health plan model
Bathing can be important to people for a variety of different reasons, whether it be to benefit relaxation, sleep, play, or relationships. However, following a client centred and holistic bathing assessment, that identifies bathing as meaningful, the practicalities of making that a reality, particularly for someone with postural needs, can seem daunting and challenging. This session looks to consider the theory behind bathing posture, linked to functional engagement, safety and long-term health and well-being. Practical demonstration of product will be used to reinforce this learning and reflect on opportunities to meet this clinical and functional challenge. There will also be an opportunity to discuss individual challenges both within the session and on-stand. 2 11:00am Room 2 12:00pm Room 2 1:00pm Room 2
The objective of this seminar is to increase attendees knowledge of the benefits of early powered mobility.
Increasing accessibility to early powered mobility through our new school squads!
Managing bathing
Discuss product solutions for adaptive cycling that meet specific medical conditions to enable opportunities for physical activity in home and the community
Learning outcome: be able to access an early powered mobility scheme in rural and sparsely populated areas.
The power of early powered mobility posture to support engagement and safety
Children and adults with physical disabilities spend much of their lives in passive positions with the direct consequence of deteriorating health. Current research is recognising the value of adaptive cycling for health promotion. This session will provide current knowledge to support evidence-based justification for the clinical use of adaptive tricycles. Learning objectives:
With the important focus on 24-hour postural management, there are occasionally times when clinicians wonder how to prioritise between competing goals of posture and function for complex clients. In this talk we will explore the intricate relationship between these two elements and decode how to set-up a seat to best meet needs. Learning outcomes:
Recognise how 4 types of visual impairment can impact posture and function
Evidence behind early powered mobility
10:00amFitness and fun: Meeting the new activity guidelines for children with disabilities - how can we rise to this challenge?
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Explore and recognise up-to-date research outcomes with adaptive cycling for individuals with physical disabilities
Benefits of early powered mobility Powered mobility for young children is more than learning wheelchair skills
Many families need support to introduce their children to the skills that children need to learn to use the toilet. This is even more likely to be the case when children have physical, learning or developmental disabilities, autism or sensory differences. This session is designed to help families and professionals know when and how to start working on the skills needed for children to successfully toilet train. It will include practical strategies, aim to address some of the difficulties, including when children do not sustain progress. Suggestions for useful resources will also be provided. Recognising stress and promoting wellbeing in autistic people and their families
Importance and impact of an effective seating assessment
Objective: Raise awareness of strategies and approaches to delivering AAC success. Learning Outcomes: Flying with a disability, today, tomorrow and in the future
How correct seating can help prevent pressure, injuries & falls
Martina Tierney is a trained Occupational Therapist with a specialism in seating and over 30 years’ experience. For years Martina worked in the community where she understood that there was a lack of clinically-designed seating available to meet patient needs. This led her to set up the Seating Matters business which is now improving lives all over the world with its range of Clinical Therapeutic Seating. Learning outcomes: Top tips for toilet training
Paediatric therapeutic seating & its benefits
Recognise stress and wellbeing indicators Understand the role of stress and the impact on families Reflect on approaches that support stress and promote wellbeing
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Managing stress, our mental health and increasing wellbeing is crucial to all of us, however autistic people and their families often report poor mental wellbeing and increased stress levels. This seminar will focus on recognising signs of stress in ourselves and those we might be caring for, supporting coping, and the benefits of shared experiences and meaningful moments that promote wellbeing. Learning objectives: Communicating without speech
Delegates will know what successful AAC development looks like Delegates will understand how to create opportunities for AAC development in different Delegateenvironmentswillbe able to investigate possible funding routes for AAC devices
Occupational Therapist & Clinical Director, Seating Matters Martina Tierney RGN/RSCN, BSc (Hons), Specialist Children's Nurse, Bladder & Bowel UK (part of Disabled Living) Davina Richardson Practice and Community Development Lead Scottish Autism Joanna Panese Room 1 3:00pm Assistive Technology Team Lead Smartbox Graeme Innes Room 2 3:00pm Aviation Accessibility Consultant Flying Disabled Chris Wood Entry
This presentation aims to inform the audience of assistance in air travel presently available, why air travel has so many challenges and future innovations around this topic. Edinburgh Airport will present how that journey looks today, from your front door to your destination. Christopher Wood MBE will discuss the future and how air travel may look in the years ahead. is free on a first come, first serve basis. For professionals, certificates of attendance will be available on the day.
This session is designed to provide practical ideas and suggestions to support all areas of AAC development. From early evidence gathering and finding funding to supporting AAC in different environments, we’ll share snap shots of success and examples from experience of working with a wide range of AAC users.
Improved function as a result of seating; eating, engagement, activity
20 KIDZ TO ADULTZ UPCOMING EVENTS Scan me Over 100 exhibitors CPD seminars Fun and features A free event dedicated to children and young people with disabilities and additional needs, and the people who support them. CBS Arena (Previously Ricoh Arena), Coventry KIDZ TO ADULTZ MIDDLE New venue! Manchester Central, Manchester KIDZ TO ADULTZ NORTH Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Farnborough KIDZ TO ADULTZ SOUTH Tuesday 1st November 2022 Thursday 16th March 2023 Tuesday 16th May 2023 The International Convention Centre (ICC), Newport, South Wales KIDZ TO ADULTZ WALES & WEST 21st September 2023 Manchester Central, Manchester KIDZ TO ADULTZ NORTH 2023 TBC November 2023 Wednesday
We are seeking Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language therapists and Physiotherapists to join our team to deliver multidisciplinary support to children with disabilities. The successful candidates will have experience of using a range of interventions and strategies to support the complex needs of children with physical disabilities and profound and multiple learning disabilities. recruiting!are
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Families attend a one-day initial or re-assessment ensuring you get to know them well, finding out what matters to them. Having time to talk through the programme is invaluable, as you can not only demonstrate and teach the strategies but discuss the rationale behind why you have suggested them. We work with children from birth to 12 years with conditions and diagnoses including: cerebral palsy, developmental delay, autism, brain Injury, Down’s syndrome, other genetic conditions, and children with no diagnosis. To arrange a tour of our Centre (in-person or virtual) or an informal chat, please contact: alexishawkes@brainwave.org.uk / 01278 429 089. Salary: £31,365 to £37,890 FTE (plus benefits based on FTE 37.5 hour working week) Locations: Flexible – Warrington (Cheshire) or Colchester (Essex) areas at satellite/regional hubs*. Hours: Minimum 22.5 hours (3 days) per week. Deadline: Friday 16 September @ 5:00 pm Full details and job description are available on our website. * The final decision on the location(s) will depend on the geographical area of the therapists recruited
22 This September, why not organise a Jeans for Genes day with your school, workplace or community, to help raise vital funds to support families with lifealtering genetic conditions in the UK. This year we’re asking - what’s your perfect partner to your jeans - is your favourite band t-shirt, Hawaiian shirt or bunny ear up? How do you wear yours? Sign up for your free fundraising pack jeansforgenes.orgtoday Jeans for Genes® © 2022 Jeans for Genes Campaign. All rights reserved. Registered Company Number 13179606. Registered charity number 1194407
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Last year, in direct response to the COVID pandemic, we decided to give no-strings-attached funding to all our groups – giving them the chance to use the money when and where they needed it most.
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ED is not a single disorder, but a group of closely related conditions which affect the development or function of teeth, hair, nails and sweat glands. There are life threatening aspects to this condition – namely overheating and hypothermia, due to lack of body temperature control. Thanks to you they were able to keep their support service going through the pandemic – at a time when funds were extremely tight, and their families needed it most.
Last year, your incredible fundraising helped us provide improved IT services to ensure meetings with Clinically Extremely Vulnerable and isolated families continued through COVID Fanconi Hope (fanconihope.org) is a volunteer run organisation, set up by parents of Fanconi Anaemia (FA) affected children – the only one of its kind in the UK. FA is a rare, inherited, lifelimiting genetic cancer-predisposing disorder affecting between 150 and 250 children and adults in the UK Jeans for Genes® © 2022 Jeans for Genes Campaign. All rights reserved. charity jeansforgenes.org
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Last year, your incredible fundraising helped us keep a beloved support programme going The Ectodermal Dysplasia Society (edsociety.co.uk) is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals whose lives are affected by ED. They provide support to over 600 people in the UK and 150 families who live abroad via email.
Last year, your incredible fundraising helped us ensure a vital telephone call was always answered Thanks to you they were able to offer meetings, conferences, updates and gatherings for some much needed face to face time. This helped support the mental wellbeing of young adults who had been particularly affected by enforced isolation and who were extremely worried about COVID. The Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) Foundation (smith-magenis.org) is a safety net, catching families upon diagnosis of SMS and supporting them through their lives for as long as they need. SMS is a rare genetic condition as a result of the microdeletion or abnormality of chromosome 17, affecting around 4,500 children or adults in the UK. Thanks to you they could continue to offer an online mobilisation of their Information and Support Service, handling telephone calls and on-line drop in sessions, bringing their peers and professionals together. The last two years have been hard on us all. Health anxiety has hit an all-time high and many – if not all – of the groups we support are considered ‘Extremely Clinical Vulnerable’. This added a whole new dimension to the pandemic for our groupswith enforced isolation not only closing them to the outside world but also closing the opportunity for much needed guidance, support and services. Our charity partners worked harder to adapt and thanks to you, lifelines were offered, programmes were taken online, and people were seen and heard. You made this happen. So, thank you, brilliant you.
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Social prescribing schemes can involve a variety of activities which are typically provided by voluntary and community sector organisations.
Social prescribing – sometimes referred to as community referral – is a means of enabling GPs, nurses, and other health and care professionals to refer people to a range of local, nonclinicalRecognisingservices.that people’s health is determined primarily by a range of social, economic, and environmental factors, social prescribing seeks to address people’s needs in a holistic way. It also aims to support individuals to take greater control of their own health.
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Social Prescribing: THE FACTS
There are many different models for social prescribing, but most involve a link worker or navigator who works with people to access local sources of Community-centredsupport.ways of working can be more effective than more traditional services in improving the health and wellbeing
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Examples include: volunteering, arts activities, group learning, gardening, befriending, cookery, healthy eating advice, and a range of sports.
Social prescribing and communitybased support is part of the NHS Long Term Plan’s commitment to make personalised care business as usual across the health and care system. Personalised care means people have choice and control over the way their care is planned and delivered, based on ‘what matters’ to them and their individual strengths and needs. Social prescribing is one of the six components of universal personalised care . The NHS Long Term Plan published in January 2019 has a commitment to personalised care and increasing access to social prescribing for the whole population. Social prescribing enables all local agencies to refer people to a link worker. Link workers give people time and focus on what matters to the person as identified through shared decision making or personalised care and support planning. They connect people to community groups and agencies for practical and emotional support. Link workers collaborate with local partners to help community groups be accessible and sustainable and support people starting new groups. Referrals to link workers can come from a wide range of local agencies, including general practice, local authorities, andknowledge,peopleservicesenoughpeopleActiveknowledgepeopleprovideaboutengagewhereevery‘lightprofessionals.signpostingotherundertakelong-termprofessionalsalso(VCSE)communityhousingjobprofessionals,dischargemulti-disciplinarypharmacies,teams,hospitalteams,alliedhealthfireservice,police,centres,socialcareservices,associationsandvoluntary,andsocialenterpriseorganisations.Self-referralisencouraged.Somehealthcarewhoserolesinvolveintensivesupportmaysocialprescribingdirectly.Socialprescribingcomplementsapproaches,suchasactivebyhealthandcareActivesignpostingisatouch’approachusingamakingcontactcountapproachexistingstaffinlocalagenciesindividualsinconversationswhatmatterstothemandinformationtosignposttoservices,usinglocalandresourcedirectories.signpostingworksbestforwhoareconfidentandskilledtofindtheirownwaytoafterabriefintervention.Personalisedcarereliesonhavinghealthliteracy;theskills,understandingconfidencetheyneedtobeable
of marginalised groups and vulnerable individuals. For this reason, they are an essential way of reducing health inequalities within a local area or community. Those who find themselves excluded from society, discriminated against, or lacking power and control because of living in extreme poverty, can be the least likely to access and benefit from services – despite often having the worst health. Adopting more community-centred practice can help provide more appropriate and effective ways of engaging people and improving their health andThewellbeing.extentto which we have control over our lives, have good social connections and live in healthy, safe neighbourhoods are all important influences on health. These community-level determinants are protective of good mental and physical health and can be a buffer against stressors during a lifetime.
to use health and care information and services. In 2015 the Institute of Health Equity published a report about improving health literacy to reduce health inequalities. This showed that up to 61% of the working age population in England finds it difficult to understand health and wellbeing information. Low levels of health literacy impact significantly upon a person’s ability to: • manage long term conditions • engage with healthyprogrammespreventativeandmakeinformedlifestylechoices • keep to medication regimes This leads to worse health outcomes across a range of indicators, increased health inequalities for affected individuals and increased preventable mortality. A health literacy toolkit has been published to raise awareness of health literacy and support the health, care, and the wider public health workforce to make services accessible. Nicci Dickens provides consultancy services throughout the UK working with social niccidickins@profitforpurpose.co.ukentrepreneurs.
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This is a fabulous achievement as Hannah is the first person in the UK with Down Syndrome to hold this qualification. However, for Hannah, her ambitions went further, and she has reached a whole new level, landing her dream job as a Zumba Instructor with PureGym in Tyldesley, Manchester when it opens later this month. Jutta Payton, Hannah’s mum, explained, “Hannah has always been active and struggled with shielding during the coronavirus pandemic. Having to stay indoors for longer periods of time due to her vulnerability, Hannah discovered on-line Zumba, and this was a game changer. When everything opened up again, Hannah started going in person to classes, and with the support and encouragement of her instructor, Hannah decided to become an instructor herself.” Jutta continued “Hannah’s dad, Mark and I are so very proud of what Hannah has achieved. We hope Hannah will be an inspiration to all in the community and inspire other people with disabilities to follow in her footsteps”.TomMcKeever, Gym Manager at PureGym Tyldesley said, “When we heard about Hannah’s story, it really stood out to everyone at PureGym. Our ethos is “Everybody Welcome” and Hannah’s pursuit of her dream to become a Zumba instructor couldn’t be more in line with our values”.“Having met with Hannah and her family, her ambition and passion are something to be admired, and we have no doubt that our members will benefit hugely from her enthusiasm. We can’t wait for Hannah to cut the ribbon and declare the gym open in late September and we look forward to having Hannah lead classes at Tyldesley”.PureGym, We featured inspirationalanarticleaboutHannahandhervastachievementsinIssue16(March2022)oftheKidztoAdultzMagazine.
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HANNAH PAXTON QUALIFIED AS A ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR IN OCTOBER 2021
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Hi! My name is Brian Abram, age 65 from Halifax. In 2013, I (just) survived an horrific cycling accident that left me a T9 complete paraplegic and a fulltime wheelchair user. Retired and with time on my hands, a couple of years later I started writing stories to amuse my grandson who was just 6 months old at the time of the accident.Iwasencouraged by friends and family to turn this first story into a book. So, after a long search, I found an illustrator and we produced a beautifully illustrated children’s book about the adventures of a daft, wheelchair-using grandad and his grandson. And then I wrote some more! Whilst the stories are of course designed to make children laugh, they also aim to show the reader that being in a wheelchair is no barrier to having fun or being fun. When I started out on this journey, I had no idea if there would be any
Grandad Wheels MEET
AN HORRIFIC ACCIDENT BROUGHT ABOUT A ‘FUN’ CAREER CHANGE
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BRIAN WILL BE AT THE KIDZ TO ADULTZ NORTH EXHIBITION IN MANCHESTER ON TUESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER AND WILL HAVE COPIES OF HIS BOOKS FOR SALE, WITH EVERY PENNY GOING TO CHARITY.
33 interest, but I decided to donate any proceeds from the sale of the book to the Spinal Injuries Association and Back Up – two important charities that help people who have suffered spinal injuries, like me. I self-published my first book in November 2019 and Sir Quentin Blake, illustrator of Roald Dahl’s books described my first book as, “ an impressive piece of work...” Well, interest grew and I’ve now self-published four, high quality children’s books in the series ‘The Adventures of Grandad Wheels!’ and there are two more stories to follow. I was also encouraged to visit primary schools to read my stories and help children to understand about disability. I’ve now visited 72 schools (despite visits being impossible due to COVID between March 2020 and May 2021). And so far, more than 14,000 primary school children (and many teachers) have met Grandad Wheels, learning about inclusivity, disability and resilience. These visits have had incredibly positive reviews from teachers and children:‘Thebest visit you could ever hope to have’- Chris Dyson, hugely influential HT at Parklands Primary, Leeds‘Avisit from him should be part a mandatory part of the curriculum’Joe Dryland, HT Kirkham St Michael’s Primary, Preston I’ve also now donated £40,000 to the Spinal Injuries Association and Back Up. Way beyond what I could possibly have imagined when I started!InJune 2022, my story was featured on BBC1’s The One Show, when they introduced me to one of the people who saved my life back in 2013. In the meantime, you can find out more by visiting my appearanceonwebsiteYouwww.grandadwheels.comwebsitecanbuythebooksviatheandthere’salsoalinkthehomepagetowatchmyonTheOneShow.
34 THIS SUMMER, GYMPANZEES, A CHARITY IN BRISTOL, WAS PRESENTED WITH THE UK’S HIGHEST BUSINESS ACCOLADE FOR ENTERPRISE INNOVATION FOR THEIR INCLUSIVE POP-UP PLAY AND EXERCISE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. gympanzees RECEIVE ROYAL RECOGNITION
Tom and Teri, who are service users of Gympanzees, said “Congratulations to everyone at Gympanzees! A fantastic recognition of the innovation and energy of the team. We love going to the Pop Ups, especially the gym, trampolines, and café for the brownies! It’s great to go with family and friends. Everything is possible there!” Find out more about the charity and their appeal for a permanent home - Gympanzees.org Image credit: @JonCraig_Photos
Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Bristol, Peaches Golding, represented the Queen at Gympanzees Pop Up in Patchway to present the charity with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise Crystal. Gympanzees have been running Pop Up play and exercise centres during the Easter and Summer holidays as they fundraise for a permanent home. The charity takes over a school and fills it with different themed rooms and specialist kit designed for all disabilities and abilities. They have seen incredible results, such as a 5-year-old who slept through the night for the first time after her session and a 3-year-old boy who had their first-ever laugh. Designed by professionals with extensive knowledge of disability and exercise, all the equipment at Gympanzees is designed to promote physical activity or sensory integration that is often otherwise inaccessible due to cost and limited state-funded provision. Their services are fully inclusive and accessible to those with any disability and those without disabilities. This provides a rare opportunity for families of mixed abilities to play together.
On receiving the award Gympanzees CEO and Founder Stephanie Wheen said “I am absolutely thrilled and honoured that we have received this incredible award. I’m so happy for all our staff, volunteers, and plethora of other supporters that their hard work and pure dedication has been recognised like this.”
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My son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in 2017. It was a big relief to have that official diagnosis after years of people telling me he was not Autistic; he was great at masking. By then, I had already done the research and put things in place at home to accommodate his needs, although he still struggled in school. The transition from primary to secondary this year was the hardest. He is now home schooled, and we are currently trying to get him a place at an SEN school. Before and after diagnosis I felt quite isolated. I was worried Joey may be triggered by his surroundings; at weddings, shopping, play spaces to name a few. I was also studying BSc Architecture at the University of the West of England at the time. It was hard to manage but I became more determined to try and make the world more inclusive for people like Joey. Using my own lived experience of autism, I designed an autism center
ANNIE DAVIES, MUM TO JOEY, SHARES HER PERSONAL STORY WHICH LED TO THE INVENTION OF JOEY PODS.
JOEY’S LOVE OF MUSIC OF A SPACE WITHIN A SPACEinspired the design
37 for my final project. I decided to reach out to the local Autistic Community to find out what they needed in the way of social spaces in Bristol, but soon discovered I was not the only one who felt isolated. Many parents of autistic children told me how they struggle with activities within the city or in public spaces due to their children's sensory processing condition, worried that people will judge them when their child has a meltdown and that there’s a lack of available safe quiet spaces when needed.Wecannot redesign every building, but we can find solutions; spaces that can accommodate the needs of people with neurological conditions. The initial design for Joey Pods came from a UWE and Bristol Beacon exhibition I took part in, designing a solution for festivals, as Joey loves music, but when he went to Shambala, he found it too overwhelming. The idea was to create a pod that can hold up to five people standing, with live music from stages streamed in with an integrated light show, aiming to make festivals more inclusive. I had an overwhelmingly positive response from people, with many saying they were needed in schools, which looking at Joey’s situation, I knew it was something that he would have hugely benefitted him. Speaking to teachers and sensory designers, many told me that schools did not have the budget or space to cater for sensory rooms and if they did receive funding many would go into disrepair or go unused, due to budget cuts and staffing shortages. The Joey Pod is a modular structure, that is affordable, easy to build, and is robust. We will be offering a consultation service to design the pod to meet the space and user requirements. Using a subscription service will ensure it is more affordable, maintained, and suitable for the space allocated. The pod will have additional elements that can be changed whenever required, lighting, seating, music, and headphones, all available through our website. We are currently working with two local engineer students, funded by UWE, who are helping us finalise the design, to launch in October 2022. We hope to launch it to public spaces in early 2023 and host our first mini festival field in late 2023. My hope for the product, is to create more awareness and conversations surrounding neurological conditions, helping people share their stories. For further www.joeypods.cominformation:
Bladder & Bowel UK produce a quarterly e–newsletter specifically for people of all ages who may have bladder and/or bowel problems or those who need support with toilet training. This really useful newsletter offers information, advice, practical solutions, product news and a whole lot more. If you would like to receive a free copy please email bbuk@disabledliving.co.uk You can look at recent editions of the Talk About newsletter on the BBUK website https://www.bbuk.org.uk/newsletter/ ‘ Talk about...’ DO YOU WANT TO RECEIVE A COPY OF BBUK’SNEWSLETTER? 38 You can find each new edition online, so you can always keep up to date with what’s new and read all the interesting articles. Just visit www.kidzexhibitions.co.uk DON’T MISS THE FUTURE ISSUES OF KIDZ TO ADULTZ MAGAZINE...
National Autistic Society is a charity registered in England and Wales (269425) and in Scotland (SC039427).
Many people don’t understand autism and how things they take for granted might cause difficulties for people on the spectrum. Our cards are a great way to let them know you, your child or relative are autistic and that you might need some extra time or help in certain situations. Visit www.autism.org.uk to get your card today
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The team comprises occupational therapists, trusted assessors, moving and handling specialists, physiotherapists, nurses and continence specialists. We respond to enquiries via our helpline and website. Some people opt to visit the Disabled Living Centre based in Manchester for a free equipment assessment.
We organise the largest FREE UK exhibitions totally dedicated to disabled children, young adults, their families, carers and the professionals who support them, with over 100 exhibitors at each event. We currently deliver five events nationally in Coventry, Farnborough, Newport, Edinburgh and Manchester.
The team provide information and advice for children, young people and adults with bladder and bowel problems. We provide a confidential helpline managed by a team of specialist nurses and knowledgeable information staff. In addition, the website offers a wide range of downloadable free resources. Helpline: 0161 214 www.bbuk.org.uk4591
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A charity which provides impartial information and advice about products, equipment (assistive technology) and services for disabled children, adults, older people, carers and the professionals who support them. We have a range of services which you can access via our helpline, through the website or at our Kidz to Adultz exhibitions. www.disabledliving.co.uk
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