Network news easy read first edition 2013

Amazing stories from around the world

Ever wondered what it would be like to scuba dive in wheelchair?

Sue Austin did ...now with the help of funding she has created the world’s first underwater wheelchair.

Find out more and watch Sue’s amazing video at: http:// www.guardian.co.uk/ commentisfree/2013/ jun/21/underwaterwheelchair-flyingdiving

Autumn / Winter 2013

Welcome to Network News!

This Newsletter will be your guide to inform you about…..

What is going on throughout Livability and it’s services.

Fundraising and other events.

How to book a Holiday with us.

Follow us:

www.livability.org.uk

Logging on to the Service User Network.

Find out more, get to know fellow service users and members of staff.

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Who are Livability?

Our story goes as far back as Victorian times.

Connect with and chat to fellow Service Users of

Read Kayleigh’s Blog

Livability, read Blogs, watch the latest videos and hear the latest news….

It’s easy to join, just visit www.livability.org.uk and click on the

Two men, John Groom (pictured on the left) and the 7th Earl of Shaftsbury dedicated their work to help improve the lives of disabled people and created charities that bore their names .

In 2007 these two charities joined together and became Livability. As the UK’s largest Christian Charity we offer a wide range of services for disabled adults and children.

Care Homes and Independent Living.

Schools and Colleges

Service User Network icon in the top right-hand corner.

Lifestyle Choices

Holidays

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Meet the Team Hi Everyone, my name is Kayleigh and I am Livability’s User Involvement Case Coordinator.

I used to be a Service User at Lifestyle Choices South West.

I have been working at Livability for over 2 years now, aside from my day job I also write a Blog on Livability’s Service User Network.

My role is to make sure that you are happy with what Livability does. I will do this by visiting and speaking with you. I look forward to meeting you all soon!

The Hub! We are always thinking of ways that we can improve our work and give you the best service possible.

So we have grouped our services into Hubs. We hope that this will help decision making quicker and easier.

You will be able to join in and say what you think through regular service user Hub groups.

The West Shore Hotel, Wales

Need a holiday but worried mobility issues will stop your holiday? Then let Livability help you.

Our hotel-style and self-catering accommodation is designed to be as accessible and adaptable as possible.  Disabled Parking  Wider Doors  Grab Rails  Wheelchair Hire  Hoist Hire  Wheel-inshower  Lifts  And much more….

We will help find the right holiday for you.

Find out more at: www.livability.org.u k/ Or for prices please call 08456 584478

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Livability Christmas Cards Connect with us here at Livability on our new Blog feature on our website.

Celebrate the festive season and send your friends and family one of these beautifully designed Christmas cards .

With a range of designs these cards will put a smile on someone's face and the money raised will go towards helping disabled and disadvantage people.

Thank you for your support.

Madonna and Child

Get yours now at: www.livability.org.uk/

£3.95

“You can read Dave’s Blog now!”

Dave Webber is our Chief Executive at Livability and will now be Blogging on a regular basis.

You can access the Blog here: www.livability.org.u k/our-blog/

The Quizmaster!

George’s Story Hello my name is George, and I am a Service User with Livability’s Lifestyle Choices Southwest project., where thanks to their help I go bowling once a week. This has changed my life for the better after a stroke left me feeling isolated.

As a thank you to Lifestyle Choices I held 2 Quiz fundraising afternoon, and raised £183 for the Lifestyle Choices Project. It’s a fantastic service.

I hope to be organising many more in the future!

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Meet Livability’s New CEO and Chair Q. Why did the apple turnover?

Hi my name is Dave Webber, and I have just took on the role of Livability’s Chief Executive Officer.

A. Hi my name is Caroline Armitage, and I have just took on the role of Livability’s Chair. I am delighted!

Dolphin Court Bake Cakes for Red Cross Congratulations to the staff and residents of Dolphin Court who raised a fantastic £70 for the British Red Cross by baking lots of cakes!!

Because it saw the Cheese roll!

Q. Why did the train go “ouch?”

A. Because it had a tender behind!

Sonia and Mel manage the cake stall at Red Cross fundraising event Why not send in your own jokes to: kwalters@livability.org.uk

“Our vision is of a transformed society where disabled and disadvantaged people can live life to the full.�

(Livability)

Do you have any stories that you would like to share? Perhaps you have achieved something, took part in a fundraising event, had a good or bad experience on holiday, or you just want to introduce your self to your fellow readers.

If so then you could feature in the next issue of Network News!

Simply email your story with a photo (if you have one) to:

Kayleigh Walters User Involvement Case Coordinator Email: kwalters@livability.org.uk

Tel. 020 7452 2000 Email: info@livability.org.uk