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June 2022 edition
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Welcome to the June 2022 edition of the Provider Forum information bulletin.
The bulletin is interactive, so make sure you click the links to get the most out of it.
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Have you got something to share?
We would love to hear your feedback or contributions, so if you have anything which you want to share, or have a question to ask us, email us here.
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This information is for Gloucestershire independent care providers who have received Red Bags (homes & supported living) and those wishing to find out more details.
The Red Bag:
- is a dedicated bag packed by staff to go with the supported person when they go into hospital.
- is used to transfer important documents and personal items to the hospital and identify the person as being supported and having additional needs.
- stays with the person throughout their hospital stay, returning with them home with discharge documents.
For more information and about how to use the bag, promote the bag, report lost bags and where to purchase more bags, please click here and scroll to the bottom of the page.
In our bulletin from August 2021, we incorrectly shared a report that a slide presentation belonging to Vat Solutions contained errors. It has been pointed out to us and we accept that we were wrong to share this statement. We also shared the presentation on our website without seeking the permission of Vat Solutions. We have extended our apologies to Vat Solutions for this oversight.
The third round of the Community Opportunities Framework is now open for submissions on Procontract and will close at 10:00 am on the 4th of July. This Framework is for the provision of Community Opportunities for adults (including older people) and people with a learning disability, physical disability, autism and/or a mental health condition.
If you would like to apply and you have not signed up to Procontract, please click here to view information on how you can sign up.
For more information, please email Christine Slade here.
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Learning Disability Week - 20th June - 26th June 2022
Mencap’s Annual campaign is all about making sure the world hears what life is like if you have a learning disability. Gloucestershire will be supporting this national campaign.
This year, Mencap want to show how people with a learning disability are reconnecting with friends and their communities. This also includes what issues many people still face after the end of COVID restrictions, like still having to isolate or dealing with poor mental health and anxiety.
Please support the week by;
- If you know or support someone with a learning disability get them to share something about their life, what they want to tell the world, what they are proud of and what worries them. Share their stories.
- If you are sharing on line use the hash tag #LDWeek22
- By using the following images on social media or by including in your email signature
Further information can be found on Mencap’s website click here
Please click here information regarding the Annual Health Check Training. It is on the 4th of July and is a free online training course which covers health checks for people with learning disabilities and how you can support people.
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 Last Call: Supported Living Providers Meeting:
Following feedback at a Provider Forum, we are holding a specific Supported Living Providers Meeting on Wednesday 15th June 2022, starting with a free lunch at 12noon.
This FREE event is open to all Supported Living Providers operating in Gloucestershire, regardless of GCPA Membership status.
Meeting details:
Date: Wednesday 15th June 2022
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Venue: The Main Hall, Gloucester Guildhall
Address: 23 Eastgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 1NS
Car Parking: King’s Walk Car Park, Kings Walk, Gloucester GL1 1EA
Please register your attendance via email: Riki.moody@gcpa.co.uk
- In May, the Proud to Care team attended 3 jobs events hosted by DWP and two Jobs Fairs in Cirencester, Gloucester and Cheltenham, connecting 34 candidates to providers.
- The team piloted 3 online career chat sessions via Indeed to speak directly to candidates and connect them with providers, and will be hosting 2 more sessions in June. Make sure you register with Proud to Care so the team can connect you to candidates by emailing here.
- Proud to Care have been working with the Wellbeing Line and attended the Health and Wellbeing Champions Event in the Forest of Dean. It was great to see some of you there, and the team will continue to share useful resources and advice on our social media channels (@proudtocareglos). Engage with us by sharing your content and tagging us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
- The team are carrying out focused engagement work in the Forest of Dean this summer to support providers with their recruitment. If you would like to get involved in the conversation and share your ideas, please email the team. We are looking forward to working with you!
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