Equality & Diversity
You can find a range of updates, briefings, strategies, jobs and more listed on this page.
The Golden Guide - Practical Information for Older People in Northumberland
You can get hold of a copy of the newly updated third edition of the Golden Guide by contacting Age Concern Northumberland
The Round House
Lintonville Parkway
ASHINGTON
Northumberland
NE63 9JZ
Tel: 0845 140 0088
Fax: 0845 140 0430 Email: info@ageconcernnorthumberland.org View map
The Round House
Lintonville Parkway
ASHINGTON
Northumberland
NE63 9JZ
Tel: 0845 140 0088
Fax: 0845 140 0430 Email: info@ageconcernnorthumberland.org View map
Equality and Human Rights Consultation
Take part in a consultation about the Equality and Human Rights Commission and its priorities in a three-year strategic plan:
Strategic Plan Discussion Guide.pdf 95.88 KB 04.12.2008 19:09
Information about migrant communities within Northumberland
Event for Migrant Workers interested in setting up in business.
On Wednesday 20th May from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at Mitchell Memorial Hall, Kiln Hill, Tweedmouth there is an event focused on finding out what support migrant workers would like to help them set up in business. All nationalities are welcome and a Polish interpretor will also be on hand. Click here to access a flyer for the event.
A range of reports is now available on the NSP website migrant worker page - link here>>>
Northumberland Migration Matters Issue 2 August 08.doc 202.00 KB 11.09.2008 01:02
Migration Matters is a short update on migration issues in Northumberland, in this issue you'll find:
- The Impact of Migrant Workers in Northumberland Research Bulletin
- Web based resources for working with economic migrants
- Details of upcoming events and training
Northumberland Migration Matters Issue 1 June 08.doc 183.00 KB 10.06.2008 22:59
This is a short two page update. In this issue you'll find:
- An update on the development of a strategic migration framework for the County,
- a call for your assistance in providing information about working with migrants or any research / information / networks you may be aware of or involved with,
- a case study of work to support migrants in Berwick.
Migrant worker resources
- If you work with migrant workers and their families you may find these resources helpful:
Migrant Worker Advisor Handbook: www.advice-resources.co.uk/adviceresources/general/guides/migrantworkerguide/adviser_guide.pdf/
Migrant Workers Client Handbook: www.advice-resources.co.uk/adviceresources/general/guides/migrantworkerguide/english_client_handbook.pdf/
Advice Resources Migrant Workers Client Handbook in other languages (Polish, Lithuanian, Portuguese, Russian): www.advice-resources.co.uk/adviceresources/general/guides/migrantworkerguide/
Older people in Northumberland Strategy
The consultation on the strategy closed in February and the final report is awaited.
The final draft strategy is downloadable here>>> Older Peoples Strategy.doc
If you would like to discuss the issues raised by this document further please phone Denise on (01670) 394526.
Further progress on the strategy will be reported to you through subsequent Sector Board meetings.
Making Things Accessible
Drafts of the two documents being developed by Northumberland County Council can be downloaded here
GUIDELINES TO MAKING MEETINGS ACCESSI.doc
GUIDELINES FOR ACCESSIBLE PUBLICATIONS.doc
Wendy Pattison would be pleased to hear from you - ring 01670 533000
Another accessibility guide has been produced by the Social Care Institute for Excellence:
SCIE Making Events Accessible.pdf 108.88 KB 06.02.2008 23:14
Children and Young People's Plan
To find out more about the revised Children and Young People's Plan, contact Ann Day on aday@northumberland.gov.uk (01670-534278) or Alan Hartwell ahartwell@northumberland.gov.uk (01670-534847).
VoiCeS Contact Sandi Downing
Tel: 01670-707322
Fax: 01670-732489
Views of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities
John Dowswell of the Northumberland NHS Care Trust says:
"In a nutshell my current job is to engage with people in Northumberland about their use of social and health care services as part of our implementation of the 'Our Health Our Care Our Say' White Paper.
We know more about some communities than others, and one area of work we know little about concerns people from the Gay and Lesbian community. My own internal enquiries have not quite drawn a blank, but I think some 'outreach' is required!
Few of the people you may come across may access social care services, (as a service user or carer) but if they do, we would be interested in their views. I enclose a DRAFT questionnaire, which we would value your comments on prior to any further distribution.
Views of People from LGBT Groups (Draft).doc 62.00 KB 17.01.2008 20:03
We would see from responses if people would like to be more actively involved in a group or forum to contribute to the development of policy and practice within our services.
Please do let me know if you can help us with this work and if you have any suggestions on making it as effective as possible. I'm happy to meet up if you want a longer conversation.
With thanks
John
John Dowswell
Operations Manager
Northumberland NHS Care Trust
Merley Croft
Morpeth
Northumberland NE61 1JW.
Tel: 01670 394493
Email: john.dowswell@northumberlandcaretrust.nhs.uk
Mapping of Services that engage with Gypsy and Traveller Communities in Northumberland
Sherry Touray has been asked by NCH /Northumberland Children's Fund to facilitate the drawing together of Northumberland's Traveller Strategy before the 31st March 2008. She has been mapping services that are currently engaging with Gypsy and Traveller Communities in Northumberland, or those that plan to in the immediate future.
The final report is now available and can be read on the web at the following link
If you would like more information please feel free to contact Sherry on 01223 418003 or via email on sherrylyn.touray@ormiston.org
sherrylyn.touray@ormiston.org, 01223 418003, 079 2215 3761, Skype address ocftsp
Financial Inclusion - Everyone's Business
CAB's in Northumberland have been involved in the production of a report on financial exclusion in the county Financial excl briefing april14.pdf 238.43 KB 10.06.2008
Rachel Turnbull, the CAB's Policy Officer, also produces a regular bulletin of useful information, and the latest edition is downloadable SPB Feb2008.doc 361.00 KB 09.04.2008
