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Article: 13.01.14
5 Tips for Living Well with Dementia
Chris Moon-Willems shares five important and practical ways in which you can help someone live well with dementia.
Article: 10.01.14
G8 Dementia Summit - Missed Opportunity
Chris Moon-Willems had high hopes for the G8 Dementia Summit held in London in December 2013 to discuss the challenges…
Paper: 08.01.14
The Trouble With Person-Centred Planning
John O'Brien, one of the innovators who developed person-centred planning, reflects on the trouble that comes as…
Paper: 08.01.14
Basic Income Security
This paper by John Dalrymple and Simon Duffy sets out a proposal for the reform of the income security system in an…
Inspiration: 07.01.14
Eco Shed
David Towell describes a great innovation that provides employment for disabled people whilst supporting…
Review: 07.01.14
Antifragile
Simon Duffy reviews Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book Antifragile - things that gain from disorder.
Inspiration: 07.01.14
My Video CV
A recent innovation for VIAS has been the development of their very first app - read on to be inspired!
Article: 07.01.14
The Driving Up Quality Code
The Driving up Quality Code is about providers of care and support doing all that they can to make sure that what happened…
Review: 07.01.14
Basic Income
Simon Duffy reviews Daniel Raventos's Basic Income: the material conditions of freedom.
Project: 04.01.14
Campaign for a Fair Society
A campaign to provide positive alternatives to the UK's austerity programme.
Film: 15.12.13
From Isolation to Transformation
Hazel Stuteley gave this talk at TedxExeter 2013 explaining how communities can move from isolation to…
Film: 15.12.13
The Power of Dance
Shanna Dawes explains the exciting impact of the TR14ers on their own lives and their whole community.
Paper: 03.12.13
How Norms Become Targets
Kaliya Franklin analyses the way in which the use of norms in the management of disability assessment (WCA) undermines…
Slide: 02.12.13
Local Government and Welfare Reform
This presentation explores the connection between the disintegration of the current welfare system and the attacks…
Slide: 02.12.13
Ordinary Lives: Citizenship for All
Exploring the challenges of achieving ordinary lives and citizenship for people with learning disabilities with…
Slide: 02.12.13
How We Make a Life
Self-directed support systems need to pay more attention to enhancing people's ability to work and contribute as…
Slide: 02.12.13
Is Work First on the List?
A presentation for VIA Scotland on why work should be first on the list of actions for citizenship.
Slide: 02.12.13
Welfare Reform: True or False?
What is really going on when politicians talk about welfare reform? Test yourself in this welfare reform quiz.
Article: 29.11.13
Housing to End the Prison of Hospital
Sam Sly explains why special hospitals are often worse than prison and why there is a need for bespoke housing…
Article: 29.11.13
No to Competing Services - Yes to Human Rights
Sami Helle explains to the European Parliament that people with intellectual disabilities should not be trapped in…
Paper: 18.11.13
Doctor knows best?
This policy paper from the University of Birmingham's Health Services Management Centre examines the use of evidence…
Paper: 13.11.13
The Impact of Welfare Reforms
This report examines the impact of recent welfare reforms on mental health service users in the North East of England.
Article: 13.11.13
A Short History of Self Direct
Don Derrett tells the story of self direct - how it developed, what it achieved and why finally, it closed.
Inspiration: 13.11.13
Focusing on Outcomes
Tim Keilty from New Prospects explains their practical and simple approach to focusing on outcomes without the hype.
Article: 13.11.13
No Words is No Barrier
Sam Sly explores the steps necessary to ensure that children and adults with limited verbal communication can get…
Story: 13.11.13
The Reality of Disability Claims - Malcolm's Letter
Malcolm Mort tells the story of his long battle to claim his disability benefits, the failings of the system and the…
Paper: 13.11.13
Means Testing in ESA
Steve Griffiths explains how the introduction of more means testing in the ESA further damages the lives and families…
Paper: 13.11.13
Deprived of Incapacity Benefit
Steve Griffiths explains how the old system of incapacity benefit was already depriving people of their entitlements…
Article: 12.11.13
Working with 'Vulnerability'
A summary of a talk given by Dr Simon Duffy at the meeting of Churches Together in South Yorkshire, Spring Forum in April…
Paper: 12.11.13
Layers of Inequality
A Human Rights and Equality Impact Assessment of the Public Spending Cuts on Black Asian and Minority Ethnic Women in…
Article: 12.11.13
Can You See What I See?
Vinesh Kumar explains why the Avarind Eye Clinic has much to teach the NHS and western medicine in general.
Paper: 12.11.13
Networking for Social Change
David Towell and Heidy Araque reflect on the inclusion network (la red inclusiva) based in the North East Colombian…
Film: 27.10.13
All In This Together
This film by Dole Animators captures some of the real experiences people are facing today in the light of recent changes…
Slide: 23.10.13
Self-Directed Support in Europe
A presentation by Aarne Rajalahti on Self-Directed Support in Europe
Article: 20.10.13
How To Reform The ESA System
Simon Duffy argues that the current ESA system is deeply flawed and suggests an alternative based on a better…
Article: 14.10.13
Returning Home
Sam Sly reflects on the barriers to progress in getting people home from abusive and institutional placements.
Paper: 07.10.13
Institution Watch
This is a regular publication of Canada's national self-advocate association and main family organisation,…
Paper: 07.10.13
Start With The End In Mind
Karen Senior gives some sound advice on how people should go about spending their personal budget.
Article: 06.10.13
Re-Examining Policy on Aid
Varun Vidyarthi argues that the process of giving and the message that goes with it distorts the outcome, it is time for…
Paper: 02.10.13
Raising the Bar
A discussion paper on how to achieve the best outcomes for people with disability from the National Disability…
Inspiration: 02.10.13
In the Hotseat with Herts Pass
Tanya Moore writes about Herts Pass a user led organisation in Stevenage that offers 'EmployerAbility'.
Paper: 01.10.13
Delivering Integrated Dementia Care: The 8 Pillars Model of Community Support
This report by Alzheimer Scotland sets out an integrated and comprehensive, evidence-based approach to supporting…
Paper: 01.10.13
Multi-Agency Working in Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding Children
This report shares learning from a project run by WomenCentre in Calderdale aiming to improve safeguarding children…
Inspiration: 01.10.13
The 8 Pillars Model of Community Support
The 8 Pillars Model sets out an integrated approach to supporting people with dementia and their families.
Paper: 30.09.13
Supporting Community Contribution and Self-Determination through Person-Centred Work
John O'Brien presented this paper at Finland's Valta virtaa conference held in June 2013.
Slide: 23.09.13
Christianity and Social Justice: Exploring the Meaning of Welfare Reform
This presentation was given to the Archbishop of York and Bishops from the North East of England and Yorkshire.
Slide: 23.09.13
Mental Health Reform: Personal Responsibility and Social Justice
This presentation was given at the Royal College of Nursing's International Conference for Psychiatric Nursing on…
Slide: 22.09.13
Citizenship and Self-Directed Support
This presentation was part of a day long seminar with the people of Christchurch who are starting the Enabling Good…
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