News

Latest updates from across the network.

23 - 24 September: Cheltenham Summer Institute 2025 A unique two-day gathering to explore how we can start to value care as a fundamental function of society.

9 July: Individual Service Funds Work We can all create and use Individual Service Funds, join the EQUALD project team to learn how.

19 June: SDS Network Global Meet Up Join us online to explore developments in self-directed support around the world.

Assessing the Commissioning Landscape Calling all commissioners – help us map the future of Self-Directed Support in England.

The Imperfect Citizens Listen in to the trailer for our new podcast The Imperfect Citizens!

9/10 April: SDS Network Global Meet Up Join people in the Americas and Asia Pacific regions to discuss self-directed approaches to support.

Water is for life, it shouldn't be for profit. Ask your MP to back the Water Bill and stand up for our right to clean, publicly owned water.

Statement for the Care of Life Citizen Network is pleased to support this Statement for the Care of Life.

A Response to the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods Jason Leman from the Neighbourhood Democracy Movement responds to the interim report released today.

21st March: 14th World Down Syndrome Day Conference Join Down Syndrome International online and in-person at the United Nations in New York.

Global Ambassador Invited to New York Can you help Fionn get to New York and deliver his speech on the theme of self-directed support?

19 March: SDS Global Network Meet Up Join people from around the world to discuss self-directed approaches to support.

BIEN Congress 2025 This year's Basic Income Earth Network Congress will take place in August in Brazil.

Learning Disability England Conference 2025 This year there will be an opportunity to meet in person in Manchester, and online.

Piloting Basic Income in Manchester Proposal launched for groundbreaking Basic Income pilot in Manchester.

Mapping Self-Directed Support Globally Complete this survey and help us to measure progress on self-directed support in your country.

Community Care & Support Tech Study A ten minute survey for anyone providing care and support - paid or unpaid.

22 January: SDS Global Network Meet Up Join people from around the world to discuss self-directed approaches to support.

1st - 3rd November: Fearless Cities Summit Join us in Sheffield to reimagine care, power, justice and sustainability for all our neighbourhoods.

16 October: SDS Global Network Meet Up Join people from around the world to discuss self-directed approaches to support.

Strategies for Neighbourhoods of Care A series of seminars hosted by Plena inclusión and Citizen Network in September, October and November.

We Discover: Water A free webinar to explore how citizens are taking action to improve, restore and sustain our water.

Spanish Deinstitutionalisation Programme Launched Spanish Deinstitutionalisation Programme Launched

10 July: SDS Global Network Meet Up Join people from around the world to discuss self-directed approaches to support.

Did PIP News Breach Purdah Rules? Letter to send to UK Cabinet Secretary about possible breach of purdah rules by PIP announcement.

3 - 4 May: Frontline Plogging 2024 Collect waste whilst you exercise - join in the fun and contribute to looking after our planet.

Democracy Network UK Citizen Network has been elected to the Democracy Network Steering Group.

Global Commitment to Plastic Reduction Truth About Plastic publish an open letter calling for an end to plastic production - sign it too.

Launching a Global Newspaper A global newspaper connecting people around the world on topics that are essential to community development.

Yorkshire Citizens Demand Real Devolution The Yorkshire Declaration was signed by 100 citizens of Yorkshire and read out loud in York on 1st April 2024.

16 April - 25 May 2024: Festival of Debate The programme of events for this year's Festival is live, book your tickets now and join the conversation.

15 - 17 April: Global AIREA 2024 A retreat to connect people working on inclusion and equal citizenship from around the world.

22 February: Grassroots policies for Farming, Food and Wildlife Part 7 in this series on policies for farming, food and wildlife will focus on the commons and wildlife.

Out Now: Everyday Citizenship The new book by Wendy Perez and Simon Duffy shares how everyone can be a full citizen.

A Partnership for Inclusion Citizen Network and Plena inclusión agree to work together to create communities that welcome everybody.

25 January: Grassroots Policies for Farming, Food and Wildlife Part 6 in this webinar series on policies for farming, food and wildlife will focus on sustainability.

Everyday Citizenship Book Tour Come along, meet the authors, discover the new book and learn about the keys to citizenship.

NDIS Review Publish Final Report NDIS Review has published its final report calling for widespread and profound reforms to the current system.

Mapping Sheffield's Neighbourhoods Let's grow citizen power - help us name and map the neighbourhoods of Sheffield.

Shape Sheffield's City Goals People are coming together to shape Sheffield City Goals - What is your vision for the city?

Everyday Citizenship: Pre-orders open The new and accessible follow up to the ‘Keys to Citizenship’, will be published on 9th January 2024.

Festival of Debate Submissions Open 2024's Festival of Debate will take place between 16th April - 25th May.

19 November: Energy Independence for Community Empowerment Exploring the collaborative practice of doing energy, community and economy for the good of all in Sheffield.

19 October: Grassroots Policies for Farming, Food and Wildlife Part 5 in this webinar series on policies for farming, food and wildlife will focus on healthy food.

UNIC Final Conference The UNIC Conference set out a vision for transforming support and funding for long-term care and support.

Global Standards for Self-Directed Support We've published the global standards on self-directed support along with an easy read version.

Redesigning the NDIS The NDIS needs radical transformation into a sustainable and regenerative system of support.

20 September: Mapping for Citizen Action Join us online to explore the power of maps and the capacity they give citizens to take action.

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