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A challenge to research methodologies in health
New report from the Health Service Management Centre: Doctor knows best? The use of evidence in implementing…
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European Policy Seminar on Self-Directed Support
European Policy Seminar on Self-Directed Support is held in Brussels on 5th December
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Disability Rights in Austerity, Parliament - 26 November
Launch of the report from Just Fair Consortium on 26 November in the Houses of Parliament.
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Victory on ILF
Victory on ILF
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Shifting perspectives in housing and social care - 21 November
Ordinary Lives: Shifting perspectives in housing and social care - 21 November
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Co-producing resilient communities - 11 November
Co-producing resilient communities: Building confidence and capacity
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European Self-Directed Support Network launched
Announcement of the launch of the European Self-Directed Support Network
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Values Into Action Scotland AGM - 6 November
Values Into Action AGM on 6 November 2013.
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Breaking the Silence - 11 October
From Changing our Lives - a conference launching the Lost and Found project.
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Fellows at Conference
The evidence base for community empowerment and health improvement - Dr Brian Fisher Helping communities to take…
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Time for a New Coalition?
10 attacks on the rights of disabled people.
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10,000 Cuts and Counting - 28 September
10 Thousands Cuts & Counting is a ceremony of remembrance and solidarity for those who have had their lives…
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3rd European Conference of Self Advocates
The conference title this year is Hear our Voices: Citizens First!
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Launch of The Driving Up Quality Code
Launch of The Driving Up Quality Code - providers taking responsibility for driving poor care out of the sector.
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Conversations on Citizenship Webinar Series
These webinars are being offered by the Citizen-Centered Leadership™ Development (CCLD).
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The Campaign for a Fair Society joins Just Fair Consortium
The Campaign for a Fair Society joins Just Fair Consortium
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Reclaiming Our Futures manifesto launched
DPAC launch manifesto
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The Relational Basis of Empowerment
New paper written by Karl Nunkoosing and Mark Haydon-Laurelut
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A guide for staying safe in hospital
New paper by Terry Lynch - Hospital
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Institutional abuse is rife
New publication - Returning Home
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Commissioning and Community Sourcing
New publication by Chris Howells and Chris Yapp
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Whose Community Is It Anyway?
Whose community
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Housing and Support Alliance appoints new chair
The Housing and Support Alliance (H&SA) has appointed Dr Simon Duffy, Director of The Centre for Welfare Reform, as its…
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Open letter from "extremist" organisations
Open letter from Campaign et al.
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The Unmaking of Man published
The latest book by Dr Simon Duffy, Director of The Centre for Welfare Reform, is now available to buy.
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New practical guide published - Freedom
A new practical guide to support published.
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H&SA launch new initiative - Investing in Ordinary Lives
New initiative to increase the supply of housing for people with learning disabilities from the Housing and Support…
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Twitter debate on the State of Social Work
SWSC Media are hosting a Twitter debate on Stand Up Social Work.
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In Memory of Carl Poll
We remember the great pioneer and innovator Carl Poll.
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Alicia Wood on residential care
Alicia Wood on residential care
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Jon Glasby on social care funding
Jon Glasby on social care funding
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OU & European Research Opportunity
The OU is looking for researchers to work with them on a European Funded project to look at the history of people with…
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Saving Civil Legal Aid and Judicial Review
Public Meeting - Saving Civil Legal Aid and Judicial Review - briefing meeting for NGOs
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Seminar in Halifax on 24 May
A Finnish perspective on the state of the welfare state in the UK today.
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All in this Together deliver open letter to Welsh government
All in this Together deliver open letter to Welsh government in support of co-production
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Why is social care facing the deepest cuts?
Article by Simon Duffy on Huffington Post UK on the severity of the cuts to social care.
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Learning Disability Today Conference on 14 May
Learning Disability Today regional exhibition and conference in Sheffield 14 May.
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NCIA Inquiry into voluntary services on 10 May
Launch of NCIA Inquiry into voluntary services on 10 May in London.
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New research on the impact of welfare reform across Britain
New research from Sheffield Hallam University on the impact of welfare reform across Britain.
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Reform in Australia
The Centre has published two major reports on the progress of disability funding reform and self-directed support in…
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1st May - Stand Up Social Work
The Centre is hosting a seminar in Doncaster to explore the future of social work.
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Cuts in Sheffield meeting - 11 April
A public meeting hosted by Sheffield Equality Group on cuts to social care and support.
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No Going Back - Forgotten Voices from Prudhoe Hospital
No Going Back documents the experiences of people who lived and worked at Prudhoe Hospital in County Durham.
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European Parliament debate - 12 March
Effect of the crisis on people with disabiiities to be debated in European Parliament on 12 March.
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Baroness Hollins backs Report
New report: A Fair Society? - how the cuts target disabled people
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Ten Reasons to Hate the Welfare Cash Card
Simon Duffy has written a blog post on the Huffington Post UK website about the proposed Welfare Cash Card.
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An alternative to privatisation
Chris Yapp and Chris Howells outline their concept of Community Sourcing, strengthening rather than hollowing out…
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