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Latest updates from and for Citizen Network members.

Release A challenge to research methodologies in health New report from the Health Service Management Centre: Doctor knows best? The use of evidence in implementing…
Event European Policy Seminar on Self-Directed Support European Policy Seminar on Self-Directed Support is held in Brussels on 5th December
Event Disability Rights in Austerity, Parliament - 26 November Launch of the report from Just Fair Consortium on 26 November in the Houses of Parliament.
News Victory on ILF Victory on ILF
Event Shifting perspectives in housing and social care - 21 November Ordinary Lives: Shifting perspectives in housing and social care - 21 November
Event Co-producing resilient communities - 11 November Co-producing resilient communities: Building confidence and capacity
News European Self-Directed Support Network launched Announcement of the launch of the European Self-Directed Support Network
Event Values Into Action Scotland AGM - 6 November Values Into Action AGM on 6 November 2013.
Event Breaking the Silence - 11 October From Changing our Lives - a conference launching the Lost and Found project.
Event Fellows at Conference The evidence base for community empowerment and health improvement - Dr Brian Fisher Helping communities to take…
Coverage Time for a New Coalition? 10 attacks on the rights of disabled people.
Event 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…
Event 3rd European Conference of Self Advocates The conference title this year is Hear our Voices: Citizens First!
News 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.
Event Conversations on Citizenship Webinar Series These webinars are being offered by the Citizen-Centered Leadership™ Development (CCLD).
News The Campaign for a Fair Society joins Just Fair Consortium The Campaign for a Fair Society joins Just Fair Consortium
News Reclaiming Our Futures manifesto launched DPAC launch manifesto
Release The Relational Basis of Empowerment New paper written by Karl Nunkoosing and Mark Haydon-Laurelut
Release A guide for staying safe in hospital New paper by Terry Lynch - Hospital
Release Institutional abuse is rife New publication - Returning Home
Release Commissioning and Community Sourcing New publication by Chris Howells and Chris Yapp
Release Whose Community Is It Anyway? Whose community
Release 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…
News Open letter from "extremist" organisations Open letter from Campaign et al.
Release 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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Release New practical guide published - Freedom A new practical guide to support published.
Release 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…
Event Twitter debate on the State of Social Work SWSC Media are hosting a Twitter debate on Stand Up Social Work.
News In Memory of Carl Poll We remember the great pioneer and innovator Carl Poll.
Coverage Alicia Wood on residential care Alicia Wood on residential care
Coverage Jon Glasby on social care funding Jon Glasby on social care funding
Research 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…
Event Saving Civil Legal Aid and Judicial Review Public Meeting - Saving Civil Legal Aid and Judicial Review - briefing meeting for NGOs
Event Seminar in Halifax on 24 May A Finnish perspective on the state of the welfare state in the UK today.
News 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
Coverage 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.
Event Learning Disability Today Conference on 14 May Learning Disability Today regional exhibition and conference in Sheffield 14 May.
Event NCIA Inquiry into voluntary services on 10 May Launch of NCIA Inquiry into voluntary services on 10 May in London.
News New research on the impact of welfare reform across Britain New research from Sheffield Hallam University on the impact of welfare reform across Britain.
Release Reform in Australia The Centre has published two major reports on the progress of disability funding reform and self-directed support in…
Event 1st May - Stand Up Social Work The Centre is hosting a seminar in Doncaster to explore the future of social work.
Event Cuts in Sheffield meeting - 11 April A public meeting hosted by Sheffield Equality Group on cuts to social care and support.
News 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.
News European Parliament debate - 12 March Effect of the crisis on people with disabiiities to be debated in European Parliament on 12 March.
News Baroness Hollins backs Report New report: A Fair Society? - how the cuts target disabled people
Coverage 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.
Release An alternative to privatisation Chris Yapp and Chris Howells outline their concept of Community Sourcing, strengthening rather than hollowing out…
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