@active_ind

Disabled Persons-led charity based in South Yorkshire providing advocacy and group activities

Joined October 2011
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Active Independence are running a series of FREE 2 hour workshops for anyone interested in being a PA or working as one - starting on 21st April and throughout May. Book Your Place today for one or all of the following workshops: eventbrite.co.uk/o/active-in…
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Thanks to @acasorguk for webinar on employing PAs with @IL_Group - always good to keep these discussions found and keep updated @SCIE_socialcare @skillsforcare @DisRightsUK
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Please support (or share) these brave girls anyway you can. All money raised supports help for #Disabled people & #carers #Advocacy @DisRightsUK @Tanni_GT @EllieSimmonds1 givey.com/abbyandizzyskyjump…

Abby and Izzy Sky Jump

Abby and Izzy need your help! Third Time Lucky!!!! Abby and Izzy completed their 15,000 feet Sky Dive on 29th July and are still raising money for Active Independence. Active Independence is a...

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Black Triangle@blacktriangle128 Aug 2023
This morning, I gave the U.K. Gov and the DWP both barrels in my speech to the U.N. Disability Rights Committee. U.K. is a systematic and grave disability rights abuser. When the #CRPD29 issues its report in March the evidence we submitted today will be founded upon. Solidarity
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DPAC@Dis_PPL_Protest28 Aug 2023
#CRDP23 Grave & systemic human rights violations towards disabled people from UN report of 2016 exist today More than 50% of disabled people struggling to pay high energy costs
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DPAC@Dis_PPL_Protest28 Aug 2023
#CRDP23 UK government has received criticism for its lack of engagement with representative organisations for disabled people around Disability Action Plan and National Disability Strategy
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Skills for Care@skillsforcare28 Aug 2023
💷The Workforce Development Fund is now open for applications. #AdultSocialCare employers can claim money towards the cost of qualifications and learning programmes supporting the development of their workforce. 🔗Find out more & apply: sfca.re/WDF23-24 #WDF
The workforce development fund - apply now

ALT The workforce development fund - apply now

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Great chance to meet other PAs, find out about training and job vacancies @skillsforcare @MyDoncaster @WBDoncaster @TLAP1 @DonnyCollege @SouthYorksJobs
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A bit early but places filling fast! Fully accessible trip to get those early presents and have a great day out #gardening #inclusive
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Fun trip on accessible barge 😊 #canaltrip #inclusive #southyorkshire
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Active Independence's Quilt will be displayed at the Flus Rotherham Threads that Connect Us at Rotherham Riverhouse from May. View to see the final quilt and individual squares at activeindependence.org/wp/th…
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Free informal workshop for anyone who may be thinking of a career as a #PA - it's a rewarding and varied job, Vacancies now, no experience needed for some. Travel costs paid + goodie bag @MyDoncaster @DonnyCollege @RotherhamColl @HealthCareDONC #SocialCare
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*FREE WORKSHOPS* for anyone in S Yorks wanting career as a #PA. All costs covered + bag and freebies. Attend all 5 or just one. in partnership with @MyDoncaster please share @HealthCareDONC @WellDoncaster @DBH_NHSFT @DNChamber @ncdoncaster @RotherhamUni @skillsforcare
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Martin Lewis
@MartinSLewis20 Mar 2023
I've had some worried messages about The Budget #Disability Benefits announcement. Pls note this was a White Paper, ie proposal not draft law so early stage. Much can change & it can't start til 2026, so for now don't fret. Here's @MindCharity assessment mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/n…
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We think this is unacceptable but thank you @josierones for speaking out. #disabilityequality
BBC Access All@BBCAccessAll28 Feb 2023
Rosie Jones reveals, with brutal honesty, some of the the abuse she faces as a female, disabled, comedian bbc.in/3Y2EPyd
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Replying to @PostOffice
@PostOffice any reason why you are not accepting the new barcoded stamps? We are experiencing problems with our clients not getting letters we send. (1)
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One client was told stamp was a counterfeit (but local post office couldn't see anything wrong with the rest of the batch) (2)
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Now another client has been told not enough postage but with only 3 sheets that can't be right. This is very worrying for us as a small charity trying to help disabled people who can't afford these extra charges. Please look into this (3)
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IMPORTANT! If you are still on DLA mobility component and were born before 8th April 1948, please think very carefully before telling DWP that your care needs have increased because they will reassess your mobility needs under the much harsher PIP criteria. DM for more details.
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