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Ice Cube 2010 Today ( 4th February) we had the third of our weekly sessions on the Ice Cube. The first week there was just me, last week there were 12 wheelchair users on the ice, and today there were about 50 disabled people - including 30+ wheelchair users.The Ice Cube returns to Millennium Square in Leeds on Saturday 16th January until Sunday 7th March. Once again we have been given a session for wheelchair users each Thursday between 10.45 and 11.30 - so the Thursdays will be 21st January, 28th January, 4th February, 11th February, 18th February, 25th February and 4th March
So that the Ice Cube can have an appropriate number of ice marshalls on duty, please let me know when you are coming. Phone: 0113 2977942 Email: linda.boadle@val.org.uk ________________________ On Thursday June 25th, the Network held a health event at St. Chad's Parish Centre. Events and courses run by William Merritt Disabled Living Centre and Mobility Service in Leeds. On 26th February we broke the record for the largest number of wheelchair users on ice - at the Ice Cube in Millennium Square, Leeds. The previous record was 48. The result has been verified. There were 106 wheelchair users on the Ice Cube. Thank you to all those who took part.
The PSI Network has produced a set of postcards and posters on this theme which are available from: PSINetwork (Leeds), Stringer House, 34 Lupton Street, LEEDS LS10 2QW . Tel: 0113 2977942 or email linda.boadle@val.org.uk Leeds Carers Charter The Leeds Carers Charter was launched at a meeting in the Civic Hall today (14th November). The NHS and Leeds City Council are working in conjunction with NHS Leeds, The Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust and Leeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust. The Charter says: If you are a carer, using our services, you can expect: To be recognised, identified and valued for your caring role and be treated with dignity and respect. To access, or be signposted to, relevant and up to date information about the support that is available for you as a carer. Our staff to inform you about the right to a carer's assessment and to be referred appropriately - if you wish. Your own health needs to be recognised and to be supported to maintain your physical, mental and emotional health and well-being. To be included (with the permission of the person you care for) as a valued partner in the planning and delivery of his/her treatment and care, and in particular in discharge planning. To have the right to choose the level of care you are able to offer; depending on your age and ability. To be considered as an individual, and for services to strive to reflect your own needs. Have opportunities to comment on, and be involved in, the wider planning and evaluation of services.
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PSI Network (Physical and Sensory Impairment Network - Leeds): |
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Working together to share information, to improve communication, and to represent the interests and concerns of disabled people. |
