If you would like to have your say about transport in Gloucestershire please see above for the easy read version of the Overcoming Barriers to Mobility survey..

​To view the press release on this survey click on the link below:
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-november-2020/overcoming-barriers-to-mobility/
 
If you prefer to complete the non easy read version online use the following link:
https://gloucestershire-consult.objective.co.uk/portal/a2lcustomerfeedback/gloucestershiretravel/gloucestershiretravel
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Check out this great video from the MisFits that aims to destroy myths which prevent people from having the flu vaccine...  

Please join us tomorrow for the virtual Learning Disability Partnership Board meeting. See the Meetings and Minutes page for full details and the latest agenda.  Join us at 10:30 for an informal chat before the meeting starts at 11am. 

Exciting news! The date has been set for the 12th Big health and social care open day - 20th May 2020. Please see the earlier post to watch the highlight film from the 2019 day and we hope to see you all in 2020! Any queries please get in touch with Simon Shorrick on 01452 321015.

Kingfisher Treasure Seekers Events

Taurus Crafts Events

​Inclusion Gloucestershire - have organised two free fitness taster sessions. These will be held at their Gloucester Inclusion Hub, Friends Meeting House, Greyfriars, Gloucester, GL1 1UA.  Ph: 01452 234003
                Wednesday 19th June - Allsorts Fitness taster session from 11.30am to 12.30pm
                Friday 21st June - GFitness taster session from 11.30am to 12.30pm

​Hospital Liaison Nurses - Hospital Experience Sessions on Wednesday 19th June for people with learning disabilities at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Redwood Education Centre. Please call Bev or Carol on: 0300 422 4953 or 0300 422 4985 if you would like more information

Longlevens Mixed Rugby – Inclusive for those with a learning disability, Wednesday 19th June 6.30 – 8pm. Longlevens Rugby Club, Clubhouse Longford Lane, Gloucester, GL2 9EU. Also runs every other Thursday from 20th June at the rugby club. Ph: 07724 773238

Boccia from Cotswold Crusaders – Special Olympics Club Hub, Come and have a go - Friday 21st June 5.30 – 7pm at Leisure @Cheltenham, Tommy Taylor Lane. Contact – Anna Eaton, Crusaders.boccia.glos@gmail.com, ph: 07789 558963 on Facebook as Crusaders Boccia Club

Beam Gymnastics – Accessible Gymnastics club supporting children with additional emotional, physical, behavioural and sensory challenges. Tuesday 18th (Cirencester) and Wednesday 19th (Fairford) Ph: 07780 506650 or email: beam@beamgymnastics.co.uk for more details.

MENCAP - https://www.mencap.org.uk/get-involved/learning-disability-week-2019 - Main MENCAP Helpline Ph: 0808 808 1111

The 10th  Learning Disability annual Big Health Check and Social Care Open Day took place in Gloucester on 22nd May. The event, at Oxstalls Sports Park, was aimed at helping people with learning disabilities with complex  physical and health needs  to stay healthy and active.
1,257 service users, volunteers, family carers, support staff and guests from NHS England attended. Please see below for the video of the day...