http://www.anncrafttrust.org/ Latest news from the Ann Craft Trust news-sarahgoff.php Sarah Goff is joining the ACT team as the Development Manager - Safeguarding Disabled Children Services Wed, 9 May 2012 http://odi.dwp.gov.uk/about-the-odi/odi-news.php New disability hate crime guidance documents launched today to raise awareness of disability-related harassment and hate crime and how to report it. Wed, 22 February 2012 news-chinese_new_year2.php Dr Elisa Kuang, China Business Office, organised a Chinese New Year themed fundraising event to raise money for ACT at the University of Nottingham. Wed, 15 February 2012 news-chinese_new_year.php Dr Elisa Kuang, China Business Office, is organising a Chinese New Year themed fundraising event to raise money for ACT on Saturday 11th February 2012, in the Great Hall, University Park. Wed, 25 January 2012 http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/jan/24/jim-mansell-learning-disability-new-year-honours?INTCMP=SRCH His decision to take a group of disabled children to the cinema changed lives for the better. Wed, 25 January 2012 http://www.cqc.org.uk/LDreview This is a targeted programme of inspections of hospitals and care homes that care for people with learning disabilities. Thu, 11 January 2012 news-sirrogersingleton.php I am delighted to have this link with the Ann Craft Trust Mon, 9 January 2012 news-sirrogersingletonintro.php Sir Roger Singleton CBE, Chairman of the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) is ACT's new Patron. Fri, 16 December 2011 http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/news/2011/november/home-care-often-fails-to-meet-older-peoples-basic-rights-says-inquiry/#.Ts50k8WAGNg.twitter The Commission's inquiry into the home care system in England reveals disturbing evidence that the poor treatment of many older people is breaching their human rights Wed, 23 November 2011 http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/legal-and-policy/inquiries-and-assessments/inquiry-into-disability-related-harassment/hidden-in-plain-sight-the-inquiry-final-report/ 'Hidden in plain sight' is the final report of our inquiry into disability-related harassment. Fri, 30 September 2011 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-15079568 A patient with severe learning difficulties who died in hospital may have survived if he had received better care, a watchdog has found. Wed, 28 September 2011 cardraw.php The Great Big small Charity Car Draw helps small charities across the UK raise hugely important funds. By buying a £2 ticket you are in the running to win a brand new Fiat 500 while supporting charities like us to deliver our services. Kindly supported by Zurich Wed, 31 August 2011 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-14557821 The health minister is looking into creating new policy to ensure the protection of vulnerable adults in care. Wed, 17 August 2011 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2020648/Gemma-Hayter-Disabled-woman-abandoned-murdered-fun.html Gemma Hayter loved animals. She shared her chaotic flat in a tower block with a hamster and a noisy cockatiel called Jasmine and she would talk to every dog or cat that came her way Sun, 31 July 2011 ACTseminar.php Two half day seminars looking at Personalisation and Risk and Safer Staff – Safer Practice. This event will be of interest to all professionals working with Vulnerable Adults and Disabled Children. Tue, 19 July 2011 news-postfSIchallenge2011.php Supporters of the Ann Craft Trust (ACT) got together on Saturday the 2nd July at Thornbridge Hall in Derbyshire and ran/ walked 4/10k to raise money for disabled children and vulnerable adults. Mon, 18 July 2011 http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/around-yorkshire/local-stories/banks_join_bid_to_halt_financial_abuse_of_vulnerable_adults_1_3579870 BANKS in Rotherham are set to sign up to an innovative agreement with the borough council in a bid to crack down on the “financial abuse” of vulnerable adults. Mon, 18 July 2011 news-fSIchallenge2011.php 2011 marks the fourth FSI Challenge and it will be bigger and better than ever before. Ann Craft Trust supporters will be running/ walking 4 and 10km to raise funds for the Trust. Wed, 29 June 2011 http://www.choiceforum.org/WebX/.38ef6658?cmd=13 There is another way: The Association for Supported Living position following the broadcast of Panorama on 31.05.11 Thurs, 9 June 2011 news-justtextgiving.php Vodafone and JustGiving have launched a new service called Just Text Giving, which was launched on Monday 9th May. Wed, 8 June 2011 news-castlebeck.php Ask three learning disability charities who have joined forces to condemn the appalling abuse uncovered by Panorama investigator Paul Kenyon in BBC1 programme ‘Undercover Care: the Abuse Exposed’ Mon, 6 June 2011 news-Longcare.php The story of a journalist’s 17-year journey into the disturbing heart of our care system Tues, 31 May 2011 news-financial_abuse_training.php It will offer sound financial management advice and information about prevention and detection of financial abuse Wed, 25 May 2011 http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/MediaCentre/Pressreleases/DH_126794 Plans to strengthen the protection of vulnerable adults by making it a legal requirement for all local authorities to have a Safeguarding Adults Board Wed, 18 May 2011 http://www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/trainingandconsultancy/learningresources/safeguarding_deaf_disabled_children_wda80987.html A resource for use in training and professional group learning Wed, 18 May 2011 http://www.thefsi.org/2010/08/challenge-2011/ 2011 marks the fourth FSI Challenge and it will be bigger and better than ever before Mon, 18 Apr 2011 http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2011/04/15/wirral-council-s-apology-to-whistleblower-92534-28524626/ Wirral Council issued full apology to whistleblower who was forced out of his job Thu, 14 Apr 2011 http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/news/Ambulance-staff-hailed-work-protecting-vulnerable/article-3455716-detail/article.html/ Neglected and vulnerable people referred to social services by paramedics has surged in past year Tue, 12 Apr 2011 news-financial.php New financial support to be available for people with learning disabilities Thu, 20 Jan 2011 http://www.parliament.uk/deposits/depositedpapers/2010/DEP2010-2162.pdf Read the Governments latest multi-agency practice guidelines Wed, 19 Jan 2011 http://www.everyclick.com/the-ann-craft-trust/357489/0/ A new search engine raises money for charities, give as you click! 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