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Who are we? . . . Partners for Inclusion (PfI) is a partnership between Inclusive Living Sheffield (ILS), Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Primary Care Trust, Sheffielf First for Health, the Sheffield Hopsital Trusts and disabled people in Sheffield. What do we do? . . . PfI is working to improve services across Sheffield for everyone with a physical, sensory or cognitive impairment by looking at which services work well and what needs improving. To achieve this we regularly consult with disabled people in Sheffield on local and national issues. Achievements in the past . . . In December 2006 our work was recognised with a national award - the Community Care Award for promoting independent living. As well as recongition for the work PfI has done, and an engraved trophy, the award also included a £5,000 prize for PfI to continue to do imaginative and innovative work in promoting independing living for disabled people. Core Executive members of PfI attended the awards ceremony at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London. Everyone involved in PfI is extremely pleased with the award, and the recognition.
Members of PfI receiving the Community Care Award from Tony Robinson along with a member of Leonard Cheshire who sponsored the award Recent Events . . . On 3rd December 2007 we hosted an Indpendent Living Day Event at St Mary's, Bramall Lane, Sheffield. The date was chosen to coincide with the International Day of Disabled People. Delegates took part in workshops where they had an opportunity to give their views on issues relevant to disabeld people.
Delegates at the Independent Living Day Event taking part in workshop sessions
Full Report of the Independent Living Day Event . . . To download the full report of the Independent Living Day Event please click the icon below. If you require a copy of the report in an altrnative format contact Inclusive Living Sheffield Ltd. Report of the Independent Living Day Event 3rd December 2007 (PDF document 1.2MB)
Previous Events . . . Disability Equality Duty Event - On 12th December 2006 PfI hosted a Disability Equality Duty event at Sheffield Town Hall where guest speakers from Sheffield City Council and Sheffield Primary Care Trust outlined their new Disability Equality Schemes. Disability Equality Duty Follow-Up Event - On 23rd May 2007 we held a follow-up event to look at how the Disability Equality Schemes were being implemented and monitored. The event was attended by over 40 people, at The Circle, Rockingham Lane. Those attending also took part in a consultation, by the Office for Disability Issues, on what equality means for disabled people and had the opportunity to contribute to the Sheffield Primary Care Trust consultation 'Achieving Balanced Health'. Follow the link, below, to the report of this event. Report of PFI Event of 23 May 2007 Doing the Duty Event - On 12th December 2006 Partners for Inclusion hosted an event at Sheffield Town Hall where guest speakers from the statutory services had an opportunity to outline their new Disability Equality Schemes. The event was well attended. There was an opportunity for participants to ask questions and everyone was invited to to stay on for a light buffet lunch and a little social networking.
Wanted ! ! ! Volunteers to join Partners for Inclusion Core Executive Pf I exists as a planning partnership within the Sheffield First partnership structure to promote discussions about improving services and experiences of disabled people who may have physical, sensory or cognitive disability. It is a partnership with equality at the heart of its structure, with disabled people having equal numbers of places alongside statutory and voluntary sector members, to form the Core Executive Group. The Partnership aims to:
We have vacancies for disabled members to join the Pf I Core Executive, and are looking for people who meet the following criteria:
SelectionPeople wishing to apply to be members of the Pf I Core Executive should make a written application via Inclusive Living Sheffield. The letter should demonstrate how you meet the above criteria and what skills and attributes you would bring to the Core Executive. Those who are interested, but feel they do not fully meet the criteria, should still contact Pf I as it may be possible to provide development and mentoring. A panel of existing members of the Core Executive will consider applications. RemunerationRemuneration will only be paid to disabled people who are appointed members of the Core Executive and who are not representing their employing organisation. All travel expenses will be met following receipt of appropriate claim forms and receipts, plus a fee per meeting.
Contribute to making a difference for disabled people in Sheffield… join Partners for Inclusion!!
For further information, or to meet with existing members of Pf I contact Inclusive Living Sheffield either by phone on 0114 253 6750; or go to the 'Contact us' page (see link at the top of this page), and email your enquiry. |
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