LGBTQI+ disabled people using self-directed support

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At a glance resource providing information for LGBTQI+ Disabled People who use self-directed support and who employ personal assistants (PAs) or support workers.

Working with LGBTQI+ disabled people: top tips for personal assistants and support workers

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This briefing provides information for personal assistants (PAs), support workers, social workers and other social care staff working with LGBTQI+ Disabled People.

Understanding self-directed support: a film for LGBTQI+ disabled people

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Film featuring the experiences of Disabled People from the LGBTQI+ communities who use Self-Directed Support.

Understanding self-directed support for LGBTQI+ disabled people: a film for personal assistants and support workers

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Film telling personal assistants and support workers more about positive ways of working with Disabled People from the LGBTQI+ communities.

Easy read: LGBTQI+ disabled people using self-directed support

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Easy read version of SCIE's At a glance resource providing information for LGBTQI+ Disabled People who use self-directed support and who employ personal assistants (PAs) or support workers.

A commissioner's guide to developing and sustaining user-led organisations

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Resources created to support people with dementia, their carers and staff working in dementia services providing practical tips, tools and activities to help you in your work with dementia

Care leavers' stories: Alan Dearman

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In one of 17 interviews conducted as part of the Care Leaver's Stories Project, Alan Dearman talks about his life before, during and after care. The full interview is in three parts and a film summary and transcript are also available. The project, funded by the Heritage Lottery fund and developed by SCIE in partnership with the British Library, enabled care experienced people to record their life stories on digital video.

Dignity in care: social inclusion

This film looks at people doing normal, everyday things like catching the bus or socialising with friends.Social inclusion, in practice, means doing things such as promoting and supporting access to social networks.

Fair access to care services (FACS): prioritising eligibility for care and support

Fair Access to Care Services: a guide about prioritising eligibility for care and support

Personalisation - making it happen: user-led organisations

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This film for social care and health commissioners and staff, and people who use services and their carers, highlights the importance of user-led organisations (ULOs) in delivering personalisation. ULOs support people to have independence, choice and control over their lives.