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Farewell to Terry – our Honorary Secretary is retiring
At March's GDA meeting we said a fond farewell to Terry Moore who retired from his position as GDA Honorary Secretary and chief tea and coffee maker. Terry has been a valuable member of the team and helped [...]
HSSD to identify overall need for adult LD respite care
At a meeting with parents in May, the Adult Disability Service (ADSES) explained that they were planning to send out a questionnaire to determine the overall need for respite care for adults with a learning disability. This follows completion of [...]
Mission possible – Deputies take part in access exercise
In April, local disability campaigner, Aindre Reece-Sheerin, invited all States Deputies to take part in an event called "Mission Possible" with the view to change attitudes on access for disabled people around the town area of St Peter Port. [...]
Message in a Bottle scheme could help save lives
Health Information Guernsey and the St John's Ambulance have launched a new scheme called Message in a Bottle. It is a simple idea that encourages people to keep their basic personal and medical information in a common place where they [...]
Launch of new Autism Guernsey charity
Congratulations to Andy Graham (founder) and the Committee of Autism Guernsey for its truly inspiring charity launch. As the guest speaker Baroness Pitkeathley said in her opening speech: 'If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door'. You have certainly created this [...]
Parent Carer Council are recruiting new members
The Parent Carer Council consists of a group of parents and carers elected by parents to represent families' views on the services offered to people with a learning disability within the Bailiwick. It meets at least four times a year [...]
Deputies say YES to better mental health
In the most enlightened debate the GDA has ever witnessed in the States, Guernsey’s deputies have unanimously approved the island's first ever Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy and given the final [...]
NEW! Adult Disability multi agency meeting to inform future of services
HSSD’s Adult Disability Service has set up a new multi agency forum called the ‘Partnership & Planning Meeting’ which is held quarterly. The forum includes representatives from all of HSSD’s Adult Disability Services, voluntary organisations, parents and service user groups [...]
Disabled People’s Champion John Gollop gets support from other deputies
Disabled islanders now don't just have a Disability Champion but an entire team of Disability Champions! Deputy Wilkie and Deputy Le Pelley have kindly offered to assist Deputy Gollop in dealing with disability questions and [...]
Disability and Inclusion Strategy likely to be debated in July
The GDA and Deputy John Gollop are part of a Steering Group working together to support Emilie Yerby (States Disability Officer) as she finalises Guernsey’s first ever Disability and Inclusion Strategy. Emilie and the Steering Group are currently presenting an [...]
States looking for more partnership with voluntary sector
This is an exciting time for the voluntary sector with new opportunities on the horizon. In their latest ‘Strategic Plan’ the States have expressed a clear intent to work in closer partnership with [...]
Overwhelming take up for Autism Awareness Training
The Guernsey Sports Commission hosted their first Autism awareness training last month. The session was organised by the Guernsey Community Foundation and the Guernsey Sports Commission, and was delivered by Catherine Hall of the National Autistic Society - Guernsey Branch. [...]