March 2011 - East Riding of Yorkshire Primary Care Trust
March 2011 - East Riding of Yorkshire Primary Care Trust
March 2011 - East Riding of Yorkshire Primary Care Trust
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LOCAL INFORMATION<br />
Changing Places<br />
Standard disabled toilets do not meet the needs<br />
<strong>of</strong> all people with a disability – or their carers.<br />
Changing Places toilets are different to standard<br />
disabled toilets.<br />
They provide:<br />
The right equipment:<br />
• A height adjustable changing bench<br />
• A tracking hoist system, or mobile hoist if this is<br />
not possible.<br />
Enough space:<br />
• Adequate space in the changing area for the<br />
disabled person and up to two carers<br />
• A centrally placed toilet with room either side<br />
for the carers<br />
• A screen or curtain to allow the disabled<br />
person and carer some privacy.<br />
A safe and clean environment:<br />
• Wide tear <strong>of</strong>f paper roll to cover the bench<br />
• A large waste bin for disposable pads<br />
• A non-slip floor.<br />
Ok, so where do I find my nearest changing places?<br />
For an up to date list <strong>of</strong> changing places please<br />
vist the changing places website www.changingplaces.org<br />
or telephone 020 7696 6019 or email<br />
ChangingPlaces@mencap.org.uk<br />
At the recent parent carer event, locality information <strong>of</strong>ficers were asked what<br />
family support is available in Hull. Below are just some on <strong>of</strong>fer.<br />
Family support<br />
Kids Advocacy and Children’s Rights<br />
Service<br />
(KIDS)<br />
182 Chanterlands Avenue<br />
Hull HU5 4DJ<br />
Tel: (01482) 467540<br />
Email: enquiries@kids.org.uk<br />
Little Sunbeams<br />
The Parks Children Centre<br />
Courtway Road<br />
Orchard Park Estate<br />
Hull HU6 9TA<br />
Tel: (01482) 803978<br />
National Autistic Society<br />
Hull and <strong>East</strong> <strong>Riding</strong> Branch<br />
Tel: 07917 040380 (Jackie)<br />
Email: hulleastriding@nas.org.uk<br />
Parents in Touch – organised by<br />
SENSA (Special Educational Needs<br />
Support and Advice)<br />
53 Link Road. Cottingham.<br />
Hull HU16 5AX<br />
Tel: (01482) 475181<br />
This service provides advocacy for disabled children and young people<br />
aged 8 to 16 years who either live with foster carers, stay away from<br />
their family for short breaks, or who live with carers all the time.<br />
Referrals can be made directly by telephone or by sending an email.<br />
The Little Sunbeams group meet on a Wednesday during the school<br />
holidays and <strong>of</strong>fer parents, carers and disabled children friendly,<br />
understanding support. You are welcome to drop-in on your own or with<br />
your child, any time between 10am - 12noon. No need to book.<br />
The National Autistic Society <strong>of</strong>fers a local support group for families<br />
at The New Clarence pub in the city centre. The group is held from<br />
7pm-9pm on a Tuesday evening. Please contact the provider for more<br />
information as to when the dates <strong>of</strong> the meetings are due to be held<br />
There is also a parent support group that runs monthly at Fenchurch<br />
Street Children’s Centre between 10am and 12noon. Please contact the<br />
society for more information.<br />
A support group for parents which aims to enable parents to make<br />
contact with other parents. The group has been launched by SENSA.<br />
SENSA is open Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm in term time.<br />
10 www.fish.eastriding.gov.uk (01482) 396469
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