South Yorkshire CentreLOCAL DISABILITY GROUPS
Part of SYCIL's philosophy is to provide support and opportunities for local disabled people to come together and act collectively around specific issues. We provide:
- Training - to build skills, knowledge and confidence
- Help with funding applications
- An accessible space to meet
- Help organising events and activities
- Practical support, such as booking taxi's and interpreters
- Links to other groups and local voluntary sector support services
If you are interested in starting a new group on a disability related issue please contact Barbara Booton SYCIL's Service Support and Development Director on 01302 892952 Email Barbara
SYCIL currently supports the Doncaster Direct Payments Support Group and the Doncaster Access Group.
Doncaster Direct Payments Support Group
We are a peer support group for anyone who receives direct funding to meet their care and support needs.
Our main aim is to give support and advice to those who receive or provide personal assistance We do this by:
- Sharing our ideas and experiences of employing personal assistants and carers
- Giving each other support and advice
- Working closely with the DMBC Independent Living Team and Direct Payments Support Service to ensure service users views and experiences influence future service provision
- Helping to promote Direct Payments as a way of having more choice and control over our lives
- Organising events and workshops
You can download newsletters from two of our events! January Newsletter 2007 June Newsletter 2007 .
To find out more just call Steven Purdy on 01302 822401.