The Stroke Association, a national charity that works to prevent strokes and supports people effected by stroke, came to Peterborough Drop In on Wednesday and gave an informative talk. Hannah gave a presentation to over 40 people and took many questions about how to prevent strokes and living with the effects. The talk was part
Read MoreWinter edition of Cambridgeshire Deaf News is out now!
Here’s the latest edition of the Cambridgeshire Deaf News. We hope you enjoy it. Inside there are all the diary dates for the year ahead and news about whats been happening across Cambridgeshire’s Deaf Community. [scribd id=368349760 key=key-R1og2NZTNSiIboulvsdG mode=scroll] All our previous editions can be found here
Read MoreHere is the list of 2018 Deaf Drop-Ins, Coffee Mornings, BSL Gatherings and 50+ clubs.
2018 is shaping up to be a great year! Click on the link below to see what we’ve got planned. List of drop-ins, coffee mornings, BSL gatherings, and 50+ clubs.
Read MoreVacancy: CDA Life / Action Deafness Coordinator. Full Time.
We are looking for someone great to come and Coordinate our work with Action Deafness in providing personal care and social inclusion to deaf people with additional needs in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough areas. The job will include ensuring our service complies with CQC regulations where applicable; our clients are happy and maximising their independence;
Read MoreVacancy: Personal Care Assistant Peterborough 16 hours per week.
Action Deafness in partnership with CDA are looking for a caring person to work with a client in Peterborough and help with their personal care needs and some social inclusion. The client is based in the Orton area of Peterborough. The care needs are limited to providing assistance with some medication and checking skin conditions,
Read MoreNew Open Support Service in March
https://www.facebook.com/CambsDeaf/videos/1467727859942924/ We have a new Open Support and Advocacy Service. It’s going to be at March Town Hall, every month on the 2nd Thursday. It’ll be open from 12pm to 4pm. Come along if you would like any support for dealing with letters and correspondence, benefits, health appointments or questions about equipment. If you feel
Read MorePolice Commissioner hails Deaf Community meeting a success
Police and Crime Commissioner Jason Ablewhite has hailed a meeting with the local Deaf community a success. In an meeting arranged by CDA tonight, Mr Ablewhite met members of the Deaf community and listened to their concerns and stories of their experiences, mainly relating to accessibility. https://www.facebook.com/CambsDeaf/videos/1462558593793184/ Following the meeting he pledged to continue to
Read MoreDonation received from the Morrisons Foundation for 'Wellness workshops'.
A huge thank you to the Morrisons Foundation for their generous grant. They have donated £7,000 to pay for a series of ‘Wellness Workshops’ that we will be providing in collaboration with CPSL Mind. The workshops will be 6-week courses in Cambridge and Peterborough. More information coming soon!
Read MoreBSL Christmas Carol Service. Huntingdon, December 10th.
Come and celebrate Christmas at All Saints Church, Market Square, Huntingdon. Doors open at 2:30 PM, December 10th. Along with a deaf-led signed service, there will be mulled wine, mince pies and a buffet. Contact Jan for more details, 07593633774.
Read MoreCarers trust to provide information for Carers Rights day in November.
Carers Rights awareness day is in November and Carers Trust would like to meet us to give some information. Do you care for someone at home? Want to know your rights as a carer? Want support to complete emergency planning? Want more information? Come along to Ely drop-in at the High Flyer on 13th
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