When we think of accessibility, we usually think of physical barriers like wheelchair access or audio descriptions. We spoke to Anna Hill at Creative Together about making the Be You Not Them Festival accessible for everyone, and giving people ownership over an experience they might not usually access. If you’re…
Fun, laughter and a time for celebration at our national co-production centre. The weather forecast may have been mixed, but it didn't dampen the spirits of over 100 service users and staff who came to the BE YOU NOT THEM Music Festival at the Creative Together Centre in Manchester. Anna…
Community Mapping is a fantastic tool which people can use to learn more about their local area and get involved in their community. As this month is Open Access, Community Mapping can help you find accessible places in your area for you to enjoy, including new openings and old haunts.…
Congratulations to our latest round of Creative Stars winners! Our service user awards celebrate the people who shine brightly and do wonderful things for each other. We have four exciting category winners, who will receive a badge, £30 Love2Shop voucher and a certificate. Congratulations to this month's round of winners:…
Festival Fiesta season continues! The Laurels Care Home in Cumbria had an unforgettable seven-day extravaganza last week, with different performers every day to get residents moving and grooving. The Laurels were awarded the ‘Get Together’ fiesta funding of up to £300 to support their entertainment, food and decorations. “Here at…
Do you feel nervous about visiting new places? AccessAble is a free app and website to help you plan trips out and easily find places that meet your accessibility needs. We chatted with the team behind the App about the importance of independence, autonomy and confidence, and how you can…
Festival Fiesta season is officially in full swing! We gave out grants of up to £1000 for services all across the country to hold their own Fiestas, get together and celebrate. While Festival Fiesta month isn’t until August, the North East kicked things off early by having their celebration yesterday…
The Laurels care home in Cumbria brought home a 'High Commendation' for 'Best Use of Technology and Digital Care Strategy' at the Care Home Awards! The team were nominated for their excellent use of technology, including sensory devices, elevated bathtubs and taking part in pilot schemes. The Carlisle team of…
Are you using your Journal to keep up with our monthly themes? This month is Open Access, and in your Journal you can read about different kinds of accessibility and use the activities to think about your local area. But what does accessibility mean? Accessibility is so important in our…
This month is all about Open Access, and how our communities can and should be accessible to all. Everyone has the right to enjoy all their communities have to offer, and there are different ways to make sure that everyone can access them safely and happily. From disability access to…
