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CILPK

@CILPK

CILPK is a charity, run by disabled people to promote Independent Living in Perth and Kinross

 Perth, Scotland
cilpk.org.uk/
Joined January 2011
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Are you looking for a new activity for 2024? Starting a new group can be daunting but we can help you feel more confident with accessibility information for your local Community Groups. Take a look on our website, just search "Community Groups": accessable.co.uk/searches?qu…
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The Carers Leave Act will soon require all employers in Scotland to provide carers leave to members of staff with caring responsibilities. Find out more about this legislation and how it will affect your organisation here: carerpositive.carerpositive.…
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🚨 Disability Equality Scotland: Accessible Travel Framework: Evaluation Research Project Report | Transport Scotland Key Findings & Recs = work to do & more data needed to evidence progress @GDA__online please r/t transport.gov.scot/publicati…
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Did you know that everyone with a learning disability aged 14+ in the UK is entitled to free annual health checks? This is crucial to identifying any medical issues early on, and can even help shape a young person's SEN or adulthood transition plans. 👉 contact.org.uk/annual-health…
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Today we’re at Murrayfield for the first of the re-opening co-production events. We look forward to hearing from recipients and stakeholders as we develop the policies for the re-opened fund. Keep an eye on our socials for updates throughout the day. #ILFScotFundReopening
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Replying to @CILPK
@CILPK @VisionPK2 seems like we’re getting somewhere…still too slowly though! Edinburgh are ahead of #Perth: lothianbuses.com/accessibili… #TFEtalk👏🏻 We really need #accessible #audiodescription on #busses for #blind & #PartiallySighted people.
Sight Loss Councils (@SLCouncils) profile pictureSight Loss Councils@SLCouncils26 Aug 2022
Audio-visual announcements on buses took a step closer last week as Thomas Pocklington Trust met with @RtigInform to discuss upcoming legislation. Find out more about the meeting here: bit.ly/3Tfsw0r #MakeBusesAccessible
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Great updates from everyone attending the PKC See Hear Group yesterday @NHSTayside @PerthandKinross @DeafLinks1 & PKC Scope Team @CILPK @RNIBScotland @PerthPKDS
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Pleased to hear @CILPK has vacancies for an Administrator and a Keep Safe Coordinator, a new role supported by @TNLComFundScot. CILPK deliver many services and work to address the barriers that disabled people face: cilpk.org.uk/work-with-us/ #PerthandKinross #JobsInScotland
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If you’re a representative of a Disabled People’s Organistion come along to our online roundtable to discuss Adult Disability Payment and @scotgov consultation on the mobility component. Click here to find out more bit.ly/3Ym0zFH
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Free tonight? Make your way to @BigDogBooks2 in #Perth and have your say on an LGBT+ Hub for the region... Refreshments will be available and it's completely free to attend - visit bit.ly/PKHubWorkshop for more details and other dates
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A space for you, for them, for us... We're running a series of workshops in Perth & Kinross - what would you like to have in an LGBT+ community hub? Free to attend and in person Sign up for a session over at bit.ly/PKHubWorkshop #LGBT #Perth #Kinross #Scotland #community
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Maintaining pavements so that everyone can use them is a vital part of the active travel agenda, as well as accessible travel; this is why we produced our Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference guidance for councils! bit.ly/3zrT4AG @SCOTS_Scotland @COSLA @patrickharvie
Lynn Williams (@Carer49) profile pictureLynn Williams@Carer493 Oct 2021
Replying to @WeAreMACS @GibbRona @patrickharvie @PathsforAll @LStreetsScot
Poorly maintained pavements also guaranteed to rip the tyres off wheelchairs.
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A community space in Perth & Kinross... how about it? Join one of our upcoming sessions from the 4th October and have your say... bit.ly/PKHubWorkshop
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Amanda, a learner and befriendee with our Perth project, has taken part in this video about staying safe in Perth & Kinross with @CILPK. Check it out: youtube.com/watch?v=H6hi7XFr…
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Are you a self-employed Personal Assistant, or work with one? Share your experience and help inform a report which will bring together the sector's views of the benefits, responsibilities, legalities and risks for self-employed PAs. Complete our survey: sdsscotland.org.uk/self-empl…
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Why is the sign blocking the pavement? It’s directed at road users but the position makes it impassable for buggies & wheelchairs, let alone a visually impaired person using a long white cane. A cane also wouldn’t detect the full width of the sign which is wider than its stand.
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Could you offer a safe, supportive environment to a young unaccompanied asylum seeker? We’re looking for people like you who’d be willing to act as host families+. Call 01738 783466 or email [email protected] for more info. Training, ongoing support and fees provided.
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Child Disability Payment is a new payment to help with the costs of caring for a child with a disability or ill-health condition. It is now open for applications in Dundee City, Peth and Kinross and the Western Isles. Find out more: bit.ly/ChildDisabilityPaymen…
Child Disability Payment. Extra money to help with the costs of caring for a child with a disability or ill-health conditions. Open for new applications in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles. You do not need to apply if you already get DLA for children. Check your postcode at mygov.scot

ALT Child Disability Payment. Extra money to help with the costs of caring for a child with a disability or ill-health conditions. Open for new applications in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles. You do not need to apply if you already get DLA for children. Check your postcode at mygov.scot

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This is an important message which needs to be repeated regularly - to find out more about not only #nonstandardcycles, but the infrastructure that can either promote or prohibit their use, check out @Wheels4Well excellent 'Guide to Inclusive Cycling' 👉 wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/ca…
Dave Walker (@davewalker) profile pictureDave Walker@davewalker21 Jul 2021
There's a bike for everyone. From 'From A to B' linktr.ee/dave_walker
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PKC is upgrading smoke detectors in all tenants' homes. This is in response to @scotgov legislation making it mandatory for smoke detectors in all homes to be brought up to a new standard. Please allow access to your home for the work to be done: bit.ly/3turArn
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