OxFSN Upcoming Events
Oxfordshire Family Support Network a small charity run by families for families who have relatives with learning disabilities have been funded by Comic Relief to run the Embolden Project
The aim of the project is to give a strong voice to older family carers and to influence and hold decision makers to account within health and social care services.
The project is aimed at families who care for adults with learning disabilities, whether they are living with you at home or in supported living or residential care. It is also aimed at brothers and sisters or other family relatives who may be involved in supporting your relative with a learning disability and may be sharing the caring with parents. We especially want to reach out to older family carers.
We are holding two upcoming events covering issues that many family carers have raised in our discussions.
Friday 23rd February 2018
10 am – 3.00 pm
Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot OX11 7JN
From Didcot Parkway to Didcot Civic Centre use bus numbers 32S (stop R2), 91 and 98 (stop R4)
This event will focus on health and learning disabilities and will cover issues such as Transforming Care, Emergency Care, Planned Care, Learning Disabilities and Dementia and the benefits of supported living and health.
There will be key speakers from Oxfordshire Health at the event as well as a number of relevant stands.
Thursday 29th March 2018
11.15 am – 3.00 pm
Conference Centre, Abingdon Community Support Service, Audlett Drive, Abingdon OX14 3GD
This event will focus on financial aspects including Wills and Trusts, Deputyship, PIP, Direct Payments and Day Time Support.
There will be key speakers covering each topic.
Both events are free but booking is essential. Please contact Kathy Liddell on 07786 731634 or email her on Kathy.liddell@oxfsn.org.uk to book your place.
Parking is available at both venues. Refreshments will be available although we will not be able to provide lunch so please bring your own.