News

Exciting Funding News for TLIW!

We are delighted to announce that The Life I Want has been successful in securing funding from  The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland for the next 3 years!!

The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland Chair, Maureen McGinn, said: “I am delighted that The Life I Want has been successful in securing a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund. The award will make a big difference where it is needed most and I wish The Life I Want every success as it goes on to develop and expand its project for the benefit of their local community.”

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Now is the time to get in touch and get involved….. Play your part in helping shape service design and delivery and let’s make sure we help people get it right!  Look out for news on our future planning event which will be coming soon.  #NationalLottery

Relationships Charter Launch

On Tuesday the 14th of May as part of Learning Disability Week, The Life I Want’s Relationships workstream launched their new Relationships Charter

The Charter, written by people themselves, states the rights of people with learning disabilities to be supported to have relationships and families of their own.  You can download a copy of the charter as a pdf here.

We are now asking individuals and organisations to sign up to support the Charter here

An Introduction to Easy Read

Are you new to Easy Read?

This one daycourse is interactive with lots of exercises for participants to engage with and learn from. Learn what accessible information is, why we need it, how to format easy to read information and what resources are available to you.

Full day course with lunch provided – £125
Date: 10th April

Limited spaces.

To book or to find out further information:

Call: Catherine Hurrell on 0141 212 3395
or Email: info@viascotland.org.uk

Venue
Hillington Business Centre
15-17 Nasmyth Road South
Glasgow
G52 4RE

Learning Disability Awareness

The training includes staff awareness and practical steps to support an individual with learning difficulties. It is delivered in an interactive workshop with ample opportunity for questions and answers.

Full day course, light lunch provided – £125
Date: 17th April

Limited spaces.

To book or to find out further information:

Call Liz Callaghan on 0141 212 3395
or Email: info@viascotland.org.uk

Venue
Hillington Business Centre
15-17 Nasmyth Road South
Glasgow
G524RE

The Values of Supporting People

This course is suitable for people working in or starting out in the social care sector. It will introduce you to good practice and values in social care with an overview of the roles and responsibilities of supporting people.

Full day course, light lunch provided – £125
Date: 3rd April

Limited spaces.

To book or to find out further information:

Call Catherine Hurrell on 0141 212 3395
or Email: info@viascotland.org.uk

Venue
Hillington Business Centre
15-17 Nasmyth Road South
Glasgow
G524RE