Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets

Run by disabled people for disabled people aiming to make Tower Hamlets a better borough for everyone. Funded by @TowerHamletsNow facilitated by @RealDPO

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

We want to thank you for your support and involvement throughout the Local Voices project. Sadly the project has now come to a close and this account will no longer be in use.

Real is still running a range of exciting projects. To find out what we're up to go to @RealDPO

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

We're sad to announce that the Local Voices project has now ended. We ran for 8 fantastic years and we're proud of everything achieved.

We would love your feedback so @RealDPO can build on what we've learnt. Come along Thursday 22 at 1.30.

[email protected], 020 7001 2176

[Real @RealDPO]

Such an important issue! A great radio piece with so many valuable user perspectives. Definitely give it a listen #socialcare #socialcarecharging #disabledvoices #disabilityequality

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

Local Voices has been running for 8 years in #TowerHamlets and is sadly coming to an end. We are planning celebration event on the 22 of June in Victoria Park for this amazing project and everything it has achieved.

Email [email protected] or go to https://t.co/PcJJPT7S4H.

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

@LocalVoicesTH has been running an exciting storytelling project. Disabled people have come together and shared their their experiences of lockdown through art, video, poetry and more. We will be showcasing the outcomes at our upcoming AGM!

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

Come along to our final Local Voices workshop and learn ways to manage your #wellbeing as we come out of #lockdown.

It will look at stress management techniques, #self-care and achievable #goals.

1 of June at 12:00 – 13:00, email [email protected] to sign up

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

Any partners who are interested in getting involved please sign up! #TowerHamletsEmployers

[Real @RealDPO]

Calling all #TowerHamlets #Employers! Real, and partner @Evenbreak, are holding free live training (via Zoom) on inclusive recruitment.
Our next workshop highlights the advantages of employing disabled people as we emerge from the #Covid-19 pandemic
https://t.co/3mCD7nGtjS

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

Hope to see you there! #SocialCare @TowerHalmetsNow #Covid-19 #socialcarecharging

[Real @RealDPO]

Real's @LocalVoicesTH has been championing disabled rights in #TowerHamlets for almost a decade now!🤯 We're excited they are joining our #SocialCare open forum on 14.04! Join us to talk about changes to social care and social care charging since Covid-19 https://t.co/KmL3tKuDk3

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

Our next #TakingControlofYourLife open forum on 14.04 will be in partnership with Local Voices!

Clients told us there have been recent changes to their social care support packages. Join us to discuss and help shape the future of our services. Sign up at https://t.co/N6VX7xviDU

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

Come along to our active members session on the 25th at 1.30pm.

We'll be discussing how any recent changes to your social care package have impacted you!

Email [email protected], DM us to get the details, or find out more here: https://t.co/mWj0TMSCnL

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

Are you #disabled? Do you receive #socialcare? Are you from #TowerHamlets? If yes, we want to hear how any recent changes to your social care package have impacted you!

Join our workshop on Thursday 25th of March to tell us your experiences.

Go to: https://t.co/C2BG22x5Hy

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

Real is offering a free online art therapy workshop to share stories of lockdown. Wednesday 3rd March, 11am.

Bring paper, pencils or pens and anything to add a bit of colour. Colouring pencils, felt tips or paint.

Only 4 spaces left! Book by emailing [email protected].

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

Don't forget about our session with Health Messaging for All on Thursday at 1.30pm!

We want to work with you to create new, improved #COVID19 health messages for other people with your #disability.

Email [email protected] for the zoom link.

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

Real is running a project with public health to make sure #COVID19 messaging is accessible to #disabled people. To do this we need your views!

Join us this Thursday at 1.30pm for a session with our new Health Messaging for All project to learn more. DM us for more information.

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

In our active members session next week we are inviting people to bring their COVID story and share it with other members. Come along and share or listen.

To join you can sign up via the link, DM us or follow the zoom link from our emails.

https://t.co/v2EtAjA0ac

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

@TowerHamletsNow is reshaping their model for engaging groups impacted by #inequality in the borough. Have your say on their proposal through their current survey. It closes on the 17th!

https://t.co/IG4ezb7cDj

#intersectionality #disabilityequality #towerhamlets #co-production

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

Join us tomorrow at 1.30 to discuss the budget consultation from @TowerHamletsNow!

Come along to feedback on how you think council money should be spent.

https://t.co/oJeoGWo2vk

#coproduction #disabledequality #disabledawareness

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

For those of you wanting to get creative and be heard, don't miss out on your chance to do a session with @Adisapoet! Come along and share your experience of #lockdown. DM us if you aren't already on our mailing list.

#disabilityawareness #disabilityequality

[Local Voices Project - Tower Hamlets @LocalVoicesTH]

Join us on Thursday 17th at 1.30 for a poetry session with the incredible poet @Adisapoet. He'll be helping you create poetry from your stories of lockdown!

We'll be sending out the session details via email. DM us if you're not already on our mailing list.

#disabilityawareness