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Please click this link to access this page online: http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=14981827 Real roles live: real jobs for people with learning disabilities Details Date: 27 January 2010 Venue: The Kings Fund, London W1 Cost: free About the event In the public sector we have a poor track record in employing people with learning disabilities in our workforce. That is why the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA), learning disability arts organisation Heart n Soul and the Department of Health (DH) invite you to 'Real Roles Live'. It is a free, one-day conference at the Kings Fund, London. There are 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability, but only 7.5 per cent of those of working age have a job. Most of these are in part-time roles, paid at the lower permitted work earnings rate of £20 per week. It's time for us to change our expectations. People with learning disabilities want equal opportunities to a working life. It's about: * financial independence * learning * self-esteem * being part of a community. This event is designed to support public sector organisations get people into work and will provide you with: * information about how to get involved with the Real Roles Community of Practice (CoP) * concrete examples of what has worked for other local authorities * contacts to help you set up similar schemes * opportunities to network with speakers and service users * the chance to exchange views and showcase your own ideas * an opportunity to meet with members of the DH's new Valuing Employment Now team. Who should attend * Directors and assistant directors of adult social services * Managers of learning disability services * Local authority heads of human resources (HR) * NHS and other public sector organisations * Other members of local strategic partnerships (LSPs). Booking information There is no charge for this event but places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Please feel free to circulate this to colleagues and partners. Online booking form <http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/external-link.do?redirectUrl=http%3A//www.idea.gov.uk/idk/events/display-event.do%3Fid%3D15008162> Further information Real Roles is a website modelled on the Communities of Practise. Its an interactive online platform where people can: * share information and advise * debate * ask questions * read guidance * be part of a movement of change in encouraging the employment of people with learning disabilities. For more information visit the website. Real Roles website <http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/external-link.do?redirectUrl=http%3A//www.realroles.org> Contact Kathryn Elliott telephone: 020 7296 6160 email: [log in to unmask] Kind Regards Sanchia Alasia Equality and Diversity Lead - Workforce "Equality protects us all, diversity reflects us all" Human Resources Department House 18, Residences Newham University Hospital Glen Road Plaistow London E13 8SL Tel: 020 7363 9110 Internal X 3110 -- Newham University Hospital NHS Trust is a smoke free organisation. If you live or work in Newham and want free advice about how to quit, call the Stop Smoking Team for help on 0800 013 1673 or email: [log in to unmask] ******************************************************** Get Involved in your local hospital. Become a member of Newham University Hospital NHS Trust. By becoming a member you can receive trust's newsletters and get involved in focus groups and surveys that look at improving quality of services. To become a member, please email: [log in to unmask] --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Information contained in this message is confidential and is intended for the addressee only. If you have received this message in error or there are any problems please notify the originator immediately. The unauthorised use, disclosure, copying or alteration of this message is strictly forbidden. This mail and any attachments have been scanned for viruses prior to leaving the Newham University Hospital NHS Trust network. Newham University Hospital NHS Trust will not be liable for direct, special, indirect or consequential damages arising from alteration of the contents of this message by a third party or as a result of any virus being passed on. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------