2011—2nd Edition

Volunteers Week is upon us once again and it got us thinking about just how much our volunteers do at Nugent Care.

Whether its running a community group, dog walking, administration, gardening, hand massage, sorting and researching foreign money donations, serving customers at our charity shop or just spreading some happiness, you are a busy lot whose energy and enthusiasm continues to amaze us!

You all make a difference to the lives of so many people, whether offering your support and friendship directly or helping in some other way.

We want to say a huge THANK YOU for what you do, it’s a privilege to work with you all.

The Volunteer Team

Our Volunteers Week trip to the Anglican Cathedral is now FULLY BOOKED.

Sorry for any disappointment caused!

We’ll let you know how our trip went and share some photos in the next

edition of the newsletter.

VOLUNTEERS WEEK CHALLENGE

Hollystead, our residential home in Wavertree supporting adults with

learning disabilities, has set the team a challenge of sprucing up their

dining room. So, on Tuesday 7th June we’ll all be donning our overalls

and giving the dining room a makeover. Hopefully, it won’t end up

looking anything like the picture below!!

Did you know… There are around 380 volunteers supporting the work of Nugent care.

On average, our volunteers give 34,960 hours per year

If Nugent Care volunteers were paid minimum wage it would cost somewhere in the region of

£216,326.80

Volunteer are not paid because they’re worthless; it’s because they’re

priceless!

Velkommen

A very warm WELCOME to our newest volunteers:-

GEEL

Michael Begley

Jennifer Connor

Sheila Mironga

CHARITY SHOP

Lauren Burton

Ann Kormoss

Melissa Richardson

ST EDWARD’S GROUP

Lynsey Burke

Jonathan Cattrall

Alannah Caveney

Jennifer Flight

Bethan Hannah

Lori Hill

Sarah Lacey

Hannah Lally

Charlotte McNally

Kimberley Moffat

Amy Silker

Sarah Wright

ST AUSTIN’S GROUP

Nick Jones (welcome back!)

Gerry Lane

Kathy Quayle

Shalom

Bienvenidos

Witajcie

Soo dharrow

Failte

Croeso

Bienvenue

Welkom

Karibu

HOLLYTEAD

Eric Ekong

Neil Johnson

Heather Neilsen

LIME HOUSE

Santhia Bretherton

ST CATH’S

Andrea Brown

DRIVER

Anthony Clarke

NUGENT HOUSE SCHOOL

Deborah Crehan

Ian Nelson

MARGARET ROPER

Modupe Fabunmi

Jon O’Brien

Joanne Wilson

STEP UP SEFTON

Linda Harvey

KNOWSLEY UPDATE

from Darren Roberts

KITE is a partnership between C.I.C, Nugent Care and Knowsley

Council supporting people with learning disabilities into employment.

Here’s an idea of just a few of the employers we’re working with:

Nugent Care are taking the lead supporting people who want to work for themselves. We can also support people who want to set up or be involved in social enterprises.

For further information on any of this please contact me on 0151

261 2000 or email droberts@nugentcare.org

Community Group News We’re in the money!!

Many congratulations to our Netherton Group who were recently awarded £2000 from the Co-op Foundation which will be a huge help in enabling them to continue running their group every Tuesday and Saturday.

A BIG thank you to Ian Rawlins from our Fundraising Team who applied for this grant on the group’s behalf.

Ian is pictured handing the cheque to Mary Cureton along with many of the other carers whose commitment has kept this group going for well over 20 years!

Our Gateacre Group are heading

to Walsingham for their annual

pilgrimage in June. We wish

them a safe and happy trip and

look forward to seeing their

great photos (get clicking

Margaret!!)

REFLECTION GROUP In 2009 Summer Senses, a series of Saturday workshops, was offered to a group of 20 people with Learning Disabilities from the Brothers of Charity, Liseux Hall and members of our Clubmoor Group in Liverpool.

We alternated between both venues and topics included ‘Appreciating our Environment’, Art & Craft and Dance. We went to The Oblate Retreat Centre in Crewe in July.

In 2010 we explored the theme of Pilgrimage & New Life. We enjoyed experiences of chanting, yoga, story telling, and preparing for Easter and our retreat was held in Sandymount Retreat Centre in Blundellsands, Crosby.

This year we have looked at several aspects of the theme ‘Growing into Me’ Getting in touch with our feelings and expressing them, Who is Jesus for me? Other Faiths: Hinduism, Leadership, Discrimination, Preparing for Christmas

etc. Our retreat this year will be held in Sandymount again in September.

Eight members of this group will go to Lourdes in July with Faith & Light Pilgrimage with six helpers.

Our reflection day begins at 11 and ends at 4. It costs £10 and lunch is provided.

If any of your members might be interested please contact Kath Nolan or

Sr. Eleanor Dalton on 0151 261 1011 for further information.

CARERS WEEK EVENT 2011

Friday 17th June

10.30 am—3.00 pm

St George’s Hall

Organised by Local Solutions, this is a FREE event offering carers information and advice, health checks, demonstrations, complementary therapies, pamper sessions and a free prize draw.

Contact Kathy Newton on 0151

Community Group & Volunteer Social 2011

LEARNING DISABIILTY WEEK 2011

Learning Disability Week 2011 is from Monday 20th June—Sunday 26th June, when Mencap will launch a 3 year campaign against

disability hate crime called Stand by Me.

Stand by Me will challenge the police, the criminal justice system and the courts to end hate crime against people with a learning disability.

Research carried out by Mencap, dating back to 2000, discovered that 90% of people with a learning disability experienced harassment and bullying—with 32% saying it was taking place on a daily or weekly basis.

To find out more about the campaign and download a campaign pack please visit Mencap’s website www.mencap.org

Please see overleaf for further information on this issue from Tommy and Jonathan.

MENCAP ARE ASKING ALL POLICE FORCES TO SIGN UP TO THE FOLLOWING 10 PROMISES IN

A BID TO END HATE CRIME AGAINST PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY

1. Make sure that information is available and presented in a suitable form.

2. Get better evidence and increase convictions by allowing more time for interviews, particularly where the

victim has difficulty communicating.

3. Understand how to identify if someone has a learning disability.

4. Listen to, respect and involve families, carers and support staff of disabled people.

5. Challenge discriminatory attitudes and language among fellow officers.

6. Ensure that victims are kept up to date with the progress of the case once they have reported a crime.

7. Recognise that disability hate crime is as harmful as other types of hate crime.

8. Don’t label disability hate crime as anti-social behaviour – identify the crime and deal with it.

9. Hold regular beat meetings and ensure they are open to disabled people.

10. Display the Stand by me promises where everyone can see them.

DISABILITY VOICE

Poetry completion

To celebrate Learning Disability Week we are launching a poetry competition open to anybody using Nugent Care’s services, as well as volunteers supporting them.

We hope to encourage creative writing that explores and highlights topics around the word ‘disability’ and to generally increase awareness of disability issues and experiences.

COMPETITION GUIDELINES

Only one entry per person please

Please remember to include your name and contact details with your poem

There is no entry fee

Poem must not have been published before

Closing date for completion is Friday 29th July 2011

Winner will receive a £25.00 book voucher

Please submit your poem by email to volunteers@nugentcare.org or post to Volunteer Team, Nugent Care, 99 Edge Lane, Liverpool, L7 2PE.

We look forward to hearing from you!

NEWS FROM TOMMY & JONATHAN also known as the Little & Large page!

Tommy gives a personal account on his own experience of hate

crime.

My first experiences of being different or not conforming to the norm go back to when I was 11. I used to go around where I live in Speke on my own and I remember getting eggs and stones thrown at me.

My dad came to pick me up from the library once and somebody opened up the library door to shout names at me.

Name calling was always the most difficult, whether it was because I was wearing glasses or because I’m tall. I was also called names over my disabilities and this had an effect on my confidence and sometimes I refused to go out.

I still deal with name calling now when I go out with my girlfriend, Michelle, who has suffered hate crime for the past 17 years.

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E-Cards were developed for people with learning disabilities who might come into contact with the police, or if they need help from the police. The cards tell the police that the person may have communication difficulties and how they can best support them.

People First Merseyside worked with Merseyside Police to develop the E-Cards. If you would like to find out more about

E-Cards please call Jeanette on 0151 707 6751 (ext 743) or email jeanettem@peoplefirst.uk.com

Jonathan has sourced a poem that ties in with our support of Mencap’s ‘Stand By Me’ campaign:

Do you know how I feel?

Disability hate crime is real

It takes a long time to heal

When it hurts deep inside

I want to go and hide

Do you know how I feel?

When you call me a name

You think it’s just a game

So don’t push me, point at me or leave me out

It makes me angry and I want to shout

Do you know how I feel?

If you mistreat me that way

I’ll report you today

Bullying is serious crime

Remember that next time

Do you know how I feel?

Poem sourced-

from People’s

Choice 2010

Daisy UK’s vision is to break down barriers of all disability discrimination

through awareness in Sport, Education and Employment—giving all disabled people the chance to reach their true

potential, leading to a more understanding and caring society.

Daisy UK works in an inclusive way for all people to gain an increased

understanding and awareness of disabilities.

CONTACT DETAILS

www.daisyuk.com

0151 220 2319

info@daisyuk.com

Nugent Care celebrated it’s 130th birthday in style with crowds of people turning up at St George’s Hall last month to Zumba! We even made page 2 of the Liverpool Echo!

Our 130 exhibition runs until 21st June at the Dickens Gallery, St George’s Hall Heritage Centre giving a fascinating insight into the history of Nugent Care. Admission is free (please note Heritage Centre is closed Mondays).

Visit the website for more information:

www.nugent130.com

Want to get in touch? Ring 0151 261 2000 or email volunteers@nugentcare.org

VOLUNTEER

QUOTES

“Actions and words are the

windows through which the

heart is seen.”

AMERICAN PROVERB

“In about the same degree as

you are helpful, you will be

happy.”

KARL REILAND

“You give but little when you

give of your possessions. It

is when you give of yourself

that you truly give.”

KAHLIL GIBRAN

Packed out at the launch of Nugent Care’s 130

exhibition!

Nugent Care’s Executive Management team show us

how it’s done!

Let’s

Zumba

Even more Zumba!! We have really caught the Zumba bug at Nugent Care, so much so that we are having a Zumbathon at Mossley Hill Athletics Club on Sunday 14th August, 1.00 pm—4.00 pm. Everybody is welcome to come along to what promises to be a fun and energetic day.

We also need an army of volunteers to help us on the day to help with stewarding and other tasks.

To find out more and get involved please contact Ian Rawlins on 0151 261 2000 or email irawlins@nugentcare.org

We know it’s only June...

...but we’re already thinking ahead to Christmas! Would

you like to give us a hand making up our Christmas Card packs?

If you have some time to spare please contact Ian Rawlins on 0151 261 2000 or email irawlins@nugentcare.org