Carers & cared for

The Autism Partnership Board consists of a multi-agency membership including carers and self-advocates. They meet to decide what needs to happen to make the lives of autistic people better.

The key function of the East Riding Autism Partnership Board is to ensure a consistent approach to service improvement and access for autistic people and their families/carers across all key agencies and partners.

How frequent are the Autism Partnership Board meetings?

The Autism Partnership Board meets every 2 months for a full meeting, however, there are regular sub-group meetings throughout the year which feedback to the main board. Extraordinary meetings may be called to address specific issues or challenges as and when required.

How do I get involved?

Lots of different people can be part of the Partnership Board. We would really like to hear from local people with a learning disability and family carers.

If you would like to get involved, please contact Rebecca at Inclusion North by calling 07496 229661 or by email:

Email: rebecca@inclusionnorth.org

To find out more about having your voice heard by becoming part of a self-advocacy group in the East Riding please see the flyer below:

Download the Autism Voice Group information flyer (pdf 1.7mb)

We would like your help. We are currently looking at how training and support can be better provided to people who take on a caring role.

We are aware that it can sometimes be difficult to access the information and training to support or equip you in your caring role when you are looking after someone else or providing a caring role in a professional capacity.

We would really like your input in to how training and information can be provided to support you in the best way.

We would appreciate it if you could take 10 minutes to complete this questionnaire. Your answers will remain anonymous unless you choose to leave your details to be contacted for support in your caring role.

Survey: Carers' access to training and information

Call for carers to share their experiences after a year of the COVID-19 pandemic

We are calling on all carers to share their experiences to help improve support after a year which has seen enormous challenges for all those working in the health and social care sector, those using the services and their loved ones.

Healthwatch survey - Share your views

A digital platform has been created to host a wealth of support, advice and free resources for informal carers in the East Riding who need access to information that is relevant to their situation.

The Carers UK Digital Resource for Carers, brings together a number of specially-designed digital products and online resources all in one place to get the best results for carers and help organisations provide comprehensive information and support them in their caring role, including local bespoke information.

The resource is being offered by East Riding of Yorkshire Council in partnership with the Carers Advisory Group and the East Riding Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), who will ensure this is promoted through GPs, community services, wider health services and the voluntary and community sector.

Please see the information and links below to see how to access the site and what the site has to offer:

Carers UK Digital Resource for Carers website

Create an account using your free access code: DGTL 2601

For those who are not able to access the information online, please call our East Riding Carers Support Services on (01482) 396500.

The Care Directory is a comprehensive brochure containing information about care homes, domiciliary care agencies, community based day opportunities and housing related support. This directory of care services has been prepared by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to help if you:

• Are thinking of moving into a care home
• Need a short break, sometimes called respite care, in a care home
• Are looking for a home for a relative or friend
• Are seeking care within your own home from a domiciliary care provider

Care Directory Issue 48 - Spring 2023

The next meeting for the Carers' Support Network will take Thursday 25 May, 12.30 - 1.30pm via Microsoft Teams.

The Carers' Support Network gives you a great space to discuss your caring experiences with other people in a similar situation to yourself gaining support and forming friendships.

Learn from each other and give an opportunity to share useful techniques you've discovered while caring for a family member or loved one.

The network meets on the last Thursday of every month at 12.30 - 1.30pm.

To sign up, email the carers' team at ercarers@eastriding.gov.uk or contact Elaine Holtby, Network Rep and Team Manager for the Carers' Support Service at elaine.holtby@eastriding.gov.uk.

This meeting is for people with a learning disability, family carers and service providers in East Riding to come together to discuss what is happening for people with a learning disability in the local area.

The partnership aims to give people with a learning disability who live and work in East Riding a voice.

The partnership are always looking for people with lived experience and want to share information and ideas that will help to improve the lives of people with a learning disability and family carers.

Partnership Board Invite (pdf 289kb)

Please download the leaflets for more information:

Big Brid Poster (128kb)

Care for a Cuppa Club Poster (181kb)

Socialise with other people affected by dementia

Come along to your local activity group in The Courtyard, Goole.

Try out craft activities, indoor boules, games and quizzes. Improve your confidence, chat with others in a similar situation or get advice from highly skilled staff who are on hand to support you.

For more information please take a look at this poster (pdf 1.3mb)

Caring for someone who has dementia and worry that they might go missing?

For people living with or caring for someone with dementia, this may be quite common. The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme adopted by Humberside Police and other police services across the country.

Please click on the links below for more information:

Herbert Protocol - 60 Second Briefing - (435kb)

Herbert Protocol - Adult at Risk Profile (288kb)

Herbert Protocol - Do you care for someone who has dementia and worry that they might go missing? (1.9mb)

Come to have your voice heard, have a say and help make services and support better.

When - Friday, 21 April 2023, 13:00 to 15:00

Where - Worklink, Learning Resource Centre, Cottingham HU16 5YF.

Please see leaflet flyer below for more information:

Learning Disability Speak-Up Group - Flyer April 2023 (pdf 253kb)

East Riding of Yorkshire Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership are keen to hear from people who have lived experienced of mental health issues or an interest in mental health.

Please see the flyer below to find out more about the Mental Health Chat events happening in 2023.

Mental Health Chat - 2023 Dates (pdf 534kb)

Left stranded: The impact of coronavirus on autistic people and their families in the UK

The coronavirus outbreak has impacted everyone’s life but for autistic people and their families, it has left them completely stranded.

The following report highlights the often devastating impact this has had.

National Autistic Society - Left stranded report (1.4mb)

Find out more at:

National Autistic Society website