Speak Out in Hounslow News Jul-Sep 2013 July 2013 | Page 6

Lisa says:
Jaspaul says:
Job Opportunity: Empowerment Project Co-ordinator
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Lisa says:
We are looking for someone to oversee / run our empowerment groups such as the Band, Exercise & Art Groups and think of new ones that are creative and fun. The hours are 16 each week at £ 13.56 per hour. We accept job shares. The job lasts until 31st May 2014.
The person will need to help adults with learning disabilities learn information & skills using creative ways such as music & art that could develop and improve their lives.
You will need to have experience of running a project & working with adults with learning disabilities. The job will involve admin such as writing reports & emails. If you find these things hard we can try & get support for you.
If you are interested in the job, please contact Kirsty on 07949 076 081. She can send you an application pack & answer any questions you have. Or see the jobs page on our website.
During my stay in hospital I had really good care from the doctors & nurses because I had a patient health passport. It explains what care needs you have & what you are nervous of. I recommend everyone has the health passport & take it when going in to hospital.
Get a blank copy of the health passport from www. speakoutinhounslow. org / passport
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Jaspaul says:
I belong to a group called Rainbow Friends. It’ s a social meet-up for lesbian gay bi & transgender people with a learning disability. We meet each month at Stonewall in Waterloo. To find out more ring me on 07944 253369 or see www. rainbowfriends. org. uk