BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Visits Unlimited - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visits Unlimited REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260303 DTSTAMP:20260212T184311Z CREATED:20250728T105355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T184311Z UID:11510-1772409600-1772495999@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group Workshop March 2nd 2026 DESCRIPTION:F inding Solutions \nA problem shared is a problem halved. \nFor anyone receiving a Direct Payment or Personal Health Budget \nMonday March 2nd registration at 11am and finishing at 2.30pm \nThe Main Hall at\nThe Kings Centre\nPark Rd\, Halifax HX1 2TS \nJoin us for this session where we will have time to hear about new ideas around using your Direct Payments which could help in reducing feelings of overwhelm\, give you information and also have the opportunity to gain some support from those who understand. \nGuest speakers: Aarron from the band the Outsiders will speak about how he has used his Direct Payment creatively. \nLunch and light refreshments provided. \nFor more information and booking please contact:-lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-march-2nd-2026/ LOCATION:Kings Church\, Park Ward\, Kings Church\, Park Road\, Halifax\, HX1 2TS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Direct-Payment-Support-Group-Wednesday-June-25th-scaled-e1753699684957.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260130T154903Z CREATED:20251213T105249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T154903Z UID:11660-1771437600-1771444800@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group Workshop Wednesday 18th February DESCRIPTION:Details for the next three workshops on Direct Payments  \nCare Charges and Disability Related Expenses \nWednesday 18th February at \n6.00pm to 8.00pm \nOnline workshop \nLearn together and meet other people who employ Personal Assistants/Carers. \nWe are delighted to be joined by Jon Abrams who will guide you through using Inclusion London’s Disability Related Expenses calculator to assist you in minimising your social care costs. \nJon will be available to address general questions about the social care charging process. \nHere is a link to the Inclusion London website \nhttps://www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/ \nFor more information on booking please contact lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com \nMonday 2nd March – in person workshop.\nWhat does Good Look Like – what do we want Direct Payments to be like and how do we get to that point. For anyone receiving or thinking about Direct Payments. Venue to be confirmed. \nFor more information and booking please contact:-lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-workshop-wednesday-18th-february/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Direct-Payment-Support-Group-Wednesday-June-25th-scaled-e1753699684957.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T200000 DTSTAMP:20251213T105758Z CREATED:20250728T105312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T105758Z UID:11508-1769623200-1769630400@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group Workshop Wednesday 18th February DESCRIPTION:Details for the next three workshops on Direct Payments  \nFor our next workshops on Direct Payments. \nWednesday 28th January at 6pm to 8pm – Managing your own Team of Personal Assistants online meeting \nWednesday 18th February at 6pm to 8pm – Disability Related Expenses and Care Charges with Inclusion London online meeting \nMonday 2nd March – in person workshop.\nWhat does Good Look Like – what do we want Direct Payments to be like and how do we get to that point. For anyone receiving or thinking about Direct Payments. Venue to be confirmed. \nFor more information and booking please contact:-lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-workshop-wednesday-18th-february-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Direct-Payment-Support-Group-Wednesday-June-25th-scaled-e1753699684957.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251217T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251217T200000 DTSTAMP:20251213T105649Z CREATED:20251129T170344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T105649Z UID:11656-1765994400-1766001600@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:DPSG. Getting your Support Planning Right for Direct Payments Weds 17th December DESCRIPTION:Getting your Support Planning Right for Direct Payments \nAre you struggling with understanding Direct Payments\, your budget and support plan? \nDo you want to feel more informed and supported? \nWhen? \nWednesday 17th December at 6.00pm to 8.00pm \nWhere? \nOnline on Zoom \nWe will be recording this session for anyone unable to join us on the day. We will send out a link to recording on YouTube\, and information after the session. \nThis session will focus on: \n\nhow to develop a Support Plan that shows how you want to live\nwhat good support looks like   In the session we will also look at \nhow to pull together the budget section of a Support plan to make the most of your budget. \n\nJoin us for a friendly\, informative and welcoming workshop on Zoom with like-minded people and hear from our speakers Liz and Katie \nFor more information\, support with access needs and Zoom link. Please contact:- \nlorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com or text 07596 707795. URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/dpsg-getting-your-support-planning-right-for-direct-payments-weds-17th-december/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Direct-Payment-Support-Group-Wednesday-June-25th-scaled-e1753699684957.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T200000 DTSTAMP:20250814T163234Z CREATED:20250728T105233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T163234Z UID:11506-1764784800-1764792000@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group Workshop December 3rd DESCRIPTION:Liz Leach from Imagineer and Katie Clarke from Accessible Calderdale are pleased to announce a new series of workshops aimed at people who are: \n\n\nInterested in knowing more about employing your own staff through a Direct Payment or Personal Health Budget. \n\n\nAlready receive a social care Direct Payment and who want a greater understanding about the assessment process\, support planning and how it works\, recruiting Personal Assistants\, and knowing your rights as an employer of Direct Payments. \n\n\nOur sessions are a safe place to come together with like-minded people\, learn together and share what works\, what doesn’t work and what we can do to make employing our own team/s easier. \n  \n  \nThanks to Skills for Care we are running the following sessions: \n16th September at the Kings Centre\, Halifax 10am to 3pm  Recruitment Top Tips \n15th October online 6pm to 8pm Guidance and Legislation \n12th November online 6pm to 8pm Not Another Assessment \n3rd December online 6pm to 8pm Support Planning for Individual Employers \n12th January online 6pm to 8pm Managing your own PA/s \nTBC February online Disability Related Expenses workshop \n2nd March full day workshop  10am to 3pm What Does Good Support Look Like? \n  \nWe will be running 3 outreach workshops for family and disabled led organisations so do get in touch if you want us to join one of your sessions. \n  \nWe run a closed group for anyone receiving Social Care to share ideas\, knowledge\, and support. \nFor more information on the Direct Payment Support Group please contact katie@visitsunlimited.org.uk and follow us on social media @AccessibleCalderdale \nFor bookings contact lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@ URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/dec-3rd-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Direct-Payment-Support-Group-Wednesday-June-25th-scaled-e1753699684957.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T133000 DTSTAMP:20251028T152107Z CREATED:20251028T152038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T152107Z UID:11641-1764064800-1764077400@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group Workshop November 25th DESCRIPTION:Calderdale Direct Payment Support Group presents:- \nAn In Person Workshop \nWhen – Tuesday November 25th. \nTime – 10am registration for a 10.30am start till 1.30pm \nWhere – Holy Nativity Church\, Mixenden. \nAre you new to Direct Payments? \nShare your experiences and learn together. \nWe will be talking about recruiting Personal Assistants \nAssessments and Support Planning \nWe will be joined by members of the Direct Payments Team and Imagineer \nFor more information and booking please contact Lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com \n  \nThanks to Skills for Care we are running the following sessions: \n16th September at the Kings Centre\, Halifax 10am to 3pm  Recruitment Top Tips \n15th October online 6pm to 8pm Guidance and Legislation \n12th November online 6pm to 8pm Not Another Assessment \n3rd December online 6pm to 8pm Support Planning for Individual Employers \n12th January online 6pm to 8pm Managing your own PA/s \nTBC February online Disability Related Expenses workshop \n2nd March full day workshop  10am to 3pm What Does Good Support Look Like? \n  \nWe will be running 3 outreach workshops for family and disabled led organisations so do get in touch if you want us to join one of your sessions. \n  \nWe run a closed group for anyone receiving Social Care to share ideas\, knowledge\, and support. \nFor more information on the Direct Payment Support Group please contact katie@visitsunlimited.org.uk and follow us on social media @AccessibleCalderdale \nFor bookings contact lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@ URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-workshop-november-25th/ LOCATION:Holy Nativity Church\, Sunnybank Road\, Mixenden\, Halifax\, HX2 8RX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Direct-Payment-Support-Group-Wednesday-June-25th-scaled-e1753699684957.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T200000 DTSTAMP:20251028T151736Z CREATED:20250728T105158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T151736Z UID:11504-1762970400-1762977600@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group Workshop November 12th DESCRIPTION:Calderdale Direct Payment Support Group presents:- \nNot Another Assessment \nWhen – Wednesday November 12th at 6.00pm to 8.00pm \nWhere – Online (Zoom) \nJoin us on Zoom for a friendly\, easy to understand session on National Guidance and Legislation for Direct Payments. \n\n\nThis session is suitable for people wishing to understand children\, young people and adult assessments \n\n\nWe will cover the different range of assessments within health and social care \n\n\nThe process to access an assessment will be explained \n\n\nWe will talk about who to make contact with and who should be involved \n\n\nWe will cover the processes to appeal when an unfair decision is made \n\n\nFor more information and booking please contact Lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com \n  \nThanks to Skills for Care we are running the following sessions: \n16th September at the Kings Centre\, Halifax 10am to 3pm  Recruitment Top Tips \n15th October online 6pm to 8pm Guidance and Legislation \n12th November online 6pm to 8pm Not Another Assessment \n3rd December online 6pm to 8pm Support Planning for Individual Employers \n12th January online 6pm to 8pm Managing your own PA/s \nTBC February online Disability Related Expenses workshop \n2nd March full day workshop  10am to 3pm What Does Good Support Look Like? \n  \nWe will be running 3 outreach workshops for family and disabled led organisations so do get in touch if you want us to join one of your sessions. \n  \nWe run a closed group for anyone receiving Social Care to share ideas\, knowledge\, and support. \nFor more information on the Direct Payment Support Group please contact katie@visitsunlimited.org.uk and follow us on social media @AccessibleCalderdale \nFor bookings contact lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@ URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-november-12th-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Direct-Payment-Support-Group-Wednesday-June-25th-scaled-e1753699684957.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T200000 DTSTAMP:20250814T163148Z CREATED:20250728T104840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T163148Z UID:11497-1760551200-1760558400@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group Workshop October 15th DESCRIPTION:Liz Leach from Imagineer and Katie Clarke from Accessible Calderdale are pleased to announce a new series of workshops aimed at people who are: \n\n\nInterested in knowing more about employing your own staff through a Direct Payment or Personal Health Budget. \n\n\nAlready receive a social care Direct Payment and who want a greater understanding about the assessment process\, support planning and how it works\, recruiting Personal Assistants\, and knowing your rights as an employer of Direct Payments. \n\n\nOur sessions are a safe place to come together with like-minded people\, learn together and share what works\, what doesn’t work and what we can do to make employing our own team/s easier. \n  \n  \nThanks to Skills for Care we are running the following sessions: \n16th September at the Kings Centre\, Halifax 10am to 3pm  Recruitment Top Tips \n15th October online 6pm to 8pm Guidance and Legislation \n12th November online 6pm to 8pm Not Another Assessment \n3rd December online 6pm to 8pm Support Planning for Individual Employers \n12th January online 6pm to 8pm Managing your own PA/s \nTBC February online Disability Related Expenses workshop \n2nd March full day workshop  10am to 3pm What Does Good Support Look Like? \n  \nWe will be running 3 outreach workshops for family and disabled led organisations so do get in touch if you want us to join one of your sessions. \n  \nWe run a closed group for anyone receiving Social Care to share ideas\, knowledge\, and support. \nFor more information on the Direct Payment Support Group please contact katie@visitsunlimited.org.uk and follow us on social media @AccessibleCalderdale \nFor bookings contact lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@ URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-october-15th-2025/ LOCATION:Kings Church\, Park Ward\, Kings Church\, Park Road\, Halifax\, HX1 2TS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Direct-Payment-Support-Group-Wednesday-June-25th-scaled-e1753699684957.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T150000 DTSTAMP:20250814T163123Z CREATED:20250728T105031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T163123Z UID:11500-1758016800-1758034800@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group Workshop September 16th DESCRIPTION:Liz Leach from Imagineer and Katie Clarke from Accessible Calderdale are pleased to announce a new series of workshops aimed at people who are: \n\n\nInterested in knowing more about employing your own staff through a Direct Payment or Personal Health Budget. \n\n\nAlready receive a social care Direct Payment and who want a greater understanding about the assessment process\, support planning and how it works\, recruiting Personal Assistants\, and knowing your rights as an employer of Direct Payments. \n\n\nOur sessions are a safe place to come together with like-minded people\, learn together and share what works\, what doesn’t work and what we can do to make employing our own team/s easier. \n  \n  \nThanks to Skills for Care we are running the following sessions: \n16th September at the Kings Centre\, Halifax 10am to 3pm  Recruitment Top Tips \n15th October online 6pm to 8pm Guidance and Legislation \n12th November online 6pm to 8pm Not Another Assessment \n3rd December online 6pm to 8pm Support Planning for Individual Employers \n12th January online 6pm to 8pm Managing your own PA/s \nTBC February online Disability Related Expenses workshop \n2nd March full day workshop  10am to 3pm What Does Good Support Look Like? \n  \nWe will be running 3 outreach workshops for family and disabled led organisations so do get in touch if you want us to join one of your sessions. \n  \nWe run a closed group for anyone receiving Social Care to share ideas\, knowledge\, and support. \nFor more information on the Direct Payment Support Group please contact katie@visitsunlimited.org.uk and follow us on social media @AccessibleCalderdale \nFor bookings contact lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@ URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-september-16th/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Direct-Payment-Support-Group-Wednesday-June-25th-scaled-e1753699684957.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T140000 DTSTAMP:20250531T122612Z CREATED:20250531T121954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T122612Z UID:10469-1750852800-1750860000@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group DESCRIPTION:Not another Assessment \nMaking the most out of the Assessment process. \nA session for Direct Payment Individual Employers and those receiving social care. \nWednesday June 25th at 12.00pm to 2.00pm online. \nFor bookings and more information please contact:-Lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com \n\n\n\nThis is the flyer for the event with the same wording as above. URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Direct-Payment-Support-Group-Wednesday-June-25th-scaled-e1753699684957.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250428T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250428T160000 DTSTAMP:20250423T104404Z CREATED:20240911T153927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T104404Z UID:8687-1745848800-1745856000@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group DESCRIPTION:We welcome all Direct Payment Employers\, and those with a personal health budget to attend our event on: \nMonday 28th April | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Online via Zoom \n( *This is a rescheduled session from April 23rd ) \nWould you like to know more about Recruitment and finding Personal Assistants? \nWe know that this feels like a minefield for a lot of Direct Payment Employers! \nCome and join our session and get some new ideas\, tips in recruiting\, where to place your advert and interviewing new people. \nFor booking and a link to the zoom please contact Lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com \n\nThis is the flyer for the event with the same wording as above. URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Heade3r.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250414T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250414T150000 DTSTAMP:20250314T145845Z CREATED:20250123T164140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T145845Z UID:9566-1744635600-1744642800@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group DESCRIPTION:We welcome all Direct Payment Employers\, and those with a personal health budget to attend our event on: \nMonday 14th April at 1.00pm to 3.00pm online \nCare Charges and Disability Related Expenses \nLearn together and meet other people who employ Personal Assistants/Carers \nJoin us for an interactive workshop designed to help you understand Disability-Related Expenditure (DRE) and empower you to reduce your social care charges. This hands-on session will introduce you to Inclusion London’s DRE Calculator\, a chatbot tool aimed at assisting you in minimising your social care costs. \nJon Abrams from Inclusion London will guide you through using the DRE Calculator step by step and demonstrate how it can help you lower your care charges.  \nAdditionally\, Jon will be available to address general questions about the social care charging process and provide guidance on navigating the council’s complaints system. \nFor booking and a link to the zoom please contactLorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.co \n\nImage of the flyer with the same text as above URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Header-2Direct-Payment-Support-Group_14.04.25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T143000 DTSTAMP:20250310T153713Z CREATED:20250123T163958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T153713Z UID:9562-1743069600-1743085800@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group DESCRIPTION:We welcome all Direct Payment Employers\, and those with a personal health budget to attend our event on: \nThursday March 27th 2025 \n10.15am registration for 10.30am start until 2.30pm Light refreshments and lunch provided \nThe Kings Centre Church\, The Kings Centre Park Road\, Halifax HX1 2TS  \nFor all those interested in knowing more about independent living and how this can work successfully and anyone going through Transition to Adult Services. \nJacky Martel is a parent carer from Gloucester. She will be speaking about her experiences of setting up a “forever home” for her son using a Direct Payment. \nIn the afternoon we will be hearing how Access Social Care helps with legal challenges in making sure that Local Authorities ensure Direct Payments are sufficient to meet need. \nJoin us for this important and informative session. \nFor bookings please contact lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com or message Katie on 07908624549 for more information. \n\nPoster for the event withh the same details on as above URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-5/ LOCATION:Kings Church\, Park Ward\, Kings Church\, Park Road\, Halifax\, HX1 2TS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Header-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250310T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250310T200000 DTSTAMP:20250123T163809Z CREATED:20240911T153833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T163809Z UID:8688-1741629600-1741636800@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group DESCRIPTION:Making the most of Direct Payments \nMonday 10th March at 6pm to 8pm – Online Direct Payment Guidance\, legislation and what support is out there. For Direct Payment and Personal Health Budget Users only. \nFor more information\, support with access needs and booking please contact:-lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com or text 07596 707795 URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dates-for-your-Diary-Direct-Payment-Support-Group.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250224T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250224T200000 DTSTAMP:20250123T163637Z CREATED:20240911T153757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T163637Z UID:8689-1740420000-1740427200@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group DESCRIPTION:Making the most of Direct Payments \nMonday 24th February at 6pm to 8pm – Online Tips on Managing Your Personal Assistant/s. For Direct Payment and Personal Health Budget Employers only. \nFor more information\, support with access needs and booking please contact:-lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com or text 07596 707795 URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dates-for-your-Diary-Direct-Payment-Support-Group.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T101500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T143000 DTSTAMP:20250123T163230Z CREATED:20250114T140209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T163230Z UID:9520-1739182500-1739197800@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group DESCRIPTION:We welcome all Direct Payment Employers\, and those with a personal health budget to attend our event on: \nMonday February 10th 2025\n10.15 registration for 10.30am start till 2.30pm \nLight refreshments and lunch provided \nThe Kings Centre Church\, The Kings Centre Park Road\, Halifax HX1 2TS  \nWe are pleased to welcome 2 national speakers both well known for their work over many years on Direct Payments and Independent Living. This will be an interactive and informative day. \nMartin Walker is from Think Local Act Personal and works at Government level with leaders from Social Care. \nHe will talk about how people can be more in control of their own care and managing their budget themselves. He will give us an overview of the national picture and working with local councils. \nAnne Pridmore is a longstanding disability activist who has trained across the country many social workers and organisations. She will be sharing with you her journey and the highs and lows of being a Direct Payment. Anne runs her own organisation called Being the Boss. \nKatie Clarke and Liz Leach will be hosting and feeding back from previous training sessions some of the stories\, challenges and solutions. \nFor more information\, support with access needs and bookings please contact lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com \nor text 07596 707795. URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-9/ LOCATION:Kings Church\, Park Ward\, Kings Church\, Park Road\, Halifax\, HX1 2TS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Header-Direct-Payment-Support-Group_10.02.25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T160000 DTSTAMP:20241220T165444Z CREATED:20240911T153558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T165444Z UID:8691-1738159200-1738166400@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group DESCRIPTION:Support Planning and Making the Most of Your Budget\nAre you struggling with understanding Direct Payments\, your budget and support plan? \nDo you want to feel more informed and supported? \n  \nWhen? \nJanuary 29th 2025 at 10.30am to 12.30am \nWhere? \nOnline on Zoom \nWe will be recording this session for anyone unable to join us on the day. We will send out a link to recording on YouTube\, and information after the session. \nThis session will focus on: \n\nhow to develop a Support Plan that shows how you want to live\nwhat good support looks like   In the session we will also look at \nhow to pull together the budget section of a Support plan to make the most of your budget. \n\nJoin us for a friendly\, informative and welcoming workshop on Zoom with like-minded people and hear from our speakers Liz and Katie \nFor more information\, support with access needs and Zoom link. Please contact:- \nlorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com or text 07596 707795. URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2-Direct-Payment-Support-Group_29.1.25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241216T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241216T150000 DTSTAMP:20241128T143350Z CREATED:20240911T153501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T143350Z UID:8692-1734354000-1734361200@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group DESCRIPTION:Making the most of Direct Payments \nAre you struggling to recruit and manage your Personal Assistants? \nDo you want to hear from others with lived experience of Direct Payments? \nDo you want to feel informed and supported? \n  \nWhen? \nMonday December 16th \nAt \n1.00pm to 3.00pm with a break on Zoom \n  \nJoin us for a friendly\, informative and welcoming workshop on Zoom with like-minded people and hear from our speakers Liz and Katie \nWe will be talking about how to get started and how to get ready for support in the home. \nFrom house rules to boundaries\, recording keeping and contingency planning. \nWe will discuss recruiting Personal Assistants\, interviews\, policies and procedures and contracts. \nFor more information\, support with access needs. Zoom link and booking please contact:- \nlorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com or text 07596 707795. URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dates-for-your-Diary-Direct-Payment-Support-Group.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T200000 DTSTAMP:20241114T165011Z CREATED:20240911T153407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T165011Z UID:8693-1732730400-1732737600@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group DESCRIPTION:Making the most of Direct Payments \nThinking about employing Personal Assistants or just starting? \nAre you new to Direct Payments? \n  \nWhen? \nWednesday November 27th \nAt \n6.00pm to 8.00pm with a break on Zoom \n  \nJoin us for a friendly\, informative and welcoming workshop on Zoom with like-minded people and hear from our speakers Liz and Katie. \n  \nWe will be talking about how to get started and how to get ready for support in the home. \nFrom house rules to boundaries\, recording keeping and contingency planning. \nWe will discuss recruiting Personal Assistants\, interviews\, policies and procedures and contracts. \n  \nFor more information\, support with access needs. Zoom link and booking please contact:- \nlorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com or text 07596 707795. URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dates-for-your-Diary-Direct-Payment-Support-Group.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241028T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241028T200000 DTSTAMP:20240911T152724Z CREATED:20240911T152724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T152724Z UID:8675-1730138400-1730145600@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group DESCRIPTION:Making the most of Direct Payments \nA new project running from Sept 2024 to April 2025 funded by Skills for Care. \nDo you live in Calderdale? \nDo you receive a Direct Payment? \nDo you want to know more about Direct Payments? \nJoin the Direct Payment Support Group to meet others and learn more about: \n Choosing a Direct payment \n Employing Personal Assistants \n The Law and the Care Act \nThis is a positive\, proactive and welcoming group offering peer support and \nsolutions. A place to ask questions and share experiences. \nDates of future workshops for your diary: \nOctober 28th…….. Monday 6.00pm to 8.00pm Zoom \nNovember 27th…. Wednesday 6.00pm to 8.00pm Zoom \nDecember 16th….. Monday 1.00pm to 3.00pm Zoom \nJanuary 29th…….. Wednesday 2.00pm to 4.00pm Zoom \nFebruary 10th……. Monday 10.00am to 2.00pm venue to be confirmed \nFebruary 24th…… Monday 6.00pm to 8.00pm Zoom \nMarch 26th ………. Wednesday 1.00pm to 3.00pm Zoom \nApril 28th………….. Wednesday 6.00pm to 8.00pm  Zoom \nFor more information\, support with access needs and booking please contact:-lorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com or Call 07596 707795 URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dates-for-your-Diary-Direct-Payment-Support-Group.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T140000 DTSTAMP:20240911T152925Z CREATED:20240911T152016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T152925Z UID:8672-1727692200-1727704800@visitsunlimited.org.uk SUMMARY:Direct Payment Support Group Launch DESCRIPTION:Making the most of Direct Payments \nA new project running from Sept 2024 to April 2025 funded by Skills for Care. \nDo you live in Calderdale? \nDo you receive a Direct Payment? \nDo you want to know more about Direct Payments? \nJoin the Direct Payment Support Group to meet others and learn more about: \n Choosing a Direct payment \n Employing Personal Assistants \n The Law and the Care Act \nThis is a positive\, proactive and welcoming group offering peer support and \nsolutions. A place to ask questions and share experiences. \nAttend our launch of the project to find out more \nWhen: \n30th September 10.30am registration for 11.00am start till 2.00pm \n(sandwich lunch provided) \nVenue: \nThe Kings Centre\, Park Road\, Halifax HX1 2TS \nThis event will be attended by Skills for Care and the Direct Payment Team. \nFor more information\, support with access needs and booking please contact:- \nlorraine.accessiblecalderdale@gmail.com or Call 07596 707795 URL:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/event/direct-payment-support-group-launch/ LOCATION:Kings Church\, Park Ward\, Kings Church\, Park Road\, Halifax\, HX1 2TS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Direct Payment Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitsunlimited.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/about-entrance-1024x687-1.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR