News and Events
Carers Count Virtual Sessions December 2020
9.12.20
13:00 - 14:30 - Carers Workshop https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/130268435397
15:00 - 16:30 - Christmas Creative Chat https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/130783112811
10.12.20
11:00 - 11:30 - Tai Chi https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/128467607071
11:30 - 12:15 - Meditation https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/128466313201
11.12.20
11:00 - 11:30 - Tai Chi https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/128467607071
11:30 - 12:15 - Meditation https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/128466313201
14.12.20
13:00 - 15:00 - Kirklees Mental Health Carers Forum https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/130281412211
15.12.20
12:45 - 14:00 - Christmas sing-along https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/130678004429
16.12.20
13:00 - 14:00 - Christmas Dance session https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/130677292299
22.12.20
13:00 - 14:30 - Zoom Christmas Party https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/131028703379
23.12.20
13:00 - 14:30 - Christmas Creative Chat https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/130783112811
International Day of People with Disabilities - 3 December 2020
Wednesday 3 December 2020 is the International Day of People with Disabilities. To mark this event, once again, the Disability Team are delivering online training sessions from Monday 30 November - Friday 4 December, to raise awareness of disabilities and increase engagement with colleagues across the University. We are delighted to be joined by colleagues in Wellbeing, Staff Development, HudStudy, Careers, HR, Staff Disability Network and the Student Union, to provide a variety of trainings opportunities for staff and students during the week-long celebration of this event.
We are offering a wide range of training sessions during the week that will focus on invisible disabilities, mental health difficulties, digital accessibility, assistive technology, reasonable adjustments, autism and dyslexia awareness. Please use this link to review the full selection of activities and book on to sessions.
In addition, we have produced two webpages, one with information that colleagues will find useful and one for students, with a host of new information on disabilities. Both webpages will be available from 30th November for the week and can be accessed here:-
Staff Information: International Day of People with Disabilities
Student Information: International Day of People with Disabilities
The Oastler lights will shine purple for the week in support of our events and we would also invite staff members to join us in wearing purple that week to help raise awareness of disabilities.
We hope you will join in and support events where possible during the week.
Zoom Cuppa and Chat Session with Carers Count - 26 November
Are you helping or looking after a family member?
Carers Count provides support and access to resources, for those of us who undertake a caring role.
On Thursday November 26th at 1pm they are hosting a Zoom Cuppa and Chat Session explaining the different types of support available to carers and how to access it.
You can book a place on the Zoom Cuppa and Chat Session and/or watch an overview video on the Carers Count website.
Carers Count are based in Huddersfield, but they also work with neighbouring organisations who support those of us who live, or look after someone who lives, outside of Kirklees. They produce a regular newsletter with lots of useful information and provide support in:
- Carer Wellbeing
- Advocacy- Getting your voice heard and understanding choices
- Information & Advice
- Benefits
- Mental Health Service for carers
Telephone 0300 012 0231 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
info@carerscount.org.uk www.carerscount.org.uk
National Inclusion Week 2020
This year’s National Inclusion Week (NIW) takes place between Monday 28 September – Sunday 4 October. The events listed below are running throughout the week, online through Zoom or Teams due to COVID-19 restrictions, they are centred on sharing and promoting inclusive practice. The theme this year is Each One, Reach One, which highlights the impact we can all have by reaching out to others and sharing the importance of inclusion.
Details of our full programme are as follows:
Monday 28 September 2020, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
An Introduction to Psychological Safety
In this 60-minute introduction to psychological safety, you will explore the key areas you need to know about psychological safety in the workplace. Psychological safety in the workplace means that every single person in an organisation is able to bring their whole self to work and feel safe to speak out. There are 5 key areas that organisations need to address to ensure EVERYONE can bring their whole self into the workplace and feel safe to do so.
In this session, Gina will talk you through the 5 Pillars of Psychological Safety. Gina Battye is a world-renowned Authenticity, Psychological Safety and LGBT+ Inclusion Consultant and Trainer for Multinational Corporations, Fortune 500s, TV, Film and the Global Press. Gina's 5 Pillars of Psychological Safety are the building blocks being used around the world to create fully inclusive workplaces. In essence, they cultivate an environment where people thrive. When you have a psychologically safe environment, people communicate and collaborate effectively and a culture of curiosity and creativity is cultivated.
In this session you will explore:
- What is psychological safety
- Why it is important
- What affects your safety in the workplace
- What do psychologically safe environments look like
- The 5 Pillars of Psychological Safety
Book An Introduction to Psychological Safety
Tuesday 29 September 2020, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Software to Support Studying and Working
Many people can have times when studying/working is an uphill struggle and some people have additional needs. This session will explore software which can support everyone and assist with studying and working more effectively and efficiently.
This session will be run by Andy Eachus (Digital Skills Trainer – Accessibility)
Book Software to support studying and working
Wednesday 30 September 2020, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Inclusion by Design: Are Your Documents and Emails Inclusive?
This session will focus on what we can change in our daily practice to make our communications more accessible for those that have a disability. It will explore why creating inclusive documents and emails matters and the positive impact that improving your practice in this area can have.
This session will be run by Sharon Morgan (Senior Disability Adviser and Project Coordinator)
Book Inclusion by Design
Thursday 1 October 2020, 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Supporting Student Mental Health
This session will provide an introduction on how to support students with mental health issues; we will look at four of the most common issues that we face in Wellbeing (anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide). Participants will discuss a number of scenarios and decide what the best course of action is.
This session will help participants to:
- Learn more about anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide
- Identify the impact MH difficulties have on students’ attendance, engagement and attainment.
- Maintain boundaries with students
- Manage self-care
- Understand the impact of capacity and consent regarding confidentiality
The session will be run by Emma Carpenter (Wellbeing Manager) and Francesca Devlin (Wellbeing Educator and Advisor).
Book Supporting Student Mental Health
Friday 2 October, 1.00pm – 1.45pm
Supporting Working Carers
5 million people in the UK are juggling caring responsibilities with work - that's 1 in 7 of the workforce. Caring can be rewarding, but it does impact every aspect of a carer’s life, including their own mental and physical health, relationships, finances and work. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, carers are facing even greater challenges to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. There will also be people who have recently taken on new caring responsibilities because of the pandemic.
Ann Marie Brabiner from Carers Count, Kirklees will host an open session giving advice and details of support available to those of you with dependants, however great or small your caring responsibilities.
Book Supporting Working Carers