{"id":1535,"date":"2019-11-22T14:09:25","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T13:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bbostaffs.org\/?p=1535"},"modified":"2020-09-22T12:26:51","modified_gmt":"2020-09-22T11:26:51","slug":"learning-disability-work-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bbostaffs.org\/learning-disability-work-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Disability Work Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning Disability Work Week<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Did you know that only 6% of people with a learning disability of working age are in paid employment? It\u2019s Learning Disability Work Week (18-22 November 2019) and we support people with a learning disability to get the right support to access and stay in work.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Our dedicated partner beam are specialists in learning disabilities and work closely with those across Stafford and South Staffordshire to make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Having a partner that specialises in learning disabilities means that we are well placed to support those in need. We provide free support, advice and training to enable people with learning disabilities across Stafford and South Staffordshire to move closer to employment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Building Better Opportunities programme can offer:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Financial support<\/li>\r\n<li>Transport, clothing and childcare assistance<\/li>\r\n<li>Debt management and money management<\/li>\r\n<li>Relaxation and mindfulness activities<\/li>\r\n<li>Nature and outdoor activities<\/li>\r\n<li>Animal assisted therapy<\/li>\r\n<li>Confidence and self-esteem workshops<\/li>\r\n<li>Housing and benefits advice<\/li>\r\n<li>Computer and ICT courses<\/li>\r\n<li>Career coaching (CV writing, interview techniques, development plans)<\/li>\r\n<li>Adult and Community learning courses (First Aid, Business Admin, Food Safety, Warehousing, Animal Care, Literacy &amp; Numeracy, Welding, IT, Manual Handling, Health &amp; Safety, Customer Service, and many more.)<\/li>\r\n<li>Self-employment and Business Start-Up Advice<\/li>\r\n<li>Healthy cooking and eating<\/li>\r\n<li>Work placements and voluntary work<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1536\" src=\"https:\/\/bbostaffs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gemma-Westwood-Square-1007x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gemma Westwood\" width=\"585\" height=\"593\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\r\n<p>\u201cSince I\u2019ve been with Building Better Opportunities, I\u2019ve had more support than ever.\u00a0 Previously people have blanked me but here people listen, help and support me.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<cite>Gemma Westwood, aged 28 from Wombourne<\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1537\" src=\"https:\/\/bbostaffs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_1479-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Becky McLeod at Nightingales Restaurant\" width=\"565\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bbostaffs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_1479-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bbostaffs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_1479-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bbostaffs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_1479-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\r\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve been doing lots of different jobs whilst on placement including preparing food, serving food, cleaning and delivering food to the wards.\u00a0 The bit I enjoy the most is being part of the team.\u00a0 The team here are just brilliant and they\u2019ve all been so welcoming, which has really boosted my confidence no end.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<cite>Becky Mcleod, aged 39 from Stafford. Becky completed a work placement with the hospitality team at County Hospital, Stafford thanks to our partner University Hospital North Midlands (UHNM)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Get in touch today, to find out more about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BuildingBetterOpportunities\/?__tn__=K-R&amp;eid=ARBNM5Sx_oEswKDUf4vPbu1Qw8DQE0sY_Cc85IplZGWSHF4anXGnCeuzTgShfWec19a1Tyw-JdLVj8iC&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARALIpi1h91F7l5P5W21B8VSmf_deqOuny1wnVcmd-aLBljaFpE_d_xHFFGriREn-PbVoKtD5PQWhhhsIGNGpY82i1fBPC4ZfJS6TfAaFMdrc5esaYhLRACjo6eFOSi1zQSVosj9zdGjRvY0t5WVAvQR3oFz_Ss6jcslELF_8XlD2LKoyrOwraIXWDFlyyD_UHpqUvwpPud9RlAPi4jU2MVY-i5tRsw0L-3vog4DOOE8aHInwQhBicqML-hC-M7OmqArhVFcX_v0888v7jmhMKSkceckPF3brB3ygNXa--HZ3nrlOpqIHe8GB9AZISh2tZbHwKnVv2JookUVokbAQ4jKGYONsrAYvGN3\">Building Better Opportunities &#8211; Stafford &amp; South Staffordshire<\/a>\u00a0and the specialist free support available&#8230;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbbostaffs.org%2Fcontact-us%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR34XJusThYWXnCnCibwIvAhkbBiLLOs1gLbdqFvcRT0QMAKF5YKkoR5hzM&amp;h=AT17-UROULvxBuFRiw8NzVbrvx_zkrSr_x0L7LsCe7Ixc59R-dgkMef0vTDhbZE1jyyi-1eabr4ckICaeC6xUWkrka-dlvi-orN7Geabd18qw0TBZqQRsitJ84YvuShS1QOGOi7S0jL-tyAfj-QId3k0LY4dfdK78AOtwm2JptJvTjofxOaACWPrHEZgSXT10IptzzhM4Tg_8cvhEY4aCk3DpZ1lOFk-h-1XjTfiz2MwAyKYSqN4FL6EXq8FFI08u4o9R0Rd0sTRQC4uVmm9P7d9ng-IVJfyaEbht60JYByLwKJs9p-R0NUhu_xNTBgIHm8r425f3XEPFxckp0bto0OaxltVnHTATcCa8H7VC1Ec3hay6smVER68aj7JSyVbNszBuIu9nrpUJLR643wG40dFvsLlM2JfmelFD7fxx3RdEVGT8A8JZY7kcTWW6Suo8icKD4CaG8lLgJ_WqMBZfX79IWtw2wZKkveNFP45gkhLPwkGeu_Vb2DYbLgXknYVyRzech2Bqz02dcoOP9byV6k5GYBeOk2HnBLzvzKOkiStZcI41lD0-S6WfWp-K2HVXO_sShf_GnsHkpwxuu_Sh2kjq7-Vsos6VJXxDJvA13hXShbVFwQlbtODaxyhhZklapmwxt_7yRhqKO4Go0Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bbostaffs.org\/contact-us\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that only 6% of people with a learning disability of working age are in paid employment?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":473,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.12 - 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