Certitude remains driven by its mission to keep everyone we support and colleagues as safe and well as possible during the coronavirus pandemic. We recognise that there are many challenges in coming out of lockdown and as such we will implement any changes very carefully, seeking the views of people where we possibly can and […]
Continue reading...Certitude supports Mencap’s hate crime campaign Stand By Me which was launched at a parliamentary reception on 21 June 2011. Read more on the Mencap website. Mencap are asking police to sign up to the Stand By Me Police Promise. Read in full: Stand By Me Guide Stand By Me Police Promise
Continue reading...On 11 May, Southside Partnership and Support for Living added their voices to the thousands of disabled people marching through Westminster to make sure that disabled people had their voices heard on the plans to reform Disability Living Allowance and cuts to social care services. “We are asking the government, to put a stop to these […]
Continue reading...At Certitude we believe in sharing our learning. Aisling Duffy spoke at a recent conference on Successful Strategies hosted by Russell Cook Solicitors and Sayer Vincent where she shared with colleagues some of our learning from the merger of Southside Partnership and Support for Living. This short film provides some further insights from people involved […]
Continue reading...Marianne Selby-Boothroyd, Development Director recently had the opportunity to spend time with fellow Partners in Policymaking graduates working with John O’Brien in developing a vision for the future of community and genuine inclusion. Marianne attended the 2010 “All Together Better” leadership course and Certitude is delighted that another member of staff – Harriet Michael-Phillips is […]
Continue reading...The Government says it is committed to social justice for disabled people, and in particular the focus on personalisation and increasing independence for disabled people. However, the removal of the mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance [DLA], soon to become the Personal Independence Payment [PIP] from people living in residential care, will directly undermine […]
Continue reading...Certitude is pleased to announce a new member of the Leadership Team. Janette Gaffney joins the Learning Disabilities Directorate at the beginning of March as Director of Learning Disabilities and will be based in Balham. Janette brings with her a wealth of experience. Janette was previously Director of Care and Support for a similar organisation. Janette […]
Continue reading...Certitude Chief Executive, Aisling Duffy, is committed to minimising the impact of Government cuts on Certitude customers. The level of funding cuts announced by the Coalition government is greater than most local authorities expected. In practice this means that local authorities will have to take tough decisions about what they will, and will not, be […]
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