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Engage to change: Progress so far and what we’ve learned

WebThe Engage to Change Project is now in its 4th year, learning lessons about how we can support young people with a learning disability or autism into paid work. The project has had a lot of success and encountered some barriers. What we have learned so far is set out in this summary briefing. Engage to Change is a pilot and it has 14 months

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How can public sector employers like the NHS help people with a

WebDr Steve Beyer and his Engage to Change evaluation team at the National Centre for Mental Health have published a briefing paper on the role of the NHS in employing people with a learning disability and/or autism.

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How the NHS can help people with a learning disability or …

WebPage 4 What this document is about This document is about how Engage to Change thinks the NHS can help people with a learning disability or autism get and keep paid jobs. The NHS is the National Health Service.

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Neurodivergent young people and the labour market: The …

WebIn the pursuit of an inclusive society, it is imperative to address the challenges faced by neurodivergent young people in accessing and maintaining meaningful employment.

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Spotlight on the Research Team

WebSpotlight on the Research Team. This week, meet some of the members of Engage to Change’s research team! The team is led by Dr Stephen Beyer at Cardiff University ‘s National Centre for Mental Health and they are responsible for collecting data ethically and efficiently for the purposes of evaluating the project and influencing policy change.

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Research and Evaluation

WebWelcome to our Research and Evaluation page! We’re here to share important information about our past project. We’ll look at numbers and facts to see how our efforts have helped include and empower people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Experts from the National Centre for Mental Health in Cardiff University carefully studied our

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Engage to Change briefing: Jobs for people with a learning …

WebDr Stephen Beyer, Dr Elisa Vigna, Andrea Meek, NCMH Cardiff University, January 2021 3 • In the way they purchase services, anchor institutions can promote jobs in local economies, they can drive up rates of pay towards the national living

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Engage to Change at IASSIDD Europe Congress

WebAndrea Meek and Elisa Vigna from the Engage to Change research team at the National Centre for Mental Health have travelled to Athens to present the outcomes of the Engage to Change project to the 5 th IASSIDD Europe Congress.. IASSIDD (International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) gathers …

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My Wellness Toolkit and Workbook

WebPositive Affirmations Affirmations are positive statements that can help you to challenge and overcome negative thoughts. When you repeat them often, and believe in them, you can start to make positive changes. There is no one better to be than myself.

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A Day in the Life: Job Coach

WebMy typical day as a job coach consists of preparing myself for work – putting on safety boots, a high-visibility vest, and old clothes, as working at the factory you can get dirty. Sometimes it’s cold so wrapping up warm is also required. I take a packed lunch, bottled water, and very importantly the person’s Job Pack.

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Elenid follows her dream

WebOutside of work Elenid likes to hang out with her friends and spend time with family. She also enjoys visiting new places and planning journeys to different cities with friends. Joining the Engage to Change DFN Project SEARCH programme has had a big impact on Elenid’s life and given her the opportunity to follow her dream:

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Welsh Government launches new employment plan with …

WebWelsh Government has launched a new plan on employment and skills. It includes a number of measures the Engage to Change Project has been advocating for that will make a big difference for people with a learning disability in Wales.

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Gerraint's blog March-June 2019

WebMarch 2019. On 26 th March, Project Ambassador Jonathan and I gave a presentation about the project to young people who attended the Engage to Change evaluation event in Bangor.. We explained our roles as Ambassadors and our working relationship with project partners Agoriad. We facilitated a workshop with Tracey Drew, Member Engagement …

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Engage to Change: The First Four Years Evaluation Report

WebThe employment rate for the main Engage to Change project is 25%, for the Engage to Change DFN Project SEARCH internship sites 44%, and 35% for all forms of internship, which are proving to be very effective. The main outcomes reported by families and young people are enhanced independence and confidence, improved reported mental health

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Successful Visit to Support Internship site leads to question in …

WebHefin David MS Visits Engage to Change Project SEARCH Supported Internship at Cardiff University. Left to Right: Stacey Baker, Tyler Savory, Andrea Meek, Andrew Worsey, Angela Kenvyn, Hefin David MS, Geraint Evans, Gerraint Jones Griffiths, Dr Elisa Vigna and Christopher Day

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Engage to Change at the Learning Disability Wales Annual …

WebIn Llanrwst, conference chair Shayna from Conwy Connect for Learning Disabilities guided us through the day, as we took in a Q&A from Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services Julie Morgan, and presentations from All Wales People First Chief Executive Joe Powell on self-advocacy, the North Wales Transformation Project, Gig Buddies, and …

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