Do you have a learning disability, or care for someone who does? Are you worried about cuts to services?

From January to March 2012, Mencap will hold a series of events to tell people about cuts happening in their area, and to explore ways we can fight them together.

The Big Cuts events will highlight a range of services being cut across the country, and show how these cuts are affecting people with a learning disability and their families. If you are worried about how the cuts could change the help, support and benefits you get, come along to one of the Big Cuts events.

For more information see link

http://www.mencap.org.uk/bigcutsevent

Dignity Action Day is being held on 1st February 2012 – What do you have planned for it?

Dignity Action Day provides everyone the chance to raise awareness of the importance of upholding people’s rights to Dignity in Care. It reminds our communities that everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and allows everyone to be part of a celebration to promote this.

Visit the Dignity in Care website to find out more.

http://www.dignityincare.org.uk/DAD/About/

Puss in Boots is showing on Sunday 15th January in Colchester at 11.30am.

What makes the screenings autism friendly?

• The lights will be on low
• The volume will be turned down
• There will be no trailers at the beginning of the film
• You’ll be able to take your own food and drinks
• You’ll be able to move around the cinema if you like

To find out more about Autism Friendly Films visit http://www.dimensions-uk.org/what-we-do/autism/autism-friendly-films/