When Communicating is Difficult
Visiting Somebody Else's World Needs More Than a Passport

Tea & Talk - Get nattering for mental health!
Would you like to become involved in organising a small local fundraising event for the Mental Health Foundation?

The Alzheimer's Society Old Jewellery Appeal
How your old jewellery can help people with dementia

Training Events in the South West Area
Fancy some free training in your area?

Consultation by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Equality and Human Rights Commission about new guidance for CQC inspectors and Assessors on 'Equality and Human Rights in the Essential Standards of Quality and Safety'.
Closing date is 12th November 2010

Free Dignity Events for Champions and Staff in Acute NHS settings.
Events in Bristol, Manchester and Durham

Bingo and Beyond
Why not take a look at a new website?

The Big Lunch - as served up by Northwards Housing!
A lovely Big Lunch Event at Harpurhey in Manchester

Nominate a Happiness Hero
The National Autistic Society wants to hear from you

Dying Matters - End of Life Strategies
A difficult subject - but one that needs to be discussed.

Caring for the Carer
Give yourself a pat on the back - and a bit of leeway.

A Sense of Community
What is it that makes your place a good place to be?

NEW: Champion's Action Pack - Dignity and Human Rights
Champions are encouraged to use this new Action Pack to help them understand dignity in the context of the Human Rights Act and how they can use that to help them make a difference.

Moving to a self-sustaining network of Dignity Champions
Changes to support at the centre.

Implementing 'Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives': Consultation to Support Implementation of the Autism Strategy
Give your views - closing date 22nd October 2010

New Vision for Social Care
Let us know what you think adult social care should like like in the future.

Dealing with Difficult People
Striving to survive when amity is impossible

A Dignified Revolution - August Newsletter
Latest news from A Dignified Revolution about their campaign for dignity for older people in the NHS. Well worth a read!

First Taste News Update
Latest news from First Taste as follows:-

Refreshing the Carers Strategy
The Government is refreshing the Carers Strategy with a view to producing, before the end of the year, a plan for 2011 to 2015 and they need your input by 20th September 2010