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Comment on Shropshire Council’s offer of a concession may have been because of threats of a legal challenge … by Shropshire’s Blue Badge Holder’s Parking Extensions – decision soon | Shropshire Disability Network

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:23:44 +0000

[...] Shropshire Community, and the Shropshire Council Prinicipal Transport Planner, Samantha Tharme (click here to refresh your memory) . In fact, the intervention of PatrickMcDermott of Market Drayton, in particular has given the [...]

Comment on Shropshire Scope by val

val — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:26:54 +0000

Hi Claire
Thankyou for your enquiry and apologies, I have only just picked this up as itdidn’t come through our enquiry email but via the website comment. I am going to reply to you separately about this via email with some ideas.

Kind regards

Val Lewis

Comment on Shropshire Scope by claire_rowlings@hotmail.com

claire_rowlings@hotmail.com — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:40:12 +0000

Hi,

we are looking for help to fund a racing wheelchair for our son. Is this a grant which you would be able to help with if so how would we apply.

Many Thanks
Claire Rowlings

Comment on SDN Open Meetings by June Open Meeting of Shropshire Disability Network | Shropshire Disability Network

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:25:51 +0000

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Comment on SDN Open Meetings by Next Open Meeting of SDN will be held in Telford | Shropshire Disability Network

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:22:26 +0000

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Comment on Update on Shropshire Pilot People2People and how you might benefit – tell us what you think by Ruby

Ruby — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:57:51 +0000

Latest news on this project-People2People have won their bid for a share of £450,000 to further this project.I discovered via the internet this morning that winners were announced yesterday-16th December as follows-”Keeping Connected Business Challenge” is a national challenge for UK business to develop innovative services that keep older adults better connected. Teams of businesses and designers were invited to submit proposals for a share of £450,000 of funding to develop their ideas for connecting older adults.The idea: to help older people reignite their passions and interests through a ‘self‐help cooperative’ that provides mentoring and coaching.”.
SDN will give further details on the winning bids.Congratulations to the team from People2People & all involved in putting together a winning proposal. I am sure Shropshire Council will be pleased that they were selected as winners. I have said I will keep all our members informed about how People2People develops. I was at another meeting recently and I hope to update you all shortly. Keep looking……

Ruby

Comment on Shropshire Pilot should give control to staff and care users by Update on Shropshire Pilot People2People and how you might benefit – tell us what you think | Shropshire Disability Network

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:54:21 +0000

[...] set out its hopes for the way this might benefit those who wanted to take control of their care (here) and be at the centre of the decision making process about the care they receive. The scheme is [...]

Comment on Warm Home Discount Scheme – you might qualify for a rebate of £120 by Winterwatch – some information about services and funds to keep you warm | Shropshire Disability Network

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:42:51 +0000

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Comment on VISS (Sign Language Interpreting Service) by val

val — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:33:22 +0000

Thank you for your comment. SDN tries really hard to include relevant information, but we have to rely on you to tell us about it, and its wonderful when someone lets us know that it was useful too!

Comment on Warm Home Discount Scheme – you might qualify for a rebate of £120 by val

val — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:28:09 +0000

One of our members has already been in touch with her supplier and discovered that she qualifies under their criteria for the rebate, so its well worth following this up as £120 can be a great help.