Learning Disabilities "The Big Chat Event"
The Big Chat 2008
- What is the ‘Big Chat’?
- Who supports the ‘Big Chat ’?
- Why the ‘Big Chat’?
- One Voice
- The Big Chat Accessible Report 2008
- Windows Media Player Clip
- The Big Chat 2008 on DVD
- Big Chat 2009
What is the ‘Big Chat’?
The Big Chat is the yearly event which celebrates everything that is good for people with learning disabilities in Tameside. It provides an opportunity for people with learning disabilities and their carers to ask questions and talk to senior managers about the quality of the service we provide.
The 2008 event was held at Dukinfield Town Hall and for the first time Dukinfield Park. To reflect the outdoor aspect, the Shadow Partnership Board themed the event ‘Sunny Futures’ and over 500 people attended.
Who supports the ‘Big Chat’?
Big Chat is a large event organised by the Partnership Board, the Shadow Partnership Board and The Learning Disabilities User Involvement Team. These groups are made up of local councillors; health and social care professionals, leisure services, local community and voluntary organisations together with people with learning disabilties and their carers.
Why the ‘Big Chat’?
The Government has a ‘white paper’ called Valuing People Now.
The aim of the policy is to help adults with learning disabilities and their carers, think about:
- Having more choice and control over their lives and services (Personalisation).
- What people do in the days and evenings – including getting a paid job?
- Leading healthy lives by eating well and keeping fit.
- Making sure they are getting a good service from the NHS and other health services.
- People having more choices about where they live.
One Voice
The Partnership Board has an annual newsletter called One Voice. It has items written by Service Users about their success stories.
If you would like a copy of the next newsletter, send a request to Adult Services.
The Big Chat 2008 Accessible Report
Click here to view the ‘Sunny Futures’ Big Chat Accessible Report 2008 3.01 MB 
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later to be able to view it on screen or print it (28 pages).
Windows Media Player Clip
View the Sunny Futures Windows Media Player Clip here 
The clip is from Sunny Futures 2008. The media clip shows everyone having a great time dancing inside Dukinfield Town Hall.
The Big Chat 2008 on DVD
Tameside TV filmed the event on the day. The full DVD shows all the best things from the Big Chat for you to watch at home. Were you featured in the DVD?
The DVDs are available to order at a cost of £5.00 each.
If you would like to order a copy of the DVD (18 minutes long), send a request to Adult Services.
Big Chat 2009
This years theme is about personalisation - giving people with learning disabilities real choice and control over their lives and services.
Has been arranged for Tuesday 21st July 2009, 10am - 3pm at Alder Community School, Gee Cross, Hyde. See flyer of Bit Chat 2009. 447.84 KB
If you would like more information about the even or to book a place, please contact the Quality Development Team on 0161 304 7981.
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