“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
― Mahatma Gandhi
SCOPE, what are they all about...in their own words, this is what they do
'... We're all about changing society for the better, so that disabled people and their families can have the same opportunities as everyone else.
We work with disabled people and their families at every stage of their lives. We offer practical support – from information services to education and everyday care.
We challenge assumptions about disability, we influence decision makers and we show what can be possible.
Everything we do is about creating real and lasting positive change in individual lives and in the world around us. We believe that together we can create a better society.'
Now,as professional carers,you and I all know just how close to home the reality of all these families go through on a daily basis.
I freely admit that it wasn't until I became a carer in the community that I realised the huge scale of help and support required.Too often we acknowledge difficulties but tend to think that it is happening somewhere else.
So, lets stop this 'not in my backyard' approach and do what we can to help.
When it comes to donations it is a personal choice and Im sure that if we were in a healthy financial position many charities would benefit.
Choosing your charity is also a very personal choice and that is respected.
On this occasion, I would just like for you to get familiar with SCOPE.There are many ways you can help, and there is a fantastic support network in place.
HOW YOU CAN HELP..
Take a look at this link for more information
http://www.scope.org.uk/how-you-can-help
Keep us close
Join our campaign to get better local support for disabled children and their familieshttp://www.scope.org.uk/campaigns
Services for disabled people and their families
http://www.scope.org.uk/services
Help and information
Local Disability Advice and Information Lines (DIALs) and Scope Response offer the best combination of local knowledge and national disability expertise.
Education and learning
We offer disabled people education and learning opportunities tailored to their needs and abilities.
Short breaks
Our flexible options include after school schemes, support in the home and support in the community.
Residential care and supported independent living
We offer solutions ranging from residential and small group homes to supported independent living schemes.
Employment and training
We never set limits on disabled people’s potential. Find out about the range of employment opportunities we offer.SCOPE CHARITY SHOPS
http://www.scope.org.uk/shops
Scope charity shops raise millions of pounds to fund our work with disabled people and their families.
We have nearly 250 shops selling a range of good-quality items to suit all budgets. You never know what you might find in our charity shops!
Our charity Christmas cards are now in store!
There are lots of ways to help your local Scope shop:
Recycling and donating goods to our shopsEvery bag you fill up is worth £20 to us. It's a great way to recycle and to support our work.
Volunteer with usBy giving your time you can really help - there are lots of ways to get involved. Watch the video "Volunteers for Scope Charity Shops" on YouTube.
Work with usFind out why we're a good employer and a great place to work!
Find your local Scope shopUse our shop finder to get details of your local shop or call 0870 120 4120 for more information.
However you choose to help us, thank you.
So ,there you have it.Go and visit their site, its well worth it and very informative.Thanks everyone.
