DIAL News
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Launching Our New Fact Sheets!
We are excited to share that we are launching our new fact sheets! They are a helpful resource designed to give you the key facts on a variety of disability-related topics. They offer clear and practical information that can be
Celebrating Disability Pride Month 2024
What is Disability Pride Month about? Disability Pride Month is celebrated each July. It honours the achievements of disabled people, encourages being more accessible, and fights stereotypes. The month aims to help people proudly embrace their disability as part of
Our Stronger Together Carer’s Group Launch Event
Last week, we launched our brand new Stronger Together Carer’s Group as part of our Carer’s Week (10th – 16th June) celebrations! Open to residents from across Barnsley, our new Carer’s Group is a way for Carers across the borough
Kathy’s Story: Celebrating Completing an Apprenticeship at DIAL
Our Apprentices support the delivery of our telephone advice service and community-based face-to-face outreach sessions. Upon completion of the Apprenticeships, they will have developed knowledge and expertise to support local people with impartial and confidential disability advice and information, and
Our Time Together Launch Event
This week we launched our new timebanking project, Time Together! Jo, our Social Inclusion Worker, welcomed members into our Stronger Together Hub to share more about the project and what to expect over the coming months. A way to share skills
An Interview With Our Apprentices for National Apprenticeship Week 2024
In partnership with Barnsley Independent Training Service, we are pleased to provide Peer Advisor Apprenticeships. Over the year Apprenticeship, our Apprentices are provided with ongoing support and mentoring and attend regular tutorials. They also have a mentoring supervision every month
“I never realised I had such good friends on my doorstep.”