The group was launched in national dyslexia awareness week 2019 which had as one of the themes businesses and organisations empowering people with dyslexia. Dyslexia spans every job, every culture, every stage of life and every part of society.
Mersey Care is playing its part in fostering an environment where people with neurodiversity are empowered to play to their considerable strengths.
We have been working with the British Dyslexia Association, who have told us that as a hidden difficulty, in some workplaces staff can find that they're not able to share the issues they have with emails, organising their work or planning.
Helen Boden, the CEO of the British Dyslexia Association, told us:
"A network is a safe space for people to connect with those who've had similar experiences. Empowering dyslexia isn’t just an issue of managing weaknesses and complying with the law, it is about coming together as an organisation at all levels, and exploring the value dyslexia is bringing now and how to maximise that in future. We are thrilled with Mersey Care's network launch."
Please see the drop down below for meeting dates. We’ve been asked not to have them in the middle of the day so people don’t spend too much time travelling. For more information contact cara
There are a number of specialist staff groups that meet regularly to support colleagues with advice about particular protected characteristics and requirements. For general information, please contact our Equality and Inclusion Manager.
Purpose: Cara Donnelli-Hunn, Social and Inclusion Officer, wants to hear from you as part of setting up a dyslexic and dyspraxia network. She wants to explore the benefits of neurodiversity and anything we can do as a Trust to make ourselves more accessible and better informed.
Membership: Any staff member who has dyslexia or dyspraxia, or has colleagues or family who need advice or support in these areas
Meetings: To be agreed. Our first session suggested that the latter part of a day would be best to minimise people’s travel time
Location: Online or V7 Building, Kings Business Park, Prescot
Contact: Cara Donnelli-Hunn at cara
Watch our short film about dyslexia which gives some useful background for those with dyslexia, and for managers and all staff.
Dyslexia and Dyspraxia Network Meeting dates
2024
30 April 2024 from 3pm to 4pm
Dyslexia Network Steering Group
Occurs the third Tuesday of every month from 3pm to 4.30pm. Visit the events calendar for more information.
Training
- The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
- CPD Learning Disability Awareness
Find out more about these mandatory training opportunities on ESR.
- Reasonable adjustments in the workplace training - you can book a place on the training directly via the prospectus in Learning and Development Hub in section 4, Continuing Professional Development.
Useful resources
- British Dyslexia Association (bdadyslexia.org.uk)
- HR27 - supporting colleagues with mental or physical disabilities
- Access to work - a guide on how to get support if you have a disability or health condition including mental health