PAMIS (Promoting A More Inclusive Society)

Opportunity to join this popular course in December. To book your place please email training@pamis.org.uk. #PMLD #traininganddevelopment #bereavement #bereavementsupport #grief

We are proud that the Changing Places toilet campaign has been nominated for the Biggest Impact award at the Third Sector Awards.

Unlock Sporting Opportunities for All: Join Our SOMA Training Course!   Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD)? Do you want to equip your organisation with the skills to deliver engaging and inclusive sporting sessions? Then our upcoming SOMA (Sporting Opportunities for Motor Development) training course is for you!   What is SOMA? SOMA is a unique programme designed to create tailored sporting activities that enhance motor development and promote physical well-being. Through our comprehensive training, you’ll learn how to design and run SOMA sessions that are fun, inclusive, and impactful.   Why Attend? Empowerment: Gain the knowledge and tools to offer meaningful sporting opportunities to those who need it most. Inclusivity: Learn best practices for creating an inclusive environment where everyone can participate and thrive. Expert Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of our experienced trainers, who will provide you with hands-on experience and practical insights. Certification: Receive a SOMA certification upon completion, demonstrating your organisation’s commitment to inclusive sports.   Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for sports coaches, physical therapists, special education professionals, paid carers and care organisations.   Course Details:   Date: 30th of October 2024 Time: 10:00 to till 15:00 Location: PAMIS Head Office, 7 Luna Place, Dundee. DD2 1TP Registration Fee: £95 per person How to Register: email training@pamis.org.uk Note- Please bring a packed lunch and we will provide refreshments – this keeps course costs to a minimum   Join us and become a leader in inclusive sports, creating opportunities that empower individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Together, we can make a lasting impact.   Don’t miss out – register today and take the first step toward transforming lives through sport! https://lnkd.in/dDX_geW8 #inclusion #sport #learningdisabilities #accessibility #pmld

Only 4 weeks until Changing Places toilet awareness day! Do you have any plans to raise awareness? If so, please let us know! We will be updating the information on our website shortly with campaigning tools you can use, including template letters and an updated press release from consortium members Muscular Dystrophy UK and PAMIS (Promoting A More Inclusive Society) #CPAD2024

Places are available for the upcoming August/September intake for our CPD Certified 24 hour Postural Care training course. Training starts on Monday 19th August. Please email carolynne.hunter@pamis.org.uk if you have any queries about the course content. Booking information on flyer below. It’s never too late to start doing something about unwanted postural changes. On the video Freya shows you how her Care Team look after her posture 24 hours a day. https://lnkd.in/e2yD6B7b #YourPostureMatters #PosturalCare #PalliativeCare #improvinglives #socialcare #socialcarer #supportworker #careworker #onlinecourse #pmld

We are all set up and ready to meet potential Pamiloo volunteers? Come along to find out more at 7 Luna Place, Dundee DD2 1TP ❤️ #corporatevolunteering #volunteering #changingplaces

Please support us to reach lots of local companies by sharing with your followers! Yesterday we asked carers what the pamiloo means to them and here are a few of the responses: "Everything. My daughter who is a power chair user requires hoisting and full personal care. So far it's has enabled her to attend TRANSMT & Coldplay at Hampden park" "Pamiloo and the volunteers that man it mean we don’t have to worry about when changes are needed. We can go and do that whenever needed just like anyone else using a toilet. The hoist and changing bed are essential for us now. We love Pamiloo" "It means I don't have to lie my daughter on a dirty floor to change her. It means less lifting because the hoist takes care of that! It's a Godsend!" "It means my poo fear level is at a minimum as know I can go and change my son (aged 15) as soon as and don’t need to leave or change him on a floor somewhere." "My daughter is mobile but prefers to lie down to get changed, the Pamiloo helps us achieve this, it's fantastic! We were on a school trip today and some of the other children in wheelchairs had to leave the trip early due to there being no changing facilities which is so sad." "My daughter has a scoliosis brace that has to be taken off for changing her then put back on. In a public toilet she has to lean over the toilet and hold onto the toilet seat for this (not ideal when she licks every surface  ) the pamiloo is amazing as plenty of room for my husband and I to change her in a very clean spacious environment. She also loves going up on the ramp in her disability buggy. Makes a day out a lot less stressful " "It means we can stay longer and enjoy the whole area! I'm so grateful for pamiloo being at wildhood at the weekend there" We cannot take the pamiloo to these events and make the difference without the support of volunteers- please help us to reach them.... #volunteering #corporatevolunteering #support #pmld #dundee

🚐💙 Join Us for a PAMILOO Volunteering Information Day! 💙🚐 We’re excited to invite local companies and their amazing staff to drop in to our Volunteering Day at our head office in Luna Place Dundee on Friday the 14th of June from 11.30 to 14.00. This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about our Mobile Changing Places Toilet initiative and how you can make a difference in our community! 📅 Date: 14/06/2024 🕒 Time: 11.30 to 14.00 📍 Location: 7 Luna Place, Dundee Technology Park, DD2 1TP Come and discover how you can help drive and/or man our mobile changing places toilet, ensuring accessibility and dignity for everyone. Together, we can create a more inclusive environment for all. 👉 Why Attend? Learn about the impact of our Mobile Changing Places Toilet Find out about upcoming events that we will be attending Sign up to hands-on training sessions Network with like-minded individuals Make a positive difference in our community Light refreshments will be provided. We can’t wait to see you there! Drop in during this times above and come and have a chat. If you have any questions about the day, or cannot attend but are still interested in finding out more, please contact my colleague Leanne at leanne.colston@pamis.org.uk Let’s come together and make our community more accessible for everyone! #VolunteeringDay #CommunityImpact #AccessibilityForAll #JoinUs #MakeADifference #LocalBusinesses #ChangingPlaces #changingplacestoilets #corporatevolunteering 🌟 Tag your colleagues and spread the word! 🌟 Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce Dundee City Council Dundee City Region Convention Bureau Dundee and Angus College Dundee & Angus Business Directory University of Dundee Dundee United Football Club Dundee Football Club

Day 47 of the Inquiry's Health and Social Care Impact Hearings begins today at 9.45am. We will hear evidence from members of PAMIS (Promoting A More Inclusive Society). More information and broadcasts are available on the Inquiry's website:

We are seeking new Board members to join our vibrant, influential, innovative and inspiring organisation. PAMIS have for 32 years supported, advised, and empowered people with profound learning and multiple disabilities (PMLD) and their families to lead healthy, valued, and included lives. Recognised nationally and internationally we are the only organisation that solely supports this group and are guided by them to build research and practice that enables them to be included and valued within society albeit slowly and with much still to be done. We offer a range of projects and programmes including Family support services; education and development; research and practice development; inclusive culture and leisure; campaigns and co-chair the UK changing places toilet consortium; information sharing, multisensory story and narrative approaches including the PAMIS library of multisensory stories; and digital resources to support inclusion.  PAMIS are part of the prestigious GSK and Kings fund IMPACT award network, recognised for excellence in Innovation, Management, Partnership working, Achievement, Community Focus, and Targeting Need.      We're seeking individuals who are passionate about our cause and bring diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences to the table.  Whether you're a seasoned professional, a community leader, or an emerging talent, if you're committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Previous board experience is a plus but not required. We are committed to ensuring that half of the Board are members with carer experience, particularly family carers of a person with PMLD. We are keen to hear from people with this experience and/or anyone with finance, IT, legal or education backgrounds in particular but not exclusively.      Time Commitment:   Attendance at our Quarterly Board meetings across the year – 4 hours per meeting; Board away day – an additional half day will be added to a Board meeting; an additional four hours per quarter if you join a sub committee; occasional attendance at PAMIS or cross sector events and some preparation and reading in advance of meetings.  How to Apply:   If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference and where you will be valued and respected for your contributions, energy and skills please get in touch. For an application please contact Fiona Harper, Company Secretary at fiona.harper@pamis.org.uk.  If you want more information about PAMIS please contact our CEO Jenny Miller – jenny.miller@pamis.org.uk. Join us in our mission to support a more inclusive society for everyone and together, we can make a lasting impact.      #VolunteerLeaders #BoardMemberSearch #JoinOurBoard #NonprofitBoard #CharityBoard #VolunteerOpportunity #BoardOfDirectors #GiveBack #CommunityLeaders #MakeADifference #ServeOnABoard #BoardRecruitment #Volunteerism #NonprofitLeadership #ChangeMakers #pmld #learningdisabilities