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Adult Social Care Service
A carer who has helped people with learning disabilities for more than 25 years is visiting Buckingham Palace this week to collect an MBE.
Lynda Toon from Whitwick near Coalville, provides short breaks in her own home and has helped over 70 adults as well as supporting three people who live with her family long-term.
Most of these placements were for adults with learning disabilities but Lynda has also helped people with multiple disabilities, mental ill-health or alcohol dependence.
This support provides family and friends with a break from caring and has enabled many people to develop and maintain living skills, become involved in community life, activities and events and gain confidence to live independently.
Lynda, who is awarded her MBE on Thursday (12th March), also used to run a youth club from her own home and has been involved with luncheon clubs for older people, a 'mother and tots' group as well as voluntary work.
Lynda said: "I am honoured to be awarded for something I thoroughly enjoy doing."
David Sprason, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, said: "Lynda is an exceptionally hard-working and dedicated carer who always puts other people first before her own needs.
"We are proud to have someone like Lynda working for the Adult Placement Service and pleased that she has been given the recognition that her work so richly deserves by being awarded an MBE.”
The County Council's Adult Placement Service provides a variety of care and support options for adults with learning disabilities, mental ill-health and physical impairment and older people. This can include day-time support, overnight short breaks and long-term accommodation to enable carers, relatives and friends to have a rest from caring.
Becoming an adult placement carer may be of interest to anyone with experience in caring for or supporting adults with disabilities. Carers need to be willing to share their home and family life for a few hours, couple of days or a few weeks, have a bedroom to spare and are paid for the support they provide.
Anyone wanting more information should contact the Adult Placement Service on 0116 260 4660 or complete an enquiry form at: www.leics.gov.uk/adult_placement_service/can_you_care
More information is also available at:
www.leics.gov.uk/social_services/adult_placement_service
www.leics.gov.uk/social_services/learning_disability
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| Adults & Communities3 February 2012New names for care homesNine county council care homes will have new names when they transfer to Leicestershire County Care Ltd in the next few weeks. The transfer will save the council 1 million per year, while retaining places for existing residents, safeguarding the jobs of existing staff and enabling improvements such as en-suite facilities.... 03 Feb 2012 New names for care homes |
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| Adult Social Care Service25 January 2010Training scheme raises more than 3,000 for charity***Photo opportunity: 1pm, Thursday, January 28, Springboard Centre, Mantle LaneCoalville, LE67 3DW: There will be a chance to take a pic Buffet Car trainee Louisa Hallam with Howard, who received his dog Doree thanks to Hearing Dogs for the Deaf ***A Coalville-based catering training scheme for adults with learning difficulties has raised more than 3,000 towards Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. The Buffet Car, which is run by Leicestershire County Council, hosted a dinner and dance fundraising event last month in Thringstone, where nearly 100 guests attended.... 25 Jan 2010 Training scheme raises more than £3,000 for charity |
Training scheme raises more than £3,000 for charity | |
| Adult Social Care Service25 January 2010Training scheme raises more than 3,000 for charity***Photo opportunity: 1pm, Thursday, January 28, Springboard Centre, Mantle LaneCoalville, LE67 3DW: There will be a chance to take a pic Buffet Car trainee Louisa Hallam with Howard, who received his dog Doree thanks to Hearing Dogs for the Deaf ***A Coalville-based catering training scheme for adults with learning difficulties has raised more than 3,000 towards Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. The Buffet Car, which is run by Leicestershire County Council, hosted a dinner and dance fundraising event last month in Thringstone, where nearly 100 guests attended.... 26 Jan 2010 Training scheme raises more than £3,000 for charity |
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Active September forecast as Older Person's Month is launched | |
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| A woman from North West Leicestershire has been presented with an award in recognition of the 22 years of voluntary work she has dedicated to local policing and the community.... 29 Aug 2008 Police say thank you for 22 years voluntary work |
Active September forecast as Older Person's Month is launched | |
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| Chief Executive's 3 March 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting Coalville residents can keep their finger on the pulse of local issues at an interactive meeting. At Coalville Community Forum next week, people can hear from NHS County and Rutland who will be outlining their plans for the coming year and talking about changes to community health.... 02 Apr 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting |
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| Dog stolen from kennel in CoalvillePolice are appealing for information about the current whereabouts of a stolen dog that was taken from his home in Coalville last week. The incident happened sometime between 7.... 24 Jan 2012 Dog stolen from kennel in Coalville |
Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30) | |
| Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30)Officers investigating a burglary during the early hours of this morning (Monday January 30) are appealing for public help. The incident took place at about 2.... 30 Jan 2012 Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30) |
New names for care homes | |
| Adults & Communities3 February 2012New names for care homesNine county council care homes will have new names when they transfer to Leicestershire County Care Ltd in the next few weeks. The transfer will save the council 1 million per year, while retaining places for existing residents, safeguarding the jobs of existing staff and enabling improvements such as en-suite facilities.... 03 Feb 2012 New names for care homes |
Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill | |
| Adults & Communities31 January 2012Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double billThe Century Theatres spring 2012 programme leaps into action with an exciting double bill of contemporary dance presented by regional dance agency Dance4. The event on Wednesday February 8th marks the theatres first programme of professional dance and heralds a new partnership between the theatre and Dance4.... 31 Jan 2012 Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill |
Transport funding bid considered | |
| Cabinet Office3 February 2012Transport funding bid consideredLeicestershire County Council is preparing to submit a bid for 4. 5m to improve sustainable transport in and around Loughborough and Coalville.... 03 Feb 2012 Transport funding bid considered |
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Vehicle damaged in Coalville | |
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| Vehicle damaged in CoalvillePolice are appealing for witnesses after a car parked outside an address on Bridge Road in Coalville was damaged. The incident happened sometime between 1am and 8.... 30 Nov 2009 Vehicle damaged in Coalville |
Plea for photographs for miners' gala | |
| Snibston is appealing for memorabilia to contribute to its miners gala event in September. The gala, a traditional-style celebration of mining life, will feature some of the attractions that made a miners gala the highlight of the mining community s year, including a horticultural competition and a display of memorabilia.... 07 Aug 2008 Plea for photographs for miners' gala |
China Earthquake | |
| Leading Leicestershire figures are pulling together to offer vital support to the people of Sichuan in China.... 14 May 2008 China Earthquake |
Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting | |
| Chief Executive's 3 March 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting Coalville residents can keep their finger on the pulse of local issues at an interactive meeting. At Coalville Community Forum next week, people can hear from NHS County and Rutland who will be outlining their plans for the coming year and talking about changes to community health.... 02 Apr 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting |
Give nappies a 'real' chance | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 21 April 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance - photo opportunity - A new campaign is highlighting that by the time a baby is potty trained, they could have used 6,000 nappies. By turning away from disposables and making the change to real nappies, not only will people reduce the amount of waste going to landfill but they could also save up to 700.... 23 Apr 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance |