Louise Connop
@LuConnop
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Senior engagement manager supporting the work of sight loss councils in the Midlands. VI mum of two fantastic girls. All views are my own
West Midlands, England
Joined March 2017
Yesterday we spent the day at @WestMids_CA Network Resilience Summit, presenting to transport & built environment leaders from across the region. We discussed existing barriers, practical solutions to overcome these & shared @SLCouncils @CIHTUK E-learning resources #Collaboration
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Yesterday @SLCouncils spent the day at @NaidexShow attending some great presentations and panel discussions, meeting current and new stakeholders and chatting about @PocklingtonHub get set progress internship opportunities. #Naidex2025
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2/2 West Midlands mayor @RichParkerLab joined t9 discuss the work being done in region, acknowledging the challenges disabled people face & how as a collective we will work together to make #PositiveChange. I also joined a panel to discuss the importance of genuine coproduction.
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1/2 It’s been a very busy month for our West Midlands @SLCouncils teams this disability history month. We recently attended @WestMids_CA reducing disability inequalities summit hosted by the wonderful @ShaniDhanda on behalf of @WestMids_CA and @BhamCityCouncil.
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As part of disability history month I was recently invited along to the D.i.i.verse Hub podcast at @wlv_uni to discuss this years topic of Disability, Livelihood & Employment. We chatted about my own career & the brilliant internships programme at @PocklingtonHub. #opportunities
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This week our Birmingham & Black Country @SLCouncils team have spent time delivering situational awareness training with @bhamcommunity at @safesidecentre showcasing personal experiences within healthcare. #Learning #RealLifeScenarios #AIS
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On International day of persons with disabilities, today I have had hearing aids fitted. It’s been a huge step to accept after an accident 2 years ago, but something in time I’m hopeful will enable me to be more confident and independent in the same way as my #WhiteCane
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Brilliant day yesterday at @EuroBusExpo with @SamLeftwichTPT on behalf of @SLCouncils, sharing information about our new @CPT_UK training. Made some great new industry connections & highlighted how small things can have huge positive impact on BPS passengers
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Excited to be at @EuroBusExpo today with @DVSAgovuk showcasing our work to #MakeTransportAccessible. #Training #Collaboration #AccessibilityForAll
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Yesterday our @SLCouncils members joined colleagues from @TransportForWM to discuss real time information QR codes being rolled out across all 1400 bus stop in the West Midlands. We highlighted the challenges with the current plan & how to make them accessible for BPS commuters.
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Last week we joined colleagues from @UHBSafeguarding across the remaining hospital sites for the launch of their communication passport and dual sensory training package. We are incredibly proud of the work our @SLCouncils have done to CoDedign and CoDeliver with @uhbtrust.
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Great to work the @UHBSafeguarding team. Join @SLCouncils for the next event at Good Hope Hospital on Wednesday 23rd October to find out about the brilliant new communication passport and sensory awareness training. #AIS #CommunicationIsKey #Collaboration
A great day with the Sight Loss Council and ECLO(Eye Care Liaison Officer) at QE hospital for launch of hearing and vision work👁️👂. Do look out for the launch at other sites for in next coming weeks. Good Hope: 23rd October Heartlands: 30th October Solihull: 1st November
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Today we joined @UHBSafeguarding team at Queen Elizabeth hospital to launch their new sensory training project. We’ve worked closely with the team to develop the training, & create a new communication passport as part of our work to #MakeHealthAccessible. #AIS @SLCouncils
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This week I joined members from our Birmingham and Black Country @SLCouncils as we were invited by the @WestMidsPCC to the victims commission plan following on from our work with @WMPolice on hate crime. Ensuring the needs of blind and partially sighted people are considered.
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We were invited by @BCHCRKIRBY to join the senior leadership meeting at @bhamcommunity NHS trust to continue discussions around how we work collaboratively and ensure patients ALWAYS receive person centred care, including correspondence in their preferred format.#AIS @SLCouncils
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Today we joined colleagues from @TransportForWM, @WestMids_CA & @nationalexpress for #CatchABusMonth event in Wednesbury. We chatted to the general public, colleagues & stakeholders about how they can support blind & partially sighted passengers. #MakeTranaportAccessible
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A wonderful opportunity to come and join our fantastic West Midlands team. Closing date for applications is Sunday evening - any questions drop me a message 😊 #YouWontRegretIt #BestTeam #MakeADifference #TPT
We're hiring! We’re looking for an SLC Coordinator to support the Senior Engagement Manager (SEM) for the West Midlands team The successful candidate will help us progress our work across the region, through a person-centred approach. Closing date for applications is 22
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Last week our Birmingham & Black Country @SLCouncils took representatives from across @WestMids_CA local authorities on a sim spec walk to highlight the issues floating bus stops cause for blind and partially sighted people. #Hazards #SafeTravelForAllIsNeeded #Danger
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