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Great night to be had... tickets now available from the office please support.

Annual Carrigallen

10K Race/ Walk

Starting : 1pm at Carrigallen GAA Park, Co.Leitrim

Registration Fee In €10 Per Person

All Proceeds Raised Will be Donated To

Muscular Dystrophy Ireland

Event Theme: Mardi Gras

To Register Please contact:

Katherine Lyons at: 0894529351

Email: kathy.m.lyons@hotmail.com

For further information visit our facebook page at:

www.facebook.com/carrigallen10kracerunformdi

Leitrim Association of People with Disabilities (LAPWD) have been awarded the Practical Quality Assurance System for Small Organisations (PQASSO) Quality Mark Level 1 for charities. LAPWD have been working towards this award over a number of years.  A core group drawn from service  users, staff and Directors have been the driving force in LAPWD achieving this award. Support on a going basis was provided by Dermot O’Donnell from Disability Federation of Ireland

PQASSO is quality assurance system that offers a straightforward, user-friendly approach to strengthen all areas of an organisation; used systematically, it can help an organisation run more effectively and efficiently.

PQASSO is built on 12 topics or quality areas. These are the building blocks an organisation needs to be able to operate to a high standard. They are:

1. Planning
2. Governance
3. Leadership and management
4. User-centred service
5. Managing people
6. Learning and development
7. Managing money
8. Managing resources
9. Communications and promotion
10. Working with others
11. Monitoring and evaluation
12. Results

The group collated evidence to support each quality area. At each meeting the collated documentation was reviewed, and if accepted entered into an evidence file. If it was felt that any more documentation was required for any indicator an action plan to develop this documentation was prepared and actioned. When this documentation was finalised the team reviewed the evidence to date to ensure it is sufficient to mark the standard as fully met. Quality remains at the core of our work and the challenge is to maintain the standard set by PQASSO across all areas of our work and service to people with Disabilities in Leitrim.

Above : Rosaleen Kielty (manager), Ita Flynn, Kevin McGill (chairperson), Bernie fox, Bridgid Mc Gourty and Kevin Smith ( PQASSO Auditor)

A night of celebration and recognition of the dedication and work of all involved is planned for early September.

Information on PQASSO can be found at www.ces-vol.org.uk/PQASSO

 

13 Tips to Ease Stress

Use these tips to help keep stress at bay.

1. Ask yourself what you can do about the sources of your stress. Think through the pros and cons. Take action where you can.
2. Keep a positive, realistic attitude. Accept that although you can't control certain things, you're in charge of how you respond.
3. Stand up for yourself in a polite way. Share your feelings, opinions, or beliefs, instead of becoming angry, defensive, or passive.
4. Learn and practice relaxation techniques. Try breathing exercises, meditation, prayer, yoga, or tai chi.
5. Exercise regularly. You'll feel better and be more prepared to handle problems.
6. Eat healthy. Avoid too much sugar. Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. When you're stressed, you'll probably want less-nutritious foods, but if you overdo them, they'll add to your problems.
7. Try to manage your time wisely.
8. Say no, where you can, to things that would add more stress to your life.
9. Make time for hobbies and interests.
10. Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events.
11. Don't rely on alcohol, drugs, or food to help against stress. Ease up on caffeine, too.
12. Spend time with people you love.
13. Talk with a counselor or take a stress management class for more help.

This year is our 20th anniversary and we are having a 2k or 5k run, walk or roll fundraiser. Please come along and support. A Medal will be presented to all participants and there will be a trophy for the first female and first male who part take in the 5k run. Entry Fees €10 per person or €20 per family.

Everybody Welcome