Welcome to PCAN

Welcome to the PCAN! We are the independent, parent-led forum in Kirklees for all parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs aged from birth to 25 years.

You are in the right place to find lots of good information, links to social media for networking with other parents, and to help us to develop a strong, collective voice so that we can work in partnership with service providers across Kirklees.  Together we can improve services for our  children and young people with additional needs!

We welcome all parents or carers, whether you are just beginning to become aware that your child or young person may have additional needs, or if they have confirmed diagnosis or disability.

It is free to join, so please click the “join us” link above!

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Wacky wild activities

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PCAN Social events Apr-July 24

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Autumn enrolment available- post 16 SEND- ART

As we are aware, September isn’t necessarily the perfect start date for some young people! We know there may also be young people who started mainstream college, but couldnt cope.
We have availability at Deanclough Halifax, Leeds Art Galler, Leeds and Cartwright Hall Bradford Campuses.
Please fill in the enquiry form to book a taster day for your young person.https://pinccollege.co.uk/enquiry-form/

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Find out about Wills, Trusts, Deputyship and Power of Attorney

Hi PCAN is hosting two webinars about the above as we get so many queries from families. The events will be delivered by epseminars.co.uk and take place on:

Tuesday 12th March 11 am to 12.30 pm book a place here

Tuesday 19th March 7 pm to 8.30 pm, book a place here

This is a fantastic opportunity to find out about everything you need to think about when it comes to protecting your family. The talk is delivered in a friendly, plain-speaking way with a sprinkle of humour thrown in. It will be a whistle stop tour of Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney, Trusts, and Probate. Covering options on protecting your assets, guardians, executors, trustees, funding care and much more. At the end of the session, there will be a chance for Q & A and hopefully you will be clear about where you might want to go next.

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Huddersfield Town Foundation Sports Camps

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Kirklees Short Breaks

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Karaoke and Crafts event

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Post 16 event

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Post 16 event at the Zone, Huddersfield 25th January

PCAN is holding an information event on Thursday 25th Jan for parents of young people aged 14-25.

Where: the Zone, St Andrews Road, Huddersfield HD16PT

When: Thursday 25th January 9.30 to 12.30 pm

Who will be there?

Department for Work and Pensions (benefits information). Presentation and Q & A

Project Search: Project SEARCH is a one-year internship programme for students between ages 18 -25 with a learning disability or autism more info

Real Employment: REAL aims to support adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, autism and/or additional needs into paid, sustainable employment. We match their interests and skills to a job they want More info:

Carers Count: Advice and information about a range of topics including their benefits advice service

And of course helpers from PCAN will be there to support. Unfortunately Kirklees College are no longer able to attend.

The agenda is below:

9.30am to 10am – Welcome and introductions

10am to 10.25 Presentations and question and answer sessions from Carers Count, Department of

                              Work and Pensions, REAL employment, Project SEARCH, and Kirklees Council

assistive technology

10.30 to 10.55 Presentations and question and answer sessions from Carers Count, Department of

                              Work and Pensions, REAL employment, Project SEARCH, and Kirklees council

assistive technology

11.00 to 12.30 pm Attendees are invited to meet the services

                                 for a one to one discussion. Booked by

                                 signing the appointment sheets available

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Community Plus Drop In’s in Huddersfield

Community Plus work with people of all ages, providing flexible and personalised support. Our coordinators offer short-term support, which can be in your home, by telephone, a local venue or a mixture of all three

We listen to what’s important, we put your wellbeing at the heart of our conversations. We have a coordinator in each ward locality across Kirklees – Huddersfield, Rural, Batley/Spen and Dewsbury/Mirfield

There is no charge for the Community Plus service. However, there maybe a cost to any activity or service you decide to take part in, here are some of our activities….

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