Monthly Archives: October 2013

Fledglings – practical products to improve the life of children with additional needs

Fledglings is a national charity that finds and sells products that improve the lives of disabled children and their families. They specialise in providing practical products which help address everyday problems faced by children and young people with disabilities, including unusual items … Continue reading

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Visit the PCAN stall at the Kirklees Autism Show today – 29/10/13 – 2pm – 4.30pm

PCAN are pleased to confirm that we have a stand at the Kirklees Autism Show on 29 October at the Huddersfield Town Hall!  There will be lots of relevant stallholders covering key areas like support groups, employment, transition, health, diagnosis … Continue reading

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Invitation to Press Launch of the Eureka! Story – 12th Nov 2.30pm – 4pm

Eureka! The National Children’s Museum would like to invite you to the launch of The Eureka! Story, a new visitor initiative designed to help children with disabilities prepare for their visit to Eureka! You can also find out about their wider Helping … Continue reading

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Spooky Stories Half Term Theatre School

Spooky Stories Half Term – Monday 28 – Thursday 31 October Mind The Gap will be running a Spooky Stories Half Term Theatre School which is open to 11-19 year olds with a learning disability in the West Yorkshire region from … Continue reading

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Invitation to SWYT ‘Transforming Our Services’ Feedback Sessions

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS  Foundation Trust (SWYT) have collated the information from their previous ‘Transforming Our Services’ events, and it is available on their website: They will be holding a series of events to feedback their findings, inform people … Continue reading

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Dear PCAN members PCAN Annual General Meeting 2013 You are warmly invited to come and join us for the PCAN Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday 18th November to be held at  Northorpe Hall, Mirfield from 7 – 9.30 pm Last year’s AGM  was … Continue reading

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New National Autistic Society Helpline Specialist – Exclusions Advisor

We have received some information from Andrew Cutting, the new NAS Helpline Specialist Exclusions Advisor. His role has two main responsibilities: 1) to provide information and advice to parents, when a child or young person with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) … Continue reading

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Volunteering Opportunity at TotalVoice

TotalVoice Wakefield, Advocacy and Mentoring Services are looking for volunteers to help people with Autism lead a full and active life in the community. Please click on the image below for more details.

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Kirklees Council Winter Holiday Activities for children with additional needs and their families

Please click on the link below to view the winter holiday activities being run by Kirklees Council’s Integrated Youth Support Service and Disabled Children’s Service.   They recommend that parents and carers ring any activity they are interested in attending and … Continue reading

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SWYT Transforming Services Autumn Events

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYT) are holding two events in November to feedback what they are planning to do as a result of the comments and ideas they received at the previous transformation events and how you … Continue reading

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