Monthly Archives: June 2014
PCAN Kirklees events to celebrate Carers Week 2014
To celebrate carers week we are holding a coffee morning and afternoon on 13th June 2014 and on the 14th June we will be joining Carers Count in Huddersfield town centre to raise awareness about the support available to carers … Continue reading
British Heart Week 7th – 15th June 2014
British Heart Week (BHW) aims to raise awareness about heart conditions, the risk factors for developing heart problems and what treatments and support are available. We have summarised some of the information about conditions which can affect younger people on … Continue reading
Carers Week – 9th – 15th June 2014
There are almost 7 million unpaid carers in the UK (around 1 in 10 people), and this figure is rising. Carers Week is an annual campaign that celebrates and recognises the valuable contribution that people make when they look after … Continue reading
Have your say on Changes to Walk-in services in Kirklees
Walk-in services currently operate from two locations in North Kirklees – a nurse-led service within Dewsbury District Hospital and a GP-led service at School House GP Practice, also in Dewsbury. Walk-in services have been a popular NHS service for a … Continue reading
New arrangements for children and young people with special educational needs – what the changes will mean for you
The Children and Families Act will change the way in which children and young people with Special Educational Needs and disabilities are supported at school and in the community. The Act will be implemented in stages starting in September 2014. The … Continue reading
June is Motor Neurone disease Awareness Month
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is the name for a relatively rare condition where parts of the nervous system become damaged. This causes progressive muscle weakness, usually with muscle wasting. It affects around 5,000 people at any one time in the UK. If you … Continue reading
Myth-busting guidance to new SEN laws from IPSEA
Special Educational Needs (SEN) laws are changing in September. IPSEA is a national charity providing free legally based advice to families who have children with special educational needs. Amongst the wealth of information they provide on their website, they have produced … Continue reading
