Monthly Archives: July 2014
The Childrens Sleep Charity – supporting families of children with a disability with sleep problems
Sleep issues are highly prevalent in children with additional needs with an estimated 86% of children suffering from them. Unfortunately there tends to be very little support available which can lead many families into crisis. The Children’s Sleep Charity is … Continue reading
WACKY Activities for young people with disabilities – Summer 2014
WACKY – Wild Activities Challenging Kirklees Young People! Kirklees Council along with the Duke of Edinburgh Award are offering a range of activities for young people aged 13 – 25yrs with disabilities. Please see the image below for more details. … Continue reading
Music event for people with Dementia and/or Learning disabilities – 25th July 2014
Stanley’s training project are a not for profit organisation specifically set up to support people who have not had the chance to gain any type of employment or training. Their mission statement is: “To promote social inclusion through enabling and … Continue reading
Young Minds: Petition against cuts to children and young people’s mental health services
Here’s a message from Young Minds: On Friday we released the results of our latest FOI on cuts to CAMHS, and yet again it’s really depressing news: 77% of local clinical commissioning groups and 55% of local authorities who responded to … Continue reading
Flame Celebration: Disability Sport and Physical Activity Event – 31st July 2014 11am – 3pm
Enjoy a free day filled with sport, physical activity, horticultural activity and live entertainment, organised by Kirklees Council. Booking a place is advisable, but not essential. Please email: sport.development@kirklees.gov.uk or phone 01484 234093. Please see the image below for more … Continue reading
Update on ‘Care closer to home’ – Summary of consultations to date
NHS Greater Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Group has pulled the information from the previous events and other engagement activities into a report (see below). The feedback from the ongoing engagement activities has been used to help develop and refine models of … Continue reading
Little Stars Stay and Play – summer 2014 sessions
Here are details of Huddersfield Downs Syndrome Support Group’s Stay and Play summer sessions.
Disability Sport Yorkshire Annual Awards Dinner
The Disability Sport Yorkshire Annual Awards Dinner will be held at The Pavillion Banqueting Suite, Elland Road, Leeds on Friday 12th September 2014. The event will once again be a celebration of sporting endeavor and achievement. Nominations are invited in all … Continue reading
Growing works – Summer Events
This summer Growing works have loads of family activities going on! Please forward this to any families you feel could benefit. Sprout sessions are free, outdoor activities for families who have children with additional needs. Enjoy spending time together as … Continue reading
