Author Archives: PCAN Admin

Own the Room – how to prepare for and get the most out of meetings with professionals

About this workshop • 💬 Learn how to prepare for meetings with schools, health, and social care professionals• 🧠 Find ways to gain in confidence and raise your self esteem• 🛠️ Get practical tools and phrases to help you speak … Continue reading

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Help improve wheelchair services in Calderdale and Kirklees

People who use the wheelchair service in Calderdale and Kirklees provided by Ross Care are being invited to share their views and experience of the service. Ross Care provide clinical assessments, posture and mobility equipment such as wheelchairs, repair and … Continue reading

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Discounts on Days out – Maxcard

Enjoy discounts on days out at a range of venues across the country with the Maxcard – a discount card for families of children with additional needs of for children in foster care. Information on where you can use the … Continue reading

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Local Offer Live 23 October 2025

The Kirklees Local Offer Live event takes place on Thursday 23rd October 9.15 to 5.15 at the Accu Staium (formerly John Smith’s Stadium) Huddersfield. There will be 80 providers across health, social care, education, activities for children and adults, advice … Continue reading

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WACKY -summer holiday activities

WACKY offers a packed programme of activities for young people with disabilities aged 10 – 25yrs to take part in over the summer holiday.  Projects will be based at Little Deer Wood Activity Centre Shepley Bridge Marina, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield. WF14 … Continue reading

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Kirklees Area SEND Inspection

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are visiting Kirklees, as part of an inspection. They will be looking at arrangements for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) The inspection takes place w/c 16th June. … Continue reading

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Trustees and Volunteers needed

PCAN is looking for new Trustees and Volunteers. Do you want to make a difference in the lives of families who have children and young adults with additional needs? Join our positive, dedicated team and help make a meaningful impact.  Your … Continue reading

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PCAN AGM and Big Meet Up

PCAN’s Annual General Meeting is taking place on Tuesday 5th November at Northorpe Hall, Mirfield starting 9.30 am. We will have a guest speaker,  lunch will be provided, and we aim to finish around 1 PM. Agenda 9.30      … Continue reading

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Activities at Cliffe House, Shepley, Huddersfield

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Sportworks summer activities

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