Author Archives: PCAN Admin
Making access easy with the access card!
What is the Access Card? Information, Evidence, Discounts and Opportunities for Disabled People The Access Card is a card like no other, we translate your disability / impairment into symbols which highlight the barriers you face and the reasonable adjustments … Continue reading
Saturday Morning Activity Club at Compass Bridge
Compass Bridge have just sent us details of a Saturday Morning activity club for ages 8-18. Please contact them for the application forms and more details. Contact information is on the flyer below.
Year round and holiday activities for children with additional needs.
Here is a link to information about after school and holiday activities for children with additional needs ages 8+. For more information on each activity please contact the individual provider whose details are all listed.
Maxcards – Affordable days out with your child with additional needs and family
Great discounts on days out across the UK Max Card is a discount card scheme which aims to make days out more affordable for children and young people with additional needs (up to age 25) and their families/carers . It is … Continue reading
Preparing for Adulthood 2016 – 12 October 2016 Huddersfield
Preparing for Adulthood – Local Offer Live 2016 Wednesday 12 October 2016 1 to 5 pm John Smith Stadium, Stadium Way, off Leeds Road, Huddersfield HD1 6PG (Free admission) This event, organised by Kirklees Council, is to bring information on the Local Offer website … Continue reading
PCAN social events
Many of our members tell us how helpful it is to meet other parents to share knowledge and experiences so we run several informal ‘meet and chat’ events. You’re very welcome to come along to any of our events listed … Continue reading
Your views on short breaks and respite services in Kirklees are needed
Kirklees Council is looking to make savings wherever they can due to reduced funding from Central Government. One of the areas they are looking to make cuts is short breaks and respite, in particular the YPAT (Young People’s Activity Team) … Continue reading
Summer Activities for Children with Additional Needs
This factsheet lists organisations that can provide you with help and support in community settings. The information is based on projects funded by Kirklees Council, and supported by Greater Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Group and North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group. Please … Continue reading
Changes to CAMHS Services in Kirklees
Changes to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Kirklees You are invited to our events to find out about: How Assessment for Autistic Spectrum Conditions is changing How CAMHS services will change in next 1 to 5 years (Transformation … Continue reading
PCAN Social Events – forthcoming dates
Are youa parent of a child with additional needs? Please come along to one of our parent carer drop in sessions where you can enjoy a cuppa and some cake whilst meeting other parent carers for support/friendship and useful information. … Continue reading
