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International Stammering Awareness Day – 22nd October 2014
Next week families and organisations around the world will be raising awareness about stammering / stuttering. Here is an information sheet that was written by 10 year old Kane, to share with his friends and teachers at school. We think … Continue reading
World Osteoporosis Day – 20th October 2014
This year World Osteoporosis Day is focusing on osteoporosis in men. Around 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 will experience a bone fracture due to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease which gradually weakens the bones, which can … Continue reading
October 2014 – Kirklees Council holiday activities for children with additional needs and their families
Please click on the image below to see details about October half term holiday activities for children with additional needs in Kirklees. These have been organised by the council’s Youth Support Service and Disabled Children’s Service. It is recommended that … Continue reading
Archery Sessions for people with a disability
Archery sessions for people with a disability take place every Saturday 3.30pm – 4.30pm at Dewsbury Sports Centre. Sessions are held for juniors and adults. Have-a-go sessions No experience required All equipment provided Qualified archery instructors For further details please … Continue reading
Leeds Deaf Juniors Football Club – coaching sessions for 2014-2015 season
Leeds Deaf Juniors Football Club are pleased to announce their coaching sessions for the 2014-15 season. Coaching sessions take place at: Sports Hall, Leeds City Academy, Woodhouse Cliff, Leeds, LS6 2LG On Sundays throughout 2014-15 (see image below for dates), 10am … Continue reading
‘Right to have’ a personal health budget – from October 2014
People that are entitled to NHS Continuing Healthcare now have the ‘right’ to a personal health budget. Clinicians can also offer personal health budgets to others that they feel may benefit from the additional flexibility and control. The NHS Mandate … Continue reading
Northern Ballet – dance programme for people aged 16+ with a mild/moderate learning disability
Ability is an exciting new one day dance course specifically created for people with mild to moderate learning disabilities. The course will enable people to train, create and perform alongside professional dancers in our state of the art studios in … Continue reading
Exercise, Movement and Dance Survey
The Exercise, Movement and Dance Partnership are currently running a survey to obtain insight into the needs of people with a disability in relation to Exercise, Movement and Dance. The survey is designed to get the views and opinions of … Continue reading
World Arthritis Day – 12th October 2014
World Arthritis Day raises awareness of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) amongst the general public and the medical community and aims to influence public policy. The theme of this year’s campaign is living better and ageing well – providing advice … Continue reading
World Mental Health Day – 10th October 2014
Every year the Mental Health Foundation celebrates World Mental Health Day. This year they are highlighting Schizophrenia. Worldwide Schizophrenia affects around 26 million people. Schizophrenia affects how a person thinks, feels, and acts but it’s actually a word that describes a number of … Continue reading
