Category Archives: Good Information

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Batley Vintage Day 28th May 2016

A fantastic day of entertainment, dancing, classic cars and motorbikes, and people in Vintage dress. This year they even have a vintage ice-cream van and a vintage mobile hair salon! Not to mention a fly past by a Lancaster bomber, … Continue reading

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Tennis for all at Greenhead Park on 22nd June 2016

An inclusive tennis event is taking place at Greenhead park on 22nd June 2016 between 10am – 2pm, as part of Learning Disability Week. This is a great opportunity to try out tennis and learn some new skills. Inclusive tennis is about making … Continue reading

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Sports Wheelchair Movement Course for teachers & support staff

Wheelpower are running a free course on Tuesday 7th June 2016 at Newsome High School 3.30pm – 6pm. It is for anyone who supports wheelchair users within education. The aims of the course are for you to: Understand the underpinning … Continue reading

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