Category Archives: Good Information
Visual Impairment Coaching Course
This course teaches you methods and good practice for coaching people with a visual impairment. The course takes place at Lightwaves Leisure Centre, Wakefield, WF1 3LJ on Wednesday 18th March, 6.30 – 9.30pm. Please click on the image below for … Continue reading
Comunity Transport needs for Kirklees – have your say
We have been informed by Kirklees Council that Community Transport Calderdale Ltd (CTC) have aspirations to extend their services into Kirklees, trading as Community Transport Calderdale and Kirklees. CTC is an independent local charity operating in Calderdale, whose successful growth has positively … Continue reading
Motorcycle activities for young people with additional needs – February 2015
Bumpy Motorcycle Activity Centre are running some free activities for young people (aged 8 – 19 years) with additional needs who live in Kirklees. The date for sessions in February half term is Tuesday 17th February. To book a place … Continue reading
Self-help resilience training for parents of children with additional needs – more 2015 dates
A number of new dates are now available for 2015. Please click on the flyer below for details of dates, venues and how to book a place. Please note that the contact for booking a place has changed to: Janette Darwin, … Continue reading
Care Act implementation in Kirklees – how to be involved
Please find below a copy of a letter from Kirklees Council inviting residents, people who access social care and their carers to discuss upcoming changes and how you can be involved. An initial session has been arranged for 29th January … Continue reading
Cliffe House Christmas/New Year events – places still available
Lunch with Santa There are a few places left for the Lunch with Santa at 1200 on 22nd and 23rd December from only £3.95 for children/£9.50 adults with a ‘Caribbean Twist’. Pre-booked breakfast with Santa on Christmas Eve is now … Continue reading
Fledglings – suppliers of practical products that help improve the lives of disabled children
Fledglings is a national charity that finds and sells products that improve the lives of disabled children and their families. They specialise in providing practical products which help address everyday problems faced by children and young people with disabilities, including unusual items … Continue reading
Help with fuel bills and keeping warm at home
Contact a Family have lots of useful information about financial help with fuel bills and tips for keeping warm at home. A list of financial schemes and grants, including The Warm Home Discount Scheme and Cold Weather Payments, can be … Continue reading
Counting the Costs Campaign – get involved
Contact a Family recently launched their Counting the Costs campaign to ease the financial pressure on families with disabled children. They are asking parents and carers to send a campaign email to your MP to ask them for their support. Contact a Family … Continue reading
Can I tell you about ADHD? A guide for friends, family and professionals
In this illustrated book, Ben invites you to learn about ADHD, what it is and how it feels. He explains how he was diagnosed, the ways he has learnt to relieve his symptoms and how friends and adults at home … Continue reading
