Category Archives: Good Information
‘Looking after me’ – self management course for unpaid carers
This self-management course is about you making time to look after your own health needs. It aims to help you take more control of your situation and make a difference to your life. It will cover: • relaxation techniques • … Continue reading
World autism awareness day – information on PCAN website
The 2nd April 2014 is World autism awareness day. We have included information on our website to help raise awareness about autistic spectrum disorders, including: What is autism Steps involved in getting a diagnosis Support you may receive once you … Continue reading
Disabled friendly table tennis sessions at Deighton
Deighton Table Tennis Club & Deighton Sports Arena Are Running Social Table Tennis Sessions Every Thursday Morning 10am until 12pm From March 20th They offer Excellent venue and lighting offering the use of six tables for the full two hours, … Continue reading
CAMHS UPDATE 27th MARCH 2014
CAMHS UPDATE 27 MARCH 2014 We have heard from Ann Brown, Director for CAMHS with the following updates: SWYFT designed a recovery plan for the service which has now been fully signed up to by Commissioners and Local Authority Senior … Continue reading
Research project would like to meet parents/carers of deaf children with autism
The University of Manchester, in partnership with the Leeds and York NHS Foundation Trust are carrying out research to improve how autism is assessed and diagnosed for deaf children and their families. If you have a deaf child with autism aged … Continue reading
Great Discounts on days out across the UK with a Max Card
Max Card is a discount card scheme which aims to make days out more affordable for children with additional needs and their families/carers. It is valid at over 240 venues across the UK and allows entry for 2 adults and 2 children. The … Continue reading
Open National Athletics Championship & Festival of Athletics – 28/6/14
The Open national athletics championship is Mencap Sport’s competition for athletes with a learning disability. It takes place on 28 June 2014 at 10.30 am at Manchester Regional Arena, Sportcity, Gate 13, Rowsley Street, Manchester, M11 3FF You can enter if you : are … Continue reading
Caudwell Children Family Support – need help finding the services you are entitled to?
Caudwell Children’s Family Support programme offers families with a disabled or seriously ill child (0-18) the support they need. The free service works around the needs of families, using skilled volunteers to help with practical necessities like applying for grants, … Continue reading
Welcome to PCAN
Welcome to the PCAN! We are the independent, parent-led forum in Kirklees for all parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs aged from birth to 25 years. You are in the right place to find lots of good … Continue reading
Cerebra Transition into Adulthood Event – 20/5/14 in Leeds
Cerebra are holding an event entitled ‘Disabled Children and their transition into adulthood: the law and good practice’ on: Tuesday 20th May 2014, 9.30am – 3pm At the Queens Hotel, City Square, Leeds LS1 1PJ Cost: £11 Parents, carers and … Continue reading
