by Site_Admin | Oct 2, 2017
These time limited sessions bring together parents and carers whose child has recently received a diagnosis or identification of a disability or additional need. They offer the opportunity to share information, advice and friendship of others who are in a similar position, while the children play.
We’ve held quite a few of these sessions now across the County especially after securing grant funding from Midcounties Co-operative – a BIG THANK YOU to them. Keep checking this page for details on forthcoming sessions.
by Site_Admin | Oct 2, 2017
Here’s a novel idea – join one of our walking groups to chill out and get some fresh air and exercise all at the same time!
Funded through WPH Charitable Trust we’ve already enjoyed walks throughout 2016 at Ryton Pools and Stratford-upon-Avon, and now we’re looking to get more arranged for 2017 in these delightful locations.
So dust off the walking boots and keep an ear out for news of next year’s dates!
If you’d like to express interest in these groups, complete and return the application form available for download HERE
by Site_Admin | Oct 2, 2017
We know that Carers can suffer from poor health and back pain, find it difficult to maintain healthy diet and exercise, experience the pressures of juggling family life, be emotionally drained, stressed or sleep badly, feel emotions of guilt, resentment, anger, lifelessness and depression. Not everyone ticks all these boxes but a part of it seems to strike a chord with some of the families we talk to.
We are always keen to support families in any way we can and for this service we wanted you to be the ‘centre of attention’ for a change – our Who Cares We Care programme of seven sessions did just that for a group of parents and carers and we were so delighted to get extra funding from Awards for All to run more! These inspiring Parent and Carer Workshops not only celebrated the joys of caring for a child, young person or adult but also considered the emotional and practical stresses and what strategies could be helpful. We all learned from each other as well as experienced practitioners.
If you’d like to hear a clip of Lynne talking about Who Cares We Care follow this link.
If you’d like to read the report on this programme click here.
by Site_Admin | Oct 2, 2017
Calling All Parents, Carers and Supporters!
We thoroughly enjoyed hosting our informal drop in sessions last year, it was lovely to see so many of you and to catch up on your news and we’re delighted to be bringing you more of these informal sessions during 2017.
Our experienced parents/carers will be on hand to answer any questions you have about what local and national support is available, where to turn to next after a recent diagnosis and much more.
It’s the perfect opportunity to speak to someone who has ‘been there’ themselves, understands the system and can advise & guide to hopefully make things smoother for the future.
Click here for more details on Coffee & Chat, Ridgeway School Warwick, June 21st
Click here for more details on Coffee & Chat, Welcombe Hills School, June 30th
Click here for more details on Coffee & Chat, Oakwood School, Nuneaton, July 11th
by Site_Admin | Oct 2, 2017
Would you know what to do in a Crisis?
Thanks for joining us to learn some basic and easy to master skills with the British Red Cross recently. We hope to run more of these in the future, get in touch to let us know you’re interested in joining us.
These special sessions are FREE and OPEN TO ALL parents of children with disabilities, additional or special needs.
