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Brain injury in childhood can lead to cognitive, behavioural, movement and mobility difficulties, but what about the lesser-known and less obvious clinical consequences? In this in-person conference, a panel of leading paediatric consultants will explore some of these medical conditions: how to spot them, their cause, affect and treatment. Join us for our first in-person event in two years, with a very informative range of presentations and our first drinks reception too. We look forward to welcoming you. Book here: https://events.irwinmitchell.com/paediatricpathwaysconference

About the event Over the ​last ten years, Breathe Arts Health Research has delivered their clinically effective Breathe Magic Intensive Therapy Programme for young people aged 7-19 with hemiplegia. Young people work alongside world-renowned Magic Circle magicians and occupational therapists to perform specially selected magic tricks designed to develop hand and arm function, cognitive abilities, self-confidence and independence. This award-winning approach to therapy is grounded in world-class medical research, giving young people access to 78 hours of intensive therapy. In this exclusive event, Yvonne Farquharson, Breathe’s Managing Director and Founder and Clinical Lead Rebecca Johnson will discuss the programme, including: […]

About the event What is hippotherapy? What opportunities are there for equine activities for people with a disability? What is the evidence base underpinning practice? Riding for Rehab is a multi-disciplinary independent practice providing equine-facilitated therapy to adults and children. In this webinar, you’ll hear about the work they do and why they’re so passionate about this therapy treatment. They’ll provide examples from their current caseload. There’ll be an opportunity for questions and discussion at the end. We look forward to seeing you. Book here: https://events.irwinmitchell.com/Equinetherapy

Event Details Event: Parent/Carer Event: WhistlePunks – Urban Axe Throwing Date: 18/04/2022 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Cost: £7.50 Total tickets: 20 Available tickets: 7 Location WhistlePunks Millennium Square, The Electric Press, Leeds, LS2 3AD   Please note that Little Hiccups events are for families that have children that have disabilities or additional needs. You will need to be registered before booking on. We always welcome new families but please register first.   Website: https://whistlepunks.com/location/leeds Booking opens Wednesday 30th March 2022 at 6pm Another one for our Parent/Carers! This one is definitely 18+. We’ve booked Axe Throwing at WhistlePunks in Leeds. We’re hoping to get some […]

vent Details Event: Soft Play at KidZone Date: 24/04/2022 Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Cost: £0.00 – £3.50 Total tickets: 130 Available tickets: 36 Location Kidzone No.1 Chestnut Court, Lotherton Way, Garforth,, Leeds, LS25 2JY   Please note that Little Hiccups events are for families that have children that have disabilities or additional needs. You will need to be registered before booking on. We always welcome new families but please register first.   Website: http://www.kidzoneplaycentre.co.uk/ Booking opens Monday 28th March 2022 at 6pm Maximum of 65 children. If there are no children tickets available, they are sold out. Please do not add children using adult tickets. […]

Event Details Event: Ice Skating at Planet Ice Date: 21/05/2022 Time: 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm Cost: £5.00 Total tickets: 200 Available tickets: 187 Location Planet Ice Leeds Elland Road, Beeston , Leeds, LS11 0EY   Please note that Little Hiccups events are for families that have children that have disabilities or additional needs. You will need to be registered before booking on. We always welcome new families but please register first. Booking opens: Wednesday 13th April 2022 Weblink: https://planet-ice.co.uk/locations/leeds/ We’re very excited about this one! Little Hiccups have hired out the Planet Ice Skating Rick exclusively for our families. We have a two hour slot to […]

We’re taking bookings now for a very special Easter Dance Party in collaboration with music charity, Soundabout! We’ll be teaching a special routine and grooving along to the group’s favourite tunes! Tues 12th April, 11am – 12pm on Zoom Register here: https://www.soundabout.org.uk/easter/

Communication Matters International AAC Conference The Communication Matters International AAC Conference is the UK’s leading annual AAC event, with a diverse programme of plenaries, presentations, posters and an exhibition held over two and a half days. The conference provides a unique forum to meet and exchange information with representatives from all disciplines associated with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including AAC users, parents, personal assistants, professionals and suppliers of AAC equipment. Communication Matters encourages and supports AAC users to attend. This year’s conference will be held at the University of Leeds, a prestigious ‘world class’ conference venue. Integral to the conference […]

Following on from our consultation process we are proposing to set up regular information & support sessions for parents & carers – these will run every half term and we will have regular guests from relevant organisations in Leeds but we will also be guided by you as to what support and information would be useful. We propose that the sessions will run on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening at 21 Co. in Headingley from 7.00pm – 8.30pm and there will be an option to join the session online. This is all new for us so we are very open to suggestions about how these sessions […]