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archive-title Archives: Events Pro

Archives: Events Pro

02
Oct

Singing Hands in Ilkley

Activity Day Family Fun Day Music Session

LS29 Special Needs Group are are delighted to let you know that Singing Hands are coming to  Kings Hall Theatre, Ilkley in October and they would love to see you there. For those who don’t know Singing Hands are a great singing, signing duo. They are extremely popular performers especially for children with additional needs. They do a mixture of traditional fun songs and pop ones too. Tickets are only £9 each with (of course!) a chance to have photos with the lovely Tracy and Suzanne too. Bookings are now open – you can book here.

Bradford Leeds

03
Aug

Moving and Handling workshop for unpaid carers

Educational Webinar Workshop

This popular 3 hour workshop is back! Caring for someone else may often involve moving, lifting or physically assisting that person.Join Rich from HME Limited for an informative workshop which will give information and guidance on how to safely help the person you care for to get out of bed or transfer from sitting to standing etc. Learn how to look after yourself in order to prevent injuries.Find out if you should be using a specific piece of equipment to help you.The workshop will take place via Zoom and there should be plenty of time for you to ask questions […]

Leeds

05
Dec

Time to Create

Drop In Meetup Workshop

Create time for yourself.Join our relaxed monthly ‘bring your own craft’ group for carers. You will need to bring your own materials for sewing, painting, knitting, colouring, drawing, all crafting welcome.If you don’t have a current craft project to bring there will be some craft materials available for you to try. It will be a great place to get help and advice from like-minded creative carers or even share a craft skill you’ve learnt with the group.Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available. More Information and booking details

Leeds

04
Mar

Horsforth Carer Support Group

Meetup

This is a friendly support group for anyone caring for someone who couldn’t manage without support.This group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Grove Methodist Church in Horsforth.For further information please contact our advice line on 0113 380 4300 or visit the ‘More Information’ link below to get more details.Join us for a cuppa and a chat. More Information and booking details

Leeds

25
Aug

Walk n Talk – Temple Newsam

Activity Day Family Fun Day Meetup

Join Carers Leeds to stretch your legs as we enjoy beautiful parks together in Leeds.We invite you to join us to promote your health and well-being. No equipment needed, just get your comfy shoes and enjoy a stroll and a chat together.We will meet at 11am August 25th at Temple Newsam.To book a place, by the 23rd August, visit the link below. More Information and booking details

Leeds

18
Sep

Autism & SEN friendly sessions at LaserZone

Activity Day Family Fun Day Sport

Autism & SEN friendly sessions at LaserZone Sunday September 18th 2022 Booking released Mon 1st Aug at 6pm We’ve hired out LaserZone at Xscape in Castleford for Little Hiccups Families. It will be party style with gaming time and food and we have two slots available at 10am and 11am. The 10am will be quieter with less public around so please let me know on booking if you think your child will benefit from a quieter environment. I cannot promise that you will get the 10am slot as I think that it may the majority of children attending, but I will try! Each […]

Leeds

19
Sep

Getting the Best out of Your University Experience – Workshop

Educational Webinar

Get informed and live your life your way with these informative online workshops! Navigating the transition into adulthood, being independent, securing funding/PA’s, going to University etc… it can all be one big overwhelming nightmare! We’re excited to announce that CP Teens UK has partnered with LiveYou! LiveYou’s mission is to enable those with physical disabilities to live life without limits by removing barriers and turning, what would ordinarily be disadvantages, into advantages. They are a user-led organisation and specialise in helping young adults. WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE – Care Funding & Your Rights MONDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER – Getting the Best University […]

Bradford Calderdale Kirklees Leeds Wakefield

07
Nov

PA Recruitment & Managing the Relationship

Educational Webinar

Get informed and live your life your way with these informative online workshops! Navigating the transition into adulthood, being independent, securing funding/PA’s, going to University etc… it can all be one big overwhelming nightmare! We’re excited to announce that CP Teens UK has partnered with LiveYou! LiveYou’s mission is to enable those with physical disabilities to live life without limits by removing barriers and turning, what would ordinarily be disadvantages, into advantages. They are a user-led organisation and specialise in helping young adults. WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE – Care Funding & Your Rights MONDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER – Getting the Best University […]

Bradford Calderdale Kirklees Leeds Wakefield

25
Aug

Carers Leeds Family Fun Day

Activity Day Family Fun Day Fundraising

This event is for families who have children with additional needs. Thursday 25th August 2022 11:30am – 2pm Vinery Centre, 20 Vinery Terrace, LS9 9LU Expect entertainment from Shabang Theatre, juggler / circus act Matthew Tiffany, Boccia, face painting, crafts, soft play, sensory room, and lots more! Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Secure your place here – Family Fun Day or call 0113 380 4300 to book.

Leeds

14
Sep

Public Transport Workshop

Research

Public Transport Workshop by the Institute for Transport Studies, University of LeedsWednesday 14th September 2022 – 1:30pm till 4pm   Have you ridden by bus or train more than once in the last 3 months? If so we’d like to hear about your experiences using public transport. We are recruiting participants for a workshop session on Wednesday 14th September from 13:30 to 16:00. The session will be relaxed, with fun activities designed to help you describe your experience of using public transport.You’ll be given a £25 shopping voucher for attending the workshop, plus we’ll pay reasonable travel costs (bus fares, parking). Tea/Coffee/Water/Biscuits […]

Leeds

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Some West Yorkshire CANN Organisations

Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service.

Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service offers high quality, person centred, radical and innovative services to people experiencing mental health crisis. We are open when many other services are closed. We provide free, confidential, non-judgemental, non-directive, empathic and respectful support.We have services for adults and young people in Leeds, and West Yorkshire. SERVICES AVAILABLE IN LEEDS, WF3, WF10, BD4, & BD11: FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: Safe Phone (formerly known as Teen Connect) Call: 0808 800 1212 (freephone) Text: 07984 436680 Online support: https://www.lslcs.org.uk/services/cyp-services/safe-phone/ Open from 3:30pm to 8pm, every day of the year Safe Phone provides emotional support and signposting by phone, online chat or text for anyone aged 11-18, including parents and carers who are living in Leeds, WF3, WF10, BD4 and BD11 needing someone to talk to. Safe Zone offers face-to-face in-person support for young people aged 11-17 and their parent/carers across 2 locations in Leeds. Providing emotional support and mental health crisis support in a place of sanctuary. We can fund taxis to and from support once booked in for support – call 0113 819 8189 or 07593 529367 between 16:00-20:30 on the evening of need to request a visit. http://www.safezoneleeds.org.uk Wednesday: Northpoint Wellbeing, Small Mill, Chadwick Street, LS10 1LJ Thursday: Dial […]

Dial House, 12 Chapel Street Halton, Leeds LS15 7RW

Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service.

Additional Needs Crisis Support Mental health and wellbeing support Telephone Helpline
Stripes – The West Yorkshire ADHD Charity.

Stripes provides a comprehensive range of support services for individuals and families affected by ADHD. The charity provides vital services across some of the most deprived communities in West Yorkshire, where families affected by ADHD often face additional barriers to accessing support and resources. Our Mission Statement is “To empower and support neurodivergent individuals and their families across West Yorkshire, building an inclusive community where everyone can thrive.”

14 Appleton Court, Durkar, Wakefield, WF2 7AR

Stripes – The West Yorkshire ADHD Charity.

Advice Family Fun Days Holiday Playschemes Peer Support Stay n Play Telephone Helpline Training Youth Clubs
Family Action’s WESAIL.

Wakefield Early Support Advice Information Liaison (WESAIL) is available to parents and carers of a child or a young person, who has, or may have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25 years who are living within the Wakefield District. This service is also available to young people themselves and those working with families. Wakefield Early Support, Advice, Information and Liaison (WESAIL) provides a free, confidential and impartial service – which means we do not take sides and try to ensure everyone is given opportunities to express their views and feel listened to. WESAIL provide information, advice, support and signposting according to need by either by telephone or where needed on an individual or targeted basis or through events and workshops. We share details of events on the Local Offer, our facebook page and provide information through the Information Network. WESAIL offers information covering a range of matters relating to Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) including education, health, social care, personalisation, personal budgets along with benefits and leisure. The aim of the WESAIL service is to support children, young people, their parents, carers and families by providing information to navigate systems and processes so that they can play […]

Virtual

Family Action’s WESAIL.

Additional Needs Advice Outreach Telephone Helpline Training
The Yorkshire Super 1s Programme.

We are a free cricket session held on a weekly basis. These sessions are delivered by the Yorkshire Cricket Board and funded by the Lord Taverners. We provide weekly opportunities for children aged 12-25 with any form of SEND the chance to participate in weekly physical activity (usually cricket) whilst offering workshop opportunities to build a better future.

Headingley Stadium, St Michaels Ln, Leeds LS6 3PW

The Yorkshire Super 1s Programme.

Additional Needs Sport

About West Yorkshire CANN

'CANN' stands for 'Children Additional Needs Network'. Its a network for third sector, voluntary community and statutory organisations working with families and carers with children and young people with additional needs in the West Yorkshire area.

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