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This friendly informal group, run by our volunteers Fiona and Sue, brings carers together to chat and discuss the book the group have read. Leeds Central Library provide the group with books and they currently meet about every six weeks on a Wednesday at the Carers Leeds ofice. They also keep in touch with each other through email. Carers at the group enjoy having time for themselves and the social aspect of the meetings. There is always time for a chat and a catch-up. If you are interested in joining the group, please contact Valerie Banks, Volunteer Coordinator on 07985 […]

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 September 29th at Meanwood Park.To book a place, by the 27th September, visit the link below. More Information and booking details

Tuesday 20th September at 7pm for 11-16 year olds who have a mark, scar or condition that affects their appearance. The workshop will look at themes/topics that young people who look different commonly experience, such as staring, awkward social situations and bullying, as well as navigating social media, managing friendships, getting the most out of school and the importance of self-care. We’ll also have two of our inspiring young champions talking about their lived experiences of having a visible difference. Email support@changingfaces.org.uk to find out more. Here are a few comments from the young people who came to our fully booked workshop earlier in […]

The healthy living charity is holding an event for young people with learning disabilities and their parents/carers on Thursday 8 September. You will be able to access lots of information about services, support available, social prescribing, activities and hobbies and learn more about routine health checks. There will be lots of organisations from across the district there you can meet, and there will be some activities including the smoothie-making bike, glitter face paints and giant connect four. Come along and say hello!

The SEN Integrated Assessment team would like to take a moment to thank you for your continued support this past year. Our service is growing and evolving, looking at ways in which we can improve our systems and level of communication with children, young people and their families. With GCSE results day approaching, we would like to offer our support for those with an EHC plan who were in year 11 (academic year Sept 21 to July 22). Our service acknowledges that GCSE results day can create some brand new directions. Our young people may have also changed their minds or […]

Good communication skills at 5 years of age are strongly linked with a range of positive outcomes in later life, including: reading and writing skills employment mental and physical health and wellbeing You are invited to attend an event to launch the Leeds Communication Offer. The Communication Offer describes a range of services that support speech, language, and communication development 0-19 years. The communication offer events are aimed at those who support parents and carers but if any parents or carers did want to come they would be more than welcome as would give an overview of the offer. Digital […]

Tuesday 20th September 2022 12.30 till 1.30 Online event If you work or volunteer with autistic people and / or people with ADHD and you’d like to pick up some tips and tricks on communications and design, why not grab your lunch and join us for an informal online session. Led by Shelley Russell, communications and engagement lead, Mary Jo Pearson and our graphic designer Christine Hughes will talk you through how to use some of the most common communications platforms and how to make your comms visually appealing for your audiences. Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-and-learn-tickets-406714141947

Online Beginners Yoga with Maddie from Poplar Yoga Yoga with Maddie is a free session you can access via Zoom, please email or message if you would like the link to join. Email: adminteam@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk  Mob: 07442 332678 This is a 45 minute session where we will do some calm and relaxing sequences together via the Zoom app. We will start with lovely stretches to get the body moving and help us to feel energised, followed by moments of deep breathing and relaxation at the end. Take some time to relax and refresh, and you’ll leave feeling chilled for the rest of […]

This training is for mainstream settings and groups in Leeds who provide regular activities for children and young people.    If you are interested in finding out more about the Down Syndrome Awareness training and how to make your settings more inclusive, then please see the details on our flyer and email leeds@scope.org.uk.   The training will be on Wednesday 28th September from 11-1.00pm on Microsoft Teams.  

We’ve arranged to go see the animals at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The park has over 400 animals with over 70 different species. It is fully accessible and has a Changing Place facility if needed. The majority of the pathways throughout the main park are level, with shallow gradients in areas. All pathways are accessible to wheelchair users. We’re visiting early October so hopefully the weather will be good, but please be aware this is an outdoor event and will be going on whatever the weather. It is relaxed and you can arrive and leave at times convenient to you. For […]