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The Sunshine & Smiles Winter Wonderland party will be held at the Royal Armouries in Leeds on Sunday 27th November. We’d love to hear your thoughts, ideas and suggestions… The Winter Wonderland party is our annual celebration – bringing together Sunshine & Smiles birthday and all of the special holidays that members of our network celebrate, including Christmas, Diwali, Eid, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Please let us know what kind of food, decorations and customs we could include in the celebration. We can’t promise that we’ll be able to include everything, but we’d love to recognise all of the different cultures […]

We have a lovely opportunity for families who have children or young people with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), who are in the assessment process or are just wondering if their child or young person may also have ASC. We are going to be running a Crash! Bang! Twang! music exploration session at Music House in Leeds during October half term – there will be a variety of spaces and musical instruments to try out, explore, or just observe. There will be musicians to help try out instruments and singing and the fantastic Made With […]

The Educational Health Care Plan application process, the transition into teenage years and the legal framework often present a number of challenges to children with special educational needs and their parents and carers. Join our conference where we’ll offer advice and guidance navigating these challenges successfully, and focus on what school’s really like for children with special educational needs. The session will be a great opportunity to receive specialist legal advice, and voice your concerns in an interactive discussion with others in a similar position. We’ll also explore pathways into adulthood from a parent’s perspective.   Parents of children with […]

Our Christmas Family Day on Sunday 4 December will be made up of a series of online sessions for children and young people and their families who are living with a visible difference. As well as tips and techniques on how to feel more confident, there will be guest speakers talking about their experiences of looking “different” and a family-friendly online magician session with DNA Kids. Read on for more details about the day and to find out how to register your interest. KEY DETAILS Date: Sunday 4 Dec 2021 Time: 10.30 – 2.30pm Location: Zoom Who is it aimed at? Children, young people and their […]

This group is for anyone caring for someone who couldn’t manage without your support. You’re invited to join us for a cuppa and meet other carers. For further information please contact our advice line on 0113 380 4300 or call or text Angie Thompson on 07854 481 011. Email – angela.thompson@carersleeds.org.uk

Do you look after someone who can’t manage without your help because of illness, frailty, disability or drug/alcohol problem? You are welcome to join us at this online group for female carers to share experiences of caring and access free information, advice and support. This group is one of many free carers groups. Group support is a good way to share experiences and get emotional support from other people in the same or similar situation. The groups are welcoming and friendly, give carers a break from caring and gives you the opportunity to get advice, information and support tailored towards your caring […]

This is a group for parent carers caring for a child or young person up to the age of 18 in the South Leeds area. You are invited to join us for a cuppa and a biscuit. Meet other parent carers, gain support and share experiences in a warm friendly environment. For further information please contact our advice line on 0113 380 4300 or call or text Angie Thompson on 07854 481 011. Email – angela.thompson@carersleeds.org.uk

We are absolutely delighted to announce that on 17th November, 21 Co. will be getting a visit from Manni & Reuben Coe. You may have heard about their new book: brother. do. you. love. me. – an emotionally powerful story of brotherly love. It’s a truly magical book (literally! If you’re a ‘The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe’ fan, this is for you!) that’s been written in the hope of helping others. Manni & Reuben were born in Headingley and we’re proud to be hosting a homecoming for them. It will be an informal gathering, from 1pm – 2pm […]