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SEND Next Choices – Getting ready for adult life is returning to Leeds first direct arena on Tuesday 24th June 2025! The event is an opportunity for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents, carers, support workers and teachers to prepare themselves for adult life. You will be able to find out about jobs, training, apprenticeships, college courses, voluntary work, leisure activities, finances, support and benefits available in Leeds. Over 70 organisations will be there on the day with support and information. There will also be information sessions about supported internships and financial support. You will be […]

Communication Matters wants to celebrate AAC and needs your help! Who do you know in your AAC community whose work or achievement should be shared and recognised?   Perhaps someone who has made a significant contribution to the arts or a resource that has demonstrated “outside the box” thinking. Maybe a researcher which has furthered the evidence base around AAC or a newcomer to the world of AAC who has made an impact. Perhaps a setting that has promoted AAC in an inclusive way or a team whose innovative work has broken down barriers.   To nominate an individual, group, team, setting, or […]

The Doing it Solo project offers a wide range of workshops for single parents of disabled children, young people and adults. For more information and how to keep up to date do email tony@bringingustogether.org.uk  

For the information on our Skills for Care workshops for those who receive Adult Social Care and who employ staff/Personal Assistants please get in touch with karen@bringingusogether.org.uk

Location: Midlands Arts Centre – Birmingham When: 20 July 2025, 10 am – 5 pm Who: 18-25 year olds directly or indirectly affected by meningitis You asked us for a day which blends connection, support and creativity, so we acted on it! Our newest event for 18-25 year olds, who have a direct or indirect experience of meningitis, promises to deliver all that and more. You can opt in to take part in a relaxed, informal session led by one of our Helpline nurses, which may help you to navigate life after an experience of meningitis. We’ll welcome new faces and catch […]

The Anxiety Management Course is for adults. It’s a free Meningitis Now online course of learning and self-help for anxiety for people who’ve a direct experience of bacterial or viral meningitis.   What: Anxiety Management Course When: Six consecutive Wednesdays 1.30-3pm, Wednesday 18 June – Wednesday 23 July Where: Online via Zoom Who: Adults aged 18 and over who have had meningitis. Meningitis can have a variety of long-term impacts. While recovery is straightforward for some, it is more complicated for others. Lingering effects can include headaches and fatigue as well as anxiety. Anxiety can take many forms. For some people it might be […]

Over the past year, our students have explored theatre, dance, and music—and now they’re excited to share what they’ve been working on with you! Come along and celebrate their imagination, expression, and creative growth in a joyful showcase of original work. Dates: 11&12 June at 7 pm Tickets: £5 Where: Mind the Gap Studios Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/performance-academy-showcase-tickets-1357010668439

The festival will include an exhibition telling the story of the research, as well as theatre, dance, and film from seven participating arts organisations: About Face, Confidance, Hijinx, Lung Ha, Mind the Gap, OpenTheatre, and Under the Stars. It is free to attend, and the programme will be the same on both days, so you only need to come on one of the days! Dates: 19 June 5-8pm, 20 June 2.15- 5pm. Tickets: Free to attend. Where: Creative Centre at York St John University Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/im-me-festival-tickets-1220856317109?aff=oddtdtcreator

https://www.downsyndromebradford.com/charity-gig-event Includes performance by dance21, opening speech by George Webster, Voices of Yorkshire Choir, Guiseley Jazz Band, Wild Geese, All Together Now choir, children’s games, tombolas, cake stall, food stalls and bar.

Are you aged 13-17 and living with hydrocephalus or spina bifida? Come and be part of our supportive and fun community! Location: Virtual Join us for an engaging virtual session designed to help us get to know each other better. Whether you’re new or already know some of the group, this is a great opportunity to connect and make new friends! We will playing games and using this group as a way to get to know each other better. We want you to tell us what you would like to do in these groups each month Why Join? • Meet […]