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archive-title Archives: Events Pro

Archives: Events Pro

10
Nov

Christmas Card Competition

Workshop

Irwin Mitchell are hosting a festive drawing competition for children with additional needs, where the winner’s artwork will feature on the front cover of our Christmas card. The lucky winner will also receive the latest iPad Air, while two runners up will each receive a £50 Amazon voucher. We welcome entries from all children with additional needs. Please encourage them to get involved and to create their design on an A4 piece of paper showing what Christmas means to them. Once finished, take a picture of their drawing and email it to us on christmascomp@irwinmitchell.com. Please include their name, age, […]

Newcastle and Surrounds Northumberland Tyne & Wear and surrounds

24
Mar

Communication Matters AAC Awards 2023 – Nominations Now Open

Exhibition

Join Communication Matters for a special evening of celebration at the AAC Awards 2023. Hosted at the University of Leeds on the 24th of March 2023 the awards ceremony will include a drinks reception, dinner, as well as the announcement of the winners of the ten award categories. Entertainment will include a set from Communication Matters Patron, Lost Voice Guy, and a live DJ. Tickets for the awards ceremony are available to purchase online. There are a limited number of subsidised places available for AAC users and their personal assistants. Who do you know in your AAC community whose work […]

Newcastle and Surrounds Northumberland Tyne & Wear and surrounds

28
Feb

Changing Faces’ online workshop – Supporting Your Child

Educational Webinar

  A Changing Faces’ online workshop full of advice and top practical tips to support parents and carers of children and young people, who have a scar, mark or condition on their face or body that makes them look different. Tips on how to handle staring and awkward social situations Techniques on building confidence for you and your child Changing Faces’ champions talking about their experiences of living with a visible difference

Newcastle and Surrounds Northumberland Tyne & Wear and surrounds

24
Mar

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Exhibition Day

Educational Exhibition

Communication Matters is pleased to announce the opportunity to meet in person suppliers of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) products and related services. The world of AAC is constantly changing – new software and technology, new strategies, new evidence about use of AAC, and new social and political developments. The day is open to AAC users, parents, carers, and professionals, and will be an opportunity to: Get hands on with the latest communication aids and see the latest product demonstrations Discover the latest developments in AAC products and get up-to-date information on the range of AAC products available in the […]

Newcastle and Surrounds Northumberland Tyne & Wear and surrounds

11
May

Supporting families with autistic children (training for practitioners)

Educational Webinar

This course aims to: Increase practitioner understanding of the needs of autistic children and their families Enable practitioners to reflect upon their own practice and experiences Provide a range of ideas to consider when supporting autistic children and their families Sessions are aimed at professionals supporting autistic children and their families in the education, social care and health sectors. Cost : £15.00 per person If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact Kerrie Highcock in the Family Development Team via email or call 0191 4109974. Book here: https://www.ne-as.org.uk/Event/training-for-practitioners-1105

Newcastle and Surrounds Northumberland Tyne & Wear and surrounds

23
Aug

Supporting your autistic child workshop – Newcastle

Educational Workshop

These sessions will cover: worries and action planning common misconceptions differences in autistic children practical strategies to use in everyday life These sessions will run 10-12 and must be pre-booked. We have the following dates available: Nunsmoor Centre,Studley Terrace, NE4 5AH 03/05, 07/06, 05/07, 02/08 Galafield Centre, Newbiggin Ln, NE5 1LZ 10/05, 14/06, 12/07, 09/08 Byker Sands, 19 Raby Cross, Byker, NE6 2FF 17/05, 21/06, 19/07, 16/08 Fawdon Centre, Cairns Way, NE3 2SN 24/05, 28/06, 26/07, 23/08 To book please contact Kerrie Highcock on 0191 410 9974 or kerrie.highcock@ne-as.org.uk

Newcastle and Surrounds

23
Aug

One-to-one appointments – Newcastle

Educational Meetup

These appointments are for families that have questions or would like to discuss any issues in confidence. They must be pre booked. These appointments are available between 9-3 We have the following dates available: Nunsmoor Centre, Studley Terrace, NE4 5AH 03/05, 07/06, 05/07, 02/08 Galafield Centre, Newbiggin Ln, NE5 1LZ 10/05, 14/06, 12/07, 09/08 Byker Sands, 19 Raby Cross, Byker, NE6 2FF 17/05, 21/06, 19/07, 16/08 Fawdon Centre, Cairns Way, NE3 2SN 24/05, 28/06, 26/07, 23/08

Newcastle and Surrounds

04
Nov
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North Tyneside Autism Hub

Educational Workshop

For parents / carers of children who are awaiting a referral to the neurodevelopmental diagnostic team, on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of autism. Children must be living in North Tyneside. We have the following dates available: Riverside Family Hub, NE29 6DQ 2nd Sept, 7th Oct, 4th Nov and 2nd Dec 2025 Howdon Family Hub, NE28 0AL 9th Sept, 14th Oct, 11th Nov and 9th Dec Shiremoor Family Hub, NE27 0TA 16th Sept, 21st Oct and 18th Nov   Supporting your autistic child workshop The workshop will cover: worries and action planning common misconceptions differences in autistic children practical […]

Tyne & Wear and surrounds

18
May

Paediatric Rehabilitation: Inspiring Therapies For The Future

Educational

Exploring new and inspiring approaches to rehabilitation, discussing how to maintain motivation and what a difference the environment can make to outcomes. Thursday 18 May 2023 9:00am – 5:00pm Birmingham Council House Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BB About the event The team at Irwin Mitchell are delighted to invite you to Birmingham Council House for our in-person Paediatric Rehabilitation conference on Thursday 18th May 2023. Supporting clients to reach their post-injury potential is at the heart of what we do and this conference will bring together industry professionals who will explore new and inspiring approaches to Paediatric rehabilitation. The day […]

Newcastle and Surrounds Northumberland Tyne & Wear and surrounds

10
Sep

Communication Matters International Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Conference 2023 – Register Now!

Educational Exhibition Meetup Public Speaking Event Research Workshop

The Communication Matters International AAC Conference will take place at the University of Leeds from 10-12th September 2023. Over the course of two and a half days, participants will enjoy a diverse programme of keynotes, plenaries, presentations, posters and talks from AAC supplier companies. The conference provides a unique forum to meet and exchange information with representatives from all disciplines associated with AAC, including AAC users, parents, personal assistants, professionals, and suppliers of AAC equipment. Communication Matters encourages and supports AAC users to attend. Registration is now open! Book early to take advantage of the Early Bird discount which expires on 14th July. See prices […]

Newcastle and Surrounds Northumberland Tyne & Wear and surrounds

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Some West Yorkshire CANN Organisations

The Children’s Sleep Charity

The Children’s Sleep Charity are a national, award-winning charity supporting children with sleep issues. We provide support for families and accredited training for professionals and commercial organisations. Sleep deprivation can have a serious impacton emotional, physical and mental health, many families seeking our support are approaching crisis point. We offer a range of services from working directly with parents to training professionals in the NHS. Our work is based on the latest research and we have a team of experts who input into our training materials and courses. We believe in working in partnership with families and offer a gentle approach to making lasting changes to your child’s sleep patterns.

P5A The Spinney, Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 9HQ

The Children’s Sleep Charity

Additional Needs Advice Training
Royal Society for Blind Children

RSBC are here to support you and your family if you have a blind or partially sighted child aged 0-25. We offer a range of services including emotional support and practical advice for families, opportunities for children and young people to build confidence and skills through activities, and a specialist further education college – Dorton College. Our Families First service has Family Practitioners based regionally across England and Wales and our Support Advisor is available by phone or email. Activities are held both in London and online. We also work with local partners to offer activities across England and Wales. Our Connecting Families Facebook group is available to join here where you can chat in a safe space with other parents and carers. We have a Family Practitioner dedicated to the North East region who can support the whole family through our Families First service. This support can be provided in-person or remotely.  From the moment you receive a diagnosis that your child has sight loss, if there is a change in vision, if your child or family are going through some changes that are difficult to manage or any other time when life just seems a bit tough, get in touch […]

Registered Office: RSBC, Life Without Limits Centre, 10 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6EN

Royal Society for Blind Children

Additional Needs Advice Education Family Fun Days Information Telephone Helpline Training
Family Fund

Family Fund provides grants to families raising disabled and seriously ill children aged 17 and under. Our grants support a family, improve their well-being, increase quality of life and ease many of the pressures they often face. We are a registered charity and the UK’s largest provider of grants to families living on low incomes who are raising disabled or seriously ill children. Our grants bring practical and essential help that is often a lifeline to a family such as washing machines, fridges, bedding, specialist toys and much-need family breaks. With limited funding we try to help as many families as we can. We use our own eligibility criteria to ensure that we only help families in the most need.  We will consider helping a family once every 12 months and will usually look at a grant application 12 months from the date of the last grant. Depending on what a family have asked for, we will award a grant in a number of different ways. We work in partnership with a range of providers who help us to make our funding go further and help us to evidence that the grant awarded is used for the purpose it is […]

4 Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, York, YO32 9WN

Family Fund

Additional Needs Grants
Children’s Air Ambulance

The Children’s Air Ambulance is an inter-hospital transfer service flying babies and children from one hospital to another for specialist care.

Head Office: Blue Skies House Butlers Leap Rugby Warwickshire CV21 3RQ

Children’s Air Ambulance

Additional Needs Treatment

About North East 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 North East of England area.

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