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The Toby Henderson Trust is delighted to welcome parents, carers, family members and professionals to come along to learn more about us and how we support autistic children, young people, adults and their families and carers in the North East of England. Join us on Thursday 12th June, 10am – 2pm. This is the ideal opportunity to meet & chat with the team and find out about all of the services we offer from Toby House. So please come along & enjoy some refreshments over lunch & explore the magic that is Toby House. There’s no need to book, just […]

About the event Join us for an engaging webinar where we delve into a case study of AT, including assessment and implementation. Philip Coates, Assistive Technology expert discusses the importance of AT assessments in determining the appropriate communication and technology aids for individuals to enable communication, leisure and functional skills in daily life. In addition to the contact information found in each section, you are very welcome to use the specified Bridging the Gap phone number 0113 2214 364 or email victoria.harris@irwinmitchell.com Sign up here: https://events.irwinmitchell.com/casestudyofAT

SURVIVING THE SUMMER Self Care for Solo Parents with Rachael B How to find time to take care of ourselves during the long summer holidays Friday 11th July 2025 at 10.30am to 12.30pm Online session on Zoom • A timely reminder about why self care is so important • 6 tips for surviving the summer • Find out about some key ‘go-to’ resources that can help • Equip us so we can look after ourselves whilst taking better care of our children We know from experience that looking after ourselves can all too easily drop off the to do list, […]

One of the most overwhelming commonalities we have as parent carers is worrying about the future and what happens when we can no longer care.Workshop on line on Wednesday 16th July at 11.00am to 1.00pmWe are delighted to be joined by Lucy Holgate from Irwin Mitchell.Lucy aims to make the complicated process as simple as possible for us with some small, simple steps towards planning for the future.for more information and booking contact Tony@bringingustogether.org.uk

Making the most out of the Assessment process A session for Direct Payment Individual Employers and those receiving social care. Wednesday 2nd July 2025 at 2.00pm to 4.00pm online using Zoom Come along to this session delivered by Liz Leach from Imagineer, where we will look at the assessment process under the Care Act, covering: how to access an assessment what to expect in the assessment process how to prepare for your assessment what an assessment can look like the legal importance of this document. for bookings and information please contact: tony@bringingustogether.org.uk

Wednesday 16th July 2025 11.00am to 1.00pm Online session on Zoom Are you worried about what happens for your loved one when you’re no longer able to provide care and support? Have you heard about Lasting Power of Attorneys, Deputyships, Trusts, Wills, Legal Guardianships but don’t know where to start? Join us for this jargon busting workshop with Lucy Holgate from Irwin Mitchell, to find out about your options and build up your confidence to take your first steps to plan for the future for info and booking, email tony@bringingustogether.org.uk

Supporting lone parents of disabled children, young people and adults Making time to acknowledge our achievements Share experiences and learn together Connect with other parents in similar situations Doing It Solo Summer Support Sessions:  Mid Summer Drop in: Monday 4th August 2025 – 7.00pm to 8.30pm Late Summer Drop in: Friday 29th August 2025 – 10.30am to 12.00noon Transition to term-time: Monday 8th September 2025 – 7.00pm to 9.00pm Funded by the Big Lottery ‘Awards for All’, our workshops and drop-in sessions aim to help lone parents think about and achieve their goals, learn what other support is available (especially […]