Monthly Archives: February 2016
Inclusive Tennis camps for the deaf
The Tennis foundation are running some tennis camps for deaf people (please click on the images below for more details). Their website has more information about how people with different disabilities/special needs can get involved in tennis.
Healthwatch Kirklees want your views on parking charges for blue badge holders at Mid Yorskhire Hospitals
Healthwatch Kirklees have a survey which asks what people think about the parking charges for blue badge holders when parking at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals. They are trying to understand the impact of the charges; are people struggling financially? Are people … Continue reading
Unofficial website for Blue Badge Scheme – don’t be caught out
We have been informed by the Seashell Trust of the following: Apparently there is an unofficial website which is tricking people into paying more than necessary when applying for their Blue Badge. The Blue Badge scheme enables disabled people to … Continue reading
Bollywood dance event 12th March 2016 in Huddersfield
Come along to a fun Bollywood dance session – where you can learn some steps and dress up in scarves and sashes that will be provided. It takes place on Saturday 12th March 2016 10am – 11am at the Yorkshire … Continue reading
North Kirklees CCG Engagement Event – 9th March 2016
You are invited to the NHS North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group’s public engagement event to be held on Wednesday, 9 March 2016 from 10:00 to 12:00pm at Batley Town Hall. Market Place, WF17 5DA, Batley. NHS North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group … Continue reading
Carers Allowance exempt from benefit cap!
In yesterday’s House of Lords debate the Government announced it will change the law to exempt all carers in receipt of Carer’s Allowance from the benefit cap. Since the benefit cap was first announced in 2010 Carers UK have campaigned for … Continue reading
Support group for adults with Autism or Asperger syndrome
Places still available on free support group for adults with autism and Asperger syndrome in Kirklees. We are running monthly social meetings in Huddersfield and Dewsbury to enable individuals to meet others in safe, supportive environment. There are available places in … Continue reading
Survey about eye care for people with learning disabilities
People with learning disabilities are being asked for their views about eye care and getting a sight test by charity SeeAbility. Easy Read online surveys are now open until Monday 15th February and SeeAbility can also send copies in the post. … Continue reading
Insight into Creative Minds
You are invited to a free talk on the Creative Minds initiative developed by the South West Yorkshire NHS Trust. Please click on the image below for details of dates, venues and contact details.
Wacky Activities for February half term 2016
Winter WACKY offers a packed programme of activities for young people with disabilities aged 13 – 25 to take part in over February half term. Projects will be based at The DofE Marina Project Shepley Bridge Marina Huddersfield Road Mirfield WF14 … Continue reading
