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Kidz up North Event is on 20th November 2014 in Manchester – free visitor tickets available

Gain access to over 135 exhibitors offering advice and information on funding for equipment etc, mobility, seating, bathing, transport, sensory, transition, education, communication, legal matters, sports & leisure, fun and features for the children and much more! This event is … Continue reading

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Embrace the Future, Resiliency Resource Centre.

This site may be of interest – it is an Australian Website that has been produced by the Mental Health Foundation of Australia in conjunction with a project which aims to help Australian primary schools to implement policies, practices and … Continue reading

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South West Yorkshire NHS Trust – Kirklees Service User/Carer Dialogue Groups come to an end

Apparently over the last few dialogue groups the issue of bringing the groups to an end has been discussed.  It has been confirmed that senior managers have made the decision to discontinue all dialogue groups. If you have been attending … Continue reading

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Empowering Families Workshop – October 2014 in Leeds

Yorkshire Centre for Eating Disorders is running an empowering families workshop in October & November 2014. This is based on the “The New Maudsley Method” by Professor Janet Treasure, Graiian Smith & Anna Crane. Skills-based Learning for Caring for a … Continue reading

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New Junior Deaf Cricket Club at Bradford & Bingley CC

Markaz Ul Islami in association with Bradford and Bingley CC are pleased to announce a new Junior Deaf Cricket Club taking place at: Bradford & Bingley Cricket Club Starting Saturday 6th September 2014, 9:30 to 11:30am For all deaf children and … Continue reading

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National Specialist Colleges Directory

National Specialist Colleges provide a directory of colleges which promote equality of opportunity and access to further education for all learners with learning difficulties and disabilities. They have over 70 member and associate member colleges.  You can view their directory … Continue reading

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Sainsbury’s introducing new shopping trolley developed with parents of disabled children

Sainsbury’s has responded to calls from parents with disabled children for a more secure shopping trolley and, after months of testing a prototype with parents and children, the retailer has today announced that they will begin introducing nearly 600 of … Continue reading

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Include Me Too – National Community Inspiration Awards 2014

This is a prestigious, blue tie event which celebrates and recognises inspirational disabled children, young people and their families from grass roots communities. It is also a celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights … Continue reading

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Kirklees Recovery college has opened

Kirklees Recovery College has been developed in partnership with local NHS and social care organisations in Kirklees and will offer courses focusing on a range of different topics including health and wellbeing, art and business. Providing courses that have are … Continue reading

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Adaptive Clothing Company – CAPR Style

CAPR Style produce clothing products designed specifically for people with severe disabilities, wheelchair users and those with incontinence problems.  Garments are made with additional features, such as Velcro, snap fasteners, and elasticated elements, replace traditional seams or buttons enable easier … Continue reading

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