Activity sessions for young people with additional needs – Spring 2016

Posted on May 9, 2016 by PCAN Admin

A number of fun and interesting activities are taking place this spring.

Bumpy are running motorcycle and off-road driving sessions for young people with additional needs aged 8 – 19yrs.  Three sessions are running on Tuesday 31st May 2016. To book a place please telephone 01924 470432 or visit www.bumpy.org.uk.

Compass Bridge are holding short breaks for young people with additional needs aged 8 – 18yrs, at their venue in Elland. Activities include  woodwork, kayaking , archery  and climbing.  Please click on the relevant image below for more details.  To book a place please print off and complete an application form.

Sport Works are running multi-sports sessions for young people on Wednesday 1st and Friday 3rd June 2016 at Colne Valley High School.  The morning sessions are for children aged 8 – 12yrs and the afternoon sessions for young people aged 13 – 19yrs.  For more details please Email: simon@sportworksltd.co.uk or call 01274 800 547.

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Yoga sessions with Kirklees Visual Impairment Network

Posted on April 26, 2016 by PCAN Admin

KVIN say ‘Yes to Yoga’ – new classes for blind and partially sighted people 

KVIN are running yoga classes tailored to needs of blind/partially sighted people classes are funded by Morrisons. After a recent taster class one participant said ‘I didn’t think I would be able to understand the teacher but she explained what she wanted us to do and gently adjusted our posture if needed.  It was very relaxing and I met some new friends too.’

Classes are small (maximum 10 people) beginners welcome.  All abilities catered for. Cost £5 per session pay as you go or £45 for 10 sessions paid in advance.  Refreshments included. The first 10 week of sessions will be held on Thursdays 2.00 to 3.30 starting April 21st at Age UK, 12 New Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2AR (between HSBC and Natwest banks).

These sessions may be for people aged 18yrs+ but you can find out more more information or book a place by contacting: Pauline Nugent, Volunteer and Events Coordinator

Mobile: 07982 434019 (Monday to Friday)

Email:   pauline.nugent@kvin.org.uk

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Learning Disability Week events in Kirklees 20th – 26th June 2016

Posted on April 26, 2016 by PCAN Admin

Learning Disability Week is  being celebrated between 20th – 26th June 2016.  Events and competitions are taking place, including:

  • Inclusive Football event
  • Picnic in Greenhead Park
  • Award ceremony for outstanding achievement by people with learning disabilities
  • Photography competition
  • Awareness raising sessions
  • Bunting competition for ‘Lindley at night’ event
  • Mencap in Kirklees Music Festival

Please click on the images below for more details.

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Yorkshire Music Club for children with hearing loss

Posted on April 26, 2016 by PCAN Admin

Yorkshire Music Club welcome children and young people with any level of hearing loss to play music.

Sessions are running throughout Spring and take place at the 1855 Building, Discovery Road, Halifax.

Please click on the images below for more details about the Yorkshire Music Club and a full list of sessions.

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Safe Places Update April 2016

Posted on April 26, 2016 by PCAN Admin

Safe Places are designated places where you can report hate crime and seek help or support.

Please click on the image below to see the latest list of safe places for Kirklees and there is also information about a new youth club for young adults with autism or special needs.

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Autism Assessments in Kirklees

Posted on March 23, 2016 by PCAN Admin

Please see below details from local Clinical Commissioning Groups about changes to speed up the Autism Assessment process:

(more information can be found on their briefing Briefing – PCAN 27 6 13)

Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in Kirklees have appointed Socrates Clinical Psychology to deliver additional  ASC assessments over the next 12 months in a bid to reduce diagnosis waiting times.

 This will see the number of assessments rise from around 4 to approximately 16 each month.  The extra assessments will be available from this April.  In order to manage the waiting list, priority will be given to children who have been waiting longest.  South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust will be writing to a number of patients each month to ask if they would like to be seen by Socrates.    

 As well as investing in extra capacity, the CCGs are looking at how the assessment services can be improved in the longer term.   We are organising an event where you can meet CCG staff and find out more about their plans for the future.    This is likely to be in May.  

NB Socrates Clinical Psychology is an independent sector organisation with significant expertise in ASC assessment.

 

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Expert Parent Programme – Castleford 11th April 2016

Posted on March 20, 2016 by PCAN Admin

Castleford – 11 April 2016, 1030-1500

http://expertparentwestyorks.eventbrite.co.uk

The Expert Parent Programme is training to help parents understand the health system better and get the most from the health services that their children use; helping them to acquire the skills and knowledge they need to navigate the system.

This workshop will suit parent carers of children and young people with learning disabilities and behaviour that challenges. This training session will be delivered by parent trainers and will help you to understand the health support that is available to your children and help you navigate the complex health systems in place relevant to LD and behaviour that challenges. Please note that this session will not cover strategies to manage behaviour that challenges but trainers/resources will signpost you to this type of support.

A free session is being held by the Council for Disabled Children in April in Castleford for parent carers of children and young people with learning disabilities and behaviour that challenges.

The booking link is http://expertparentwestyorks.eventbrite.co.uk 

They understand that this location may not be the most convenient for lots of parents, going forward they will look at ways to roll this training out in more locations to enable more to access the training.

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New course from Dark Horse Theatre starting September 2016

Posted on March 20, 2016 by PCAN Admin
Following the success of their Studio A course this year, Dark Horse is excited to be launching a brand new Foundation Actor Training Course (F1), starting in September 2016. The course will take place each Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-3pm,  during term time at the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield.
It will be a fantastic opportunity to develop a whole range of skills – acting technique, movement, voice, ensemble working, and more!
Please see the attachments below for further details.
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Exciting new project for adults with learning disabilities in Kirklees

Posted on March 20, 2016 by PCAN Admin

The BLUE SKY TEAM is a new project run by Groundwork.  It provide the opportunity to take part in a range of environmental activities and the chance to learn basic IT skills for 12 weeks.

Please click on the images below for more details.

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Westminster Commission for Autism – please get involved

Posted on March 20, 2016 by PCAN Admin

Many of you will remember Dr Mike Sills the Consultant Paediatrician who helped so many families. Although he has now retired he is still very much involved in Children’s Services and is passionately keen to improve things. He is working with the MP for Huddersfield, Barry Sheerman, to find out what can be done to improve autism services. They have taken this to London and Mr Sheerman is chairing the Westminster Commission for Autism.

Emily Christou is the Co-ordinator and is travelling round the country collecting facts, opinions, moans, groans and, hopefully, some good news about people’s experiences.

IT IS ONLY WITH SUFFICENT INPUT FROM THOSE HAVING, OR CARING FOR, PEOPLE WITH AUTISM, THAT ANYTHING WILL BE DONE!!

The Government needs to know what the biggest areas of need are and what works. It’s no good saying that you want more educational support for your child unless it is known to make a difference. More Speech and Language Therapy will never be funded unless it is proven to be effective. There is proof that Early Intervention makes a difference – would it have made a difference to your child if they had got an earlier diagnosis?

Please take a look at this letter Westminster commission Autism inquiry and if you would like to share your experiences/views, please look at the blog or email Emily.

 

 

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