NHS North Kirklees Adult Hearing Services survey

Posted on July 25, 2015 by PCAN Admin

NHS North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group is reviewing the Adult hearing services that are currently provided by Specsavers and Novus Health at venues across North Kirklees. They provide an assessment and treatment for people that are experiencing hearing loss.

The service sees over 800 new patients a year and runs over 700 follow-up appointments a year. The contract for the service is due to end on the 31st March 2016 and they are now looking at how the service will be provided in the future.

They want to hear feedback from the public, patients, carers and stakeholders to ensure your views are fully represented in decisions about the planning and delivery of health services. If you would like share your views on what would be important to you in the new adult hearing service, please complete the survey which is available online athttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AdultHearingServices.

The closing date is Monday 7th September 2015.

Please note, they are working with Healthwatch Kirklees on this project and will be sharing the feedback we receive with them.

If you would like more information or to discuss this survey, please get in touch at Tel: 01924 504938 or email: amanjot.aujla@northkirkleesccg.nhs.uk

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Clowning and Circus Skills Workshop by Dark Horse Theatre – Monday 3rd August 2015

Posted on July 25, 2015 by PCAN Admin

Dark Horse Theatre are running a clowning and circus skills workshop day in Huddersfield on:

Monday 3rd August from 10am to 3pm

Young people aged 13 – 18yrs who live in Kirklees and have a learning disability get the opportunity to work with professionals to perfect their lion taming, build the courage to walk the tightrope, dazzle with their acrobatics, and laugh their socks off when clowning around.

To get involved you must be: • Enthusiastic! • Aged 13 – 18 • Live in Kirklees • Have a learning disability (if you need one to one support you are welcome to bring someone with you).

If this sounds like you then call Dark Horse Theatre to book your FREE place. Places are limited and given on a first come first served basis. For more information please contact Alison Petherbridge on 01484 484441 / email: hello@darkhorsetheatre.co.uk

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Flame Celebration Event – inclusive sport and physical activity Festival Thursday 30th July 2015

Posted on July 22, 2015 by PCAN Admin

The annual Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity event is taking place in Kirklees on Thursday 30th July 11am – 3pm at Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury.

It is a fantastic inclusive event for all including; sport, physical activity, horticultural activity and live entertainment. The event is used as a signposting mechanism to showcase the range of inclusive opportunities available throughout Kirklees that individuals and groups can get involved in.

Please click on the images below for more details.

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Integrated Youth Support – Compass Bridge Summer 2015 Short Breaks

Posted on July 22, 2015 by PCAN Admin

During the Summer Holidays Compass Bridge will be hosting the Short Breaks Programme for young people with disabilities/learning difficulties who reside/school in Kirklees.

If you are interested in your child taking part then please complete the appropriate forms below and return them to Compass Bridge as soon as possible.

Their contact details are:  Compass Bridge Limited, Bridgefield Mill, Elland HX5 0SG

Tel: 01422 311299 email: info@compassbridge.co.uk

Please note that they are only running 5 weeks of the Short Breaks Programme starting on the 30th July and these will run on the Thursday and Friday of each week.

Completed forms must be returned to Compass Bridge by the Tuesday 21st July. Once received we will then let you know if you have been successful in securing a place for your child on the dates you have chosen.

 

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Bumpy motorcycle and off-road vehicle activities for the summer holidays 2015

Posted on July 22, 2015 by PCAN Admin

Bumpy offer activities for children with additional needs between the ages of 8 – 19 yrs old.

Upcoming dates for sessions are:

28th July 2015

4th, 11th, 18th & 25th August 2015.

Please click on the image below for more details.

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Holiday Activities for children with additional needs – Summer 2015

Posted on July 22, 2015 by PCAN Admin

Please see details of upcoming holiday activities advertised by Kirklees Council. Please click on the image to enlarge it.

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Manchester Airport – Support for families with children on the Autistic Spectrum

Posted on July 22, 2015 by PCAN Admin

Travelling through an airport can be stressful for children on the Autistic Spectrum, especially when it’s a break in their routine and they are unsure of what to expect.

Manchester Airport have produced booklets to take you on the journey through Manchester Airport, using photographs to explain the process you will take. It has been divided into the various stages of your journey through the airport, describing what you will see and hear, from arriving at the airport, going through security and through to returning back home.

In each section there is a tick box for you to interact and engage with your child in the sights and sounds along your journey through the airport. They have also launched an accompanying video which can be viewed at www.manchesterairport.co.uk. There is space at the back of the book for your child to jot down any worries they may have and also a fun zone to fill time when you may be waiting around.

To help make your time at the airport as stress free as possible for you and your child, you can now request a free wristband for your child to wear which entitles the child wearing it, and all accompanying members of the party, to use the fast-track security lanes in each terminal. Simply call or email to request one at least a week before you plan to travel.

Who to contact

Telephone  08714 777 747

E-mail customer.relations@manairport.co.uk

Website Manchester Airport Awareness

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Opportunity for you/ a group you know or work with to get your group involved in a climbing project.

Posted on July 6, 2015 by PCAN Admin

Huddersfield Leisure Centre are providing up to 6 sessions of climbing activity for people with a disability aged 11 – 25, there is a cost to this but is negotiable. For more information about this please contact Rik directly on rik@huddersfieldclimbingcentre.com or 01484 766269.

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West Yorkshire Sport Annual Inclusive Sporting event on 30th July

Posted on July 6, 2015 by PCAN Admin

West Yorkshire sport are holding an annual Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity event in Kirklees. This event will be held on Thursday 30th July 11am – 3pm at Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury.

It is an inclusive event for all including; sport, physical activity, horticultural activity and live entertainment. The event is used as a signposting mechanism to showcase the range of inclusive opportunities available throughout Kirklees that individuals and groups can get involved in.

Please click on the image below for more details.  If you have any questions please contact: email: spadt@kirklees.gov.uk Tel: 01484 234093

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Dark Horse Theatre for 18yrs old and up with a learning disability

Posted on June 29, 2015 by PCAN Admin

Dark Horse is a national touring theatre company based at the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield.

They develop the skills of actors with learning disabilities to a professional level.

Please click on the images below for more details.

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