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As parent carers we’re all familiar with the challenges posed by any kind of transition for our children. But if you have children in their teens, you may have been worrying about what happens in terms of planning for the essential transitions they will face in their lives. At the age of 18, most young…

Our festive newsletter landed this week. There are updates on events for next year as well as tips from the team for surviving the season. Please let us know if there are subjects you’d like to see included in future editions and make sure you’re signed up as a member to get the newsletter straight…

Introducing a new type of drop-in session, every Tuesday from 10am – 2pm – Take Time Tuesdays We’ve been loaned a temporary space by adult social care while we look for a more permanent home. Until we move, Tuesdays between 10am and 2pm will be a time where members are welcome to drop in and…

With lots to digest from today’s budget, we thought that this response from the Disabled Children’s Partnership was particularly useful: “On 30 October, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her first Budget.  Her statement included important announcements for children with special educational needs and disabilities and their families, including: This is good news, which…

As part of Preparing for Adulthood, some young people may require a needs assessment from Adult Social Care, called a transition assessment. A Transitions Assessment can be requested to understand the needs of anyone over the age of 14, The assessment will assess the needs of the Young Person in relation to: This is called…