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SUMMARY:Direct Payments and Personal Budgets Explained
DESCRIPTION:Join Bristol Parent Carers and Wecil as we explore Personal Budgets/Direct Payments to help you manage your own support funding effectively\n\n\nWelcome to Direct Payments and Personal Budgets Explained – Managing your own support funding effectively. \nJoin Bristol Parent Carers and WECIL at St Anne’s House on Wednesday 3rd June at 10AM for our in person session on Direct Payments and Persoanl Budgets. \nOur in person sessions are a great way to connect with other parent carers in a relaxed and welcoming space. We’ll have tea\, coffee\, biscuits and fruit available — so come along\, have a cuppa\, and take some time for you while getting helpful information and support. \nIn this session we will explore Direct Payments and Personal Budgets. Whether you’re new to managing support funding or want to feel more confident with the process\, this session will help you understand your options and feel more in control. \nIn this session we will cover: \n\nWhat Direct Payments and Personal Budgets are\, and how they work\nMyth-busting\nHow Direct Payments are a great option for some (not all)\nThe pros and cons of managing your own funding\nPractical tips to help you use funding in a way that works for your family\nWhat support is out there to take the strain away from parent carers\n\nPlaces are free\, but if you’re able to make a small donation to help us continue offering free sessions to as many families as possible\, we’d be incredibly grateful. \n*Please note\, to attend this session for free\, you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council)\, or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area. You must also have a child with Special Educational Needs\, but they do not need to have a diagnosis.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/direct-payments-and-personal-budgets-explained/
LOCATION:St Anne’s House – Community And Creative Hub\, Saint Anne's Road\, Brislington\, England\, BS4 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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SUMMARY:Supporting Young People with Tics and Tourette Syndrome
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we discuss helping  our young people with tics and Tourette syndrome feel supported and understood\n\n\nWelcome to Supporting Young People with Tics and Tourette Syndrome \nJoin Bristol Parent Carers and Lucy Toghill on Monday 8th June at 7pm. \nThis session is specifically designed for parent carers of young people who are either in the process of seeking a Tourette diagnosis or already have one.  \nThis session provides essential information\, insights\, and actionable steps to help you navigate this journey with confidence\, offering a deeper understanding of Tics and Tourette  and equipping caregivers with the tools and knowledge to support their child’s ongoing needs \nThis session will be recorded so we can share it with other families afterwards\, and so you can revisit it yourself at a later date. Recordings are securely stored and will be available for 60 days. \nIn this session\, we will cover: \n\nUnderstanding Tics \nWhen do  Tics  typically start? \nWhat can they look like? \nThe Experience of Tics: What it feels like to have tics\, from the perspective of those who experience them \nTic Disorders: Overview of different tic disorders and how they differ from each other  \nCo-occurring Conditions: Commonly associated conditions such as ADHD\, OCD\, and anxiety \nThe Diagnosis Process: What to expect and how to prepare for medical appointments \nSupport Strategies: Practical tips for managing tics at school and how to create a supportive home environment\nInfluencing Factors: What can increase or decrease tics and identifying potential triggers \nThe Importance of Education: Educating the child’s circle of support (family\, friends\, school staff) to foster understanding and inclusion \nTherapies and Treatment Options: Overview of available therapies\, interventions\, and management strategies \nFuture Outlook: What to expect as your child grows and develops\, and how to prepare for the future \nAvailable Resources: Where to seek help and support and how our charity can assist you during this journey \nQ&A Session: An opportunity to ask questions and gain tailored advice\n\nPlaces are free\, but if you’re able to make a small donation to help us continue offering free sessions to as many families as possible\, we’d be incredibly grateful. \n*Please note\, to attend this session for free you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council)\, or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area. You must also have a child with Special Educational Needs\, but they do not need to have a diagnosis.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/supporting-young-people-with-tics-and-tourette-syndrome/
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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SUMMARY:Changes to Autism and ADHD support in Bristol (online)
DESCRIPTION:Join Sirona Care and Health to learn about changes to the local Autism and ADHD pathways and waiting lists.\n\n\nWe will explain what is changing\, what it means for families and how children and young people will be able to access support earlier. \nWhat is changing? \n\nA single\, joined-up pathway for Autism and ADHD\nA new Neurodivergent Needs Analysis tool for schools and health professionals\nSupport from a new Neurodiversity Team\, including:\nSpeech and Language Therapists (SLTs)\nOccupational Therapists (OTs)\nEducational Psychologists (EPs)\nOther specialist professionals\n\nThe new approach will focus on understanding a child or young person’s: \n\nStrengths\nNeeds\nDifferences\nThe support that may help them at school\, at home and in everyday life\n\nThe aim is to provide support earlier\, rather than families waiting years for an assessment before help is available. \nWill assessments still happen? \nYes. Autism and ADHD assessments will continue to be available for children and young people who need them. \nWho is this event for? \nThis event is for parent carers (parents and carers of disabled children and young people\, or those with additional needs)\, families and professionals who would like to understand the changes and ask questions. \nThere will be time for questions and discussion. Please note that the team will not be able to answer questions about individual children or young people. \nWhere is this event\, and what time should I arrive? \nThis event is online via zoom. Joining instructions are shared via email 30 minutes before the event starts. Arrival from 6:25pm so that we can start at 6:30pm. \nThe presentation will end at 7:30pm\, and Bristol Parent Carer Staff will be available for signposting and support until 8pm.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/changes-to-autism-and-adhd-support-in-bristol-online/
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Education\, Health and Care Plan(EHCP) Process
DESCRIPTION:This session will explain the EHCP process including EHCNA’s\, EHCP Draft Plans and Appeals\n\n\nJoin Bristol Parent Carers and Kevin Mcmanamon from Winckworth Sherwood Solicitors on Monday 29th June at 7PM. \nIn this session we will explore the EHCP process and you’re rights as a parent carer.. \nThis session will be recorded so we can share it with other families afterwards\, and so you can revisit it yourself at a later date. Recordings are securely stored and will be available for 60 days. \nIn this session\, we will cover: \n\nWhat an EHCNA is and how to ask for one\nUnderstanding EHCP draft plans and what you need to check\nMaking comments and asking for changes to draft plans\nCommon issues that come up and how to challenge and resolve them\nYour rights\, appealing decisions and your next steps\nWhere you can find support and guidance to help you with and through the process\n\nPlaces are free\, but if you’re able to make a small donation to help us continue offering free sessions to as many families as possible\, we’d be incredibly grateful. \n*Please note\, to attend this session for free you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council)\, or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area. You must also have a child with Special Educational Needs\, but they do not need to have a diagnosis.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/understanding-the-education-health-and-care-planehcp-process/
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