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South West CANN for Parent/Carers South West CANN – Children’s Additional Need Network.

Are you a solo parent of a child with additional needs or disabilities, struggling to make ends meet?You might not reali...
28/08/2026

Are you a solo parent of a child with additional needs or disabilities, struggling to make ends meet?

You might not realise that:
* You and your child may be entitled to specific benefits and support.
* Certain benefits may still be available even if you are working.

Join Us Together for their upcoming **Doing It Solo** online workshop:

🗓 **Friday 18th September**
⏰ **10:00 am – 12:00 pm**
📍 **Online**

Led by Steering Group member Noreen, this session will provide a clear overview of what benefits are available, who is eligible, and where to find more information on how to claim. It’s also a welcoming space to learn together and connect with other solo parents who truly understand the journey.

📧 **To book or find out more:** Email `[email protected]` (or check out their Eventbrite page).

✨ **More coming this Autumn:**

* Upcoming workshops on *Behaviour: Connection Before Correction*, *Communication Through Connection*, and more.
* **Solo Carers’ Café** sessions starting in October for a relaxed chat and peer connection.

👥 **Join the Community:**
Looking for ongoing peer support and advice? Join the private Facebook group at **Bringing Us Together - Member's Lounge - Place to Chat** (just answer the quick entry question to join!).
https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentforumsharing

Sense TouchBase Pears Fun Palace!Friday 2nd October 10am-4pm You are enthusiastically invited to join in the first ever ...
28/08/2026

Sense TouchBase Pears Fun Palace!

Friday 2nd October 10am-4pm

You are enthusiastically invited to join in the first ever Fun Palace at Sense TouchBase Pears! A free day full of inclusive activities designed and led by and with people Sense support across the Midlands, including art and crafts, sensory sport, dance, games, singing, signing, a disco and more - drop in any time between 10am and 4pm to join in the fun.

Everyone is welcome (ages 0-110!), especially disabled people with complex needs, people who are neurodiverse, and their friends, families and supporters. No booking needed, free to attend.
Find out more about this event and Fun Palaces happening nationwide at Fun Palace - Fun Palaces or email [email protected]

Caring for someone else often means putting your own needs on the back burner. 💙If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed,...
27/08/2026

Caring for someone else often means putting your own needs on the back burner. 💙

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, burnt out, or dealing with low mood, Vita Health Group are offering free, NHS-supported online wellbeing courses to help you regain balance and build practical coping strategies.

They are designed to fit flexibly around daily life, with self-referral and no camera or microphone required for the mental health courses:

🌿 Mental Health Course for Women (4 sessions)

Explore stress, anxiety, and low mood. Learn practical strategies to challenge negative thinking loops and manage daily wellbeing.

🌿 Mental Health Course for Men (4 sessions)

Straightforward, practical tools to help manage stress, reduce overthinking, and build habits that support long-term mental health.

🌿 Mind & Movement (6 sessions)

Specifically for those living with long-term physical health conditions. Combines CBT approaches with gentle movement to explore the mind-body connection and build sustainable routines.

✨ Key Details:

100% Free NHS support

Delivered completely online

Easy self-referral process

Practical, flexible, and pressure-free

👉 Find out more and register your place here:

https://vitahealthgroup.co.uk/nhs-talking-therapies/mental-health-courses

🚶‍♂️🌳 JOIN A WALK & TALK THIS SUMMER & AUTUMN! 🌳🚶‍♀️Looking to get outdoors, take a break from your caring role, and con...
26/08/2026

🚶‍♂️🌳 JOIN A WALK & TALK THIS SUMMER & AUTUMN! 🌳🚶‍♀️

Looking to get outdoors, take a break from your caring role, and connect with others who understand? Carers Support Bristol and South Gloucestershire Centre (serving Bristol and South Gloucestershire) is running a series of wonderful Walk & Talk groups over the coming months!

Whether you want a lively chat or just a friendly change of scenery, everyone is warmly welcomed in a relaxed, supportive setting. 💚

Upcoming Walk & Talk Groups:

👥 For Chinese Carers (Bradley Stoke)

📍 Bradley Stoke

🗓️ Mondays: 20 & 27 July, 3, 10, 17 & 24 August 2026

⏰ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

🗣️ Cantonese and Mandarin interpreters available.

🌿 For Carers & Dependants (Charfield)

📍 Charfield (In partnership with The Keepers)

🗓️ Wednesdays: 22 & 29 July, 5, 12, 19 & 26 August 2026

⏰ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

🧠 For Carers Looking After Someone with Parkinson’s (Hanham)

📍 Hanham (In partnership with Parkinson's UK)

🗓️ Mondays: 14, 21 & 28 September, 5, 12 & 19 October 2026

⏰ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

🎒 Young Adult Carers Walk & Talk (Ages 18–25)

Being a young adult carer can sometimes feel isolating, but you aren't alone! Take time out for yourself, meet peers, and enjoy some fresh air with a fresh approach.

📲 More Info & Booking Details:
Find out full details and book your spot via the link below:
https://www.carersbsg.org.uk/our-support-services/walk-and-talk

23/08/2026

Living with a visible difference can bring unique challenges around self-esteem, identity, and feeling comfortable in your own skin. If you—or someone you support—have ever looked in the mirror and struggled to accept or recognise the person looking back, you are not alone.

Changing Faces is holding a supportive, dedicated webinar designed to offer connection, inspiration, and practical guidance on your journey forward.

What to expect:

Powerful Shared Stories: Hear direct, personal experiences from individuals living with a visible difference.

Expert Reflections: Gain insights from specialists to help apply these themes to your own personal goals.

Community & Support: Connect with a space that truly understands, and walk away with practical ideas to help build your confidence.

Whether you are looking for a community that relates to your experience or simply seeking fresh inspiration, you are so welcome to join.

Find out more and register for free here: https://link.changingfaces.org.uk/NyJlLY

Looking to make your sports sessions, PE lessons, or physical activities fully inclusive for wheelchair users? ♿️🏆WheelP...
19/08/2026

Looking to make your sports sessions, PE lessons, or physical activities fully inclusive for wheelchair users? ♿️🏆

WheelPower is running their 'Engaging Wheelchair Participants in Sport' online workshop, designed specifically for teachers, coaches, physios, OTs, and sports leaders!

This short, practical course helps build your confidence and gives you practical ideas to adapt sessions so everyone can get involved.

What to expect:

Part 1: A self-guided e-learning module (45–60 mins) on overcoming barriers, accessible language, and off-court considerations.

Part 2: A 2-hour interactive Zoom workshop led by experienced tutors with lived experience, packed with real-world insights and practical adaptations.

📅 Upcoming Live Session Dates:
• Thursday 30th July 2026 (9:30am – 11:30am)
• Thursday 24th September 2026 (9:30am – 11:30am)

Whether you want to adapt existing games or introduce new wheelchair sports, this is a fantastic opportunity to boost your inclusive coaching skills.

👉 Find out more and book your spot here: https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/activities/engaging-wheelchair-participants-in-sport/

🐒 Gympanzees Summer Pop Up 2026! 🐒Looking for fully inclusive exercise, play, and sensory sessions this summer? Gympanze...
16/08/2026

🐒 Gympanzees Summer Pop Up 2026! 🐒

Looking for fully inclusive exercise, play, and sensory sessions this summer? Gympanzees are back with their fantastic Summer Pop Up, designed specifically for disabled children, young people, and their families.

✨ Details:

When: 5th – 23rd August 2026

Where: Ilminster Avenue Nursery School, Bristol, BS4 1BX

What: Inclusive play, active exercise, and sensory fun in a supportive environment!

🎟️ Book your sessions here: https://www.vagaro.com/gympanzees

For more info about the pop-up, you can also head to gympanzees.org/popup

Welcome to new members Go Beyond CharityGo Beyond offers free residential breaks for children aged between 8 and 13 year...
14/08/2026

Welcome to new members Go Beyond Charity

Go Beyond offers free residential breaks for children aged between 8 and 13 years who are facing challenges and difficulties in their lives. We give them the chance to build confidence, resilience, make lasting friendships and have fun in a supportive environment.

We have three centres (Derbyshire, Cornwall and Essex) and offer a four-night residential break which is packed full of exciting activities, good food and plenty of outside time. Every break is fully funded, fully staffed and fully catered for. The centres are designed to be 'home from home' and we find that even the most anxious of children settle well and respond positively to our nurturing and well-trained staff. Our breaks are carefully planned for the age group attending and professionals can refer individuals, small or large groups.

We take children from all over the country and operate all year round. We are ASDAN registered so that if a child attends in term time they are classed as being 'educated off site' and their school attendance is not affected.

Children are referred to us for many reasons, including bereavement, neglect, poverty, bullying, caring responsibilities, being in care, or having a parent in prison. Some are the ‘invisible’ child who need help to build confidence and self-belief. Some children have additional needs, and others have a sibling with additional needs. In short, we support any child who would benefit from a break away from home, school, or both. These breaks give children space to be themselves and put their worries aside.

http://www.gobeyond.org.uk

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