Parents Inclusion Network

15/05/2026

We’re currently planning a PIN Family Fun Day in Dumfries this summer and are looking for recommendations for a children’s entertainer and face painter for a reasonable price.

If you know anyone local who’s great with families and events, please tag them below or send us their details — recommendations would be hugely appreciated!

06/05/2026

During the school holidays, PIN organises activities for our families. We are currently planning our summer programme and are looking to connect with groups or individuals who could support us by delivering sessions such as bushcraft, nature trails, or any other engaging activities you may be able to offer.
Please email us at [email protected] or send a message through messenger.

25/02/2026

23/02/2026

We held an information session with Carina Macmillan, which was incredibly helpful and insightful. Carina explained how hypnotherapy can support children, teenagers, and parents who are experiencing stress, low confidence, and anxiety — particularly around school-related challenges.

She highlighted how personalised hypnotherapy sessions can be tailored to each individual’s needs, helping children, young people and families build confidence, manage anxiety, and feel more in control.

Carina will be holding a free online hypnotherapy session for parents on Wednesday at 7.30pm, see below for details. Please visit the link https://www.skool.com/carina-macmillan-hypnotherapy-5850/about

Thank you to Carina for sharing her expertise and giving us a deeper understanding of how hypnotherapy can make a positive difference.

05/02/2026

PIN would like to say thank you to Pamela Abraham from Branching Minds for joining our recent Zoom meeting to talk about private autism diagnosis.

Pamela shared lots of useful information about the assessment process and took the time to answer all of our questions.

If you missed the meeting and would like to find out more, please click the link below to visit the Branching Minds website.

Branching Minds offers a free 15-minute, no-obligation consultation with an experienced autism specialist to help you decide whether an autism assessment is right for you.

Branching Minds is a specialist autism assessment service for 2-18 year olds in the UK. A fast, expert-led alternative to NHS waiting lists.

21/01/2026

FAMILY FUND

What support is available:

Free practical support sessions online - participate from the comfort of your own home. Our short workshops are led by experienced and friendly staff.
They will give parents and carers usable advice and tips to help them make the most of online tools and boost their income including:

* Practical Money Skills: Learn how to create and manage a family budget for example.
* Maximise Benefits: Use benefits calculators to ensure receiving all entitlements.
* Find Extra Support: Discover grants and funding opportunities tailored for families.
* Switch and Save: Learn strategies to reduce household bills and free up money for essentials.

These workshops provide confidence, tools, and practical steps to help families improve their financial stability and reduce stress.
If you would like more information, please contact our team by emailing [email protected] or call us on 01904 550066.

Family Fund deliver grants and services to families raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young people on a low income across the UK

21/01/2026