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Tuesday 18th June at 11am on Southampton Common (Meet at: Hill Lane entrance opposite Bellemoor Road, SO15 5TU) #learning disability week Read more
22nd June at Royal Victoria Country Park, GROWFest is a free annual community music festival in Southampton supporting Adults with Learning and Physical Disabilities and promoting inclusion for all within the community. Live bands, silent disco, mocktail making, BBQ and more! Read more
Dementia Friends gives people an understanding of dementia and the small things you can do to make a difference. 11.30-12.30 Friday 28th June 2019 at Friends of St JAmes Park SO15 5SD Read more
For parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities at Sophia's House, Bursledon Tuesday 9th July 2019 10.00am-12pm. Coffee, refreshments and biscuits provided. Pop in to find out more about the forum and how you can have voice heard. Chance to WIN a FREE hamper of goodies! Read more
12-3pm on 12th July 2019, you are invited to join a coming together at the Brunch and Barista to celebrate the first ever National Timebanking Day. Drinks cost between £1.70-£3.00 and sandwiches are from £3.00 so please remember to bring along some pennies. Not everyone has a meal. Read more
From 30th August 2019, people with hidden disabilities will be able to access Blue Badge parking permits, thanks to the rollout of new guidance on June 16 2019. Read more
The University of Southampton School of Health Sciences are undertaking a new international study (in collaboration with Parkinson’s UK) on the needs and experiences of people with Parkinson’s and carers of people with Parkinson’s as well as healthcare professionals and other stakeholders. The researchers would love to speak to people who are family carers to find out your experience of living with Parkinson’s and how you use resources and support. Read more
New guidance from the Social Care Institute for Excellence, in partnership with Carers UK, outlines how health and social care commissioners and providers can expand and improve regular breaks for families and friends who care for other adults. Read more
Adding to the “Message in a Bottle” scheme, allowing paramedics to find your medical details quickly in the fridge, the Lions Club have introduced “Message in a Wallet” to provide the same quick and simple access to medical details but anywhere outside the home. Read more
Creative Maples Summer Holiday Activities Expression of Interest Form. Creative days, once a week, for children with additional needs. Activities would include fun games, craft, imagination acting and learning dance and song. No pressure on the children. A time for them to be involved, make friends, boost their confidence and work at their own individual pace. Read more
Contact - For families with disabled children have just announced that the long awaited new Blue Badge rules in England to come into force on 30 August 2019. Read more