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August News...

SEN Magazine - August Newsletter 2018

SEN Magazine's August Newsletter includes articles on top tech for SEN, the importance of outdoor play and lots more, please click on the following link for the Newsletter: https://senmagazine.co.uk/Newsletter/

Beam Workshops

The following Beam Workshops are now running, What's bugging you? and Creative Writing. Please see posters below for details,

Better Health Provision from your GP if your Family Member has LD and Autism

On 9th August 2018, NHS England announced autism and learning disability, as a priority in their upcoming plan to improve health services.

This is very important news, because it means that learning disabilities and autism is one of just four clinical priorities for the next 10 years, Dimensions, #MyGPandMe campaign has been working towards an achievement like this. Their work will continue to help make healthcare more accessible and inclusive. www.dimensions-uk.org/mygpandme

Beam Drop In Times for August

Please see the poster below for Beam Drop In times throughout August.

Mental Capacity Act - An Animated Guide by Infodeo.

An animated guide to the Mental Capacity Act produced for the Dorset County Council Mental Capacity Act team. The guide explains the key principles in an easy to understand form.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsthYJV0yig&feature=player_embedded&app=desktop

The Myfam Project - MyFAM-ily Fun Day at Airea51!​

BOOK NOW!! MyFAM-ily Fun Day at Airea51! ALL abilities and disabilities welcome! 

-Unlimited Bounce
-Sensory Play
-Silent Disco
-Facepainting
-Dress-up Decade Photo booth
-Character meet and greets
.. PLUS LOADS MORE

ALL of the above for just £5 children and £2 adults!! TICKETS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE AND ARE LIMITED. Book online now at www.themyfamproject.co.uk under the EVENTS tab

PODS Parent/Carer Night Out - Friday 14th September

Come and join us as we celebrate our 10th Anniversay! The celebration is being held at St George's Cricket Club, there will be a live band and a DJ!

The tickets are £5 and will include a drink and food. To book your tickets please click on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pods-parentcarer-night-tickets-47108661274

This is an Adults only event.

PODS Annual Survey 2018

If you've not already received our Annual Survey by post, please take a few minutes to complete it online, it helps us to develop our priorities for the coming year and also ensures that we are meeting the needs of our families locally. Please let us know your thoughts.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HQDVL3V

Please complete and return by 17th August to be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 gift voucher of your choice. Your feedback is very important to us and we would appreciate it if you could complete this Annual Survey. Thank you.

Come and join us at our Family Groups...

Wednesday 15th August 2018: Your Voice + Family Resources from 9.30am–11.30am Hollinswood Community Centre, 7 Downemead, Telford, TF3 2EW

Friday 31st August 2018: Your Voice + Family Resources from 9.30am-11.30am at Dawley Town Hall (opposite Langley School/CAMHS) New Street, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3JR

Monday 3rd September 2018: Your Voice + Family Resources from 10.00am-12.00pm at Admaston House, Admaston,Telford, TF5 0BN

Thursday 13th September 2018: Your Voice + Family Resources from 7pm-9pm at Elephant and Castle Pub, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2ET

Thank you for reading our latest bulletin.

Kerrie Seagrave

Project Administrator on behalf of PODS Parent Carer Forum.

We hope you enjoyed reading our latest e-bulletin - we hope you continue to find it useful. If you have any suggestions to make it better feel free to let me know.