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Autism Masking Workshop & Lots More...

Autism Masking Workshop

Thursday 21st September from 9.30am-11.30am and 6pm-8pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

As part of the Autism In Schools project, PODS has organised a workshop for school staff and parents/carers on Autism Masking. Dr Angela Willis and Jacob Willis from Edvocation Services will be the presenters at the Workshop. 

This workshop will help to explore:

1. how and why camouflaging occurs and the forms it may take
2. the impact on the individual’s emotional well-being and functioning in social activities
3. provides insight from authentic autistic experiences and research

The Workshop is being held on 21st September in 2 slots/timings. Please book the slot/timing convenient to you. The workshop will be held at PODS Hub. Places are limited and booking is essential.

To book your timeslot, please click here: Autism Masking Workshop

Walnut Family Hub Launch 

Thursday 24th August from 10.30am-12.30pm at Park Lane Centre, Telford, TF7 5QZ

At the Walnut Family Hub launch, there will be free fun activities, free drink and a free “Strike a Pose" photo booth.

There will also be the opportunity to meet many service providers to find out about the local support available for families.

Adult Social Care Charging Policy Review - Telford & Wrekin Council. Your Voice is Important in How These Policies are Reviewed!!

There is an 'easy read' version of the consultation pack that covers the following proposed changes; link here: Easy Version of Adult Social Care Charging Policies Consultation Pack - Telford & Wrekin Council

Change 1: We will change what amount we use for the Minimum Income Guarantee
Change 2: We will include a new tariff for people who get care and support in their own home
Change 3: We will start to include other benefits when we do your financial assessment
Change 4: Ask people to pay when we arrange their care
Change 5: New charges for people who use Appointee and Deputy services
Change 6: New charges for using Community Alarms
Change 7: Making Deferred Agreement fees bigger

Please share your views at events (in person) or online as follows:
In Person Meeting on Wednesday 23rd August 2023 at 6pm
Ketley Community Centre, Holyhead Road, Ketley, Telford, TF1 5AN

Online: Tuesday 29th August, 2pm, Microsoft Teams.

Booking links for events: Adult Social Care Charging Policies Consultation Tickets, the Borough | Eventbrite

Hospital Transformation Programme Focus Groups

Sharing from The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust...

"Plans to transform our hospital services in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales are underway. We want you, our local communities and patients, to have the opportunity to get involved and give your views and feedback to help inform and shape our plans to improve care for everyone.

The plans will see the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford specialise in planned care and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital specialise in emergency care. Patients benefit from:

• fewer cancellations and delays for planned procedures,
• and a more streamlined and effective emergency care service, with fewer ambulance handover delays, delivered from a dedicated, modern Emergency Department.

We are organising focus groups which will meet regularly over the next three years as plans develop. The focus groups are aligned to the clinical workstreams within the HTP programme:

• Medicine, emergency, surgery, anaesthetics, and cancer focus group
• Clinical Support Services
• Women’s and Children’s

If you would like to join any of these focus groups, please email sath.engagement@nhs.net with your name, contact email and the focus group(s) you would like to attend. Joining instructions will be sent out in advance of the meetings."

Upcoming dates for the focus groups can be found here: Hospital Transformation Programme Focus Groups

PODS Arthog Outreach and SkyReach Sessions 

Join PODS this September for sessions at Arthog Outreach (Wellington) and SkyReach (Town Park)! Sessions are every Monday at 4:45-6:15 and open for primary aged children and 12-25 years, alternating between the two venues and age groups.

Activities at SkyReach may consist of high ropes, quick jump, orienteering and crate stack. Activities at Arthog Outreach may consist of indoor Climbing, archery, orienteering, woodland/ stream adventure, bushcraft, crate Stack and abseil slope. Parent/carer attendance is required (as either participant or spectator). Bookings are essential via Ticketsource. Please email jeannie@podstelford.org for more information.

Arthog Outreach 12-25 

Arthog Outreach Primary Age - SOLD OUT

SkyReach 12-25 

SkyReach Primary Age - SOLD OUT

PODS Family Experience Annual Survey 

Please help us to share your experiences with our annual survey.

The evidence from this report is used in discussions with strategic and operational teams - across health, social care, education to work with services to understand the parent carer and family voice, and to improve outcomes.

To take part in the survey, please click the following link: PODS Family Experience Annual Survey 

If you wish to be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 shopping voucher, please complete your name/email/telephone details at the end of the form.

This survey will take approx 6 minutes to complete. nb. All information shared will be anonymised.

PODS MenSpace

Thursday 24th August 2023 from 10am at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford TF2 9TU

A chance to put the world to rights over cake and coffee! Join us at the MenSpace group. A group dedicated to male carers.

These groups are guided by you, you can talk about whatever you want, and give us all chance to help each other out. You will also be able to influence how these groups run in the future by feeding back what you want from the group and how we can achieve this. 

To book, please click here: PODS MenSpace

PODS Social - Games (12-25s)

Tuesday 22nd August 2023 from 2pm-4pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford TF2 9TU

PODS is hosting a Social Session for young people aged 12 years to 25 years and their siblings. All our Social Sessions have a very relaxed atmosphere but there is always a specific focus. This session is: GAMES.

Young people are encouraged to “Bring Your Own Games” to play too. Parents/carers to stay on the site during the session. All tickets are non-refundable.

To book, please click here: PODS Social - Games (12-25s)

Information from Telford & Wrekin Community Champions

Free Community Cycling Event

Action for Happiness Calendar - Altruistic August 2023

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Thank you for reading our latest Ebulletin, please stay safe & well. 

Kerrie Seagrave, Member Support Co-ordinator

on behalf of PODS Parent Carer Forum.

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