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PODS September Activities, Challenges at Home Sessions & Lots More...

PODS September Activity Sessions

Join PODS this September for a variety of activity sessions! Parent/carer attendance is required. Please email jeannie@podstelford.org for more information.

To book, please click on the following links: 

Blists Hill Session 

Tech and Games Session 

Inflata Nation Session 

Cooking Session 

Crafts Session 

NEW DATES - Challenges at Home Sessions

"Challenges at Home" sessions for families who have a child on assessment pathway or undergoing diagnosis of autism.

Open to 0-18 years from mainstream and special schools.

For families to discuss home/life concerns and seek information and advice from Educational Psychologist team around emotional, behaviour, social, anxieties, routines, etc. (nb. not school based concerns).

We use these sessions to support families to find solutions together and share experiences and offer mutual support in a safe and supportive place.

If you are attending with another family member, you only need to book one place. Any questions, please contact jayne@podstelford.org or call me on 0777 534 2092.

PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE VIA THESE LINKS (September 2023 to March 2024 dates):

Daytime Sessions: 9.30-12noon

Evening Sessions (Online): 6-7.30pm

PODS Sensory Sessions

Our sensory groups are back for September! Come and enjoy the array of lights and sensory toys available at our sensory room. £3 per child and siblings are welcome. Please email jeannie@podstelford.org for further details.

To book, please click on the following links: 

Preschool Sensory Morning Group 

0-6 Years Afterschool Group 

12+ Years Afterschool Group 

7-11 Years Afterschool Group 

Healthy Weight Survey Telford - Your Views Matter! 

Sharing from Telford & Wrekin Council...

"In Telford and Wrekin, there are higher than average levels of adults and children who are overweight. Being overweight can have a negative impact on both your physical and mental health.

Your views really matter, and we would appreciate your time to complete this a short survey: www.telford.gov.uk/healthyweightsurvey

Who is it for: Members of the public and residents who live in Telford & Wrekin Professionals who work with residents or are representing an organisation providing health, care, wellbeing services

How long will it take? It should take around 10 minutes to complete.

What will happen with my answers? The information you provide will help inform Telford and Wrekin Council and it's partners in developing a Healthy Weight Strategy. It is important to get a better understanding from our communities, residents and partners on what are the main challenges to healthy weight and what services would be most beneficial."

PODS Pamper Day **Spaces Still Available**

Monday 11th September at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

In order to recognise and support our parents/carers, PODS is holding a Pamper Session for the families. The session is being held in slots from 9.30am till 2pm to enable maximum members to be able to join us.

Please book your slot and arrive just 5 mins before your booked time slot to avoid waiting.

The treatments available on the day are: Nail Painting, Gel Nails, Face Massage, Henna Tattoo and Reiki.  All treatments will cost just £5 each and payment should be made in cash only. Along with this, tea, coffee and cake and biscuits will also be available for everyone attending.

To book your time slot, please click here: PODS Pamper Day

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.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

Sharing from Hidden Disabilities...

"National Highways traffic officers are often first on scene in an emergency on England's motorways and major A-roads. Displaying the Sunflower sticker or magnet on the rear of your vehicle will indicate to traffic officers that you or someone in your vehicle has a non-visible disability.

It is now easier to order your FREE National Highways car sticker or magnet, as you no longer need to create an account - get yours today here: Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

Speech and Language Therapy Advice Line

Did you know there is a Speech and Language Therapy Advice Line. Information taken from website: Children's Speech and Language Therapy

Extract: The Speech and Language Therapy Advice Line is available to parents and carers of children currently on our caseloads, those referred and those not known to the service. School staff or other professionals can also seek support but can only access the Advice Line regarding a specific child with explicit parental permission. New referrals and re-referrals made by families of children and young people will be directed to the Advice Line.

Speech and Language Therapy Advice Line number: 01743 450800 (option 4)

Action for Happiness Calendar -  Self-Care September 2023

Please note the above material is subject to copyright, please contact PODS before sharing any of the information in this PODS Ebulletin.

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

Kerrie Seagrave, Member Support Co-ordinator

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.