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BeeU Service Update & Lots More...

BeeU Service Update

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”We are really pleased to update you on how the BeeU emotional wellbeing and mental health service will be supporting children, young people and their families for the year ahead (2024/25).
The BeeU service commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and delivered by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) provides:

• Emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people (0-25)
• Neurodevelopmental assessments for children – autism for 5-18 year olds, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for 6-18 year olds
• Community Eating Disorder Services for 0-18 year olds”

To read the update in full, please click here: BeeU Service Update

Carers Wellbeing Guide - Latest Edition

The Carers Wellbeing Guide, is a one-stop-shop for information, support and advice alongside key contacts for you to easily find the services you need in Telford and Wrekin.

You can download the full guide here: Carers Wellbeing Guide - Latest Edition

PODS Social Support Group - Tile Decoration Workshop

Thursday 18th April 2024 from 10am-12pm at Jackfield Tile Museum, Telford, TF8 7LJ

Join us for a Tile Decoration Workshop in the Jackfield Tile Museum. The workshop is heavily subsidised by PODS. 

Places are limited and need to be booked. Cost is £6 per person, we will meet at the Car Park for 10am.

To book your place, please click here: PODS Social Support Group - Tile Decoration Workshop

PODS Social Support Group at Blists Hill

Wednesday 24th April 2024 from 10am-12pm at Blists Hill Victorian Town, Telford, TF7 5UD

Come and join us at PODS Family Group in Blists Hill Victorian Town for a chat, relax and meet with friendly faces. Ask us for some advice or just enjoy a walk around the village.

Tickets are available at a subsidised cost of £3.00 per person. PODS will provide 1 tea/coffee/soft drink to each person booked, however you will have to purchase your own other refreshments if required.

Places are limited and booking is essential, open to all PODS members living in Telford and Wrekin. Please note that the tickets are non-refundable. Children, of any age, are welcome however if they are under 2 years old, no ticket is required. We will be meeting at the entrance at 10am, please let us know if you will be late or can no longer make it so as the group can enter on time.

To book, please click here: PODS Social Support Group at Blists Hill

PODS Buddy Scheme

Supporting Parent Carers Every Step of the Way!

Parent carers, we hear you!

We know that the thought of attending support groups might be daunting, but with the PODS Buddy Scheme, we're here to make it as easy as possible. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment for parent carers, where anxiety takes a back seat.

Connect with a PODS Buddy who understands, shares experiences, and provides the support you need to take that first step. Embrace a supportive network that truly cares.

For more information about having a PODS Buddy, please contact Kerrie: kerrie@podstelford.org or call: 07309 753044.

PODS Stop Motion Video Club

Monday 15th April 2024 at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

PODS Stop Motion Video Club resumes from Jan 2024. The children/young people will be provided with Lego and Ipads to help make the stop motion videos. Cost is £3 per child/young person.

Please contact Uma at uma@podstelford.org for any details.

To book, please click here: PODS Stop Motion Video Club

PODS Minecraft Club

Tuesday 16th April from 4pm-5pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

A chance to come together and enjoy a session of Minecraft. Please note Minecraft will be accessed via PODS iPads which are linked to one another to allow multiplayer options. Children will not be able to access their own Minecraft accounts for safety reasons. Sessions open to children and young people of all ages who are members of PODS including their siblings.

Drinks and biscuits provided. Session costs are non-refundable, parent/carer/PA must remain on site for the duration of the session. Please ensure every Child/young person attending has a ticket, those attending without a ticket will be turned away. Adult tickets are NOT required.

To book, please click here: PODS Minecraft Club

Mark's London Marathon Run for PODS 

We are amazed to learn that Mark Lear is running the London Marathon to raise vital funds for PODS, enabling us to continue delivering services for disabled children and young adults. Please consider donating via the link below to help him reach his fundraising goal.

Mark had this to say…

'This April I am running the London Marathon! I have decided to raise money for PODS (Parents Opening Doors), a charity who support children, young people and their families who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Your contribution will make a significant impact by funding an accessible activity holiday for children and young people. Many of them rarely have the opportunity to enjoy such experiences. By supporting, you are helping create moments of joy and memories that will last a lifetime. Any donations are greatly appreciated!'

You can donate here: https://justgiving.com/page/mark-lear-london-marathon-24

Happy & Healthy Food Sessions

Please see the poster below for information on Happy & Healthy Food Sessions.

For more information, please contact:

Family Hubs: telfordfamilyhubs@telford.gov.uk

Jacqueline Taylor: Jacqueline.Taylor@telford.gov.uk  

Support Group - Dad Squad

Home-Start Telford & Wrekin have a support group for Dads, it will be remote support via a WhatsApp group with a regular face-to-face meet-up at Jungleland. 

Please see the poster below for details.

Information from Telford & Wrekin Community Champions

Health in Football Event

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month- April

Macmillan share the following: "April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month. Whether you are directly affected by bowel cancer, or you just want to find out more, we have information that can help. There are also lots of ways to help raise awareness of bowel cancer.

"You're waving your little flag saying, 'I need some help here.' And then Macmillan comes." - Thom, diagnosed with colon cancer"

Find out more at Bowel Cancer Awareness Month | Macmillan Cancer Support

Action for Happiness Calendar - Active April 2024

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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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