North East & Yorkshire: Daisy Chain - Autism Central Virtual Support Sessions Apr - May

Virtual Support Sessions – AC

As part of the Autism Central programme, Daisy Chain provides virtual support sessions to help support individuals and families.

Sessions are an opportunity for parents/carers of autistic and neurodivergent children to connect with each other and get advice from the Autism Central team.

This group is suitable for you if you have a child who is diagnosed / going through the diagnostic process / has been identified by a professional as having a need relating to: autism, ADHD, FASD, Sensory processing differences, anxiety and social and communication differences.

Upcoming themed virtual support sessions

Friday 26th April - Virtual Support Session for Military Families / 5.30pm-6.30pm
Friday 10th May - Virtual Support Session for Military Families / 10am-11am

These online sessions are free and open to families living in the North East and Yorkshire. Autism Central offers families and carers of autistic people high-quality and easily accessible autism education, training, and support through peer educators, alongside a dedicated website. Peer educators are autistic people, and parents and carers of autistic people, who have been trained to support other families. Daisy Chain Project hub is delivering Autism Central in the North East & Yorkshire NHS England region. www.autismcentral.org.uk

Please book a space for each individual session. A link to the session will be sent to you via email prior to it starting. You can access these sessions if you are a parent/carer/family member.

Register HERE

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison lunchtime circuits

Click QR code on poster or below to sign up 

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Catterick: Dementia Friendly Cafe Colburn Community Hub Cafe

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Haverfordwest: Autism/ALN Anxiety Workshop

 Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Hereford: Free half day resilience and self care course on 19 April at Hereford Cider Museum

Herefordshire & Worcestershire Wellbeing & Recovery College are offering a FREE half day course designed to give you the skills to build your own resilience & self-confidence.

The course is taking place on Friday 19 April at Hereford Cider Museum. For more information and to book please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Grantham: Say NO to domestic abuse - Get in touch

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 Information provided by Grantham HIVE

London: Being Dad coffee morning - Fridays 1030-1200hrs

Being Dad is a well-being project with SEL Mind for expectant or new dads, or men with parenting responsibilities, to help them cope with the challenges of fatherhood. 

Raising a child is a momentous task and your life is going to change in ways you never imagined. It can be a daunting prospect, bringing new responsibilities and a sense of the unknown. 

We are here to help. Meet other dads. share the load and have a good brew. Since the service started in 2019, Being Dad has been supporting fathers with children 0-24 months in South East London. 

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

London: Diversity matters - music for mind and motherhood - Wednesdays 1100-1230hrs

Singing can lift our moods and make us feel better, boost our confidence and reduce stress, give us space to express ourselves, and help us to connect with others and with ourselves. 

For this group, we dive into the magic of singing, and how it can create a space for wellbeing, connection and expression, offering an alternative way in to exploring your journey through motherhood. We will learn songs, practice gentle grounding and sound making exercises that encourage noticing and presence, and invite creative play where you can contribute your ideas if you wish. And the best bit: you absolutely do not have to 'be a singer' to enjoy singing and take part!

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Army Carers – supporting Serving Personnel with caring responsibilities

 

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You can also visit the websites via the following links:

• Facebook - Army Carers
• Twitter - search @armycarersnet
  
• SSAFA Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum

Blandford: Garrison Health & Wellbeing fair Wed 24th April

 

1000hrs - 1600hrs

Open to everyone living or working on the Garrison

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Stress Awareness Month - Is debt making you feel that everything is out of control and there is nothing you or anyone else can do about it?

Seek help through your CoC, Padre and Welfare Officers.

Northallerton: POSCH - Transition from Child to Adult Services 16th May

Sue and Joelle from Mencap will be discussing the topic of transitions from child to adult services, providing much needed information and advice on what can be a difficult time for SEN parents.

Date: Thursday 16 May 2024
Time: 10am-12pm
Place: Mencap, Goosecroft Lane, Northallerton DL6 1EG

Parking: There is a small carpark on site, but you can park for free for two hours in nearby Sainsburys or B&M car park. Otherwise, you can park on the high street which is £1.80 for two hours
Accessibility: Mencap is a fully accessible building, all rooms are on the ground floor, automatic doors and disabled toilets with hoist are available.

Our groups are run by our friendly team of volunteers who are parents or carers themselves of children with additional needs. Your child doesn’t need to have a diagnosis and we welcome anyone who is a parent or carer to a special child.
There will be light refreshments available, and a chance for you to chat with like-minded people, make new friends, and for us to support and advise each other through our collective experiences.
Please feel free to bring a friend or family member with you and contact us in advance if you are feeling anxious at the thought of coming to a new place and meeting new people, or if you have any special requirements yourself.

No need to book, just turn up! We look forward to seeing you!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Army Welfare Service Youth Voice Survey for a Military Child Aged 8+?

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Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Surrey: Headway

Trained staff offer cognitive sessions to enhance quality of life, recovery and independence, as well as supporting their families and carers.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Stress Awareness Month - Struggling with stress?

Togetherall have got your back. 

This Stress Awareness Month, unlock the power of these 4 stress-busting tips. 

You can also join the Togetherall community and get support from likeminded individuals at togetherall.com

Bovington: Beyond the warzone theatre performance Wed 8th May

Join us for this powerful theatre play to raise awareness of coercive control and domestic abuse in the Armed Forces Community. Free to attend and open to everyone.

Due to the nature of the theme, the performances are not suitable for children. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Dover: AWS Community Support Free Pilates / Zumba Fitness Class at Burgoyne Heights on Monday Mornings

 

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Ripon: FREE Family friendly Neurodiverse day workshop at the Ripon Workhouse 27th April

We are welcoming you to attend this free artist led community workshop that offers creative activities and games, the opportunity to meet Neurodiverse artists, activists and individuals whilst exploring Neurodiversity in history and specifically the Ripon Workhouse.Let us know if you can make it. 

Contact Andy.Bates@riponmuseums.co.uk

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: Wellness Workshops at Straidhavern Primary School Throughout April & May

 

April is Stress Awareness Month, and Straidhavern Primary School are committed to ensuring healthy minds for our pupils, but also for adults.
Please click below for further information and to book your space on our Zumba, Yoga and Pottery workshops for parents, taking place in the evenings throughout April/May 2024.
Childcare will be provided for those who require it, whether an existing member of our school community or not.
Spaces are limited for each event, so please book your space early.

Further workshops will be added in the coming weeks.
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Information provided by HIVE NI

Aldershot: Mum to be swim - Aldershot Garrison Sports Centre

 Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.