Family Voice Surrey

Please note our offices are closed 23rd December 2024 - 2nd January 2025

There are spaces remaining on the fully funded afternoon stay and play sessions at Loseley family centre, on 23rd December. The sessions have been designed to provide 5-12 year olds with additional needs and disabilities the opportunity to take part in a range of fun activities.

See below link for the Transport update familyvoicesurrey.org/2024/08/12/sur…

As you will be aware, over the last few months Short Breaks have been working with parent carers in Surrey to explore ways to develop and improve the Short Breaks service. Please see this link for further details:- familyvoicesurrey.org/2024/08/02/sho…

On the 10th May 2024 the Adults and Health Select Committee are meeting. On the agenda they will be discussing the Neurodevelopmental Pathways. familyvoicesurrey.org/2024/05/02/neu…

As parent to a young carer, this hit home: “It’s hard to feel good at the start of school because it’s often difficult at home in the morning.” Pls RT this important report. ⁦@Sibs_uk⁩ ⁦@JoPavlopoulou⁩ ⁦@NotFineinSchool⁩ sibs.org.uk/supporting-you…

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We can't control what happens around us, but we can choose how we respond. Join us for Meaningful May and focus on the things that matter ❤️ actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay

If you require a PA to support you to live independently, we provide a lot of information and support to people becoming employers of PAs - surreyilc.org.uk/employer-hub/ It is great to get such positive feedback on our services. #makingadifference #TestimonialTuesday #independentliving

The recent survey released by @Sibs_uk gives examples of how caring for siblings with a disability can have a big impact on young carers’ lives. Young sibling carers need more support for a fair future.

55% of autistic adults & children are also ADHD - many of the 223,000 UK citizens accessing medication via NHS are living with ‘combined ADHD & Autism’ ( which newspapers & tv news, Govt, & NHS choose not to mention) Parents urged to recognise symptoms uk.news.yahoo.com/audhd-children…

Looking for information and advice about childcare? The childcare section of our website covers a range of topics including choosing and paying for childcare: orlo.uk/rEkf3

Why not come along to the Autism Friendly Guildford and Waverley launch event at G Live on 13th May?

Have a look at our open Action Cards and responses on our website using this link familyvoicesurrey.org/action-cards/