Scope Parents Connect

We have a few places left for our Parents Connect course which starts on Tuesday 19th November 10am at Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, Wellington Street, Leeds. If you would like to book please contact karen.bull@scope.org.uk. scope.org.uk/family-service…

Last call for bookings for our Parents Connect Course starting Tuesday 19th November 10am - 12noon in Leeds city centre. For more information contact karen.bull@scope.org.uk

November parents connect courses available to book now! Parents Connect is a 6-week support programme for parents and carers of young disabled people Mondays 9.30am – 11.30am Morley Childrens Centre Tuesdays 10am – 12noon Irwin Mitchell in Leeds Centre scope.org.uk/family-service…

Have you suffered mental health difficulties? If so feel free to join the peer support group every Wednesday 1-3pm @ the Salvation Army Church to help yourself and others using your own experiences

Need help with your child’s behaviour? We're supporting the @EPICC_ID project with @UCLPsychiatry testing early intervention for pre-school children with learning disabilities. Find out more and how to get involved here: ow.ly/Irts50wAdoS

I was in Kirkgate Market prepping a giant dragon to be completed at @leedsmarket @bigdraw week in half term. ⁣Come & fill this dragon with drawings & make it come to life. ⁣28 Oct-2 Nov. free. #drawthedragon #childfriendlyleeds #thebigdraw #kirkgatemarket #halfterm #mural #art

❗️❗️❗️For anyone trying to refer to the Parents Connect service, we're having technical issues. If you have tried to refer and not heard from us recently, please email louise.gillard@scope.org.uk or karen.bull@scope.org.uk Apologies for any inconvenience.

London 21 October - Further SEND Law for parents and carers This training is designed specifically for parents/carers who wish to build on their learning from our 'Introduction to SEND Law' training day. More info and book your place here: buff.ly/2K6EHK4

This is the human cost of not providing disabled children and their families the support they need - and to which they are entitled #GiveItBack

Waiting for it right now - #send judgement one of a number being handed down this morning in this particular court High Court to rule on special-needs funding challenge - BBC News bbc.com/news/education…

If you agree that parent-carers shouldn't have to give up their careers because they can't get the support they need and to which they are entitled, then please sign our open letter #GiveItBack bit.ly/2WqC1iV

We are over the moon to hear that our plans to build a brand new hospital have been approved. This is a game changer for specialist paediatric treatment and will mean we can deliver world class care in an age-appropriate setting for our young patients 😊 #Leeds

Have you seen these three events happening in Leeds this week? Visit the Through the Maze website for more information about these events - through-the-maze.org.uk/whats-on/events

"While we can now use some elements of public transport, it’s still hard, complex and downright scary." @MikScarlet writes about how public transport has changed for disabled people over the years, and how there's still plenty of room for improvement. community.scope.org.uk/discussion/643…

The Parents Connect Leeds team are excited! We are delivering our first session tomorrow. To book a place at upcoming courses go to scope.org.uk/family-service…

Parents Connect Leeds - our Central course is now fully booked. We have very limited spaces available on our Morley (from 11 Oct) & Pudsey (from 17 Oct) courses - book via scope.org.uk/family-service… to avoid disappointment!

At next Tuesday's #LovellAutismHub, we've got #employment advice, @ChapeltownCitA, @CarersLeeds Carers Group and our #ActuallyAutistic Gaming Group. We're open from 3:30pm-7pm, as usual!

We have some places available on our Parents Connect Central Leeds, Morley and Pudsey courses - book now to avoid disappointment before the start of the school year rush! scope.org.uk/family-service…

Are you a parent or carer of a #disabled child in #London? Want to meet other parents? Referrals are now open for our brand new Parents Connect service helping you to build your support network and resilience. Find out more and apply today ➡️ scope.org.uk/family-service…

Our Parents Connect support groups are starting soon in #London and #Leeds! Parents Connect is a free service that supports parents and carers looking after children under 18 to come together in a safe and supportive space. Find out more and apply: ➡️ scope.org.uk/family-service…