A Family Perspective
AKO Expo – run by parents
Anna Kennedy Online are hosting an event on Saturday 12th March 2016 at Brunel University This is an opportunity for parents, professionals and other like-minded people to meet, share stories, talk to experts and find out more about autism and it’s related conditions. There will be speakers from a range of backgrounds (both professionals and […]
Let our voices be heard
The Future of Social Care needs you! As parents of a child with learning disabilities, we want to bring your attention to a matter of crucial importance to the future of social care policy that will affect options for your children. We are members of a charity called ResCare – run by families for families […]
News
AKO Autism Expo
The AKO Autism Expo will be opening its doors again this year to offer support and information on Autism and its related conditions. Open on March 11th from 9am-5.30am at Brunel University, Uxbridge, London, the show provides a unique opportunity to meet like-minded people, share stories and talk to an Autism expert in one of […]
‘Next Steps’ Event
Coming Soon…more details on the first ‘Next Steps’ transition event being held in March by the Social Care Exchange, Lincoln. This highly anticipated event, sponsored by Home From Home Care, will be dedicated to showcasing information on transition, specifically what is available for young people once school has finished. Talks will be presented by parents […]
Social Care Exchange opening attracts industry professionals
Key local figures and care professionals were among the 80 guests who were feeling positive and inspired about the future of care provision in Lincolnshire after the Social Care Exchange was officially opened on November 30th. After a welcome by Paul de Savary and the official ribbon cutting by the Mayor of Lincoln, Councillor Yvonne […]
Top tips for Xmas
The festive season can be an extremely stressful time for individuals with autism. Emma Sterland from Netbuddy has put together some advice for families over the Christmas period, which has been posted in The Guardian – please click the link here.
TES SEN Show 2016
We are pleased to say that we will be attending the TES SEN show again this year, taking place on Friday 7th & Saturday 8th October 2016, held at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London. This is a show for parents and carers, school leaders, teachers and support staff with an interest in SEN. There […]
The Need for Community – CSJ Report
The Centre for Social Justice – an independent think-tank – has now released their report findings on care provion for adults with learning disabilities, specifically looking at the benefits of residential care and community integration. It makes for a very interesting read! Some of the main findings showing; Accommodation – access to residential placements has […]
