New @CarersUK research shows thousands of unpaid carers are in poverty due to the cost of living crisis and a benefit system that is unfit for purpose. Government must overhaul Carer’s Allowance and provide carers with more financial support this Winter. https://t.co/N42KPep4K7
Looking at Kent's local area SEND revisit report, local professionals speak out to "express concern" about sharp-elbowed parents.
Not a new complaint, or a complaint that's confined to Kent. Are they right?
We're looking for 10 parent carers of children aged 0-18 with a rare medical condition (diagnosed or not) to join an online focus group looking at how we can provide better advice and support services for families like theirs. Find out more and apply 👇 https://t.co/L2lKGNd8Lm
Looking for detailed info on caring issues? Our updated factsheets cover social care assessments, disability and carer welfare benefits, hospital discharge and much more.
Find all our factsheets on our website: https://t.co/kMNU1o3n7i
Last year the government set out their plans to ‘fix social care’. But their plans will not, now or in the future:
- Provide enough help for unpaid carers
- Cut the wait for millions needing social care
- Address the shortage of care workers
#SocialCareIsntFixed
We’re delighted to share the news that everyone has been eagerly awaiting: the awards for the @luhc
funding for the installation of #ChangingPlacesToilets in England have been announced!
Read more and find the full list of awardees here: https://t.co/5Doo9szzk7
Birmingham Parent Carer Forum will host John Coughlan CBE for a Question and Answer Session on Thursday 3rd February 11:00AM-12:30PM. Please see the flyer for more information. 💜
https://t.co/nZ4Q9gSslh
Influencing the future of SEND in Birmingham:
for SEND parents and carers
15th September between 10am and 2.30pm
https://t.co/2QGnxFnVrX
@BhamSENDinfo@send_crisis@TenaciousRk@BirminghamPCF
register here for 10-12 or 12-2.30pm sessions; also available on-line.
Parents and carers are invited to an online Q&A Session with Pauline Maddison the new Assistant Director of SEND. Events are 24th (10.30am) and 26th August (6.00pm) for more details - https://t.co/alXNdQAIBl. Ask about anything from Transport to SENAR
A privilege to meet parents, carers & kids & tell their stories of desperation over #SEND provision in Brum.
Thanks to @SOSBirmingham@BirminghamPCF for speaking out, to @BrumLeader@Ms_SThompson for showing up & the kids for being superstars!
Most of my report for @bbcmtd…
🌟ATTENTION all family carers🌟
I will delivering these well-being workshops throughout April and May..
I would love for you to join me,
As you can see we will talk about so many different things..
If any of these interest you please do get intouch..
We’ve pre-paid for every parent in Birmingham to access a
parenting course. Just enter the access code “COMMUNITY” at the top of the page to claim.
#birminghamwithlove#birmingham#bcp