Therapies, Further Education & Good News 17th November 2017 Dear All Please do come along to one of the Therapies consultations if you can – these will be open and honest meetings. We’ve written about local events and news, more on the very busy national news and announcements over the weekend. Including feedback on the MP’s SEND Forum on Friday 1st December.
Let’s Talk Therapies SaLT, OT and Physiotherapy Therapies is a hot topic – there is never seems to be enough, and we know there is limited funding. Over three meetings, we will be joined by a mix of the Speech & Language Therapists for Your Healthcare, Kingston. Also, Claire Schneider (Clinical Service manager for Paediatric Therapies, Richmond) and Heather Anderson (Health & Therapies manager, Kingston). The plan is to talk about what families need and want – and what therapists would like to provide – and to explore (and hopefully agree) common priorities. We know it’s a busy time of year… please do come along if you can. Please book via: events@sendfamilyvoices@outlook.com
Parent/Carers only: Monday 4th December - 10am to 12noon at DoubleTree Hilton,1 Skerne Road, Kingston, KT2 5FJ Monday 4th December - 7pm to 9pm at DoubleTree Hilton,1 Skerne Road, Kingston, KT2 5FJ
Young People only (with Christmas goodie bag): Thursday 14th December - 7pm to 9pm at DoubleTree Hilton,1 Skerne Road, Kingston, KT2 5FJ
DCT…. Wot’s that then? DCT = Disabled Children’s Team One of the most common queries we get is about the specialist social workers and family support workers from the DCT. Why? Because it’s confusing and hard to understand from outside the system. And… do you know how to place your child on the DCT register? What does that mean? Our first meeting was small, but nonetheless very useful for all that came. We will cover How do you work? What is the eligibility? What are the options?