Making sure the voice and needs of Kingston SEND families are heard
Kingston SEND PCF is made up of local parents and carers who work to ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities and their needs are heard and understood by local services and decision makers.
We also make sure parents and carers have access to events and information that they might find useful as a SEND family.
Amazing Things
We love this introduction to autism by amazing things. It aims to raise awareness among young non-autistic audiences, to stimulate understanding and acceptance in future generations. It is intended to be viewed, discussed and shared widely by anyone but especially teachers and parents.
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The local mental health helpline is changing from October 1st -all ages will be asked to call NHS 111, the current 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line number (0800 028 8000) will transition to NHS 111.
You'll still reach local crisis support teams – the difference is that NHS 111 provides a single, simple and nationally recognised number, making it easier and quicker to access urgent mental health support. Anyone, of any age, experiencing a mental health crisis, or worried about a friend, family member or someone they support, should call NHS 111 and select the mental health option after this date.
Mental health calls to NHS 111 will continue to be answered by trained mental health professionals who provide high-quality local support and response. The service will continue to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for all ages, including children and young people. …
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Some positive news for the disabled community – travel passes will be valid all day not just off peakGood news for disabled bus pass holders in England! 🚌
From 1 April 2027, time restrictions on disabled concessionary bus passes will be removed. This means eligible disabled people will be able to travel on local buses for free at any time of day, every day.
Currently, passes are generally only valid from 9.30am to 11pm on weekdays, unless a local council offers more generous arrangements.
Removing these restrictions should make it easier for disabled people to travel to work, education, healthcare appointments and social activities, while helping with the cost of everyday travel.
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