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London Region NNPCF Online Schools White Paper Sessions

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London Region NNPCF Online Schools White Paper Sessions

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NNPCF London Region SEND Reform Webinars

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Local Professional Speaker Coffee Mornings

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Local Professional Speaker Coffee Mornings

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SEND Morning session April 12th and 26th 9-10am

Evening session 2nd April 4-6.30

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Children's Continence Pathway - ERIC

Children's general continence flowchart - ERIC

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Have Your Say on the SEND Schools White Paper – Your Voice Matters!

Havering SEND Family Voice are part of the London Region Parent Carer Forum (PCF), we’re working hard to ensure parent carers across London are heard in the national consultation on the SEND White Paper.

There are several ways you can get involved as a parent forum member.

1. Join a London Region Listening Session (Online)

Our NNPCF London Region Directors are running a series of online Listening Sessions to explain the White Paper proposals and—most importantly—to hear your views so we can submit a strong regional response on your behalf.

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We are passionate about providing freedom and space to all children to play adventurously, to have fun, to experience nature, to be outdoors, to get messy and to be children without the pressures of modern living - all in a fun secure and safe play environment within a beautiful 5½ acres woodland setting.

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ELHAP (Special Needs Adventure Playground) | Havering Directory

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Founded in 1976, ELHAP is a unique and magical independent charity. We are one of eight specialist adventure playgrounds for SEND children and young people in the UK, offering much-needed adventure play opportunities across East London and Essex. We are passionate about providing freedom and space to all children to play adventurously, to have fun, to experience nature, to be outdoors, to get messy and to be children without the pressures of modern living - all in a fun secure and safe play environment within a beautiful 5½ acres woodland setting. Page updated 27.05.25

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The Habbit Factory Acting, Singing, & Dancing with The Habbit Factory · Eequ

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School Holiday Activities - Havering Active

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Havering Active is an initiative which aims to increase sport and physical activity opportunities in Havering to encourage people to become more active.

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Romford Football Club EPCP (Romford Cerebral Palsy)

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The latest updates from the EPCP (Romford Cerebral Palsy), including fixtures/results, match reports, news and league table.

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I wanted to share a total hidden gem I’ve found called POP Essex (Power of Play). I know it’s a little drive from Havering, but for any parents of children with SEND, it is 100% worth it with free onsite parking!

If you struggle to find places where your child can explore safely without the judgmental stares, this is the place. My son absolutely loves it because there is so much space to run and explore, yet it remains calm and quiet enough for those with sensory needs.

Why we make the trip:

Massive Space: Huge area for them to burn off energy safely.

Quiet & Chilled: It never feels too much— perfect for kids who get overwhelmed.

Like-Minded Community: You’re surrounded by families who get it.

Zero Judgment: It’s a safe haven where our kids can just be themselves.

Respite & Play: They offer stay & play sessions and respite for ages 0–19.

It’s run by SEND parents who truly understand what we need. If you’re looking for a change of scenery where you can actually relax while your child plays, give them a look!

📍 Find them at: 5-7 Bocking End, Braintree

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Independent Occupational Therapy Services in Essex

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Occupational therapy for with children with Developmental Co-ordination Disorders, including Dyspraxia, Developmental Delay and handwriting difficulties.

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Laura Dawson is a private Speech and Language Therapist based in Essex, with clinics in Brentwood, Upminster and Shenfield.

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In-house Occupational Therapy

Helping service users develop the skills they need to live well

For every aspect of our care in London and Essex, our in-house Occupational Therapist is on hand to help service users function at their very best. For children and adults, the elderly and those with learning disabilities, our in-house occupational therapy service enables everyone to take an active part in their community and live a full life.

We work using the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance. This means all of our service users are assessed from a holistic point of view.

Our Occupational Therapist also plays an active role as a staff trainer to ensure our entire team of carers and support workers are equipped with different techniques to respond appropriately to the needs of our service users with autism and learning disabilities.

The diagram below shows the Occupational Therapy Model we use to guide our practice when supporting our teams and service users.

These techniques include:

Intensive interaction

Makaton

Picture exchange communication

Visual learning

Challenging behaviour management.

Our Occupational Therapist also trains our domiciliary home carers in a range of approaches and skills, such as the safe moving and handling of service users in their home environment. From the service user standpoint, our Occupational Therapist is involved in our domiciliary home care assessments, when required, to ensure the best care package is developed for maximum independence.

Structured support

Our Occupational Therapist drafts individual and person-centred life skills plans in collaboration with the managers of our different care services in London and Essex. These plans include monthly objectives and guidelines for staff to follow. The aim is to support the progress and development of our service users within the scope of their individual abilities and ensure they achieve their personal outcomes.

To achieve these outcomes, our Occupational Therapist conducts group and individual sessions to help our service users:

develop specific skills, such as fine motor skills and self care

promote leisure and exercise

foster increased concentration

develop social skills, such as taking turns and clear communication

improve their sensory integration.

Meet our Occupational Therapist in London and Essex

We offer specialist occupational therapy for our service users who live with autism and learning disabilities in areas of London and Essex.

Our occupational therapist is highly experienced and well equipped to deal with all areas of Home Care and learning disability services.

Aranza is a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) and Physiotherapist (PH) with postgraduate studies in Autism, Learning Disability and Sensory Integration (Module 1,2 & 3). She joined the Lodge Group in the summer of 2015. She is the OT for the company and a member of the training department.

She is also the Supported Living Service Deputy Operations Manager.

Aranza provides training such as Moving and Handling people, Autism awareness, Autism play, Ethos and Principles, Breakaway training.

Her role involves assessing our service users' needs and develop an independent living skills programme to achieve progress with set outcomes. Aranza plays a vital role in empowering staff to support our service users to live a healthy lifestyle by participating actively in their local community and enjoying a meaningful lifestyle.

Please do contact us for more information on any of the services we offer. We would love to hear from you! Our Lodge Group occupational therapist work across the London Boroughs of Havering, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, plus Romford, Chigwell, Harlow, Colchester, and Loughton in Essex.

Want to find out more about our in-house occupational therapy service?

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Helping service users develop the skills they need to live well For every aspect of our care in London and Essex, our in-house Occupational Therapist is on hand to help service users function at their very best.

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Tourettes Action is a support and research charity working to improve the lives of people living with Tourette Syndrome. Our services include online live-chat and email support, a befriender network, information, webinars, events and resources.

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The National Pica Advisory Service, established in 2023, is dedicated to providing training for organisations and support families affected by pica. We have plans to expand our services with the aim of addressing isolation and other challenges faced by those living with this psychological eating disorder.

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Support for families and individuals dealing with pica. Training, resources and government engagement.

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Educational Psychology Parent and Carer Support Groups

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Educational Psychology Parent and Carer Support Groups

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Tuesday mornings from 10.00 am - 12.00 pm at Ingrebourne Children Centre

Thursday evening from 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm online via teams

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Starting back this week lots of fun games and skills based around athletics. Open to all disabilities ages 5 - 25yrs, take part in as much or as little as you want we are very relaxed. The whole family is welcome to join in. Parents/carers must stay. Coach Sheila is looking forward to meeting you.

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Our Sensory Zone | East London NHS Foundation Trust

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SEND service

Educational Psychology Helpline for Havering families Autumn 2025 - Summer 2026 Who are you, and what do you do? (term-time only) How does this helpline work?
Educational Psychologists (EPs) are professionals who apply psychology (the study of thinking, learning and behaviour) to support the learning, development and wellbeing of children and young people. Members of the Havering Educational Psychology Service (EPS)(Opens in new tab) work collaboratively with our local education settings (including pre-schools, schools and colleges) and families to support children and young people aged 0-25.

This helpline is a free service for families living in the London Borough of Havering. It provides a reflection space for parents/carers to explore and problem-solve home based issues about their child with an EP.

All helpline sessions are on a Thursday morning during term time. They need to be booked in advance, and a time slot will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Calls can last up to 40 minutes.
Will the EP see my child after the call?
All discussions are confidential - you can share as much or as little as you like, none of which will be recorded or shared with anybody beyond the meeting unless we feel worried about your / your child's safety. We will offer whatever support we can, and if we feel the discussion or issue goes beyond what the helpline can provide, we will try to signpost you to relevant colleagues or services.
What can I talk to the EP about?
No. This is a one-off consultation service for parents/carers, and the EP will not carry out any follow-up work with your child or speak with their educational setting. It is not a referral route (Opens in new tab) into our school-based support or statutory assessment work.

During the session, the EP will ask how you would like to use your time, listen to your concerns and discuss ideas with you to help you consider what to do next. Topics that you may wish to discuss could include (but are not limited to):

Supporting your child to maintain positive mental well-being.

Supporting your child's engagement with learning at home.

Concerns about friendships, emotional needs, daily structure and routines.

Managing dysregulated behaviours.

Unpicking your child's worries about going to school.

If your concerns are primarily about the support for your child's needs in the context of their educational setting, then you may wish to first explore them with a key staff member in the setting, such as their Class Teacher, Form Tutor, or the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), as they are best placed to speak with you about what can be put in place.
How can I book a session?
If you have a question about an Education Health Care (EHC) Needs Assessment, please refer to the guidance on the Havering Local Offer website (Opens in new tab), or alternatively, you may want to contact the Havering Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) (Opens in new tab) to seek further information, confidential advice and support with thinking through your options.
Evaluation and feedback
Please fill in the booking form on bitly/ep-helpline-booking (Opens in new tab) if you wish to request an EP Helpline session. You will be asked to leave your contact details, and a member of our team will confirm a specific time slot with you by email as soon as possible.

After speaking with the EP, we ask that you complete a brief survey to tell us about your experience of using this helpline. Responses are collected anonymously, and we would appreciate any feedback as it will help us plan for our support going forward.

Here are some of the comments that parents/carers have kindly shared with us in past years.
Page Reviewed: 02/09/2025

"It was nice to talk openly about the issues I am having"

"A really helpful and informative service. [EP] had great knowledge and was very understanding and compassionate."

"[EP], suggested a number of options, reviewed them with me and sort my opinion on the options"

It helped me see how I might be able to link up support around my child rather than me trying to do things a bit in isolation with very small pockets of support.

I found [EP] to be a great source of information for introducing new strategies to go to my son's school with. She was brilliant and extremely helpful.

"[EP] listened and gave me good advice going forward in supporting my daughter to help her achieve her aspirations and dreams. Would definitely recommend to parents/carers to get advice as I feel that this has gave me other advice that I can put forward and use."

Time / Date Details

When is it on

Thursday mornings during term time (by pre-booking only)

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Educational Psychology Parent/Carer Support Helpline | Havering's Family Services Hub

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Educational Psychology Helpline for Havering families Autumn 2025 - Summer 2026 (term-time only) Who are you, and what do you do? Educational Psychologists (EPs) are professionals who apply psychology (the study of thinking, learning and behaviour) to support the learning, development and wellbeing of children and young people.

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Strengthening Families Workshops (NOT SEND Specific)

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Strengthening Families Workshops (NOT SEND Specific)

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These programmes have been developed with input from practitioners, parent carers and leaders. CDC continues to seek and respond to opportunities to support further workforce development.

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Hylands Park has now been updated with a Wheelchair Swing and other inclusive equipment

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Hylands Park has now been updated with a Wheelchair Swing and other inclusive equipment

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Over 35 years of providing support to children 0-5 years and their families. Follow the link for more information.

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First Step is recognised as a highly professional, specialised, experienced and caring Family Support organisation based in the London Borough of Havering working with families of babies and young children with special needs and/or disabilities. For over 36 years, families have contacted First Step at a moment of crisis and uncertainty, normally pre-diagnosis, fearing all […]

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Brighter Beginnings: Toilet training children with SEND (age 0-5) England

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Advice and strategies for parent carers on how to toilet train a child (aged 0-5) with additional needs or disabilities.

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Speech and Language UK: Changing young lives

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We give families the confidence and skills to help their children. If you're concerned about your child's speech and language development, we can help.

We know that it can be hard to know where to start if you are worried about your child's development. If you think your child is having challenges with talking and understanding words, we are here to help you.

Our free resources and services can help with understanding what to look out for, how to get support and even some simple ways you can help your child at home.

Our progress checker will provide short questions you can answer to see how your baby or child is getting on with their talking and understanding of words.

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Help for families - Speech and Language UK: Changing young lives

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We give families the confidence and skills to help their children. Access our free resources and learn more about ways to encourage children's speech and language development.

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We produce information for patients, families and anyone interested in genetic conditions. Here you’ll find information about the basics of genetics and inheritance of genetic conditions…

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Witherslack Regularly Run FREE workshops check here:

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We are the leading provider of schools for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN).

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Havering SENDIASS provides free, impartial and confidential information, advice and support service offering assistance to parents/carers of children with SEND aged 0-16 years and young people (with SEND) themselves 16-25 years.

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Drop in support for families at Revellers My Place

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My Place Harold Hill Parent Carer Support

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My Place Harold Hill Parent Carer Support

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Romford Group that run family activities for their members

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Contact - for families with disabled children

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Havering SEND Family Voice. 222 likes · 26 talking about this. We are the Parent Carer Forum for the London Borough Havering.

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Make a social story on any device - Family Fund

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Social stories help children to better understand the world around them. Join our online workshop in July to learn more!

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We are the UK's only charity dedicated to raising awareness and furthering information about ARFID. A not-for-profit, we work to provide individuals, parents, carers and medical professionals with up-to-date relevant information, research and support.

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ARFID Is More Than Just Fussy Eating: How to Offer Real Support - Be Body Positive

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What Is ARFID?

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a fairly new eating disorder. Children with ARFID are extremely selective eaters and sometimes have little interest in eating food. They may eat a limited variety of preferred foods, which can lead to poor growth and poor nutrition.

ARFID usually starts at younger ages than other eating disorders and is more common in boys.

What Are the Signs of ARFID?

Kids with ARFID fall within three main categories:

Some kids are very selective eaters who may have strong negative reactions to smells, tastes, textures, or colors of foods. They may be highly fearful of new foods, called "neophobia," and scared of negative experiences related to unfamiliar foods.

Some kids may have an overall lack of interest in eating and have a very low appetite or find eating minimally rewarding or not at all. These kids often deny feeling hungry.

Other kids are afraid of what might happen when they eat; for example, experiencing pain, choking, or vomiting.

Some kids with ARFID fall within just one of these categories, while others are in more than one.

Many kids with ARFID are underweight. Others reach a normal weight but may eat such a limited diet that they don't grow, or it gets in the way of their school, family, and social lives.

Kids with ARFID are more likely to have:

What Problems Can Happen with ARFID?

ARFID may lead to problems from poor nutrition. Kids with the disorder may:

not get enough vitamins, minerals, and protein

need tube feeding and nutrition supplements

grow poorly

have delayed puberty

The lack of nutrition associated with ARFID can cause:

dizziness and fainting due to low blood pressure

a slow pulse

dehydration

weakened bones (osteoporosis) and muscles

stopped menstrual periods (amenorrhea)

What Causes ARFID?

The exact cause of ARFID is not known. Many experts believe that a combination of a child's temperament, genes, and triggering events (such as choking). Some kids with ARFID have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), eosinophilic esophagitis, allergies, or other medical conditions that can lead to feeding problems.

Understanding Your Child's Eating Disorder

Learn more about what an eating disorder is, how it's treated, and ways parents can support their child on the path to recovery.

How Is ARFID Diagnosed?

If a doctor thinks a child might have ARFID, they'll do an exam and ask about the child's medical history, eating and exercise habits, and emotional issues.

Doctors and mental health professionals will look for:

significant weight loss or failure to grow

serious nutritional deficiencies

poor appetite, lack of interest in food, or food avoidance

Symptoms should not be because of a lack of access to food (food insecurity), another eating disorder (anorexia), or other medical problems. Kids with ARFID are also not concerned about or afraid of their weight.

Doctors may order blood tests, urine tests, or an electrocardiogram (ECG) to check for problems.

If you think your child may have ARFID, talk to your doctor. Dealing with the condition early on is the best way to successfully treat it.

How Is ARFID Treated?

ARFID is best treated by a team that includes a doctor, dietitian, and therapist who specialize in eating or feeding disorders. Treatment may include nutrition counseling, medical care, and feeding therapy. If choking is a concern, a speech-language pathologist can do a swallowing and feeding evaluation.

The main goals of treatment are to:

Achieve and maintain a healthy weight and healthy eating patterns.

Increase the variety of foods eaten.

Learn ways to eat without fear of pain or choking.

Doctors might prescribe medicines to increase appetite or treat anxiety. If anxiety is a concern, the therapist will teach children and families ways to handle worries around food.

Most children with ARFID can be treated at home, but some will need to go to a more intensive hospital-based program. Someone with severe weight loss and malnutrition or serious health issues will need treatment in a hospital. Some children with ARFID will need tube feeding or nutrition formulas to get the calories and vitamins they need.

ARFID can be hard to overcome, but learning about healthy eating and addressing fears helps many kids and teens feel better and do well. When the whole family works together to change mealtime behaviors, a child is likely to have continued success.

How Can Parents Help?

ARFID is linked to strong emotions and worries around food. Be supportive and encourage positive attitudes about exercise and nutrition at home. Try these tips:

Be a role model. Serve and eat a variety of foods.

Schedule regular meals and snacks.

Have regular family meals. Keep the mood at the table pleasant and avoid struggles during mealtimes.

Encourage your child to try new foods, but do not force them to eat.

Reward positive eating behaviors.

Find ways to manage anxiety and stress around food. Taking a couple of deep breaths can help your child relax. Yoga, meditation, music, art, dance, writing, or talking to a friend can help manage stress.

Stay calm and avoid blaming or criticizing your child for their eating struggles.

If you are concerned your child may have an eating disorder, call your doctor for advice. The doctor can recommend nutrition and mental health professionals who have experience treating eating disorders in kids and teens. You also can find support and more information online at:

Meal Support for Eating Disorders

Support your child during treatment for an eating disorder by learning ways to make mealtimes more manageable.

Date reviewed: April 2023

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PDA Society - Pathological Demand Avoidance

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We are here to support you to improve your health and wellbeing and access the services and support you need.

Enabling independence and wellbeing for adults and carers.

Our services support vulnerable adults and those in caring roles to maintain independence, navigate challenges, and improve overall wellbeing.

We offer information, guidance, activities and support to meet your needs, along with access to a range of community, health, and social care services.

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We provide emotional and practical support, along with information and guidance to help ease the stress carers can experience.

We can help you to balance your caring responsibilities with your own needs.
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We provide emotional and practical support for young carers, helping them to balance their caring responsibilities with being children.

We also offer services that support disabled children and their families, helping them to gain independence, learn new skills and have fun in a supportive space with others.

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Being a young carer can mean different things to different people. If you are under 18 and providing care, it's important to know that support is available. Find out how we can help.
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We can help support your organisation's immediate needs and longer-term sustainability through tailored 1:1 support, information and advice.
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Impact of being a young carer

Being a young carer can make young people feel good about themselves and proud of the useful skills they learn. However, many young carers don't see themselves as carers and miss out on getting the help and support they often so desperately need and deserve.

Young carers take on caring responsibilities not just occasionally but as part of their everyday lives, often over a long period of time, meaning they also often miss out on opportunities that other children have to play, learn and be young.

Many struggle educationally with being able to focus on school whilst overwhelmed by other worries or can be bullied for being 'different'. They can become isolated, with no relief from the pressures at home, with 1 in 3 young carers saying that caring makes them feel stressed.

If you're a young carer who is struggling, remember it's perfectly okay to ask for support when you need it.

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How we support young people who care for someone who is ill or disabled in their family. Read more about what we do.

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This Girl's Ability is a non-profit organisation that aims to give girls and young women with disabilities access to sports and creative opportunities. ​ Based in the London Borough of Havering, we offer an exciting range of activities for young people in East London and Essex.

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Ellis Leisure upcoming events on FIXR. Buy tickets now.

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HSFV held a listening session with the Community specialist paediatric nurse for all 3 boroughs and we talked all things wee poo and everything in between.

Attached is the link for the pathways available to help and support families with continence struggles, be it bed wetting, still using products or constipation.

Please know your not alone, there are lots of tools available for families to begin using at home or if you are seeking further help the start of that journey is linked above.

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The Community Paediatric Continence Service (Level 2) for children and young people aged 0-19 provides assessment, treatment and support for children and young people with bladder and bowel dysfunction, where first line intervention (Level 1) has not led to a resolution of the problem.

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We’ve moved our SHOUT IT OUT form over to Padlet!
This means everything we share can be more transparent and collaborative. You can tell us anything, anytime — and add your views to others’ comments too!

Each term we’ll focus on a different subject. This term’s topic is: "Support for Parent Carers."

We’d really love to hear your feedback on:

Short Breaks

Respite

Wraparound Care

Carer Support

Continence Services
…or anything else you want to talk about!

📌 The Padlet will remain open throughout the summer:
Shout It Out! — Support for Havering Parent Carers

Everything shared will be collated and presented at the September SEND and AP Improvement Board.