HemiHelp @HemiHelp

HemiHelp is part of the charity @Contactfamilies, supporting children and young people with hemiplegia, and their families. contact.org.uk/hemiplegia London, UK Joined April 2010

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HemiHelp @HemiHelp

2 years ago

We’re offering a FREE online workshop on 26 March for parents of children with hemiplegia who have issues with sleep! You’ll learn about sleep processes, common issues, strategies to help your child, and where to get further support. 👉 Book your place: bit.ly/Hemi-Sleep

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2 years ago

Do you care for a child with hemiplegia? Join our FREE online workshop on Tuesday for advice on supporting their siblings! We’ll look at common issues parent carers face and explore helpful support strategies in a non-judgemental space. Book your place: bit.ly/HemiSiblings

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2 years ago

We already know families with disabled children often struggle to access suitable childcare in England. But to campaign for change, @DCPcampaign need to understand what issues parents are currently facing. Share your experiences in their new survey: 👉 bit.ly/DCPchildcare

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2 years ago

If you have a disabled child aged 0-5 in England, come learn about the different types of educational, financial and childcare support they’re entitled to at @contactfamilies’ FREE online workshop this Thursday! Book your place via Eventbrite below 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/brighter-beg…

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2 years ago

Please help us stop thousands of disabled children from missing out on free school meals by inviting your MP to next week’s parliamentary debate led by @IanByrneMP. It takes just 1 minute to invite your MP using our quick and easy template email: 👉 bit.ly/FSM-Email

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2 years ago

We’d like to wish all families of children living with hemiplegia a very merry Christmas, from everyone at HemiHelp and @contactfamilies! No matter how you’re celebrating, we hope you get to make the most of your time together with your loved ones ❤️

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2 years ago

.@contactfamilies is offering a free online workshop at 7pm tomorrow for parent carers in the north west who want to better understand what educational support is available for their child with SEN! To book your place or find out more, visit: 👉 bit.ly/Edu-NW

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2 years ago

We're running 8 FREE accessible sports sessions for disabled children in Wales betwen 31 October and 3 November ⛹️‍♀️ Your child will get to try a range of activities like football, athletics, basketball, rugby, cricket, boccia and golf! Book your tickets: bit.ly/BT-Wales

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2 years ago

Happy World Cerebral Palsy Day to all families in the hemi community and beyond! 💚 We’re proud to have been supporting families of children with hemiplegia (a form of cerebral palsy) since 1991 — from the early days of diagnosis through to adulthood: 👉 contact.org.uk/hemihelp

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2 years ago

Has your disabled child been missing out on free school meals despite being eligible for them? Join @contactfamilies’ free webinar with @SteveBroach and lawyer Alex Rook on 19 September to understand your rights and what you can do to help your child: 👉 bit.ly/FSM-webinar

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2 years ago

Did you know that some disabled children who are autistic or have a learning disability are eligible for a Blue Badge even if they don’t get the DLA higher rate mobility component? See the rules to qualify under the ‘assessed route’ and how to apply 👇 contact.org.uk/help-for-famil…

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2 years ago

If you have a teenager (aged 16-19) who will be staying in education after the summer holidays, make sure to let the Tax Credit Office and Child Benefit Office know by 31 August. Otherwise, the payments you get for them will likely stop. Find out more 👇 contact.org.uk/about-contact/…

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HemiHelp @HemiHelp

2 years ago

Parent carers and children with neuro-disability caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy in the UK will be eligible for the Covid vaccine booster this autumn. To find out who is eligible as a carer or at-risk child, visit @contactfamilies’s website 👇 contact.org.uk/about-contact/…

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HemiHelp @HemiHelp

2 years ago

Join us on Thursday and ask your questions about your disabled child's school transport! 📅 3 August ⏰ 10-11:30 am 🗺️ @contactfamilies Facebook Group Look out for a special Q&A post on the day where you can ask our team anything about school transport: ow.ly/2zYu50Plt9k

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HemiHelp @HemiHelp

2 years ago

We’re offering disabled children and their families two FREE Woodland Classroom outdoor sessions on 25 July in Wrexham! Book your place below to enjoy an exciting day outdoors packed with accessible activities: 👉 10am: bit.ly/Woodland-AM 👉 1pm: bit.ly/Woodland-PM

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2 years ago

Our parent charity @contactfamilies is looking for 2 new trustees to help champion disabled families and steer our work while developing unique skills. Apply by 21 July: 👉 Fundraising: bit.ly/TrusteeFund 👉 Northern Ireland: bit.ly/TrusteeNI youtube.com/watch?v=VfmESG…

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2 years ago

Today is your last chance to tell @contactfamilies and @DCPcampaign about the difficulties you face in arranging summer holiday activities for your disabled children. Take the survey before it closes tomorrow and help us effect change for families: bit.ly/HolidayClubSur…

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2 years ago

Hemi families are invited to join us on 2 July for an exciting day out at Parallel Windsor, a special festival of disability inclusion packed with fully accessible challenges and entertainment at Windsor Great Park! Find out more and apply for a place: contact.org.uk/parallel-winds…

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2 years ago

Hemi families are invited to join us for #ParallelWindsor, an exciting festival of disability inclusion with fully accessible challenges and entertainment at Windsor Great Park on 2 July! Open to all ages, abilities and mobility aids. Sign up here 👉 contact.org.uk/parallel-winds…

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2 years ago

There are a few spaces left at tomorrow’s FREE Speech & Language Support Workshop for parent carers of disabled children aged 0-5! Don't miss out on this popular @contactfamilies workshop led by an expert speech & language therapist. Book your place here: bit.ly/EY-5April