Friends and Families

24/06/2026

💚 WELL DONE JOE! 💚

On Saturday, our very own Information & Advice Lead, Joe Suggett completed this year's Chase the Sun - a HUGE 207-mile cycle from Minster-on-Sea to Weston-Super-Mare in one day! An incredible achievement made even more impressive after his recent completion of the Plymouth Half Marathon!

Joe has done all this in the name of Friends & Families. Donations are still open so if you would like to help him to achieve his fundraising target, and in turn help the hundreds of families who Friends & Families support, please click the link in the comments below and donate now!

Thank you! 💚

23/06/2026

📣 ACTIVITY SPACES AVAILABLE! 📣

We still have spaces available for our Youth Adventures football session at Manadon Sports Hub!

After an hour's football session, we'll have a buffet lunch in the function room!

🟡: Youth Adventures (13+)
⏰: 12:15-14:30
🗓️: Saturday 27th June 2026
🧭: Manadon Sports & Community Hub, 121 St Peters Rd, Plymouth PL5 3FD

🟡 Youth Adventures: disabled young people aged 13-25 who attend without a parent/carer.

✏️ Book your space now at www.friendsandfamilies.org.uk or call 01752 204369

20/06/2026

💚 GOOD LUCK JOE! 💚

Today is the day that our very own Information & Advice Lead, Joe Suggett is taking part in this year's Chase the Sun - a HUGE 205-mile cycle from Minster-on-Sea to Weston-Super-Mare in one day!

If you would like to help Joe achieve his fundraising target, and in turn help the hundreds of families who Friends & Families support, please click the link below and donate now!

Thank you! 💚

Help Joe Suggett raise money to support Friends and Families

19/06/2026

📣 Parents, Carers & Professionals! 📣

We are very happy to announce that we will be hosting a stall at this year's Plymouth Parent Carer Voice SEND Conference at Plymouth University alongside lots of other amazing organisations!

⏰: 09:00-15:00
🗓️: Tuesday 30th June
🧭: Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA

More information on the event can be found via the link below!

PPCV are delighted to announce this years SEND Conference. You are invited to join us

18/06/2026

We are very proud to announce that we have been selected as a finalist at this year's Plymouth Youth Awards!

Thank you to our team who work to support disabled children and their families and to all of our families who help us to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere around our activities and family support services! 💚

YMCA Plymouth Plymouth City Council

17/06/2026

📣 ACTIVITY SPACES AVAILABLE! 📣

Join our World Cup celebrations at our Youth Adventures football session at Manadon Sports Hub! After an hour's football session, we'll have a buffet lunch in the function room!

🟡: Youth Adventures (13+)
⏰: 12:15-14:30
🗓️: Saturday 27th June 2026
🧭: Manadon Sports & Community Hub, 121 St Peters Rd, Plymouth PL5 3FD

🟡 Youth Adventures: disabled young people aged 13-25 who attend without a parent/carer.

✏️ Book your space now at www.friendsandfamilies.org.uk or call 01752 204369

15/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who got involved with Carer's Week 2026, we managed to support 25 parents/carers during our activities and workshops! 💚

We'd also like to say a massive thank you to Mount Batten Watersports & Activities Centre and LUSH UK Plymouth who led our kayaking session and pamper party, as well as and SEND Help Plymouth for helping to facilitate informative workshops and deliver important advice to our parents/carers! 💚

09/06/2026

📣 ACTIVITY SPACES AVAILABLE! 📣

We have spaces available for our June Football sessions with a buffet lunch included!

⏰: 12:15-14:30
🟢: Saturday 13th June
🔵: Saturday 20th June
🟡: Saturday 27th June
🧭: Manadon Sports & Community Hub, 121 St Peters Road, Plymouth PL5 3FD

✏️ Book your spaces now at www.friendsandfamilies.org.uk

Please ensure you book your child on to the correct activity group!
🟢 Adventure Club: disabled children aged 0-25 who attend with a parent/carer.
🔵 Fun & Freedom: siblings & young carers without a disability aged 6-18 who attend without a parent/carer.
🟡 Youth Adventures: disabled young people aged 13-25 who attend without a parent/carer.

05/06/2026

💚 PARENTS/CARERS! 💚

We have the last couple of spaces left for the following events for Carer's Week 2026:

🛶 Monday 8th June: Kayaking at Mount Batten
☀️ Thursday 11th June: Wellbeing Workshop

✏️ To book, please visit www.friendsandfamilies.org.uk and click on Upcoming Activities and then Parent/Carer.

We look forward to seeing you there!

🟣 Parent/Carer activities are for parents/carers to attend without their children.

We support and empower families with children living with a disability. We do this by providing services and activities for the whole family so that everyone gets to live their best life.