North Tyneside Parent Carer Forum CIC

05/06/2026

👉EATING DISORDER SUPPORT 👈

Following the publication of the new Eating disorder services for children and young people, NHS England are keen to understand what resources would be helpful to develop to aid with implementation of these support services (e.g. webinar series, case studies etc.)

Please complete this survey to share your thoughts.. 👇

Children and young people's eating disorder services -

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO44qUH0cdjghBmO-aqqoPCKZUM0pDUEFaRE8zU1NXTjg5QkhaMUNLTzlTMi4u

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05/06/2026

💚💛 UPCOMING WEBINARS 💛💚

One of the main reasons we love sharing Neurodiverse Training events is they are delivered by a lived experience perspective. Makes ALL the difference in our opinion.

Here is a round up of all their scheduled events in June, starting with ARFID on the 8th.

BOOKING LINK: https://www.neurodiversetraining.org/events

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Want to learn more about neurodiversity? Join our webinars for sessions on specific topics designed with the most up to date research and a lived experience perspective. Here are the webinars we'll be running in June at a glance!

Visit our website for more information, future webinars and our e-learning if you'd prefer to watch our pre-records on demand.

Reserve your spot here: https://www.neurodiversetraining.org/events

04/06/2026

💛 CARERS WEEK 2026 💛

As mentioned in our previous post yesterday, next week is Carers Week.

Alongside our joint drop in session next Thursday, North Tyneside Carers' Centre have a host of different events and activities for our caring community to enjoy.

Check out their post below and head to their website to book in! 🫶

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We have a range of activities and events happening this Carers Week (8 - 14 June) - from a walk in the park, to a relaxing sound bath.

Take a look at our website and make sure you book a place as space is limited for some events.

For more information, visit our website - www.northtynesidecarers.org.uk

04/06/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT EVENT - FUTURE FOCUS 🚨

We are proud to be supporting and attending this upcoming event from The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company which will focus on housing and support for people with learning disabilities when their family members are no longer able to facilitate their caring roles.

It is so important that we get as many parents and carers on board with these workshops to help shape the future of our children and young adults. Please join Sarah and the team of Twisting Ducks if you are able.

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We are looking for parents and carers of people with a learning disability and autistic people in Newcastle and North Tyneside to take part in our Future Focus project.

The Twisting Ducks Future Focus project will create a performance and film exploring how families prepare for the future. The project will focus on housing and support when family members are no longer in a person’s life, or become unable to carry out their caring role.

We are looking for parents and carers to take part in workshops to gather views on future planning and better understand - what are the barriers, what would help?

If you are interested in taking part, please come along to our informal coffee morning to find out more, with complimentary hot drinks and cake provided.

💛 Future Focus: Coffee morning for parents/carers 💛

👉 Friday 26th June, 10am - 12noon
👉Wallsend Library, 16, The Forum, Wallsend NE28 8JR

BOOK HERE: https://www.thetwistingducks.co.uk/events

PLEASE SHARE!...

Thank You.. 🫶

03/06/2026

💛 FAMILY SEND COSTA TAKEOVER 💛

The SEND Club CIC are passionate about providing support opportunities to not only parent carers but to the whole family 🥰🙌

This Saturday, they have organised a relaxed social opportunity for families to come together and connect at Costa, Northumberland Park.

Check out their page for more exciting opportunities coming our way!..

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03/06/2026

💛 CARERS WEEK 2026 💛

Next week (8-14th June) is Carers Week. A week to recognise, celebrate and uplift ALL the unpaid carers who quite simply, keep it all together whilst facing challenges every day. We know you and we see you.. 👀

To celebrate carers week, we are joining up with North Tyneside Carers' Centre at our next coffee drop in to provide you with an opportunity to meet directly with their team and discover more about the services and support they can provide.

Refreshments will be flowing, treats will be consumed 😆 AND we have some wellbeing craft opportunities for those who wish to take part.

This is a relaxed, informal opportunity for you to recharge, connect and be empowered. (1:1 support will be available to anyone who requires it)

⭐ JOIN US!! - EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!! ⭐

📍THURSDAY 11th JUNE
📍9:30-11:30am
📍Howdon Best Start Family Hub - NE28 0AL

PLEASE SHARE..

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02/06/2026

🌟 SEND FRIENDLY SUMMER 🌟

We are busy working behind the scenes on our SEND FRIENDLY SUMMER GUIDE which we will share with our community as soon as we are able. This guide, as you know is super popular due to its user friendly format collecting all SEND inclusive activities throughout the summer in one handy place. 😊

Meanwhile, we will continue to share any opportunities that pop up on our radar and would encourage our families to do the same in the comments below..

💛 USEFUL VISION 💛

Useful Vision are dedicated to supporting visually impaired children and their families across the North East.

Their summer booklet and booking link is below: 👇 This covers activities between July and September.

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/bdf6f1e655.html

If you go on their website, you can book via the 'Book now' button.

Website - https://www.healthworksne.org.uk/service/useful-vision/

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Created with the Heyzine flipbook maker

02/06/2026

🫶 SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY FOR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES 🫶

SOS SEN are hosting their next SEND advice session dedicated to adoptive families NEXT MONDAY...

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Monday 8th June is our next Virtual Adoption SEN Advice Centre!

If you are an adoptive parent looking for support with Special Educational Needs, our session is taking place from 11am to 12pm.

This service has been created to offer clear guidance, practical advice, and ongoing support to families who need it.

If you would like to book a session, please email [email protected]

We are here to support you

01/06/2026

👉 Include Me TOO 👈

Sharing this upcoming event (Wednesday Evening) for parents and carers from diverse SEND communities regarding the SEND reforms impact on Black, Asian and minoritised disabled children, young people, and their families.

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Despite the growing evidence of racial disparity in SEND, particularly as far as being disproportionately impacted by inequality, barriers to support, exclusion, and lack of representation, Black, Asian and minoritised disabled children and young people are STILL being overlooked within conversations around SEND reform.

This is an interactive virtual event, aimed at ensuring the voices from racialised communities are being platformed, in conversations surrounding SEND. We strongly encourage SEND parents/carers, teachers, specialists, and allies to attend.

We aim to explore what can we do collectively to influence better futures for our Black, Asian and minoritised disabled children and young people.

Join us at this event:

The impact of SEND Reforms on Black, Asian and minoritised disabled children, young people, and their families.

Discussions will cover:

👉Do the SEND reforms risk disproportionately affecting Black, Asian and minoritised disabled children and young people?

👉 Black, Asian and minoritised disabled children and young people have faced inequality within the SEND system what needs to change

👉 Why it is important to ensure our voices are heard and views considered within the SEND Reforms Proposal.

👉How can we collectively address the barriers and challenges for our advocacy, inclusion, representation to protect the futures of our disabled children and young people.

We cannot risk Black, Asian and minoritised disabled children and young people and families to be further disadvantaged and left further behind.

Do join us and attend this important event as our intersectional experiences continue to be overlooked.

You can register a place for this event by registering on this link 👇

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/d2TjBCvGRMabcjAW2AKx6g

Taking place on Wednesday 3rd June 2026, place online via Zoom

Morning - 10:15am to 12:15pm
Evening 7:00pm – 9:00pm

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01/06/2026

🫶 PEER SUPPORT & CREATIVE FUN 🫶

Good morning! We’ve made it through another half term and are now hurtling towards the summer holidays..

No peer support sessions from us this week, HOWEVER.. we have spotted this lovely little sesh being hosted by Family Gateway this morning and in fact, every Monday morning 🥰🙌

If you need a little downtime and an opportunity to connect with others, this looks like the perfect opportunity.

📍Howdon Hub, Denbigh Avenue, Howdon.

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Come along to our Creative Coffee Mornings starting Monday 1st June ☕🎨

A warm and welcoming space for parents and carers of SEND children to:

💙 Connect with others
💗 Enjoy arts & crafts
☕ Relax with tea and coffee
🤝 Share support and experiences

🕤 Every Monday
⏰ 9:30am – 11:00am

Everyone welcome — no artistic experience needed