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Empowering Parents: Unveiling Challenges in Personal Budgets for Children with SEND A recent report by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman sheds light on a pervasive issue concerning parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities...

PANS and PANDAS

by Lauren Russell | Nov 16, 2023 | Resources

PANS and PANDAS We're observing a number of children diagnosed with PANS and PANDAS. PANS, or Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome, occurs when children suddenly develop intense neuropsychiatric symptoms like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),...

ENGAGING YOUR AUTISTIC CHILD IN SOCIAL INTERACTION

by Lauren Russell | Nov 14, 2023 | Mental Health and wellbeing Campaign, Resources

ENGAGING YOUR AUTISTIC CHILD IN SOCIAL INTERACTION As parents, one of the biggest worries concerning our autistic children is the isolation which being neurodivergent brings. So often I meet adults who share with me that the worst and most disabling aspect of their...

Sensory Processing Disorders: An Exploration

by Lauren Russell | Nov 2, 2023 | Resources

Sensory Processing Disorders: An Exploration Sensory Processing Disorders, commonly abbreviated as SPD, are conditions that affect how individuals perceive and respond to sensory stimuli from their environment. These disorders are often misunderstood and can...

Language Skills: The Foundations of Communication

by Lauren Russell | Oct 30, 2023 | Resources

Language Skills: The Foundations of Communication This article given an overview of the components of language from a layman perspective. It is not intended to be a definitive guide, but rather is designed to provide foundational knowledge about areas of...

Halloween Tips for Autistic Children

by Lauren Russell | Oct 19, 2023 | News, Resources

Trick or treating can be a daunting prospect for autistic children. A few tips for a happy Halloween.

SELF CARE & FILLING YOUR OWN CUP – Giuliana Wheater

by Lauren Russell | Oct 3, 2023 | Mental Health and wellbeing Campaign, Resources

SELF CARE & FILLING YOUR OWN CUP Last week I had the absolute joy of speaking with Anna Kennedy and Aston Avery on Gateway Radio 97.8pm. Tips for mental health and well-being were high on the agenda but we also touched on using tips for self care also. As parents...

EMOTIONS AREN’T GOOD OR BAD : HERE’S WHY WE NEED TO LISTEN TO THEM – Giuliana Wheater

by Lauren Russell | Sep 28, 2023 | Mental Health and wellbeing Campaign, Resources

EMOTIONS AREN’T GOOD OR BAD : HERE’S WHY WE NEED TO LISTEN TO THEM Our day to day emotional state is a direct communication of how we are feeling mentally. Particularly for those of us who are neurodiverse, this emotional communication is even more important to listen...

ANXIETY & KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH OURSELVES & OUR CHILDREN ♥️

by Lauren Russell | Sep 20, 2023 | Mental Health and wellbeing Campaign, Resources

ANXIETY & KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH OURSELVES & OUR CHILDREN Anxiety is at an all time peak . Suffering from long term or persistent anxiety is a silent & vicious disability that is effecting so many of us now. This is often heightened during times of...

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Please see details below of the BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials programme:-

BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials programme fund aims to provide grant items that meet children and young peoples’ most basic needs or are critical to their wellbeing. It supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances.

Becoming a referrer & supporting the families you work with: You can find more information and register as a referrer on their website: www.familyfundservices.co.uk/emergency-essentials/

You can find out more information about eligibility criteria and what being a referrer for the grant means in these guidelines:
https://www.familyfundservices.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CiN_FFBS_Guidance_for_Referrers_V4Apr19.pdf

When writing your applications ensure that you put as much detail about the beneficiary’s financial situation and the crisis which they are going through. Focus on the impact of the crisis and vulnerability on the child. Explain the impact the item will have on the child and what the impact would be if they didn’t receive the grant.

If you would like any advice on how to apply or if you would like to check whether a child is eligible please call 01904 55 00 11 or email:emergencyessentials@familyfundservices.co.uk

If you work with disabled children, it’s also worth you knowing about their sister charity: http://www.familyfund.org.uk

You can apply for one grant per child. BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials programme can deliver or fund critical items such as:

Cookers
Essential household items
Furniture and kitchen equipment
Children’s beds and bedding
Washing machines
Fridges and freezers
Baby equipment
Clothing in exceptional or emergency situations

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