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SEND Dads speak up – why is talking about mental health so hard?

13th June 2019

In our final instalment of articles from SEND Dads during Men’s Health Week and Carers Week, we hear from Paul Arvidson who is a Parent Rep for Swan UK. He
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SEND Dads speak up – family life with an undiagnosed genetic condition

12th June 2019

If you read our article yesterday from Dan White, you will know that all this week My Family, Our Needs is encouraging SEND Dads to speak up. It’s Men’s Health
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SEND Dads speak up for Men’s Health Week

11th June 2019

This week it’s Men’s Mental Health Week and Carers Week and according to Carers UK, 42% of the UK’s carers are men. Like women, these caring responsibilities can have a
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Could the Motability Scheme help your family?

The Motability Scheme enables disabled people to use their mobility allowance to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair. Here’s how it could benefit you…

Elizabeth and her mum

Take a break. Why respite’s so important

Everybody needs a break from time to time but when you are caring for a disabled child, the reality is breaks can be hard to access. Here’s how Dorset based charity Diverse Abilities can help.

Taking a break and having fun

It’s not just support, it’s happiness

At Walsingham Support, we do things differently. We really take time to get to know the people we support; to identify their needs, to learn about their abilities and aspirations, and to recognise what makes them unique.

Baby with additional needs being kissed by parents
Group chatting