Are you caring for a child with learning disabilities or additional needs?

Have you wondered what future living options and support are available locally?

Not sure where to start?

Come along to hear more about local support, talk with services about options and where to start? as well as the opportunity to hear from parents who have experience of this.

Lets start the conversation early.

Event 9.30-12.30- Teas and coffee available

Event line up- Speakers

10:00-10:05 Louise Spencer, Carers Count- Introductions

10:05-10:15 Catherine Wood (Mencap)- How things have changed, more choices for those with LD.

10:15-10:35 Mark Feeny- Parents perspective of moving on.

10:35-10:50 Jill Robson- Parents perspective of moving on.

10:50-11:20 Kulsum Dalall (from Kirklees) - How to start the conversation, who to contact to get advice and the different types of living options in Kirklees.

11:20-11:35 Amanda McKie LD matron- What are reasonable adjustments the health support available when moving on.

11.35-12.30- Time for questions, browse stalls and chat with Information & Support services.