Navigation and Nurture May 2025

Navigation and Nurture May 2025

Navigation & Nurture event for parents of medically complex and profoundly disabled children aged 0-4

By Murmuration Community Therapy

Date and time

Thu, 8 May 2025 10:00 - 12:00 GMT+1

Location

St Anne's House – Community And Creative Hub

Saint Anne's Road Brislington BS4 4AB United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Are you a parent of a child with profound disabilities and/or medical complexities? Are you wondering what help is out there for your family? Navigation and Nurture events are monthly gatherings for parents like you to come together and receive practical and emotional support.

Come along, meet other parents in the same boat, and ask questions about areas such as:

  • Staying well on this exceptionally challenging parent path
  • Benefits
  • House adaptations
  • Support at home
  • Tube feeding
  • Mobility support
  • Anything else!


Each month there will be a small panel of professionals from various backgrounds to answer your questions or signpost you in the right direction. We will also spent time sharing, connecting and building emotional resiliance.

For a small donation you are welcome to bring your child along if this helps you to attend. Suggested amount is £5 but please pay whatever you can afford. Experienced playworkers will be available in the same room to entertain your pre-schoolers.

Free transport is also available.

Any questions at all please email Justine at hello@murmurationcommunitytherapy.com

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a Navigation and Nurture session?

The first half of the session will be the Navigation part, where professionals will be able to answer your questions, and the second half is the Nurture part, where we will be talking about how to stay well and manage the emotions of your parenting journey.

Is there parking at the venue?

There is a large free car park, with accessible parking spots, bike racks, and a Tier E-Bikes parking spot 2 minutes' walk away. More information is available on St Anne's House website: https://stanneshouse.org/visit-us/how-to-find-travel-to-us/

How do I get to the venue?

The address is: - St Anne's House, St Anne’s Road, Brislington, BS4 4AB. There is further travel information on St Anne's House website: https://stanneshouse.org/visit-us/how-to-find-travel-to-us/

What time can I arrive?

If you are bringing your baby/child we'd suggest arriving up to 15 minutes early, if you are able to, so you can get your baby/child settled. Even if you don't have your child, if you want to arrive early but we're not quite ready for you then there is a café next to the room to wait in.

Is there somewhere for me to change my child?

Yes! There is a baby changing station. There isn't a changing place for children that require hoisting.

Will the playworkers be able to look after my child?

The playworkers are experienced at working with complex children. They are there to support you and help keep your child entertained so you can focus on what you need from the session. Please note, your baby/child will be in the same room as you and you remain responsible for them throughout.

Is the venue accessible?

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has disabled parking bays. For further details about accessibility and to see a video of the venue: https://stanneshouse.org/visit-us/accessibility/

Can you tell me more about the free transport?

If the cost of getting to the session is getting in the way of you attending, then let us know and we will arrange for a fuel support or a taxi for you. After you have registered there is a second form where you can ask for transport help.

How do I pay the suggested donation for the playworker?

We will be in contact with you ahead of the session with a link so you can pay the suggested donation of £5 towards the playworker. If you can't afford £5 then please pay what you can.

I have a question that's not answered here!

Please send any questions to Justine at hello@murmurationcommunitytherapy.com - Justine works part-time but will answer your question as soon as she can.

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